Reggae Motion!

hehe. I got a kick out of this song.

http://www.mediafire.com/?2ev0mbwzzgv

I lay wood

Today Felecia, Parents and I laid down a new hardwood floor in our living room/entry way/dining room. total of about 460 sq ft. The Dad's were a huge help, I don't think I would be even close if I didn't have their help. at this point, I have some custom cuts to finish, but I will be finishing that tomorrow. I am glad that we did it. the floors look fookin great (those o's are long vowels).




Now, I just have to swifter dust and pick up mah tools. I love home improvements.

out to go consume beverages of an adult hue.

Freakin' Slacker

hehe. I am such a slacking B-logger. I have had too much going on as of late, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. Work is ramping up with a new project looming in the near distance, We are fixing up the house to sell in the next few months, and I am trying to fit in hiking/camping/running etc... into the mix. Rar! livin' life to the fullest.

Yeah, anyways, we went down around Goblin Valley a few weeks ago. that was pretty chill. went on a hike, ate campy hotdogs, and got mad at how windy it was. oh well, it was totally worth it to get away.

as you can see, I got in some sweet climbing. I was like 500' up this super hard route, free climbing of course.



well, maybe not 500' feet... but there was some serious exposure... well.. uhm.. hmm..

the only bummer is I got popped down 85 in a 65 on I-6. that REALLY put a damper on my mood that weekend, mostly because I then had to do 65 the rest of the way AND all of the fuckers I passed got a good laugh as they passed and saw me pulled over. fuckers.

Extreme Fire Danger!!!

I shot this photo back in December up City Creek. I didn't know snow was so flammable.

walker Andy ranger.

I went out for a hike this morning. It was good to get out and stretch my legs as this is the first time since February that I have been out. I made it just about 2 1/4 miles up the canyon past the gate about half way to the top of the ridge and the antennas. I want to make it to the top, I just haven't had the ~3 hours in which to do it. maybe if i had rolled out of bed sooner :). I ended up with some unwelcome blisters on my feet which is very irritating. I definitely need to get some insoles for my boots. I swear no one makes a boot for narrow feet, the boots I have now seem to cradle my feet, but it just seems that it is not enough and I usually end up with some classy blisters on my heel. oh well, just have to get some nice calluses built up.
Well, enough of my dribble, I am off to bed.

Oh, on a side note, if anyone who reads this is looking for hiking partners this season hit me or Felecia up. We want to do a schload of outdoor activities this year, so hit us up.

Death

lots of death around the office lately, co-worker lost his dad, and another's wife had a miscarriage. I don't like hearing that kind of news, it just hits home how you can just snuff out at any moment. it's going to be a rough week.

Scooter ride 5¢

Fired up the old scooter today for the first time this year. Lots of wonderful blue smoke came pouring out of the exhaust after I got her going after a few kicks. Getting the scooter down my ice ramp of a driveway was a bit of trick, but i didn't lay it down so that counts for something. It was a short ride down past Liberty park and down 5th east for a bit, but man, it was sooooo needed. This winter has been a bit on the harsh side, and having temps above 40 is a nice break from the ice queens grip.

Felecia and I are headed down to Vegas next weekend for the rally, and I cannot wait. I only have 4 days to work next week and it is going to be a real bugger to get through.

when I post again after the rally, hopefully I will get some choice pictures.

Cheers for now.
--AB