Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
...I'm tired. Several days in a row can do that. Tomorrow morning, back at it. 
I DIDN'T Ride My Bike Today, Cuzz....
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mike
iMTB Hooligan
Several days in a row of anything, even nothing, can be tiring!...I'm tired. Several days in a row can do that. Tomorrow morning, back at it.
We might need a new thread...I didn’t ride my bike this week cuzz...
mountaingirl sara
iMTB Hooligan
How is your injury healing up??Several days in a row of anything, even nothing, can be tiring!
We might need a new thread...I didn’t ride my bike this week cuzz...
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
Drove from Breckenridge to St. George on Thursday. T-rex was trying to eat the Grinch in Fruita, and my girls were mocking him:
St. George to home yesterday. Riding today.
Saw this Hooligan trying to show off his new license plate in the parking lot of the Cafe Rio in St. George:
Yes our very own @Cougar proudly denouncing his CA residency. He was kind enough to join us at the St. George Cafe Rio on 1 hour's notice - but that's how our rides always went. I would be driving to the trailhead and call Craig. 9 times out of 10, he would meet me there - sometimes he would arrive before me. Miss you, little brother!
St. George to home yesterday. Riding today.
Saw this Hooligan trying to show off his new license plate in the parking lot of the Cafe Rio in St. George:
Yes our very own @Cougar proudly denouncing his CA residency. He was kind enough to join us at the St. George Cafe Rio on 1 hour's notice - but that's how our rides always went. I would be driving to the trailhead and call Craig. 9 times out of 10, he would meet me there - sometimes he would arrive before me. Miss you, little brother!
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mike
iMTB Hooligan
Thanks for asking, Sara! As expected, NTB. Wrist, elbow, shoulder and back all coming through at about the same pace. The wrist is a re-re-re-reinjury, so, no high hopes of bombproofness. Come to think, all those parts had previous injuries, so I’m pretty happy with the outcome. And I got off easy because I could have gotten seriously injured. So it goes...making the most of what ya got, or what ya got left!!
mountaingirl sara
iMTB Hooligan
Good news Mike! Are you going stir crazy yet? Caged athletes can be dangerousThanks for asking, Sara! As expected, NTB. Wrist, elbow, shoulder and back all coming through at about the same pace. The wrist is a re-re-re-reinjury, so, no high hopes of bombproofness. Come to think, all those parts had previous injuries, so I’m pretty happy with the outcome. And I got off easy because I could have gotten seriously injured. So it goes...making the most of what ya got, or what ya got left!!
@mike
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
I didn’t ride my bike on Saturday...
I would like to blame the weather, it was indeed very cold. Then it got cold with hurricane winds! These winds happen like once a year up here where you feel the house is heading to Oz! Storage sheds end up at other neighbors, hatches need to be battened.
Plus, I had a two year project that needed to be completed. I rebuilt the water damaged cabinet under the kitchen sink, fixed a water leak, replaced the dishwasher. I also finished a shelf I built in the service porch that I started about 2 months ago. Have to admit, feels pretty good to get projects done.
But... I didn’t ride my bike.
Go back to work tomorrow. January is going to be hell at work. Can’t wait until January is over.
Bike on!
I would like to blame the weather, it was indeed very cold. Then it got cold with hurricane winds! These winds happen like once a year up here where you feel the house is heading to Oz! Storage sheds end up at other neighbors, hatches need to be battened.
Plus, I had a two year project that needed to be completed. I rebuilt the water damaged cabinet under the kitchen sink, fixed a water leak, replaced the dishwasher. I also finished a shelf I built in the service porch that I started about 2 months ago. Have to admit, feels pretty good to get projects done.
But... I didn’t ride my bike.
Go back to work tomorrow. January is going to be hell at work. Can’t wait until January is over.
Bike on!
mike
iMTB Hooligan
Hehe!
