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This is my blog about all things Bill. My life and times as I struggle through life trying to justify my cycling addiction.

Backpacking Resources

Submitted by Bill on Mon, 07/26/2004 - 11:01am

I just came across a great resource for hiking and backpacking. I love the magazine and will give myself a gift of a subscription when I get a job. The web site contains great value as well. Here are some highlights as well as the links to them.

Hike to Stewart Peak

Submitted by Bill on Sun, 07/18/2004 - 6:21am

Today I am planning a hike to Stewart Peak in the Rattlesnake Wilderness.  Marcy is staying home and I leave as soon as I write this journal.  Yesterday wasn't a bad day but you know me, I cant sit around.  I did eat too much and must start to watch this ol appetite.  Tomorrow is Monday and I cant wait to get groceries since Marcy is out of food.  I have been giving her bread and eggs.  This week I go to visit Paul and Mandy in Cour DeLane Idaho.  I better call her when I get back from my hike.

Damn Movies!

Submitted by Bill on Thu, 07/15/2004 - 10:01pm

I just got done with a movie. I started to think when I visited a familiar feeling. Sadness! I ask my self why after every movie I watch do I feel sadness. I mean sadness into the core of my being. I feel loss. I grieve but I don't know why. I just had an idea. I decided to sit and feel and actually try to get to the bottom of this. I love movies because I get lost in them. They are make believe I know. Movies let me feel the things I have never allowed myself to feel. I get caught up in the movie and fall in love, I care, and I feel compassion. Great compassion. When it is over I grieve. I never feel those things in life. I wont let them and I wonder why. People who know me must wonder if I fell love or really care in good interests towards the people that are associated with me.

But wait. I do in life fall in love and care at times. But now I look back and reflect. I have always sabotaged those relationships. Un consciously I always let them go. I never have told those people how I feel about them only those That I find I can manipulate do I think I feel and I report to them that I care and or love. Does this make me a bad person. Only if I cant reverse this and start living!

Seeking Paul

Submitted by Bill on Wed, 07/14/2004 - 6:11pm

Here I am at the Liquid Planet. I missed Paul at his office (Break Expresso) so I came here. I am really liking this place. Well let us see! Yesterday I attempted to ride my bike along the ridge from Blue Mountain to Petty Mountain. It was hot and I blew myself apart on all the extreme climbs. I gave up before getting close. All in all I did 40 miles and 8,900 feet of climbing. Not bad. That brings us to today. I am fried and sun burned from this mornings trip to Out 2 Lunch festival so I am taking a break and writing some stuff. Tomorrow is the group ride so Ill concentrate on getting my bike fixed up and maybe do a short hike in the morning. Take care all ... Happy Summer!

Hiking Plans?

Submitted by Bill on Fri, 07/09/2004 - 10:07am

Good morning. It looks like a beautiful day. The sun is up and the air is crisp. I am sitting here eating my eggs and toast. I am waiting for my friend Paul to call so we can meet at the coffee store for some wireless online work.

Yesterday was a successful day as I got my laundry done as well as groceries obtained. Last night I rode my mountain bike with the Thursday Night Group. We rode up to University Mountain from the Crazy Canyon parking lot via trails and the access road. Then the fun part, we went down the ridge to the saddle between Sentinel and finally down as if to go back to town then over on single track to the parking lot. It was fun but the ride was long because I rode from my house to meet them then back. I got home around 9:30 PM.

This weekend is the big hike in the Mission Mountains and I am concerned that we don't plan more. But they are the experts. I hope to join the Rocky Mountaineers to learn more about mountaineering. Have a good day all.

Big Crash in Tour

Submitted by Bill on Fri, 07/09/2004 - 10:04am

"6 men took their chances but never were let out of touch from a mindful peloton. The small group was whittled down to 4 and then Flecha tried a solo escape only to be caught with 2 kms to the line. Right at the 1 km banner a major crash occurred splitting the peloton and allowing only 12 riders to challenge for the stage win. As they thundered to the line it was Quickstep"s Tom Boonen gritting his teeth and winning clearly over Stuart O"Grady and Erik Zabel"
1. Thomas Voeckler (BLB)
2. Stuart O"Grady (COF) at 3"01"
3. Sandy Casar (FDJ) at 4"06"
4. Magnus Backstedt (ALB) at 6"06"
5. Jakob Piil (CSC) at 6"58"
6. Lance Armstrong (USP) at 9"35"
7. George Hincapie (USP) at 9"45"
8. Floyd Landis (USP) at 9"51"
9. Jose Azevedo (USP) at 9"57"
10. Jose Luis Rubiera (USP) at 9"59"