We biked on Wednesday. We got out at 3:30 and it immediately started raining and continued for a half hour. But, of course, like I said, nothing stops us from biking. We started out slow but Ben and I 'raced' the end section. "I am NOT racing you" "uh-huh" "Ok, I was trying to get ahead of you"
Then we brought the bikes home...I did a quick bun to my greasy hair and we went to the Longhorn w/Jason. That hit the spot. Any and all calories I may have burned biking I gained back eating a Filet wrapped in bacon. Sooo bad....yet soooo good.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
First trail ride of the year
I got home from Marlborough around 2:15 on Sunday. I was still recovering from a cold and car lag from driving 4 hours. But, I am never too sick or tired to bike...especially when it's 75 in VT and sunny. Ben and I went to Camp Johnson. I felt very good with my new bike. I love my new bike by the way. Buuuuut, I got really frustrated with my new pedals, which are off it now, because I couldn't deal with them. I kicked them a few times and swore a lot. I was not used to my new bike, so I ended up walking hills and doing weird wimping out stuff. But, overall I had fun.
I liked that it was pretty flat and technically I could have gone pretty fast. Ben is just amazing to watch. He is like an angel on his bike. He rides effortlessly over obstacles and jumps. He is a beautiful biker. I just watch him in awe. I strive to one day be half that good.
I liked that it was pretty flat and technically I could have gone pretty fast. Ben is just amazing to watch. He is like an angel on his bike. He rides effortlessly over obstacles and jumps. He is a beautiful biker. I just watch him in awe. I strive to one day be half that good.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Marlborough Madness
I am in Massachusetts. The hotel is beautiful. (Hampton Inn- I don't get paid for this plug either) They have down blankets and million dollar pillows and flat screen, hi -def tvs and cherry wood desks and huge bathrooms with touch lights. I could get used to this as a bedroom.
The hotel is not the hotel I was driving for the past 4 hours to get to....I thought for sure we were staying at the Best Western....but thankfully, this hotel is literally next door to the other one. Thank God because otherwise...I may still be looking for my baby boy.
So, we are in Massachusetts...with the Mass-holes I just got rid of because my job changed so that I only talk to people in ME, NH and VT. So...in preparation for dealing with a weekend of Mass-holes, I get to the gas station in Waterbury and there is a Mass-hole pumping gas in this huge Land-rover. He took up two pumps. And I could not get to the front pump with my massive bike rack. I pulled behind him as he pumped gas. He finished and I figured he would pull forward to let me in....but NOOO he just stayed there and washed his windows with the squegee and then went into the store. I was going to be all road raged when another pump finally opened up and I went around and got my gas. I finished pumping my gas and his vehicle was still there. I am really not sure why that was annoying to me. But, it was.
The tournament was not a huge success. Justin scored 2 goals in the first game. They won one game and lost two. They did not get to play Sunday because they were in last place. Oh well. We got to shop at Target and the mall. We got to eat out and spend time together. The kids all got to play together. So, It was not a complete loss.
The hotel is not the hotel I was driving for the past 4 hours to get to....I thought for sure we were staying at the Best Western....but thankfully, this hotel is literally next door to the other one. Thank God because otherwise...I may still be looking for my baby boy.
So, we are in Massachusetts...with the Mass-holes I just got rid of because my job changed so that I only talk to people in ME, NH and VT. So...in preparation for dealing with a weekend of Mass-holes, I get to the gas station in Waterbury and there is a Mass-hole pumping gas in this huge Land-rover. He took up two pumps. And I could not get to the front pump with my massive bike rack. I pulled behind him as he pumped gas. He finished and I figured he would pull forward to let me in....but NOOO he just stayed there and washed his windows with the squegee and then went into the store. I was going to be all road raged when another pump finally opened up and I went around and got my gas. I finished pumping my gas and his vehicle was still there. I am really not sure why that was annoying to me. But, it was.
The tournament was not a huge success. Justin scored 2 goals in the first game. They won one game and lost two. They did not get to play Sunday because they were in last place. Oh well. We got to shop at Target and the mall. We got to eat out and spend time together. The kids all got to play together. So, It was not a complete loss.
