tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50685682024-03-27T19:53:49.837-04:00The world of HomercleesThis is what I'm doing and thinking most of the time.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.comBlogger4614125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-78613067391512433642024-03-24T18:17:00.001-04:002024-03-24T18:17:28.586-04:00Another WinThe black bears took the Holy Cross tournament with 5 straight wins.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-50840068898390499682024-03-23T15:08:00.000-04:002024-03-23T15:09:01.458-04:00Wet DogBuddy got a walk at the tail end of our rain storm today. 5 miles and he's still bouncing around.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-80447385801026830082024-03-22T17:27:00.001-04:002024-03-22T17:27:40.420-04:00Spring TraditionPre dawn run and with some crowd free blossom viewing.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-70963104237834151992024-03-22T17:20:00.001-04:002024-03-22T17:20:46.898-04:00Cherry Blossom Run Nicole and her friends try to get down to the tidal basin every year around this year for an early morning run. The pictures are always nice and I get to enjoy them without the afternoon crowds.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-50341109220633402372024-03-16T22:31:00.001-04:002024-03-16T22:31:21.106-04:00Family Portrait Fun time doing brunch at Majestic, then a visit to Murphy's in old town for a quick pre St. Patrick's day beer.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-17094392567398713192024-03-16T22:26:00.001-04:002024-03-16T22:26:46.020-04:00Mom and her boys Celebrating our Irishness.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-43568344431793180972024-03-16T22:22:00.001-04:002024-03-16T22:22:23.250-04:00DC Half Marathon Nicole got up before dawn to run the Washington half marathon. Beautiful day for a 13 mile run.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-33122256366252362622024-03-15T18:35:00.001-04:002024-03-15T18:35:39.840-04:00New Zealand HammerSam's teammate Antz was competing to make the New Zealand Olympic team back home in Auckland yesterday. It was on tv at 1am Eastern time this morning and he took first. Another step to the Paris games.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-32971143236045387732024-03-15T18:27:00.001-04:002024-03-15T18:27:25.956-04:00Why Not?I was home, doing some work and watching the ACC basketball tournament on Friday and suddenly realized it was being played 8 miles away at the capital one center in DC. I instantly jumped on Ticketmaster and bought some nosebleed seats for Dylan and for the night session. It was a classic upset by NC State over Duke. Very fun game and the seats were much better than the couch. Great to have Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-74724603142272852182024-03-08T12:57:00.000-05:002024-03-08T12:58:11.645-05:00Black BearsLast weeks action in Rhode Island.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-24683274782199712042024-03-02T21:32:00.000-05:002024-03-02T21:33:00.245-05:007’s RugbyThe Black Bears beat all comers for the Bryant University invitational championship. Dylan started and played well in all 4 games. Nicole and I enjoyed the games on tv from the comfort out our home.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-27099966387394546512024-03-01T18:32:00.001-05:002024-03-01T18:32:53.942-05:00DJ DylanI took Bumpy out for a spin as I usually do once a week. Bumpy is the boys car and doesn't get much exercise when the boys are away at school so i just drive it around for a while. Today, Bumpy and I were able to listen to Dylan's new radio show during the drive. We both approve.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-2490624558793535762024-02-26T20:36:00.001-05:002024-02-26T20:36:24.137-05:00ProgressSammy took 6th in the MVC conference indoor championship. He got 12th last year, so lots of progress and he was the top sophomore out of 26 entrants.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-17478046859060644622024-02-17T16:28:00.000-05:002024-02-17T16:30:32.740-05:00SnowNot only did I get a minor snow storm in Minnesota on Wednesday (7 inches) we woke up to a fresh 3 inches here in Des Moines on Friday. The campus looked nice.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-57916940482965955312024-02-17T16:23:00.000-05:002024-02-17T16:25:24.982-05:0019.96Sam had another Personal Best yesterday at a meet in Iowa City. He's only .04 meters short of 20 with the Missouri Valley Conference championship coming up next week in Chicago. It was fun to see him throw live for the first time this year.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-53568156755614505452024-02-13T17:29:00.001-05:002024-02-13T17:29:54.412-05:00MahomesI watched the Super Bowl at Rachel and a David's house on Sunday and while my sister was a little stressed about a team she's has no connection to, she finally got her opportunity to show off her shirt honoring her favorite player.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-58279948080411759822024-01-24T19:28:00.001-05:002024-01-24T19:28:29.736-05:00Yampa RiverWater heading down to the Colorado and the Grand Canyon.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-34311891932029208322024-01-24T18:43:00.000-05:002024-01-24T18:44:01.923-05:00Main StreetSteamboat Springs is a festive place at night.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-30965265035069932362024-01-24T18:12:00.001-05:002024-01-24T18:12:30.505-05:00Out of a CloudThe lifts at the top of the mountain were completely in a cloud with almost no visibility. About a third of the way down we left the cloud and found this. Cloud above, snow below and sunlight in the valley. Worth the blind decent from the lift.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-17787524380081792562024-01-23T19:32:00.000-05:002024-01-23T19:33:03.669-05:00BluebirdSunny, bright and a little warm today. 22 at the peak, 26 at mid mountain and 32 at the base. Hard to dress for that.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-1151093463477034302024-01-23T19:29:00.001-05:002024-01-23T19:29:44.357-05:00Yampa ValleyBruce and I about at about the mid mountain level at Steamboat.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-57327922250041041142024-01-23T19:24:00.001-05:002024-01-23T19:24:58.906-05:00Rabbit EarsAnother ski trip to Steamboat Springs with these guys. This year we added Bruce's son Ryan and did not have Dan with us. The founder of this trip was is not pictured because he broke his arm on the first day. Larry is on his way home as we speak.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-23203321538755223202024-01-19T18:29:00.001-05:002024-01-19T18:29:41.638-05:00New Personal RecordSam PR'd today at the Cyclone Open in Ames Iowa. He threw a 19.15 which beat his previous best of 18.62 back in December. Drake took first, second, fourth and fifth in the weight throw. Sam's teammate Adam broke the school record with his throw. The school record was owned by #2 finisher Anthony until today. I see new school records happening in 2024.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-79205042669559559622024-01-19T18:19:00.001-05:002024-01-19T18:19:30.329-05:00Holiday SnowWe finally got some snow after a two year snow drought and keeping my holiday lights up well into January paid off. The first 5 inches fell while we were trying to get home on Monday night, that same storm dropped 9 inches on Bangor which stopped us from flying on Tuesday. We got another three inches today and the trees looked fantastic with lights and snow.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5068568.post-8304179689296821212024-01-19T18:13:00.001-05:002024-01-19T18:13:45.412-05:00Snow BuddyNicole was finally able to take Buddy on a walk after being gone and busy the last 7 days. That dog loves the snow and walking with Nicole.Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03148272578360754033noreply@blogger.com0