13 March 2011
10 March 2011
09 March 2011
next up..
on a pair of middle may evenings we'll be staying at this jem...
the royal street inn, which calls itself a "bed and beverage".
two days in new orleans with the intent of drinking and eating yourself stupid will always seem like a good idea to me. the last time i entered the city with this plan, we did it straight up collegestupid student tourist style, hitting touristy joints instead of places that we should have, drinking hurricanes, throwing up on st. louis cathedral, then standing back up and turning around only to see a girl peeing in a doorway across the alleyway.
perhaps it's strange that i look upon these memories fondly, but nevertheless i look forward to reliving them, this time from a professional drunkard's standpoint*.
*those of you who doubt this title should know that i'm one eighth owner in a llc dedicated to spending all income on beer.
the royal street inn, which calls itself a "bed and beverage".
two days in new orleans with the intent of drinking and eating yourself stupid will always seem like a good idea to me. the last time i entered the city with this plan, we did it straight up college
perhaps it's strange that i look upon these memories fondly, but nevertheless i look forward to reliving them, this time from a professional drunkard's standpoint*.
*those of you who doubt this title should know that i'm one eighth owner in a llc dedicated to spending all income on beer.
06 March 2011
sold some shit out
so we had 36 seats to sell for this breakfast thing we do, and that shit sold out in 5 hours. perhaps the tide is turning....
04 March 2011
lazy week
203. waiting for better weather and more daylight. didn't do much of anything this week, a few bike rides... not fast bike rides, either.
25 February 2011
203/-1
One pound is not enough. Weighed at home (sans clothes) and hit 199 this week.. So close to the weather breaking and longer days and tons of bike miles. Can't wait.
22 February 2011
Fuck yeah new bike
2009 Specialized Tarmac Pro SL, Dura-Ace, Fulcrum 1s, 60 miles used, $2500.
That's a lot of money for a bike, but that's not a lot of money for that bike. Better than I ever needed, better deal what I could have hoped for.
looks like...
i've never been so excited to blow an entire tax refund plus some more money.
yay
That's a lot of money for a bike, but that's not a lot of money for that bike. Better than I ever needed, better deal what I could have hoped for.
looks like...
i've never been so excited to blow an entire tax refund plus some more money.
yay
18 February 2011
boring/week six
204/-.5
i was 202 on the scale last night at home... expected to down a little bit more here at work, having done a little more biking this week.. and a lot less elliptical. and eating crap and drinking. well, here and there.
better next weeky. this is going a lot slower than i hoped for.
luckily my competition at work doesn't seem to be very competitive - if i can knock out a few weeks straight of dedication to the cause, i should be able to pull out a win in the contest. and with that comes more money for bicycle #5.
also told i've lost 11 lbs in 6 weeks for a lost of 1.8333 per week, which the experts might tell you is a reasonable rate... when i'm working out and busting ass it feels like i should expect more than the reasonable rate. the reasonable rate is for old ladies.
it's that beer and food..
i was 202 on the scale last night at home... expected to down a little bit more here at work, having done a little more biking this week.. and a lot less elliptical. and eating crap and drinking. well, here and there.
better next weeky. this is going a lot slower than i hoped for.
luckily my competition at work doesn't seem to be very competitive - if i can knock out a few weeks straight of dedication to the cause, i should be able to pull out a win in the contest. and with that comes more money for bicycle #5.
also told i've lost 11 lbs in 6 weeks for a lost of 1.8333 per week, which the experts might tell you is a reasonable rate... when i'm working out and busting ass it feels like i should expect more than the reasonable rate. the reasonable rate is for old ladies.
it's that beer and food..
11 February 2011
pluggin' away
204.5/-2
i would have hoped for better.
though last weekend involved copious amounts of drinking.. and tuesday was an off day because of.. i forget why, and that's horrible. worked out twice wednesday, went and did a brewery interview/tour thing last night and then came home and did my hour (harder than it sounds)..
i would have hoped for better.
though last weekend involved copious amounts of drinking.. and tuesday was an off day because of.. i forget why, and that's horrible. worked out twice wednesday, went and did a brewery interview/tour thing last night and then came home and did my hour (harder than it sounds)..
07 February 2011
¡BASTARDO!
