Aquatic observations

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Taoist Biker

Just a few random thoughts and happenings from my swim today…
*  I was a lot happier with my wait times between laps today – MUCH reduced over even last week.  Go me!
*  There’s some sort of swimming clinic being put on for the first half of June, which has meant that all last week the [...]

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Observation

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Taoist Biker

Only my fellow MotoGP fans will get this, but for all three of you…
Watching Sunday’s race at Catalunya:
My son:  “Who’s that behind Valentino Rossi?  Is that Casey Stoner?”
Me and my wife:  “Yes, son, that’s Stoner.”
My son:  “Oh.  [pause]  Haven’t we seen this before?”

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Monday Music

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Taoist Biker

I’m tapping a little more Rock Band inspiration for today’s Monday Music. I don’t remember ever hearing this song before (I’m pretty far out of touch with modern pop music), but I definitely like it. Good beat, good guitar work, great lyrics, great way to start a week.
The Killers, “When You Were Young” [...]

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