It's the Best Day Ever!

I was not in a great mood today when I picked up my boys from school. I don't know why, I just wasn't feelin' it. I WAS however feeling my age. My back hurt, my knees ached, and my foot had a bruise on the heel the shape (and felt like the size) of Italy.

I grumbled as I ordered them into the car and told 'em to buckle up. We drove to my work @ REI to check my schedule and they played in the hallway while I wrote my schedule. While there, my boss' boss (the queen bee) of the office complimented me on how good the older one was to the younger. I agreed, saying they are excellent brothers to each other. She offered them yogurt covered pretzels, and they each politely thanked her for them.

After that we stopped by McDonald's for dinner, which we took home and ate. They both then thanked me for getting them McD's, completely unprompted. They did their Tuesday chores and spent some time on homework.

We all three then sat down to watch our favorite sports on TV. We watched the Phillies lose a heartbreaker to the Braves, the Coyotes lose to the Red Wings (hopefully not a pattern), and the start of the Suns and D-Backs games. We even got to call their grandparents and talk to them about the younger's 5th birthday. They were so cute and sweet, I couldn't help tickling 'em every once in a while.

As they got ready for bed after showers and brushing their teeth, they crawled into bed and I kissed their sweet smiles good night. My older son piped up and said, "Thanks, Daddy."

"For what?" I inquired.

"For giving us the best day ever of our lives!" he replied.

Me too, buddy. Me too.

What will they think of next?

Finally! My prayers have been answered!

I've always enjoyed running and biking for many, many years throughout my life. Running has been my love for most of my life. And biking has brought me more joy than I can measure. Both are fantastic ways of getting out in the outdoors and improving my health as well as my piece of mind. I always have a hard time choosing between the two sports. But I can't count how many times I've asked myself "Why can't I do both?" (Actually, I can, and it would be zero.)

Now I don't have to choose!

Check out the Treadmill Bike!

Now you can get the same fat burning benefits of a conventional treadmill without the gym membership fees! Take a look at these key benefits:

• When the weather's nice, the last place you want to be is cooped up in some stuffy gym. Imagine running through evergreen forests or strolling down country roads. All of this is possible thanks to the rugged design and all terrain tires on the revolutionary Treadmill Bike.
• The Treadmill Bike's hard wearing belt offers a sure grip while protecting your feet from dirt and other contaminants commonly found on the earth's surface.
• Because the Treadmill Bike is also a mode of transportation, use it instead of your car for everyday tasks such as shopping, and traveling to school or your place of work.
• Thinking of taking the Treadmill Bike to the grocery store? Be sure to stock up on ice cream while you're there. You will have earned it.
• Treadmill Biking is fun for the whole family. The variable resistance feature* means that treadmill bikers of different abilities can workout together and no one will get left behind.
• Today's urban landscape is increasingly dominated by large SUV's and multilane roadways. The Treadmill Bike's elevated running platform means you'll be seen over the hood of even the most heinously overbuilt motor vehicle.

And it's Canadian! Go figure, eh?! Those crazy Canucks have thought of everything!

I'm ordering mine today from Bike Forest!

Check out this video of the Treadmill Bike as they take it off some sweet jumps!!

Happy Easter and BYOBW!!!

Bring Your Own Big Wheels (BEEEOOOTTCCCHHH)!!!

Sorry this is a little late for Easter, but well worth it....

For 10 years now on San Fransisco’s Lombard St. there has occurred a wonderful little gathering of big wheel enthusiasts! All riders dress up as their favorite Easter hero.

They then grab their ballin' big-wheel and race 'em down the hill. There are several heats, and the fastest overall rider takes home the coveted title. This last Easter was pouring rain, but that still didn't stop participants from slipping and sliding down Lombard.

Check out the video with all the hair-brained antics of your favorite childhood cartoons!!!