Random Thoughts, Musings, and Dirty Diapers

More Myra and Lucyisms

2012-01-25T07:36:00.002-05:00

Anytime we pass a Sheetz--
"Sheetz alert...sheetz alert...whoop...whoop
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Myra, this morning, as I drove them to Grammie's house and the car was icy, while we waited for the defroster to work--
"Go Kia Go...Go Kia Go"
for about 3 miles...

More at the Shearers and Novaks

2012-01-01T16:20:00.004-05:00

Yeah--look at all the red and black--they're closet Caniacs!

Sweet with Aunt Cheryl

Santa brought me Google TV--So Surprising!

Myra's Wrestle Buddy

Santa, Reindeer, Lucy, and Myra

Christmas at the Novaks

Another Good Looking Crew!

Christmas with the Shearers

2012-01-01T16:13:00.003-05:00

Lucy and Nana

PapPap and Santa's Helpers

They look up to no good!

Canes vs. Pens

Not a bad looking family!

Christmas at the Flanigans

2012-01-01T16:08:00.000-05:00

Mark received a pack of mega gummy bears

Playing with a World Puzzle

Sharing mind powers with Aidan

Grandpa and his girls

Sue used Christmas marshmellows in the sweet potatoes--yum!

Christmas Morning, 2011

2012-01-01T16:03:00.000-05:00

So after Christmas Eve service in Wake Forest, the girls settled in for a mid-winter's nap. Kerry and I woke up first, as the girls have been sleeping in until 7 every morning this break, or even later. Lucy finally did wake up on Christmas morning a little before 7. We told her to go wake up Myra, figuring this could be trouble, as groggy as she can be sometimes. Not today. She FLEW down the stairs, and dove into her stocking!

Home Theatre

2012-01-01T15:58:00.000-05:00

Ok, I had a little fun with this one. I was waiting for my Sony Google TV/Blu Ray player from Santa, but we wanted to watch Mickey's Christmas Carol. So I hooked up my little Pocket Projector, put it on a tripod, hooked it up to my laptop, and we watched it on the wall. Cool!

Boots...Finally...

2012-01-01T15:55:00.003-05:00

Santa brought the girls all kinds of great things--including these fashionable boots. They were ADORABLE Christmas day!

Christmas Came and Went...

2012-01-01T15:53:00.001-05:00

Let's Bowl...Let's Bowl...Let's Rock and Roll...

GREAT time though. Just so quick. The girls and Kerry go back to school tomorrow. I go back Tuesday. One more day of cleaning out. Did kitchen drawers and garage today; attic tomorrow.

Had lots of fun memories, bowling with the Flanigans, nice hike at Hidden Lake, hurting my foot (of course not a fun memory), the Pens game with my Dad, and all the great times with family!

Macbuntu

2011-12-23T08:15:00.001-05:00

Yup, finally got Ubuntu on the old (5 year old) Macbook Pro. In fact, I am using it right now. It has made an unusable Mac usable again!

New Vibram Day

2011-12-23T08:13:00.001-05:00

Wanted to do more trail running, and possibly run the Falls Lake 12 Mile Trail Run in April with Kerry. Tried running in my regular Vibram, but all the rocks, roots, and such made me walk the majority of the time. Enter Vibram Treks. Got them for 1/2 off...lots of tread on them, and the mesh covers my foot.

Hockey Night in Raleigh

2011-12-17T07:10:00.001-05:00

Got some last minute free tickets Thursday, so Kerry's dad and I got to the Canes game. Good game, they ended up beating Vancouver for a hugely needed win. Pretty sweet seats too, 107, row Y!

Louisburg Christmas Parade

2011-12-11T09:11:00.001-05:00

Last week I served as a parade organizer through the County's Chamber of Commerce that I serve as Director on. Pretty neat--seeing how things are organized on this end. I was very surprised at all the horses, including this one!

Happy Birthday, Kerry!

2011-12-11T09:10:00.001-05:00

My wife turned another year older, or another year wiser I will say. I am blessed to have her in my life as wife, mother of my children, and best friend!

