Saturday, October 31, 2009
My Daughter the Triathlete
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Night That Was
So, I am not even sure if I could do justice to last night. Not even just last night, actually; the entire day. Just the process alone of getting from SF to Yankee Stadium (think planes, trains, van, subways and automobiles and then some) was incredible.
We were pretty raggedy and worn out by the time we made it to the stadium at about 6:20 EST, but the look in the Little Boy's eye was just priceles when he saw that cathedral to baseball. We were on a high from there on in that did not let up until we got back to our hotel room at 1:00 am (and we had a 5:30 wake up call today. Suffice to say, we are zonked).
The game was well played and fun. It had great pitching and two timely home runs. And it also featured me and the Little Boy screaming our heads off in the Bleachers the entire time. The bleachers were the BEST. I would not have traded those seats for first row. This is where the real Yankees fans sit and the Little Boy was very much welcomed into the club. He also picked up a few new words along the way, most of which start with the letter "F".
Anyway, suffice to say I will replay last night in my head for many moons to come. As will a certain ten year old, I suspect.
Photos and video to come when we land.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Week of Travel
Monday: early flight to LA Work in LA all day. Evening flight to Chicago (where I sat next to a woman who was hacking into a surgical mask the entire flight). Arrive at hotel at 1 am.
Tuesday - Wednesday: all day in Chicago, late Wednesday flight to SF
Thursday: 7 am flight to NYC with the Little Boy for World Series (!)
Friday: 7:30 am flight back to SF.
By my estimate, I think I will be in the air for 23 plus hours this week. Insane. My singular objective, beyond having the time of my life at the World Series? Avoid getting swine flu.
Any suggestions?
Monday, October 26, 2009
World Series: We're Headed to NYC
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Nice Day for a Ride
My boy Dave M is in town and we had to celebrate the weather with an epic bike ride. We road about 30 miles at a moderate pace. It was so enjoyeable it makes me wonder why I don't ride more, versus all this crazy running.
After the ride we had Tony Tutto's organic pizza for lunch. If I can score a quick nap - and get over this travesty of a Michigan football game - this has the makings of a perfect day.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tech Dork Guy Strikes Again
Really. It did. I swear.
That's what I told my Wife, anyway. Review to follow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Happy Birthday Little Boy
I simply cannot believe that he's ten years old. Like any kid his age he certainly has his moments and he can be a bit bratty but he's also one of the sweetest, most kind hearted and compassionate kids in the world. I love him (and his sister too of course) more than life itself.
Happy birthday Little Boy. I'm really proud and honored to be your father.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Rain storm in SF
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Slugger
One of the highlights of the weekend was catching the Little Boy getting a solid hit in his game earlier today. He also pitched and caught an inning. He's really coming along as a baseball player and I'm very proud of him - he's the smallest kid out there but has achieved what he has through hard work and a pretty solid commitment. Now if he was only as committed to his homework.....
Friday, October 16, 2009
Riding the (Google) Wave
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Greetings from 36,000 feet
In other news -- I have no other news, really, All I have been doing of late is traveling for business, and it's becoming a tad bit tiresome.
the Little BOy turns ten next week and I am thinking about surprising him with a trip to Anaheim. Not to go to Disneyland, for a change, but rather to catch the Yankees at the ACLS. More on that later.
Anyway, over and out for now.
Monday, October 12, 2009
And a Few More From Today
Sunday, October 11, 2009
One Day Extension
My Run
never before ran. I ended up parking my car at Pantoll Station and ran
the Matt Davis and Coastal trails. It was overcast, foggy and
drizzling; all the makings for an absolutely epic 1:35 run. Only way
to describe it is that it was like running through an enchanted
forest. The second picture comes close to capturing it.
The Kid
My Girl Jen Q
My Man John Howlett
Gail M
My Main Man Dave M
Cousin Carrie and Her Dude
Saturday, October 10, 2009
My Main Man Nick
Anyway this is Nick after running 6 today. Tomorrow his wife Jen goes for the big one: Chicago Marathon.
First Picture: Scooter Hurwitz
Thyroid Cancer Run: Trail Run with Family
What a show the Little Girl put on today. I ran this trail HARD and every time I turned aroundthere she was, right behind me, smiling and chit chatting. We ran four miles, excluding the 600 Dipsea Steps and according to my Garmin she ran the last mile at 8:30. Pretty crazy, especially for a seven year old.
Today is the Day
Friday, October 9, 2009
Blog Disclosure Statement
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Chicago
Monday, October 5, 2009
So, What are YOU Going to Do?
The "event" goes on for both weekend days. My loose plan is for one epic run probably on Saturday. And the other day, I'm going to do a family run (hear that, Wife?) along the lines of what the Wife and Little Girl did yesterday. Doing something family oriented would stoke me greatly. I will be sure to upload photos, videos and other forms of media.
On the topic, be sure to send photos, Dearest Peeps. Remember, this is our most fun "event" of the year and pictures are absolutely key so keep 'em coming all weekend long and I will continuously upload.
One other thing: my good friend Crazymama hasn't been feeling well of late (fear not; it's not cancer related) and recently did a little stint in the hospital. She's an important part of this little community and on behalf of all of us, Crazy, feel better!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Constant Motion
Today is a perfect example. The day started with the Little Boy's baseball game (he went 2-4, pitched one solid inning and caught). Afterwards we went out for lunch and then the Little Girl and I rode our bikes for about 45 minutes. After that, we headed down to the infamous Dipsea Steps (which number 600). In one of the more astonishing things I have evr seen -- the Little Girl, who recently turned seven, ran the Dipsea steps with her mother, and the proceeded to do a 4.5 mile, fairly technical trail run. Most adults would struggle with this, let alone a 7 year old. I asked her if it was difficult and her response: "No way. It was fun. It was like an adventure in the woods." Afterwards when we got home, she spent about a half hour running laps around the house.
She brings new meaning to the phrase crazy energy.
Anyway, fun weekend. Yesterday's highlight was spending a majority of the day at Stinson Beach, on a perfect Indian Summer Day.
Life is definitely good. And to top it wall off: clean neck scan on Friday, or so I was led to believe by the technician. Official results to come in a day or two.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Just A Reminder
Remember to please send photos and descriptions in real-time. And if you have any questions as to what this is all about, ping me offline. Over the next few days I will send information relating to the Tony Feller fund. I will be making a contribution in our collective honor and I hope that you join me as well.