The Iron Giant (1999)

I just don't understand why you go to all the trouble to make a kid's cartoon and cram pack it full of scary violence, guns, themes of isolation, troubled family home life, and then back it up with guns, cannons, tanks, and the atom bomb.

I'm mean really, am I that old fashion? I had heard this was a great cartoon so we ordered it up last night and I couldn't have been more dissapointed. My poor kids were FREAKED! The movie sucks (production is excellent) bad just because the content is totally inappropriate.

Back to PBS sprout I guess...

Night Rider MTB light location

I have ridden with my Niterider Storm HID mt bike light for about 5 years. I’ve tried it in both locations: handlebar mount and helmet mount. Let me tell you what light location works best for mt biking at night.

Handle Bar Mount:

Pro: the light and battery are not on your body, so you feel more comfortable

Con: the light is only pointed where your bike is facing so switchbacks, looking over your shoulder, etc are not lit up.

Con: if the terrain is bumpy the light beam with shake all over the place

Helmet Mount:

Pro: you’ve got a bright beam anywhere you look and it is more steady than a handle bar mount.

Cons: if its dusty then you lose some visibility and you have to carry the bulk light and battery on your body.

2008 Trek Fuel EX 8 - For Sale

2008 Trek Fuel EX 8

17.5''
Full Suspension
Active Brake Pivot Technology
Fox Racing Shox Front (Float RL) and Rear (RP2)
Shimano XT rear derailleur
Shimano LX Cranks
Avid Juicy 5 Disk Brakes
Bontrager Race Lite Wheels
27 lbs

It’s a clean machine. There are some scratches on the frame and fork, but no dents or major dings. I bought the bike new from the local shop about 10 months ago. I ride once or twice a week all year.

The only reason I’m selling this one is to buy a 2010 model.

Thursday Potato Bar Special

Frank at the Capitol Ave Cafe hooked me up with the very coveted hot potato (last one!) And I hit the toppings bar hard.

Base layer of shredded cheddar cheese
Homemade salsa
Sour cream
Homemade chili
Nacho cheese spread
Thick guacamole
Tapatio on top

BAM!

Cold Brewed Coffee. The Toddy Cafe!

In the hot summer months do you swing by starbucks everyday to buy one of those yummy frappuccinos or iced lattes?

If you do, that $$$ adds up quick. This cold brewed coffee gadget called a Toddy is perfect for an instant iced latte on the way to work in the morning.

The Toddy brews one pound of coffee at once with only nine cups of water. The jug of coffee concentrate can then be kept in the fridge or freezer for a month perfectly fresh. Just add about twice the water or milk to the concentrated Toddy Coffee when you are making your iced latte venti :)

http://www.toddycafe.com/

Hope Valley Haiku

We just love this place. 

Seem to go back twice a year. 

What an awesome spot.