Skating Downtown

2011-12-11T09:05:00.001-05:00

Never had the chance, until yesterday, to skate in a Downtown outside. Yesterday, that changed, as we went to the Downtown Raleigh Winterfest and skated outside, in the shadows of skyscrapers. So much fun! We had not been skating since two years ago, I believe, so this was a lot of fun. Girls did good, picking it up pretty quickly!

December Is Here!

2011-12-03T20:01:00.001-05:00

As you can see--Christmas is on the way. The girls decorated the wagon recently. We are heading in to the only time we really use the wagon--all our night 'Christmas Light' walks!

Field Trip Dad

2011-12-03T19:57:00.001-05:00

Went to another field trip with Lucy. This time to Marbles. As you can tell in the picture--lots of monkeying around. It was so cute--two of the girls in my group are twins, and Lucy was in between them, holding hands everywhere we went!

Of course I liked the new additions to the Hurricanes ice rink--scoreboard and sound effects--including "Rock You Like a Hurricane!"

Oh Christmas Tree...

2011-11-27T08:04:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was our annual Christmas Tree day. Picked up a good one--still smells goooood!

Stay Out of That Hole!

2011-11-25T17:14:00.001-05:00

Yeah, they did not listen to that too well. We went to Durant this afternoon, after the shopping, and just hung out on a beautiful day in Raleigh. Coming back, along the Secret Trail, they discovered this culvert.

It's A Hockeeeeey Night With Myra!

2011-11-25T17:13:00.001-05:00

Yes, somewhere, under all this equipment, is Myra. Kerry's dad is joining a hockey league at The Factory, so we thought it would be fun to dress her all up!

Christmas Parade With My Pals

2011-11-25T17:05:00.001-05:00

Raleigh's Christmas Parade last weekend brought lots of screaming young girls (Scotty McCreery was the grand marshall), Stormy the Ice Hog, and of course, the Stormtroopers looking all festive. Darth must've been back on the Death Star with a cold!

The Real Black Friday Tradition

2011-11-25T17:02:00.001-05:00

Don't give me any shopping! I will stay nice and warm in my bed, then stumble out, pull down the light boxes, and hang the lights. This year I had a really good helper!

Switched to white lights, including some icicles this year. Tonight we'll fire them up to see if it looks good.

Slithery Friend at Falls Lake

2011-11-25T17:00:00.001-05:00

Went to Blue Jay Point on Falls Lake recently. It was a cool day, but we walked down to the Lake from the playground anyway. We happened on this apparent Copperhead snake, just laying there, hoping for some additional sun. Pretty neat!

Jump Around!

2011-11-12T07:50:00.001-05:00

Both our girls are now enrolled in The Little Gym. Lucy has been getting much better, and it appears, after Myra's first day, she has some natural talent!

Cool Toys for Web Conferencing

2011-11-12T07:49:00.001-05:00

So I attended a retreat at a local business on Thursday. Before it started, the one employee said, hey, come here, I want to show you something. They just put in this soundproof, acoustic conference room with these three large tvs. So cool! And then the document camera is above the ceiling. How awesome!

Fall Is Here!

2011-11-12T07:44:00.001-05:00

Had a nice leaf-crunching ride through the Abbots Creek Greenway yesterday!

Mattress Fun at BJs

2011-10-30T20:05:00.001-04:00

Who would think getting a mattress (Myra) at BJs would be this much fun! Girls rode the cart the whole way through the store!

Fun in PapPap's Truck

2011-10-30T20:03:00.000-04:00

Had a great visit with Nana and PapPap this weekend. Cold front came in, and Myra loved using her vest and hood!

Gooey, Halloween Fun

2011-10-30T20:01:00.004-04:00

This Year's Pumpkins

2011-10-30T20:01:00.001-04:00

Yup, more creative things like last year. Myra (and Mommy) did Mr. Meowkins, Lucy did the witch, and I did the skull and crossbones.

New Sheetz Coming to Louisburg

2011-10-29T07:18:00.000-04:00

Sheetz Goodness: Coming Soon!

Finally, a Sheetz in the town I work in. Actually will be within walking distance. Cannot wait!

Boo Bash at Optimist Park

2011-10-22T07:55:00.000-04:00

Girls Got Face Painting! Matched their outfits!

