Last Saturday

Mt. Redoubt in the far distance (also seen at sunset
in recent post "Last Night")

Anchorage below with Susitna in the distance

Two shots of Peak Three

This past weekend I went for a hike up the backside of Flat Top. I went with two friends but was unaware that they would be running up the mountain. I had my hiking boots on and they had running shoes with screws in them. Fortunately for me, I brought my ipod and a camera to capture the beautiful views as they flew up the incline like mountain goats, leaving me to grind up at my own pace while enjoying the fresh air and the tunes in my ears.

Self-restraint

"Self-restraint, according to all virtuous persons, is the highest of virtues in this world. Through self-restraint, O foremost of men, a person acquires the highest happiness both here and hereafter. Endued with self-restraint, one acquires great virtue. The self-restrained man sleeps in felicity and awakes in felicity, and moves through the world in felicity. His mind is always cheerful. The man who is without self-restraint always suffers misery. Such a man brings upon himself many calamities all born of his own faults. It has been said that in all the four modes of life self-restraint is the best of vows."

They Rule

They may be old enough to be my father but they shred harder than musicians half their age. They're a band that I've found people either love or hate and I feel fortunate to be a lover of their music. Over 30 years together and still making exciting music. Can't wait to get the full album in May.

YES!

My wish was granted today and I got the news from Bobby before I saw it online... RUSH will play Red Rocks on August 8th!!! We saw them there on the last tour and were lucky enough to be in the 17th row. All of my good vibes and well wishes are going to Bobby to score some good seats for this show. Can't wait for the new album to come out in May and the live performance in August!

The Crown

A few weeks ago when I was having my teeth cleaned, I told the dentist about a pang I was having in one of my lower left molars when I ate cereal. He took a quick look and noticed a large crack. I went in today to get my first ever crown and it was quite an experience. 90 minutes with my jaw jacked open and the dentist shredding my tooth with a loud drill. It's a temporary crown that I'll "try out" for a month to see if it takes and whether or not I need a root canal. If not, they'll throw a permanent crown on and that molar (crushing the bank at nearly $2,000.00 when all is said and done - thank goodness for insurance) will be the king of my mouth. Happy brushing and flossing!

The New One

Can't wait to build it up... aluminum lugs w/carbon fiber tubes... frame weighs 3 lbs. and the fork (Ouzo Pro) weighs about as much as a package of saltines. Woohoo!

Last Night

At around 5:30 on Saturday night I went for a sunset ride on my winter bike. It was about 15 degrees and I was able to watch three moose munching on alders. It was a nice little ride but my toes were getting cold so I took a shot of the sunset from my secret spot and headed home for a hot shower.