Author Archives: 21cm

WildFlower – The Abridged Edition

I met my goal – I finished and I didn’t come in last and I didn’t die although I probably should have taken a trip to the Red Cross tent after I crossed the line – but let’s not get … Continue reading Continue reading

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Liveblogging from Wildflower

Early Sunday Morning My race doesn’t go off until almost 11 so I have some time. No big time blogging party fun for me last night. Long story short – this is a big place and getting to the party … Continue reading Continue reading

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All Ya Gotta Do is Doodely Do It

When my kids were little we would go every summer to Berkeley Touloumne Family Camp. The accomodations are tent cabins with nearby bathrooms, showers built of stone that are open to the sky and a dining room where they served … Continue reading Continue reading

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Wildflower – the weather report

Well folks – it’s hot out there. If you check weather.com and enter Paso Robles which is 50 miles north of the lake you will see that the temps range from the low 60s in the morning to around 80. … Continue reading Continue reading

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Time for the Movies – The Flying Scotsman

Premiering May 4 (that’s just before you-know-what – I’ll be on my way) This guy figured out that if you go aero you go faster. He took some heat for that. Watch the trailer: Continue reading

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Hump Day Miscellany – The WF Obsession Edition

Unless I am working or actively engaged in conversation about something else, my brain is fully occupied with thoughts of Wildflower. Any conversation I get in to soon turns to that topic. “Did you hear that they are insulting each … Continue reading Continue reading

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Harder, Faster!

Children of the 21st Century are sort of notorious for having a lack of respect in general and toward adults in particular. I think most of that is poppycock and comes under the heading “In MY day we had to … Continue reading Continue reading

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Rise And Shine!

Jessica of Daughter of Opinion issued a challenge to post a picture of yourself taken first thing in the morning. So here I am, bedhead and all. No makeup, semi-conscious, bad breath, holding the camera myself (hence the appearance of … Continue reading Continue reading

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Oh, really??

You Are a Ring Finger You are romantic, expressive, and hopeful. You see the best in everything. You are very artistic, and you see the world as your canvas. You are also drawn to the written word. Inventive and unique, … Continue reading Continue reading

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Hurts So Good

I’m back! After a forced rest of 5 days I managed to get back in the saddle yesterday (literally) and I managed to make my race today. My hammy is just fine but my inner thigh hurts – the way … Continue reading Continue reading

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