Went to the Boo Bash last night. Pretty fun. They had a haunted trail (we did the less scary version), which was well done with stories of NC, including Edward Teach (aka Blackbeard). Then inside was a carnival with games and FACE PAINTING. Then the outside Haunted Bus, with a wicked scary bunny bus driver, and finishing with Trunk or Treat. Durant's Halloween Walk tonight.

Scary bus driver!

More Signs on the Trail

2011-10-15T11:57:00.002-04:00

So I went for a run today. Pretty good, it was in the 40s, and I sweated pretty bad, so there was steam coming up from me. I went on the Neuse River Trail, and as you can see, they put up new, large signs. These signs actually have a map. They show the entire trail, to the Johnston County, even though that part is not done yet. Pretty cool!

Rooted and Cyanogen ROMed!

2011-10-15T11:54:00.002-04:00

Yup, I finally rooted my EVO and then flashed Cyanogen to it. And wow, it's like a new phone. Fast, slick, and powerful. Just like when I got it. Loving it!

Neuse River Trail Report

2011-10-02T20:43:00.000-04:00

Well, looks like the Neuse River Trail is about finished. They are just putting finishing touches on, like the sign to the left. This sign, found in the terminus between Bedford and Falls River, is similar to all the various signs along the trail. I am not too much a fan of these newly designed signs, I prefer the green and wood of the past, but I am happy to see these signs!

Of Course Soda Would Be Better...

2011-10-01T14:46:00.001-04:00

Mmm...Candy Bar Quiz

2011-10-01T14:45:00.002-04:00

October is Here!

2011-10-01T08:17:00.001-04:00

Yup, the Neuse River Greenway is just about finished! This bridge crosses the little stream between Bedford and Falls River. You can see the floor is complete, but they just need to finish the sides. So now you can run/bike/walk the entire way from the Falls Dam (where they put up a new sign I will try to get a picture of this weekend) to the WRAL Soccer Fields. About 8 miles. GREAT for marathon training!

Lucy in Gymnastics/Tap/Ballet

2011-09-29T20:55:00.000-04:00

Such a growing girl! She is actually improving pretty quickly from where she started. She has a month of lessons in at the Little Gym. Growing up so quickly!

8 Continuous Miles on Neuse River Greenway

2011-09-29T20:52:00.003-04:00

Well, almost finished...look at the far part of the bridge!

Yup, take a look at the picture. While not 100% done, no more going down in the creek bed to get around the unfinished bridge at the Bedford/Falls River connection. So exciting!

Bamboo on Neuse River Trail

2011-09-18T15:56:00.001-04:00

Could it be true? On the hillside overlooking Capital Blvd we found a small grove of bamboo. Obviously not native, but interesting none the less...

Yup, No Training Wheels

2011-09-18T12:34:00.000-04:00

So we figured Myra is ready to begin to ride without training wheels. I took them off Friday and we have spent two days riding around the neighborhood. Looks like she may pick it up pretty quick too!
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Long, cool run today. About 6 miles, and kept an under 10 minute mile. Good, good, good...

Rainy, Cool Day!

2011-09-17T10:47:00.002-04:00

Loving the past two days. Barely into the low sixtys, today rain. I LOVE FALL! Today I went out on the Neuse and Abbotts Creek Trail. Noticed a new sign for the Herons. Pretty nice.

New Vibrams!

2011-09-13T18:46:00.000-04:00

Wow! Seeing (and wearing) is believing! The one on the left, obviously, is one of my old Vibrams. A year old, all kinds of holes, and man, do they stink! Got the new ones today. What a difference! Should be interesting to run in them!!

Signs...Signs...Everywhere on the Greenway there're Signs...

2011-09-13T18:43:00.002-04:00

Ok, so my rock singer career won't take off, but boy, can I take Greenway pictures! Lately I have been going around the Greenway and noticing all the signage. Today I just went to do hill repeats up Falls River Avenue, inbetween the two Greenway entrances and I found two of these arrow markers. Pretty interesting...

Movie on the Green

2011-09-11T19:41:00.001-04:00

Went to Lucy's school Friday to see Gnomeo and Juliet outside. Old school drive in style. Fun to do things like that as a family!

Twisted Sister

2011-09-10T21:00:00.001-04:00

So tonight I queued up a YouTube video for Grease 2's 'Let's Bowl,' since we were bowling tonight. Then Myra asked what music I listed to when I was a boy. Twisted Sister came to mind, so we watched the "We're Not Gonna Take It' video. Afterward, Myra continued to sing that around the house. Funny!