Initial Menu:
Sandwiches ~
Banh Mi Sandwich
Jewishish Brisket Sandwich
Meatloofah
Desert ~
Banh Mi Cheesecake
Sandwiches ~
Banh Mi Sandwich
Jewishish Brisket Sandwich
Meatloofah
Desert ~
Banh Mi Cheesecake
04 February 2011
this week in weightloss (or gain)
206.5 / +.5
i'd have called that 206.
big beer dinner last night. beer is the enemy. which makes writing a beer blog difficult...
i'd have called that 206.
big beer dinner last night. beer is the enemy. which makes writing a beer blog difficult...
31 January 2011
24 January 2011
13 January 2011
week 1
weight taken early since i'm leaving for sf tomorrow (where i'll put the weight back on)
-7 lbs/208lbs
-7 lbs/208lbs
12 January 2011
San Francisco
I might as well put all my eggs in one basket.
i didn't write these, putting them here so i don't have to dig for them. so when lucy sanders goes googling her name... hi lucy. nice work.
Re: SF beer joints
easy. the best new place in the area is across the bay in oakland: beer revolution. a mix of toronado atmosphere with a huge to go selection. just a few blocks away is the trappist. two rooms of good belgian & local specialty beers. here in sf there are a number of new beer bars in the gastropub style: the republic, de la rosa, the tipsy pig, fat angel, & monk's kettle. i prefer the bars with a little less beer & more character. one of my favorites is run by johnny davis (one of the toronado stalwarts). it's called benders. 12 taps (pliny the elder & green flash beers always on tap) & stiff drinks. a bar for people who like bars (punk rock, country, & golden age hip hop always on the jukebox). off the beaten track (in the excelsior district) is broken record. only 8 beers, well chosen, but the star here is the collection of small batch spirits. there have been a bunch of restaurants & bars opening that are fighting the good fight. it's definitely becoming the norm not the exception as far as good drinking goes in this town. even most music venues serve the good stuff now.
Sent from my mobile.
http://www.craftbeer.com/pages/beer-and-food/features/show?title=san-franciscomdash-a-city-of-delights
San Francisco—A City of Delights
San Francisco—A City of Delights
By Lucy Saunders
San Francisco is a city of delights—especially culinary delights. Fantastic fresh foodstuffs, craft breweries, and brewpubs make the city’s beer scene vibrant.
“Craft beer has hit a new critical mass in the food community, and it is reflected in increased sales and attention to craft beer in what seems like every great restaurant in town,” says David McLean, brewer and owner of Magnolia Gastropub and The Alembic. “This is obviously not just a local phenomenon, and is especially welcomed here and now. In the not too distant past, craft beer has sometimes felt a little overshadowed by the amazing wine scene that surrounds us.”
Beer mapping among San Francisco restaurants yields dozens of recommendations, but here are a few of the top picks, starting with an exceptional gastropub at the ball park, where you can nosh for as little as $10.
The Public House | 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
The Public House, inside the Willie Mays Park, finally perfected the gastropub formula; upscale pub food, 24 well chosen taps, and dozens of bottles, says Chuck Lenatti, editor of allbrews, a Bay Area based beer blog.
Rosamunde Sausage Grill | 545 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Beer loves sausage and vice versa. But you can also enjoy beer with breakfast sausage, according to Owner and Grillmeister of Rosamunde Sausage Grill, Josh Margolis. “Personally, I’m of the mind that craft beer is more versatile with food, so we offer the fabulous Old Rasputin, North Coast Brewing Company's Imperial Stout which tastes like espresso. It pairs really well with the grilled sausage and egg breakfast sandwich, with arugula, grilled onions and Cheddar cheese.”
The Alembic | 1725 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
For just $25, you can put together an amazing progression of tastings at The Alembic, Dave McLean’s small plate restaurant in The Haight. McLean says, “Because of my brewing background and love for beer, Alembic is one of those places where the craft beer selection is much wider than its wine selection, but less so than its spirits, which is Alembic’s main focus.” The menu is inventive, with combinations such as fresh sea urchin and roasted corn chowder, roasted bone marrow with capers and hot peppers, and bittersweet chocolate dessert with salted coconut.
monks
The Monk's Kettle | 3141 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
The Monk's Kettle often hosts The San Francisco Brewers Guild's monthly “meet the brewer” gathering. Co-founder Christian Albertson says, “We've also started a vintage list, with fifteen rotating choices. In planning our beer dinners, we begin with a discussion about what beers we'll be using, then create dishes to highlight their flavor profile. This is an interesting way to go about it, since you start with the beer first, then develop the food course to complement it.” Beyond beer dinners, expect solid pub fare, such as burgers and salads, prepared with organic, fresh, free-range ingredients from top-quality purveyors, and a rotating selection of American craft beer on tap.
