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Deliverance
Jeff Foxworth once said (of the 1996 Olympics being held in Atlanta)
"The river they're doing the kayak racing on is the same river they filmed Deliverance at! If Ned Beatty couldn't make it down that thing, a Frenchman in a pair of bicycle pants ain't got a chance!"
Yesterday the scouts ran the same river. It's the river (Chattooga) that divides ( Read more... ) -
Still Hotter than you know what
It's now the 10th consecutive day with temperatures over 100 degrees. They say it's going to be at least 12 before we can even think about things cooling down ( Read more... ) -
TV Shows that I Despise
The reasons aren't important, (though there is a common reason), the mere fact that I find these shows ojectionable should be reason enough to cancel them outright and remove them from the airwaves. In order (least despised to most) my five most despised TV shows are ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
Leaving the 2nd feed area, we began the final descent out of Deal's Gap (Tail of The Dragon) and were delighted to discover that the previously rough chip and seal pavement had been replaced with a nice smooth ribbon of brand new asphalt. This is a 12% grade which winds it's way down the mountain for 3 miles, so combine this with a new smooth road ( Read more... ) -
Blood On The Shores of Lake Chilhowee
Our group fell apart as several of the members swung through the first feed area (at mile 20) to gather food. I was, unexpectedly, the owner of an empty water bottle due to the early heat, and so I stopped to fill up as well, knowing that it would be 34 more miles with lots of climbing before I'd get the chance to fill again. Leaving in ones, ( Read more... ) -
Cherohala Challenge 07-Pain in Tellico Plains
Saturday was the big event...well, maybe no big to any of you, but it's the one I plan for all year. I'd like to say that in addition to planning for it all year, I also prepare for it all year, but life gets in the way and somehow, the preparation is never quite what I hoped it would be. Throw in a few last minute changes to the routine and you ( Read more... ) -
7 Random Facts-Tagged by Calogipi
Wow. Seven random facts about myself. This is tough because I consider myself extraordinarily dull. But I'll never have peace at home until I try so ( Read more... ) -
Translating
I learned an Indian word on Saturday. The word is Winnetaska. The first three syllables (Win-ne-tas) means "whip your...um...backside", the last syllable, "ka" means a thousand, so Winnetaska=whip your backside 1000 times ( Read more... ) -
A Homemade Birthday Card
Happy Birthday to Calogipi! The bestest wife in the universe!
(It's also Molly's birthday...one of them is 7 years old today, the other isn't.)
Happy Happy Birthday Calogipi dear,
Happy days will come to you all year
If I had a wish then it would be,
A happy happy birthday to you from me.
(heh...yeah, I visited Primary yesterday)
