"I've got to play Frank. Because I am Frank!"

Frank Booth: Let's hit the fuckin' road!

So long Dennis. You'll be missed.

"Experimental Parenting"

"We're just givin' him one".....yeah, right.

Riders In Time

Yet another B-day....Charlotte is soon to turn 59...so during yesterday’s mountain bike ride, we commiserated about our parallel passages of time and where we find ourselves on life’s continuum.

I mentioned Pete’s remark out in the surf recently. He said that if I was doing this well at 59, I’d still be surfing at 69. Though this was an intended compliment, it got me thinking. So does that mean I have just 10 more years?! F*#K THAT.

Charlotte pointed out how hubby, Joel had demonstrated to us all what is possible in one’s sixties. At nearly 69, he still sets the pace on the bike trails. With speed, agility and bike handling skill is how this role model rolls.

And clearly Charlotte is ever youthful in her own way of life, an avid biker & dancer, as well as a passionate writer. Physical pursuit & state of mind, huh?

Guess I’ll let go of trying to quantify life's expectations and just live my life instead. Note to self: Re-read this when you turn 60.

They Call It Stormy Monday

Tour De California... Stage 2 Santa Rosa




























David Zabriske on right...2ND Place Winner 5/23/10

Higher Ground

The aerodynamics of road biking is a beautiful thing. Sometimes though, the purist needs a peaceful setting apart from cars and paved surfaces. Annadel Park is just the place and this gem of nature is only 10 minutes from home here in Santa Rosa.

Rolling oak studded woodlands abound and there is over 40 miles of rugged trail. Lake Ilsanjo and Ledson Marsh are nestled within. Many biologists even consider Annadel to be the finest example of northern oak woodlands in existence.

Here, while on my bike, I find both meditative moments in natural beauty as well as adrenaline and exhilaration. Mt. biking is a part of my cross training for the surf too. And unlike the elusive wave conditions, trail surfaces are a given.

No expensive health club membership here. Welcome to Club Annadel.