monk3nuBar Crudo | 655 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
You can enjoy fresh seafood with a range of American craft beers at Bar Crudo for right around $30. Make sure to try one of my favorite pairings, the West Coast oysters with East Coast’s Allagash Brewing Company White. Bar Crudo takes the beer dinner to the next level. At a recent “Land Meets Sea” dinner, Moonlight Brewing Co. offered five courses paired with six beers for $85. The menu included creations such as King Mackerel Crudo, atop a salad of water cress, endive, sliced pear, duck prosciutto, almond dust, and tossed in a creamy pear dressing, paired with brewer Brian Hunt’s Sour Mash Wheat Ale.
Across the town, fine restaurants feature American craft beer on their menus. According to San Francisco’s Beer-Chef, Bruce Paton, “The San Francisco Brewers Guild has helped raise the profile of craft beer within the culinary community. Since its founding, The Guild has taken part in several high profile food events that had been previously dominated by wine and distilled spirits.”
Members of the San Francisco Brewers Guild include:
21st Amendment Brewery | 563 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Partners Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan offer unique, hand crafted beers, great food, and provide a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that invites conversation, interaction, and a sense of community.
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant | 1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121
Housed in 1930s era Golden Gate Park Visitors Center, guests enjoy modern American cuisine and hand crafted ales amidst the beauty of restored Works Progress Administration frescoes and a breathtaking ocean view.
Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant | 2 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Gordon Biersch serves authentic German style beer, and the menu consists of appetizers and entrees influenced by a variety of cuisines. All their offerings are designed to complement Dan Gordon's signature lager beer.
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery | 1398 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
The Magnolia honors traditional brewing styles and methods while adding something modern and fresh to the conversation. The kitchen uses the bounty of California-produced ingredients to create a menu inspired by the great cooking traditions of pubs and beer halls.
Social Kitchen & Brewery | 1326 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Cuisine à la bière is the idea that beer plays a role in the kitchen and deserves a place at the table. The Social Kitchen & Brewery is modeled after this idea, and produces accessible beers that are food-friendly and full of flavor.
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers | 1195 Evans Avenue # A, San Francisco, CA 94124
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, in beautiful Bayview, is producing Prohibition era ales and lagers in small batches.
ThirstyBear Brewing Co. | 661 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
ThirstyBear is known for the Spanish influences found on the menu, such as crispy calamari bites with piquillo peppers and a dusting of grated Manchego cheese.
For reviews of more beer-centric restaurants throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland and Berkeley, visit Chuck Lenatti's blog, allbrews. Cheers!
twitter:
oronado toronado
@
@hoosierbeergeek u should peek @sfbrewersguild... that will get most, + us, @ChurchKeySF, @citybeerstore , @monkskettle ... that's SF proper
30 Dec Favorite Retweet Reply
MurdarioStomp scott p
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@hoosierbeergeek go to Toronado, Monks Kettle, The Trappist. stop by City Beer for an AMAZING selection. go to russian river !!!
weavr Rodney
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@imames @thedudeabides81 @hoosierbeergeek Rogue Public House, even though you guys hate Rouge
28 Dec Favorite Retweet Reply
i didn't write these, putting them here so i don't have to dig for them. so when lucy sanders goes googling her name... hi lucy. nice work.
Re: SF beer joints
easy. the best new place in the area is across the bay in oakland: beer revolution. a mix of toronado atmosphere with a huge to go selection. just a few blocks away is the trappist. two rooms of good belgian & local specialty beers. here in sf there are a number of new beer bars in the gastropub style: the republic, de la rosa, the tipsy pig, fat angel, & monk's kettle. i prefer the bars with a little less beer & more character. one of my favorites is run by johnny davis (one of the toronado stalwarts). it's called benders. 12 taps (pliny the elder & green flash beers always on tap) & stiff drinks. a bar for people who like bars (punk rock, country, & golden age hip hop always on the jukebox). off the beaten track (in the excelsior district) is broken record. only 8 beers, well chosen, but the star here is the collection of small batch spirits. there have been a bunch of restaurants & bars opening that are fighting the good fight. it's definitely becoming the norm not the exception as far as good drinking goes in this town. even most music venues serve the good stuff now.
