Updated photos

Caroline's 5th Grade Band Concert

Hiking in Story, Wy

Collegiate Road Nationals 2011 in Madison, WI

Ramophones - 4/11/2011

YES!!

I found this on my daily explorations of the internet, put some color into it... AND SHARED IT WITH YOU!

Dangers of hiking in Wyoming!

This is where Mark and I were hiking yesterday evening 5/12/2011 - Welch Ranch Recreation Area.  I didn't know anything about it other than approximately where it was located.  It is a beautiful location with grand views of the Big Horn mountains.  It is on the edge of the old Acme coal mine and has had an underground fire for a hundred years.  The hum that we heard is an active coal mine only 1.5 miles from where we were hiking.  Mark and I will go back and locate the fissures that are photographed in this BLM report from 10 years ago.

Welch Ranch Coal Fire

Final results

We left shortly after the last race and prior to the final awards. Neither the guys or the girls criteriums went as hoped. In peter's race, a 4-man breakaway started early and held on to a 20-second lead to the end. The only way that was successful was because all 4 were the top level pro riders. the lmc riders didn't have the legs to bridge the gap though they tried. No other team was organized enough to help them do it. 5 laps to the end Peter's left pedal fell apart. The neutral support service didn't have a bike ready with Peter's slightly non-normal pedals so he had to do one lap on the wrong pedals while they fixed his bike. When back on his bike he was as strong as ever and managed to stay in front of the winning breakaway and not get lapped which would have put him out of the race. Peter is very confident that he's in good shape for the u23's next month.

Mark was having a great time! He was hanging out with the three goofiest guys on the team - Rodrigo, Sondre', and Trevor. Rodrigo and Sondre had painted their chests with lmc colors and bobcat prints. Rodrigo was often wearing the Bobcat head and doing gymnastics while cheering the team.

We may make it back to Sheridan by dinner time. There was a big lightning storm in the middle of the night!

Update

Lmc is behind Marian in points. They are racing with good strategy like they must win this race. All 4 lmc riders are feeling strong. They are doing well. It will all come down to the last 3 laps.

2010 Road Nationals

The bus left a few minutes ago. First breakfast at Perkins then to the road course at Blue Mound State Park outside of Madison Wisconsin.