Let's Bowl...Let's Bowl...Let's Rock n Roll...

2011-09-10T20:57:00.001-04:00

Went to a bowling birthday party for one of Lucy's friends. We all got to bowl a little. Fun!

New Vibrams!

2011-09-05T18:18:00.001-04:00

Yup, ordered a new pair--another pair of Black Sprints. The existing ones are fine, but two toes have holes in right down to my toe. Definitely need to get them replaced. Doing the Tar River 5K next weekend. Going to really try for a sub 28 minute time. We'll see!

Another Neuse Greenway Update

2011-09-05T18:17:00.001-04:00

This is quickly becoming a Neuse Greenway update blog! After three days on it this weekend, figured I would give some updates. I went out biking today, following the Greenway East from the Bedford community. Got as far as the Railroad Underpass just West of Capital Blvd when I got stuck with workers working on the roofed walkway. I guess they figure we all could be at risk going under the railroad bridge. I did actually get to see a train pull out, then back up, probably in that quarry along US 1. You can see it up there in the trees.--Good Labor Day weekend. Lots of running, lots of fun, lots of family time. Now the next scheduled day off is Veterans' Day--in November--which means CHRISTMAS MUSIC!!!!

Another Myra/Lucyism

2011-09-03T17:59:00.001-04:00

One of our fun games we enjoy playing is Taco Monster. I think he is semi-related to Uncle Gary's Garbage Man. Anyway, the Taco Monster is roughly a zombie, coming around growling with arms out. When he gathers a victim, he wraps them up in a blanket like a taco.. FUN!

Labor Day Weekend

2011-09-03T13:36:00.000-04:00

Thank goodness we may it to a 3 day weekend. I think all four of us share exhaustion. Busy week. Good day so far. I went running with my EVO, Vibrams, and Rocketfish headphones. The trinity that makes running so much better for me. Listening to Google Music through the headphones, and also using Runkeeper.. I went out to Capital via the Greenway. Coming along nicely. Stayed around 9 minute pace for the whole time--so hopefully next week's 5k will be around 27 minutes.

One odd thing was the roof they are putting over it under the railroad crossing. I guess the anticipate things falling from the crossing.

Hurricane Irene

2011-08-28T20:52:00.001-04:00

Yup, first Hurricane of the year, and first to hit our coast for sometime. Luckily we made it through without too much trouble. Lots of rain and limbs down. Went on the Bedford Greenway today, and 4 trees and lots of limbs down. But pretty lucky! Now five days, and a 3 day weekend!!

The Rest of the Trail...

2011-08-19T19:21:00.006-04:00

Approaching one of two new bridges on this stretch. I like the retro 'rusted metal' bridges here. This is the 4th from the Dam to Capital.
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This fence runs along a good stretch of the trail. I believe it is the factory/quarry the runs along US-1, right across from Sheetz.
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Yup, that's Capital. Lots of traffic! Trail is not quite finished through this area. It transitions from asphalt to concrete under Capital, in preparation for the long boardwalk bridge over some apparently swampy land.
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So this is as close as I could get. Around the bend, I spotted some construction workers. So we'll wait for a weekend and begin exploring further!

Sneaking on the Trail

2011-08-19T19:08:00.002-04:00

So I decided to do a little exploring today on my run. I have been running the new Neuse River Greenway from the Falls Lake Dam, along the Neuse behind the Bedford Community. Today, I decided to turn right, navigate a small stream since the bridge pictured was not complete, and keep on.

Fun Weekend

2011-08-15T16:09:00.001-04:00

Our last hurrah before the school year starts up again for all. Had a great three day weekend with the family. Lots of parks, trails, running, and Friday we went over to North Hills for Five Guys and other things. The girls LOVED the fake grass area, along with a lot of other kids. LOVE seeing our girls enjoy the simple things!

Neuse River Greenway

2011-08-15T07:23:00.002-04:00

Yup, it's coming along. Looks like this bridge is the last step needing to be completed, then it will be nonstop from the Falls Dam to the Wake Dump. Exciting!