Sent from my mobile.
http://www.craftbeer.com/pages/beer-and-food/features/show?title=san-franciscomdash-a-city-of-delights
San Francisco—A City of Delights
San Francisco—A City of Delights
By Lucy Saunders
San Francisco is a city of delights—especially culinary delights. Fantastic fresh foodstuffs, craft breweries, and brewpubs make the city’s beer scene vibrant.
“Craft beer has hit a new critical mass in the food community, and it is reflected in increased sales and attention to craft beer in what seems like every great restaurant in town,” says David McLean, brewer and owner of Magnolia Gastropub and The Alembic. “This is obviously not just a local phenomenon, and is especially welcomed here and now. In the not too distant past, craft beer has sometimes felt a little overshadowed by the amazing wine scene that surrounds us.”
Beer mapping among San Francisco restaurants yields dozens of recommendations, but here are a few of the top picks, starting with an exceptional gastropub at the ball park, where you can nosh for as little as $10.
The Public House | 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
The Public House, inside the Willie Mays Park, finally perfected the gastropub formula; upscale pub food, 24 well chosen taps, and dozens of bottles, says Chuck Lenatti, editor of allbrews, a Bay Area based beer blog.
Rosamunde Sausage Grill | 545 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Beer loves sausage and vice versa. But you can also enjoy beer with breakfast sausage, according to Owner and Grillmeister of Rosamunde Sausage Grill, Josh Margolis. “Personally, I’m of the mind that craft beer is more versatile with food, so we offer the fabulous Old Rasputin, North Coast Brewing Company's Imperial Stout which tastes like espresso. It pairs really well with the grilled sausage and egg breakfast sandwich, with arugula, grilled onions and Cheddar cheese.”
The Alembic | 1725 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
For just $25, you can put together an amazing progression of tastings at The Alembic, Dave McLean’s small plate restaurant in The Haight. McLean says, “Because of my brewing background and love for beer, Alembic is one of those places where the craft beer selection is much wider than its wine selection, but less so than its spirits, which is Alembic’s main focus.” The menu is inventive, with combinations such as fresh sea urchin and roasted corn chowder, roasted bone marrow with capers and hot peppers, and bittersweet chocolate dessert with salted coconut.
monks
The Monk's Kettle | 3141 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
The Monk's Kettle often hosts The San Francisco Brewers Guild's monthly “meet the brewer” gathering. Co-founder Christian Albertson says, “We've also started a vintage list, with fifteen rotating choices. In planning our beer dinners, we begin with a discussion about what beers we'll be using, then create dishes to highlight their flavor profile. This is an interesting way to go about it, since you start with the beer first, then develop the food course to complement it.” Beyond beer dinners, expect solid pub fare, such as burgers and salads, prepared with organic, fresh, free-range ingredients from top-quality purveyors, and a rotating selection of American craft beer on tap.
monk3nuBar Crudo | 655 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
You can enjoy fresh seafood with a range of American craft beers at Bar Crudo for right around $30. Make sure to try one of my favorite pairings, the West Coast oysters with East Coast’s Allagash Brewing Company White. Bar Crudo takes the beer dinner to the next level. At a recent “Land Meets Sea” dinner, Moonlight Brewing Co. offered five courses paired with six beers for $85. The menu included creations such as King Mackerel Crudo, atop a salad of water cress, endive, sliced pear, duck prosciutto, almond dust, and tossed in a creamy pear dressing, paired with brewer Brian Hunt’s Sour Mash Wheat Ale.
Across the town, fine restaurants feature American craft beer on their menus. According to San Francisco’s Beer-Chef, Bruce Paton, “The San Francisco Brewers Guild has helped raise the profile of craft beer within the culinary community. Since its founding, The Guild has taken part in several high profile food events that had been previously dominated by wine and distilled spirits.”
Members of the San Francisco Brewers Guild include:
21st Amendment Brewery | 563 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Partners Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan offer unique, hand crafted beers, great food, and provide a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that invites conversation, interaction, and a sense of community.
Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant | 1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121
Housed in 1930s era Golden Gate Park Visitors Center, guests enjoy modern American cuisine and hand crafted ales amidst the beauty of restored Works Progress Administration frescoes and a breathtaking ocean view.
Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant | 2 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Gordon Biersch serves authentic German style beer, and the menu consists of appetizers and entrees influenced by a variety of cuisines. All their offerings are designed to complement Dan Gordon's signature lager beer.
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery | 1398 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
The Magnolia honors traditional brewing styles and methods while adding something modern and fresh to the conversation. The kitchen uses the bounty of California-produced ingredients to create a menu inspired by the great cooking traditions of pubs and beer halls.
