Monthly Archives: August 2007

Taunting Mockingbird

August 27, 2007 – 7:54 pm

For the last month or so we’ve had a pair of new anchor tenants in our backyard. At first, the range of their singing sounded unusual until we realized we were dealing with a couple of Mockingbirds. True to their fierce reputation, we witnessed them chasing squirrels and terrorize our cat.
Here is an action shot [...]

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Best Buddies Challenge Training - Week 8&9

August 26, 2007 – 2:01 pm

Despite no post form last week, the training was still on. It ended with a short but respectable 100 miles (160 km) and 8,700 feet of ascent (2′652 m) with a good ride up West Alpine Road. This week went better. 123 miles (198 km) and 9,800 feet of ascent (2987 m) including a great [...]

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Best Buddies Challenge Training - Week 7

August 12, 2007 – 4:40 pm

This week is ending with a tally of 111 mi (179 km), 8,751 feet (2′667 m) of ascent. Quit decent considering that I did not ride on Saturday. I’d like to hold the delicious Mojito from the Songbird nestwarming party the night before partly responsible for the sudden laziness that descended upon me that day. [...]

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Best Buddies Challenge Training - Week 6

August 08, 2007 – 9:48 pm

Quick riding stats from last week: 116 mi (187 km) and 8,829 ft (2691 m). No nice picture from Skyline this time. Sunday’s ride was foggy and wet. I’ve had better rides in January.
On a good note, the hard part of the Best Buddies Challenge is now over. I’m done with the fundraising portion. Thanks [...]

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