Guitar Hero Surprise....

Last night Pam the birthday girl, Dan, Christina and I beat GH3. But along the way the Knights of Cydonia song was on there, a hidden jewel, and was also Dans video of the year for 06. Well maybe a little bold, a little tangy, I have chosen Knights of Cydonia as my pick for 07!



Enjoy many times over!!

Daft Dancing....

So theres a couple cool things I saw on this holiday vacation.... Daft Bodies (seen below) and Lauren dancing to the Ok Go song....the sweetest....you have to go there and watch it fo real yo!!




The holidays, being always interesting, were just that: interesting. Luckily I got my prescription and Kona the destroyer is holding up to name if not exceeding it. She was in Ned for 15 minutes before peeing twice and pooping once in the cabin. Shes fired.

Saw Aliens vs Predator last night and... all I can say is beware a frightfully bad movie. So bad I laughed through most of it. It came right out of the 80's I swear. Just remember the line: "people are dying, we need guns"

Other than that, I guess well see how much wood has been stolen when I get back.

G.I.Joe....

On my way back to colorado, I thought Id leave you to laugh at this....

Ok Go....

Rubbin On and On....

Finally got that damn tire on. Dont try even if its a little cold. Must be warm. Will not flex. And getting the rim lock in place is a total bitch. In fact the whole thing was a pain in my ass. Nevertheless it DOES make a mean rooster tail now!!


A dirty greasy disc also helps the onlookers know youre coming with the screams of fear combined with a total inability to stop, ie. lots o fun!!!

Ski Porn....

Winter has truly come and it time to get ready.... ie, SKI PORN!!!

Note: Taos is now open to Snowboarders...as of March 2008!!!

The View....

Yesterday the new windows arrived and boy are they sweet:



Then after filing down huge heel callous and lightening pain from ginormous crack in said heel I ran across this 4 minute history of Saudi Arabia form the intro to the movie The Kingdom. You cant put a whole lotta detail in 4 minutes, but the destricption is a nice informational watch:



And then the guy who delivered the windows was wearing this shirt from HERE:



Note: Im also looking for an old and small wood burning stove. Cheap or free. Keep your eyes peeled. Whatever that really means?

Tricks for Treats....

So we had a good night of cooking and eating. I made the Green Chile Chicken Casserole, A made the candycane cookies, and Kona made the tricks.



Then like always, excellent dinners and Sonic the Hedgehog sessions require premature napping when no one is looking.


EDIT: I forgot the construction update....

Manga Magic....

Read this and be amazed. Right to Left. Amazed.

Boating....

So when the weather is foul and dirtbiking is not the wisest option, and skiing would suck, I dream of boating....sloppy wet and wild boating....just the way your mother likes it Trebek!!

So It Turns Out That...

.... changing motorcycle tires is incredibly harder than mountain bike tires. In not sure why they even have tubes as they dont even bend or flex especially when its cold out. Solid. Ridiculous.


I got the old one off and compared tread. It looks like it has the knobby bits still but if the weather is foul and terrain is saucy, youre screwed. I might even try and flip the tire and try the other side for a day. Im sure Ill be disappointed. We shall see the light later. Right now Im trying to make the tire more flexible, so its inside by the dryer warming up. I try.

And we gots more wood. Note: this post begins with Saturdays awesome sunrise/storm!

Favorites....

I havent been in a while, but I was this morning and I love it. People kick ass and so does....

Craigslist.

Updatapotomous....

A couple changes to the gig:

Added Garretts blog
Removed Brendens vacant blog

Internet is fixed for real, I mean the dudes were here for at least 3+ hours. Working from home actually proves way more productive and efficient. Who woulda known. And my dirtbike stuff came, so from now on I dont have to listen to Garrett and Brian telling me I should get a chest protector anymore. And thanks G, yours saved my life on the DH race.....stoopid little root.

Pictures later...maybe
K

More Precip....