Social Kitchen & Brewery | 1326 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Cuisine à la bière is the idea that beer plays a role in the kitchen and deserves a place at the table. The Social Kitchen & Brewery is modeled after this idea, and produces accessible beers that are food-friendly and full of flavor.
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers | 1195 Evans Avenue # A, San Francisco, CA 94124
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, in beautiful Bayview, is producing Prohibition era ales and lagers in small batches.
ThirstyBear Brewing Co. | 661 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
ThirstyBear is known for the Spanish influences found on the menu, such as crispy calamari bites with piquillo peppers and a dusting of grated Manchego cheese.
For reviews of more beer-centric restaurants throughout the Bay Area, including Oakland and Berkeley, visit Chuck Lenatti's blog, allbrews. Cheers!
twitter:
oronado toronado
@
@hoosierbeergeek u should peek @sfbrewersguild... that will get most, + us, @ChurchKeySF, @citybeerstore , @monkskettle ... that's SF proper
30 Dec Favorite Retweet Reply
MurdarioStomp scott p
@
@hoosierbeergeek go to Toronado, Monks Kettle, The Trappist. stop by City Beer for an AMAZING selection. go to russian river !!!
weavr Rodney
@
@imames @thedudeabides81 @hoosierbeergeek Rogue Public House, even though you guys hate Rouge
28 Dec Favorite Retweet Reply
11 January 2011
06 January 2011
and last night we rejoined the gym
if you're me, you're used... or at least you have in your head that your weight is supposed to be anywhere between 183 and 190. it's suppose to be lower than that, but that's where it ends up most of the time.
i've had a really good time enjoying food and drink of late - it's not like i'm unhappy, but...
215 is not the number you expect to see on the scale.
just so happens that there's a weight loss contest at work, and i happen to know how to lose weight. so it's back to the grind. hopefully in prep for track cycling in the spring.
i've had a really good time enjoying food and drink of late - it's not like i'm unhappy, but...
215 is not the number you expect to see on the scale.
just so happens that there's a weight loss contest at work, and i happen to know how to lose weight. so it's back to the grind. hopefully in prep for track cycling in the spring.
28 December 2010
year in review 2010
Top 10 Kroger Brand (Big K) diet sodas discovered in 2010.
1. Diet Ginger Ale
2. Big K Zero (or whatever they call their Coke Zero copy)
3. Big K Diet Citrus Drop
4. Big K Diet Orange is the worst one. This list is not 10.
Top 10 New (to me) places to eat in Indy 2010.
1. Tamale Place
2. Southside Mexican grocery place
3. Monday Night Taco Ride Taco Cart
4. Tortas
5. Square Rootz (maybe that should be higher)
Top 10 Names of Hoppy Beers That I'm making up right now (and one from yesterday)
1. Hopspital
2. Orange County cHoppers
It was at this point I found a list on the internet of words with "hop" in them.
280 words found.
3. The ArchbisHOP
4. BakesHOP
5. Frédéric cHOPIN
6. Chinese cHOPstick
7. ClodHOPper
8. Mott the HOPple
9. HOPScrotch
10. LitHOPhane
11. MorpHOPhonemics
12. MuttoncHOPs
13. MytHOPoeia
14. OnycHOPhoran
15. OrtHOPaedic Insert
16. PatHOPhysiologic
17. Pawnshop
18. PhospHOProtein
19. PsycHOPath
20. RockHOPper
21. SHOPboy
22. SHOPgirl
23. SHOPhroth
24. SHOPlifting
25. SweatsHOP
26. TrocHOPhore
27. WHOPped
28. WoodcHOPper
29. XantHOPhyll
more later maybe
1. Diet Ginger Ale
2. Big K Zero (or whatever they call their Coke Zero copy)
3. Big K Diet Citrus Drop
4. Big K Diet Orange is the worst one. This list is not 10.
Top 10 New (to me) places to eat in Indy 2010.
1. Tamale Place
2. Southside Mexican grocery place
3. Monday Night Taco Ride Taco Cart
4. Tortas
5. Square Rootz (maybe that should be higher)
Top 10 Names of Hoppy Beers That I'm making up right now (and one from yesterday)
1. Hopspital
2. Orange County cHoppers
It was at this point I found a list on the internet of words with "hop" in them.
280 words found.