Lucy and I on the Racer

2011-08-12T08:56:00.000-04:00

FRONT SEAT!

Myra's Prize

2011-08-12T08:54:00.001-04:00

Look at what I won for my daughter! I traded in a Kennywood arrow for this, although I did win another arrow for me!

KENNYWOOD!

2011-08-08T21:50:00.002-04:00

More to come when we head home (tomorrow), but some of my joy from today! The girls on the Turtle!

Me Under the Falls

2011-08-07T11:14:00.001-04:00

Today's Trip--Buttermilk Falls

2011-08-07T11:09:00.005-04:00

Today we took a bike ride (Lucy, Myra, and PapPap) and run (Kerry and I) down to Buttermilk Falls. The Falls is a local state park with a waterfall not found much around the area. Also, its claim to fame is the McFeely Farm was located here. The McFeelys, of course, were Fred Rogers grandparents, so yes, Mr. Rogers spent time near my folks. Yes, this was way before they were here, but still pretty neat.

Horseshoe Curve

2011-08-07T11:09:00.001-04:00

In Pennsylvania for our annual summer trip. Lots on the agenda this time, including KENNYWOOD tomorrow!! I cannot wait! Yesterday we went to Gallitzin to visit Horseshoe Curve, something Kerry was looking forward to. A brief history lesson--in the 1800s, PA was losing the race to bring freight west. Their solution to get over the mountains with the barges was railroad. Then they needed to navigate a large valley between two mountain ridges. They filled in two runs and had trains (four now) go around a sharp horseshoe curve. Westward is uphill, eastward is downhill. Pretty fun!

Ah...Summer in Raleigh...

2011-07-23T15:54:00.001-04:00

The heat index is another ten higher...

Mmmm...Raleigh's Own

2011-07-22T17:19:00.000-04:00

Myra's Zinnias

2011-07-22T17:17:00.001-04:00

Myra grew Zinnias this year from a seed packet. They have grown HUGE and so colorful. She stayed home with me today and noticed a yellow and black bird on one, eating the seeds.

Fishing and Running

2011-07-17T16:21:00.000-04:00

Went over to Kerry's folks for Shannon's birthday yesterday. Good time. Myra and Lucy caught the only fish. A HUGE bass for Myra and a HUGE sunfish for Lucy. Pretty neat.
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Did a NINE miler in the Vibrams today. Still dealing with the chaffing...but good!

Summer Fridays

2011-07-16T07:38:00.001-04:00

How I love summer hours! I spent the day yesterday accomplishing all kinds of tasks. Changing the oil in the Kia (K&N filter, yeaa!). Cleaning up the house. Grocery shopping. Helping the neighbor. Going for a run along the Greenway in the cool. Nice day. Would love 4 10s all year long!

Let the Work Week Come...

2011-07-10T20:06:00.003-04:00

Phew! Rarely do I say that...but what a busy week! Today I did a 7 miler in the HUMIDITY. Came home for about 30 minutes, then went on about a 4 mile bike ride with the girls and Kerry's folks along the Bedford Greenway. Humid again. Came home for a few hours, then off to a birthday party for Lucy. Wow. Busy day!! But lots of fun memories.

Another Myraism--'fuhgetaboutit'--she started saying that randomly, but within context...

Popsicles

2011-07-10T07:44:00.001-04:00

Since it's that time of year...

You Are Successful

You are both practical and courageous. You are willing to act boldly when it really matters.

You are creative and good with your hands. You are naturally an artist.

You are totally logical. You don't let emotions sway you - you look at the facts.

You've found it easy to succeed in the business world. There is a logic to making money that you understand.

The Popsicle Test

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Another Myraism--Ssssssh!

2011-07-09T17:23:00.001-04:00

Love this! Whenever Daddy gets secret candy for the girls, not to tell Mommy, I get the sssssh from Myra, although the finger goes on her nose! LOL!

Fun at Blue Jay Point

2011-07-09T17:20:00.000-04:00

Met some old friends we hadn't seen (if you don't count the interwebs) at Blue Jay Point this morning. Lots of playground, hiking, wading fun. They were all soaked. Then we found the dog who not only swims out for tennis bowls, but digs for rocks! Fun!

Villians Beware!