Somehow this down time is not bothering me at all. I had such a full year and looking at another one coming up; it’s really pacifying. Plus not good conditions where I am temporarily, so it’s not like I’m missing something. Truth be told I probably need a break, both mental and physical.
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mountaingirl sara
iMTB Hooligan
Even more good news! That’s awesome and not always easily done mentally and physically...good for you!Hehe!
Heal up and heal in, the trials will get to see you soon!
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
I didn't ride today because Christmas decorations had to be taken down and stored away. Another year until I get to do that again.
Cougar
Well-Known Member
Faust29
Moderator
I miss y'all too
You're looking good... Utah agrees with you.
Too good, in fact. I'm going to have to pedal my ass off in the beginning at True Grit and hope it's enough that you don't catch me on the downs. 
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I haven't ridden my bike since Palm Canyon on Saturday. That was a riot... But the next morning I jumped in the car with both boys and drove to Eugene. Rain, fog, snow and ice the entire way. Then I turned around and drove home minus one kid. 1900 miles in two days... I'm getting too old for that.
But... I did learn with undeniable proof that there is a higher power and cosmic karma. Going through the Siskiyou Mountains, there were 5 cars in the ditch. Every single one was a BMW 3 series...
Sorry, @Danimal .
herzalot
iMTB Hooligan
You're looking good... Utah agrees with you.
What you don't know from the picture is that Craig was stuck in that position and couldn't get up without my help. He's getting old.
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
I miss y'all too
@Cougar . . . not too much longer (okay, 8 years or so) and we'll be neighbors.
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
I haven't ridden a bike since last weekend and I won't be riding for a while longer according to the wet forecast arriving this weekend that goes well into next week.
Heading out to the desert this afternoon and staying until Sunday and we have opted not to bring bikes. This will be a research trip for my cousin who may be buying the Havasu house from us.
And the cherry on top of all of this is that I have a head cold.
Heading out to the desert this afternoon and staying until Sunday and we have opted not to bring bikes. This will be a research trip for my cousin who may be buying the Havasu house from us.
And the cherry on top of all of this is that I have a head cold.
SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
I am up in the desert WITHOUT my bike and its a horrible feeling. I can’t remember the last time I was without my bike up here but its been at least a decade. My klunker is in the closet with flat tires (tubed). We do have a pump here but I don’t have any riding attire or protection.
Should I pump up the tires and go for a sandy desert road spin when I have a chance?
Should I pump up the tires and go for a sandy desert road spin when I have a chance?
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
A grand day out with my spouse! Lunch in town. Pastrami sliders and a pint:
Then took the boy this season's first MTB team practice.
The wife and I hiked around the trails a bit. Soooo nice out!
Then took the boy this season's first MTB team practice.
The wife and I hiked around the trails a bit. Soooo nice out!
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
I swear I read this three times in a row as "A grand day without my spouse."
We see what we want to see...
mountaingirl sara
iMTB Hooligan
Uh..duh!
mike
iMTB Hooligan
A blanket of snow warms my frozen riding status...
I’m glad to be unable to ride temporarily. Because forever is a long time! When I lawn-darted into that big rock, I felt a bolt of relieve when I was able to stand up and move around. So there’s that.
But as my buds know, my spine is a disaster decades in the making. Bad laboring and lifting form, trauma from accidents, no stretching; general abuse on top of inherent issues. Again, I feel glad. I should, really, not be able to do jack sht for athletics.
The L5 on xray looks way more compressed than it did 20 years ago, and it was a 10mm bulge then. I’m positive that I’ve re-aggravated it by landing on my posterior, and so I’m off bikes indefinitely. Orthopedic gives me a rosy outlook, citing my overall health and activity. PT, home exercises, heat and meds...in combination with a big dollop of patience, that’s my recovery cocktail.
Don’t take it easy on the trail. Take calculated risks. Wring every drop out of this short life we have. Yea you might crash, boo fcking hoo. Live fully, and do it now. Make sure your fam is covered if you F it up badly.
No sympathy, please. This just an update. Carry on!