So holy cow, were gettin more and more rain. Exponentially increasing the average from the last couple a years. I have about 10 cords up in the sticks to be hauled and the mud is hindering that process. And that right there is sad. I bet my crappy trailer is singing in the rain....

Updates:
The garage slab is getting poured on Fri.
The Kawasaki Frightster (Deerhunter) is hard to ride with low tires.
Riding bikes is fun when Im supposed to be working.
Ordering toys for myself right before christmas is exciting (SUPER)
CAD seems like the biggest waste of time that I can think of.
Making maps is quite fun on the otherhand.
Schmegma!

I Found it First.....

This is an item that would normally go on Dans site, but I found it first:

Mud, Blood, Sweat and Tears....

It started in the late afternoon, tons of it. It never stopped. It partially destroyed the lattice on the back porch. It brought its buddy, wind. IT was RAIN.

Precipitation:

8.69in / 220.7mm

Thats what the weather station reads.

The next day friend and I plan to log. But Amanda stole my phone and the internet lies on its death bed, apparently in throes and woes. Communication is at an all-time low.

The sun shows its glorious underbits and the day takes hold. Of what I know not. Load the trailer, load the 4runner, beer, axes, chainsaw, safety, firearms, dog.


We arrive to the area and the main road is sloppy and sideways with a trailer is always fun. As we cross the cattleguard memories float though my mind. Highschool, Bozeman, 4 wheel drive and lots of fun and destruction. I look ahead at the road before me and I tighten my seatbelt, this is gonna be scary.


4 Low and second gear, engine pinned at 5000 rpms, mud spraying, trailer catching air. Avoiding the ruts like the plague. There is no return from there. Keep those tires spinning or the day is over.


Turns out that the Toyota is amazing in this terrain and we ended up doing those slide turns and big 4x4 spins in the grease. Cut some trees up and prepared them for the haul. Found the mother lode of dead and down. I want to go camping there, and I found another new pile of class 4 and 5 trails. Kick ass. Unfortunately bc it was so slick we came back empty handed, but thats ok, we jsut cut up about 15 cords of wood. Amazing.

The Electric Toaster....

Just a quick update on what I just saw.

So Im making a pot roast that wont really be done till next weekend. I care.... But Im missing some major ingredients so I gotta make a spin over to the local grocery.... After setting an ice cold beer in the firepalce to warm up for the stew, I stew about for a bit and decide the toaster van is the weapon of choice for my 1/4 mile mission. I fire the feisty bastard up and make my list. I have to drive kinda slow due to the almost flat front tires and even though theres not a lot of traffic I get to wave at almost everybody. Strange.

At Store. Park. Proceed inside and commence collecting the items of need. For flavor, for goodness. Pay, grudgingly. This place is expensive. Thinking about the wine Im gonna buy this afternoon. Yeah, all three cases of it. Exit with paper bag in hand.

I take the big left turn out the door and scope for my toaster. Not seen. To many parked cars. Before I see the van I see a coil of orange? I screw up my face. Apparently this is an extension cord. Apparently this extension cord is wound up and hanging on my mirror. How could I have left home and not seen a power cord on the door? I figure it out, as I coil the rest of it....

A couple of days ago the dog was chewing on said bright orange electrical extension cord so I piled it all up and tossed it over the wall towards the garage. My fleet of vehicles also park here. I know for fact I hit the van on the toss. I didnt know I hooked the hitch. Niether did I know that drove to the store with said 40 foot cord tailing my mission. Luckily it didnt wear all the way though, just most of the way. I bet theres about 12 peoples telling this story of what they just saw, crying and laughing.

Shoulda plugged it in.

Cheers Matey....

This is a little ode to my buddies the Brimers. You make the best wine EVAR!!!! Dipped into the stash last night and the plum port is fantastic. You guys rock. Be careful, some of this drink is the real deal....



As well, an update on the new foundation. Looking good.


Then theres the wet noodle: