It's About Time...

On Friday morning, Landon Lee, Ashley's boyfriend called me.  He has never called me, so this was a surprise.  He had a question for me.  When he asked the question, I responded "It's about time".  I also told him that I trusted Ashley's judgement, and that Ashley was a very special young lady and that he would be perfect for her.

I wish the best for both of you!!!

Just Missing MTB.

See you soon.

Mexico City Weather -- Another Fitness Aid.

We lived in Mexico City for a few years, and I worked there for almost 12 years.  One of the best kept secrets of Mexico City is the weather.  The high temperature on most days is in the 70's.  Hot days don't get out of the 80's.  And the morning temperature is usually between 45 and 55 degrees.  A couple of years ago, I blogged about how losing weight was helping me run and ride a little faster.  And losing weight did help.  And I'm happy to report I'm still at a lower weight.  Today, I learned that the weather is a very important factor.  The temperature in Katy was just over 50 degrees when I ran.  And I set a personal record for 5 miles.  Nothing great, but a PR.  I didn't realize how much the weather in Mexico City helped me out, until I got the cool weather here, after the hottest summer in record in Houston.

Tour de St George

On Saturday, my son Ryan, my son-in-law Brandon, and I were in St George, Utah to ride the fall version of the Tour de St George.  Climbing the hills in the ride was a real challenge for this flat-lander from Houston.  But we did it!  Brandon finished about 1 hour and 45 minutes ahead of me and Ryan.  Ryan would have finished about 45 to an hour ahead of me, but he waited for me at all the water stops.  We enjoyed it so much we'll probably do it again next year.

A big thank you to my sister, Diane, who let us stay with her.  I was there for about a week, while Ryan and Brandon arrived late Thursday night and left early Sunday morning.

105.8 Miles!

At 45 Miles

You'll notice how neat and rested Ryan looks, while I look disheveled and tired.  The scenery is wonderful!

Three Numbers

110,  67 and 53.  What are they?

Especially for My Sisters

This video is of my granddaughter Violet and a garden gnome. The gnome is a miner with the name FLOYD written across the front of the wheelbarrow.  My mom made the gnome for my dad, who was a miner.  I'm posting the video especially for my sisters.  Click here.

You'll notice that when I tell Violet that Floyd was my daddy, she starts to back away.  You don't see the perplexed look on her face as she backs away.  For a not-quite-two-year-old, whose world is all very literal, the idea that a little glass gnome may have been my father was just too much to comprehend.  I have since changed the message to Floyd was my daddy's name.  She understands that much better! 

35 Years Ago Today

I have made many bad decisions, some good decisions, and one perfect decision.  Thanx for sharing your life with me.