2011-07-04T12:03:00.001-04:00

Captain America, Thor 1, and Thor 2 are on the scene!

Silly Girls...

2011-07-04T11:58:00.001-04:00

Yeah, my two awesome, awesome girls--Little Bear and Little Bug...

Fun at the Playground

2011-07-04T11:48:00.000-04:00

Ahh...the 'Park By Us' also known as Cokesbury. So many fun times here. I remember when just Lucy came, before Myra, and she was afraid to try the slides. Both are now big enough for everything, even the pole! And of course Daddy got to give 'Super Dog' pushes on the swings.

The 4th in Greensboro

2011-07-04T11:06:00.001-04:00

Ok, technically it was the 2nd, but it represents our annual trip out to Kerry's cousins and family. An informal family reunion. Lots of fun, and lots of cousins (2nd cousins?) for the girls to play with. And as usual, a bounce house. And as usual, we couldn't get Myra out of it!

New Falls River/Dump Greenway

2011-07-04T10:53:00.005-04:00

Happy 4th of July! Today we decided on a bike ride on the new Greenway. This small terminus starts just down the hill from our usual Falls River Greenway and will eventually hook into the Mountains to Sea Trail along the Neuse. Lots of work still in the works though.
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Heading up the trail--a couple hills up and down along this stretch.
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The bridge at the bottom of the hill. These rustic looking bridges, pre-rusted, are all along the new Greenway. Really classy!http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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This bridge is over a swamp that will go to the trail head. From it you can go into the North Raleigh Landfill Park or left, and eventually tie into the MTST and go to Johnston County or Falls Dam. That way is not yet open, as they are building another boardwalk bridge over swampland. I'll try to take the EVO out for a run this week for some pics.

http://mappery.com/map-of/Raleigh-greenway-map will show you the entire current and planned Raleigh Greenway system. My documented part represents parts of #31.

Stand or Fall

2011-07-03T12:18:00.001-04:00

Via: Medical Billing And Coding

So...New Headphones...

2011-07-02T07:06:00.002-04:00

Figured I did not want the mess of the Motorola S9-HDs, so I research a little. I finally found Rocketfish, which, interestingly enough, is Best Buy's brand. Ugg. So yeah, I had to go into Best Buy. But so far so good. No runs yet, but I can go a lot further from them and keep a signal. We will see!

Swimming at the Lake...In a Pool...

2011-06-26T13:31:00.001-04:00

Yeah, getting back to our roots, I guess...

Father's Day

2011-06-26T13:28:00.003-04:00

Went over to the Lake last week for Father's Day. Girls had lots of fun playing with their cousins. Grandpa had a good time playing with his gift--some lacrosse sticks.

Myra's Flowers

2011-06-26T13:26:00.002-04:00

So I lost the tomatoes to the raccoons again, but Myra's Zinnias continue to grow like weeds...

A 'wiring we will go...

2011-06-26T13:23:00.003-04:00

Yup, got the new high school set up. Or really in the process. In the first picture is the core switch. Then I began patching in the nodes. Phew! It will take awhile, as the second picture is one afternoon's work...

Nice, Relaxing Weekend

2011-06-26T13:20:00.002-04:00

Ok, so the pictures lies. We were pretty busy this weekend. Change the Forte's oil Friday, went to BJs, then Myra and I went to Lucy's end of year melt-a-thon, aka party (it was pretty hot!). Rotated the Forte's tires yesterday, went to Durant Nature Park and did some other shopping, then an 8 miler today and washed both cars. Phew! Gotta get back to work to rest! Although we did get in the new school last week, so we're busy setting up the infrastructure.

Karma

2011-06-25T22:09:00.000-04:00

Yup, it's a b$&#*. The last post? You know, the one about the Best Running Accessory Evah? Yeah, they are on the way back to Amazon. Won't come on, won't charge. Figures. Hope to get them credited this week, then order new ones. I really dislike running with a corded headphone. Long run tomorrow too...

BEST--RUNNING--ACCESSORY--EVAH!

2011-06-20T19:54:00.002-04:00

Got Motorola bluetooth headphones for my birthday. AWESOME! I can run with no wires. Heck, I can even put the player in my fuel belt. Loving it. And loving some of the long runs lately. Lots of 7 milers along the new greenway along the Neuse. Then an 8 miler yesterday through Durant Trails.