I’m glad to be unable to ride temporarily. Because forever is a long time! When I lawn-darted into that big rock, I felt a bolt of relieve when I was able to stand up and move around. So there’s that.
But as my buds know, my spine is a disaster decades in the making. Bad laboring and lifting form, trauma from accidents, no stretching; general abuse on top of inherent issues. Again, I feel glad. I should, really, not be able to do jack sht for athletics.
The L5 on xray looks way more compressed than it did 20 years ago, and it was a 10mm bulge then. I’m positive that I’ve re-aggravated it by landing on my posterior, and so I’m off bikes indefinitely. Orthopedic gives me a rosy outlook, citing my overall health and activity. PT, home exercises, heat and meds...in combination with a big dollop of patience, that’s my recovery cocktail.
Don’t take it easy on the trail. Take calculated risks. Wring every drop out of this short life we have. Yea you might crash, boo fcking hoo. Live fully, and do it now. Make sure your fam is covered if you F it up badly.
No sympathy, please. This just an update. Carry on!
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
Luis
iMTB Addict
Haven’t touched my bikes since our half frozen attempt at a New Year’s day ride 
Work has been very turbulent. Last July our family owned dealership was purchased by a corporation. Technically it is still owned by a family but they own over 40 dealerships across the US and more are being purchased this year. I think he wants to own the most Honda dealerships on the west coast.
Recently my boss was let go because his position was no longer necessary. Needless to say us remaining managers were walking on eggshells after that happened. To kinda ease our fears all the remaining managers were requested to attend a meeting at the home office in Canton Michigan this past Monday and Tuesday for a face to face with the owner and a bunch of higher-ups. Expectations for our store were presented and a plan on how to proceed were laid out.
Too bad we only had a short visit but it was eye opening. Canton is just west of Detroit headed towards Ann Arbor. On Tuesday before heading to the airport we drove to see the corporate headquarters of GMC at the Renaissance Center. It’s righ across from Windsor Canada on the shore of the Detroit river. There’s a mini GM exhibit inside that was pretty cool.
I miss my bike...
Work has been very turbulent. Last July our family owned dealership was purchased by a corporation. Technically it is still owned by a family but they own over 40 dealerships across the US and more are being purchased this year. I think he wants to own the most Honda dealerships on the west coast.
Recently my boss was let go because his position was no longer necessary. Needless to say us remaining managers were walking on eggshells after that happened. To kinda ease our fears all the remaining managers were requested to attend a meeting at the home office in Canton Michigan this past Monday and Tuesday for a face to face with the owner and a bunch of higher-ups. Expectations for our store were presented and a plan on how to proceed were laid out.
Too bad we only had a short visit but it was eye opening. Canton is just west of Detroit headed towards Ann Arbor. On Tuesday before heading to the airport we drove to see the corporate headquarters of GMC at the Renaissance Center. It’s righ across from Windsor Canada on the shore of the Detroit river. There’s a mini GM exhibit inside that was pretty cool.
I miss my bike...
Faust29
Moderator
mountaingirl sara
iMTB Hooligan
No sympathy
, none at all.Have to agree with the live fully, thanks for sharing Mike, you’re a kindred spirit.
buggravy
iMTB Addict
At a leadership training for work a couple years ago a retired General was speaking to us. This was a guy who had indeed lived a big life, and he made a comment that has become a bit of a mantra for me. "It's better to wear out than to rust out."
On another bright side, if you're like me you probably have a bunch of little semi-chronic aches and pains. My recent forced hiatus has provide some degree of relief from a number of those. Hopefully this will do the same for you.
On another bright side, if you're like me you probably have a bunch of little semi-chronic aches and pains. My recent forced hiatus has provide some degree of relief from a number of those. Hopefully this will do the same for you.
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SnakeCharmer
iMTB Hooligan
DOHHHH!Because... I wanted to ride in a flatbed instead.
That moment when you remember that the compressor to fill the donut is still in the wife's car...
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