3. The ArchbisHOP
4. BakesHOP
5. Frédéric cHOPIN
6. Chinese cHOPstick
7. ClodHOPper
8. Mott the HOPple
9. HOPScrotch
10. LitHOPhane
11. MorpHOPhonemics
12. MuttoncHOPs
13. MytHOPoeia
14. OnycHOPhoran
15. OrtHOPaedic Insert
16. PatHOPhysiologic
17. Pawnshop
18. PhospHOProtein
19. PsycHOPath
20. RockHOPper
21. SHOPboy
22. SHOPgirl
23. SHOPhroth
24. SHOPlifting
25. SweatsHOP
26. TrocHOPhore
27. WHOPped
28. WoodcHOPper
29. XantHOPhyll
more later maybe
07 December 2010
got this in the mail yesterday
ordered this like 6 months ago, after they finally got it right (production problems) it showed up in my mailbox... very nice.
this is not the face i made. nor am i as thin as this gentleman.
this is not the face i made. nor am i as thin as this gentleman.
rode to work
current temps: 13 feels like 3
getup:
rapha winter cap
sunglasses
rapha base
rapha winter jersey
showers pass elite jacket
rapha bib knickers
brand p winter bib tights
specialized radiant gloves
defeet wooleator socks
specialized road shoes
endura overshoe
toes got a little cold towards the end of the ride, and face was cold as usual, but i kept decently warm. legs were pretty damn red when i got undressed. that's why i keep long underwear at work.
worth noting that this was probably my first time on the bike in more than a couple months, and it's not like i got many miles in in the time before that, either.
probably weight 205ish right now, that's not a good place for me to be (as my clothes are starting to not fit).
pretty rough riding in, rode off the shoulder in the fog of early morning tiredness/low light/overweight and outta shape.
it only gets better...
getup:
rapha winter cap
sunglasses
rapha base
rapha winter jersey
showers pass elite jacket
rapha bib knickers
brand p winter bib tights
specialized radiant gloves
defeet wooleator socks
specialized road shoes
endura overshoe
toes got a little cold towards the end of the ride, and face was cold as usual, but i kept decently warm. legs were pretty damn red when i got undressed. that's why i keep long underwear at work.
worth noting that this was probably my first time on the bike in more than a couple months, and it's not like i got many miles in in the time before that, either.
probably weight 205ish right now, that's not a good place for me to be (as my clothes are starting to not fit).
pretty rough riding in, rode off the shoulder in the fog of early morning tiredness/low light/overweight and outta shape.
it only gets better...
06 December 2010
Vietnam 1
I've had this idea in my head for a while that at some point I'll retrace Dad's route through Vietnam by way of bicycle. I don't have a ton of info on where or what he did, but my Mom recently acquired a map at the family reunion - so I think I've got a jumping off point, anyway..
TBC.
26 November 2010
11 October 2010
done? or done.
sent this over to my friend clayton to print for me so i can double check everything... still gotta get some ads and tickets and stuff like that.
08 October 2010
winter poster
Real thing:
Placeholder text:
Had a sneak preview on twitter, a certain brewer requested "a gentler version":
a few old techniques used in different ways: background is the same old paper background i normally use, but this time the colors are all tweaked. then i threw a darker layer on top and messed with opacity.
shadow on all the text and images to make them jump out a bit - i used shadow with a light color on the logos at the bottom, since i went black with them - they were a little heavy in white and i think they're better this way.
there's been talk of testing a theory that if we take a photo of someone with their face smashed against a window we can make a sort of "trapped under ice" look here. considering my inspirations were heavy metal concert posters (can you figure out which one?) and metallica, it seems like an idea worth pursuing. maybe. we'll see.
(of course i'd google winterfest poster before making my own. i have no ideas of my own...)
Placeholder text:
Had a sneak preview on twitter, a certain brewer requested "a gentler version":
a few old techniques used in different ways: background is the same old paper background i normally use, but this time the colors are all tweaked. then i threw a darker layer on top and messed with opacity.
shadow on all the text and images to make them jump out a bit - i used shadow with a light color on the logos at the bottom, since i went black with them - they were a little heavy in white and i think they're better this way.
there's been talk of testing a theory that if we take a photo of someone with their face smashed against a window we can make a sort of "trapped under ice" look here. considering my inspirations were heavy metal concert posters (can you figure out which one?) and metallica, it seems like an idea worth pursuing. maybe. we'll see.
(of course i'd google winterfest poster before making my own. i have no ideas of my own...)
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