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T07:57:00.000-04:00

Enjoying a good morning with my girls! I LOVE being a father! Thanks to my wife for making it happen.
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Of course, thanks to my father for helping to make me who I am. A great piece of advice I always follow from him--if a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right!

Biking on the Greenway

2011-06-12T08:05:00.002-04:00

While my folks visited last week, we decided to take another ride down to the new Greenway behind Bedford. My dad was pretty excited, he brought his bike down. You see, the start of the Greenway is not fully paved yet, hence why I carried Myra's bike. Do you like her flowerpot-basket?

To the Beach!

2011-06-12T07:34:00.004-04:00

My folks came last week, so we decided to go on our annual daytrip to the beach. We headed to Wrightsville Beach for the day, enjoying the WARM ocean water and hot sun. So hot, I got a little (ok, a lot) crispy on the back. Dealt with that for 3 days, even now, I am still peeling. Anyway, had fun, girls got a little more comfortable in the ocean, and all was well!

A Real Monkey!

2011-06-05T20:53:00.000-04:00

Look at her climb! We LOVE the Dump Playground!

June Arrives...

2011-06-04T14:27:00.003-04:00

Yup, pretty darn hot. 90s this past week, 80s this weekend, then back to the 90s next week. My folks came down last night and will spend a few days with us. Girls definitely love being the center of attention. Kerry and I went for a long 7 mile run today, then we get to go out this evening!!

Not Much of a Surprise...

2011-05-30T07:17:00.000-04:00

You Are Modernism

You tend to be oriented toward the future and technology.

You like art that signals how the world might change in radical ways.

As far as art goes, everything in the past is obsolete - and it's time to carve a new path.

You prefer art that doesn't follow any rules - even if the art doesn't make much sense.

What Art Movement Are You?

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Look Who showed Up for Our Picnic...

2011-05-30T07:13:00.001-04:00

Found this little guy on the back porch yesterday. Pretty neat!

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-28T15:40:00.000-04:00

How I love the weekend, especially a Longggggg one. Have had a great time already. Some runs, trip to the Dam, Krogering, and relaxing. Ran for the second time in my new Motorola Rokr Bluetooth headphones. Love the freedom!

Lucy's Field Trip

2011-05-17T15:09:00.001-04:00

Chaperoned again for Lucy's field trip, this time to DUrham's Science Museum. Had a great time. I love to see her interact with her peers! (-:

Milage

2011-05-17T08:25:00.001-04:00

152 miles in my Vibrams so far. Wow. And a good portion are 6 miles+.

More About Running

2011-05-17T08:19:00.001-04:00

The Pittsburgh Marathon was Sunday. I cannot believe a year past since I ran it. I am just now finally getting back into decent running shape, 6, 7, and 8 mile long runs. Looks like Kerry will do a Marathon next year, then Pittsburgh for me in 2013. I liked the environment, having the family along the course, and just running through the 'Burgh.
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Really liking the new Bedford Greenway. Kerry and I ran on it this weekend. It goes from the boat launch at the Dam, through some neighborhoods, along the Neuse, and by Bedford, coming out near us. Very nice!

Running With Vibrams

2011-05-17T08:15:00.001-04:00

Do you see the tan lines? Yeah, summer in Raleigh and every run I complete is in my Vibrams. I LOVE them! My heel gives me no pain, my legs feel good, and I can run long distances in them. Longest so far is 8 miles. Routine long runs each weekend, then hill repeats and short runs. I do want to look for a pair for trail running, as these, the Sprints, have pretty much no cushion.

What Meat Am I?

2011-05-14T07:42:00.001-04:00

You Are Beef

You're big, burly, and maybe even a little stinky. And no one's going to come between you and a good steak.

And you've probably never met a vegetable you like, unless fries and ketchup count.

What Kind of Meat Are You?

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Happy Birthday To Me...

2011-05-14T07:11:00.001-04:00

It's my birthday...my ba ba ba birthday...

Sure the girls will make it special. Biannual Red Robin tonight, then date night!

Mother's Day is Coming!

2011-05-06T14:51:00.000-04:00

And don't our girls just have the best Mommy in the world! Got some little surprises for her on Sunday. Can't wait!