Well I skipped the ride this for a trip to the grocerie store this a.m. With Michelle being tired and me being lazy we have let the fridge get empty. Not to fear though the store is 200 yards away. I was in and out in less that 40 minutes with the whole weeks worth of food! I will make up the big gear hill repeats tonight on the way home.

The 24 hour course is getting pretty sandy in some spots and there are little 1 ' drops into a few of the washes. Thats ok though since crashing into sand at 3 am in better than cacti. Its been really nice weather the past few days and hopefully it will hold out till Thursday so I can get in a long ride.

The house is coming along for the new addition and Michelles mom is planning a shower for her on the 12th of march. We registered at Babys r us and Target . We have another berthing class thursday night and so far I have learnt more threw the book I read than the class. Oh well it keeps me busy.

The crib has arrived! Loran did a great job! Better than you can buy at any store.

Michelle and I were able to get the living room all set for the new addition. There was a few things we wanted to do one of which was to remove the old black couch and replace it with our solid wood futon.The media room will be next.

We had our biweekly Dr. appt. and all is good. Right on task. His heart rate is right in my zone 2 training rate.

Speaking of training i did a 1 1/2 hour easy ride this am in the frigid 33 degree weather we have here right now and I was frozen when done. I know I am a wimp when it comes to cold weather ( or what I call cold). Could you imagine if I lived in Wisconsin or something like that! I would never leave the house. I am planning on doing the group road ride tommorow am and It will be cold again.

Last nights ride went well. I felt pretty good and the pace was brisk but not super fast. That kinda gives me a gauge on my shape. I will need to buy a new battery for my cabeza since the burn time is getting kinda low. Maybe I should look at a new light since the battery is almost as much as the light. Well I have a lot to do today and I better get going.

Here are the latest guesses on the dob.

G-ma March 17th

Mom March 16th 8lbs 5oz

Paul March 18

Greg March 5th

Michelle March 6th 7lbs8oz

Dennis March 10th 8lbs 4 oz 10:30am

Night ride tommorow night planned

Michelle wont let me sleep at night (always moving)

Fed Ex ladie brought us doughnuts.

4 weeks till the 24 hour race.

Its been really windy all day.

done

Lets see, whats new? Not much really. Michelle had a baby shower at work and got some good loot. She is doing well overall and no real complaints. We had our first birthing class the other night and I did not learn anything new really. Proberly because I have read the whole book allready. We went to Ikea and purchased a dresser to put all the baby crap in. Loran should have the crib and changing table done by Febuary ish. That means all the furniture is taken care of.

As for my bike riding it hasnt been all that great. Its been cold and windy here which leaves me with no motivation. It will be nice tommorow and the wind is supposed to slow down so I should be able to get out there.

The dogs are fine as well as work.

Who will win the Super Bowl?? My guess is Pittsburg and Seattle will be in the game and the Seahawks will win 27- 24. Whats yours?

I am now taking dates and weight guesses for Nazal Drip. The closest guess will win nothing other than being right and be able to say I told you so. My prediction is March 10th and 8 lbs 4 oz. The due date is March 14th. Put your guess in the comment section and I will track them. The non award will be awarded 5 days after the birth.

Michelle and I purchased a camera the other night we found one on sale at best buy. The whole electronics market is kinda a scam, what made me come to this conclution is the conversation as follows,

me: I would like to buy this camera please.

sales: Ok umm do you want the memory card with this?

me: It does not come with one??

sales: umm It does but it only holds 10 pictures. The one you want is $39.99 and holds like 60 pics.

me : That sounds like a scam, but I need it.

sales: do you want the camera harness.

me: do I need it?

sales: If you want to hook it up to your computer.

me: Another way to get more money. Yup I will take one.

So I did some homework and discovered that alot of electronics are that way. It is just another way to get more money out of people.

In other news Michelle and I are starting burping classes Oh wait I mean birthing. Thursday night is the firt class and I am really excited (insert sarcasm here)

I am getting ready for the 24 hour race here and feel pretty good right now. I am planning a good long ride on thursday and will keep track of how I feel going into this weekend.

Pretty eventfull day.
1. I was thrown out of Circle K.

2. Two baby presents showed up on our door step.

3. We rocked at the shop and I sold three higher end bikes and a few others.

4. The playoffs started.

5. The New York Jets are now in need of a Head coach (we are in shambles).

6. I am officially sighned up for the 24 hours in the Old Pueblo.

7. Baby crap is way harder to assemble than ya think.(maybe I am over thinking it).

8. The dogs do not know what the heck this nursery center is.

All is good and Michelle is doing fine.

I hope everyone had a good New Years. Michelle and I went to the White Mountains for the weekend and just hung out. Very relaxing. I went for one ride and it was cold(brrrr). The lows were in the 20s and the said the high would be in the 50s although I never saw that.

2005 was good and I expect 2006 to be better.