My Boyfriend, My Friend
This is a tribute to the man I love. My boyfriend, Ben. We have been together for about a year now. He is my best friend. We do everything we can together, inseparable. And bonus, we don't get sick of each other even though we spend a lot of our waking hours together or talking or chatting. We are both incredibly passionate about our kids, mountain biking and spending time just hanging out enjoying ourselves talking and laughing. He is very funny and so smart. I can talk to him about anything. He is a very kind-hearted and loving person. He thinks of my feelings before anything else and he understands me....maybe too much though, cuz I can't get away with anything! We have a connection that is supernatural and we pretty much complete each other's sentences. We think the same things at the same times and we know what each other is thinking with just a look. (good and bad)
We are both really looking forward to mountain biking. He is a mountain bike God...well, to me anyway. We both are really excited for the trails to open. We have so many plans for the summer and I am sure you will see my posts will contain more biking stuff this summer. He has taught me a lot ..except how to get down a rock without pitching over the handlebars...ok...he did teach me that too but I didn't learn. Dang.
Anyway, I love him and he is a huge part of my life. And my kid's life too. They run just as fast or maybe faster to see him as I do!
We are both really looking forward to mountain biking. He is a mountain bike God...well, to me anyway. We both are really excited for the trails to open. We have so many plans for the summer and I am sure you will see my posts will contain more biking stuff this summer. He has taught me a lot ..except how to get down a rock without pitching over the handlebars...ok...he did teach me that too but I didn't learn. Dang.
Anyway, I love him and he is a huge part of my life. And my kid's life too. They run just as fast or maybe faster to see him as I do!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
She's back
So, I can NOT believe it has been nearly 2 years since my last post. It literally feels like weeks! I am back. I am going to attempt to blog on dialup. Hmm. We shall see how many pictures we have on here from now on!
What is up with me? We are still hockeying non-stop. Justin is on the VT Jr. Cats AAA team, which means ... traveling. Next stop is Marlborough, MA this weekend. Massachusetts teams are very good and they check, which our VT kids are not used to. Quite frankly, I am not used to that either and I crindge every time 'my baby boy' gets hit.
I can not wait to be in MA with the nice weather. It is supposed to be 70 here this weekend and usually that means a few degrees warmer down in MA. Yay! I went for a walk and was actually a little sweaty. That is a pleasant change. Bring on the sweat. The only thing I hate about warm weather is snakes. I get all paranoid. Can NOT stand snakes. I won't even go in my basement now. It's snaky. (well, I actually haven't been down there to know...but I'm pretty sure it is.)
I am wicked excited for mountain biking trails to open also. I have been biking the road for the past few weeks. I pumped my tires up to 50psi (much to my boyfriend's dismay) and I rode the pavement. But, I have a new bike and no place to ride....not fair! I really need to get in shape because I am going to die on the trails with this extra 10 lbs. It's sort of like biking with a sack of potatoes on the back...only really, truly on my back. Come on dry weather. Let us pray....dry trails!
What is up with me? We are still hockeying non-stop. Justin is on the VT Jr. Cats AAA team, which means ... traveling. Next stop is Marlborough, MA this weekend. Massachusetts teams are very good and they check, which our VT kids are not used to. Quite frankly, I am not used to that either and I crindge every time 'my baby boy' gets hit.
I can not wait to be in MA with the nice weather. It is supposed to be 70 here this weekend and usually that means a few degrees warmer down in MA. Yay! I went for a walk and was actually a little sweaty. That is a pleasant change. Bring on the sweat. The only thing I hate about warm weather is snakes. I get all paranoid. Can NOT stand snakes. I won't even go in my basement now. It's snaky. (well, I actually haven't been down there to know...but I'm pretty sure it is.)
I am wicked excited for mountain biking trails to open also. I have been biking the road for the past few weeks. I pumped my tires up to 50psi (much to my boyfriend's dismay) and I rode the pavement. But, I have a new bike and no place to ride....not fair! I really need to get in shape because I am going to die on the trails with this extra 10 lbs. It's sort of like biking with a sack of potatoes on the back...only really, truly on my back. Come on dry weather. Let us pray....dry trails!
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