Lyrics

Just a few lyrics that I've been hearing recently and seem to resonate right now.

"I sit here locked inside my head, remembering everything you've said, 

this silence gets us nowhere,  gets us nowhere way to fast."

                

                                                Stained 

"I dreamed you had left my side

No warmth, not even pride remained

And even though you needed me

It was clear that I could not do a thing for you

Now life devalues day by day

As friends and neighbors turn away

And there's a change that, even with regret, cannot be undone

Now frontiers shift like desert sands

While nations wash their bloodied hands

Of loyalty, of history, in shades of grey

I woke to the sound of drums

The music played, the morning sun streamed in

I turned and I looked at you

And all but the bitter residues slipped away...slipped away" 

                                            

                                                       Pink Floyd

"It seems like every day’s the same
and I’m left to discover on my own
It seems like everything is gray
and there’s no color to behold
They say it’s over and I’m fine again, yeah
Try to stay sober feels like I’m dying here

And I am aware now of how
everything’s gonna be fine one day
Too late, I’m in hell I am prepared now,
seems everyone’s gonna be fine
One day too late, just as well

I feel the dream in me expire
and there’s no one left to blame it on
I hear you label me a liar
‘cause I can’t seem to get this through
You say it’s over, I can sigh again, yeah
Why try to stay sober when I’m dying here

And I am aware now of how
everything’s gonna be fine one day
Too late, I’m in hell
I am prepared now,
seems everyone’s gonna be fine
One day too late; just as well

And I’m not scared now.
I must assure you,
you’re never gonna get away
And I’m not scared now.
And I’m not scared now. No…"

                                         Seether

Eliza Dushku

A sexy Massachusetts native.

Waiting

I found this picture on a site that I belong to and wanted to share it. There is just something about the female form in black & white, and this pose just speaks to me.
I'm sorry I don't know who to credit the pic to.

I've found some others that I'll be sharing later as well.

Century, The Ride for Kids

I did it.

It took 5 hours and 58 minutes in the saddle, but I finished, my first century under my belt. Up until this point my longest ride was 54 miles.  My ass is killing me, but the legs held out, no problem.  Unfortunately, the same can't be said of my ridding partners.

Saturday started out great, up at 5, on the road by 6, parked, dressed, and registered by 6:30.  All accompanied by a nice 65 deg morning.  Got some fuel into me, and meet up with the two gents I would be riding with.  One who I road with last year when we did the 50 together (G),and the other who did the 100 last year (B).

We set out at a good pace, in and out of the first water stop, no problems.  About 30 miles in, we start hitting hilly terrain and a lot of head winds, G is no longer keeping pace with us.  We constantly kept him in sight, right up until this monster climb, I geared down and attacked it, B about 30 seconds behind me.  We continued to the second water stop at 42 miles, G was in about 2 minuets later.  He was starting to hurt, not a good sign.  We took 10-15 to replenish some liquids and food, and stretch a bit, then set out again.

We went through some of the most beautiful lake areas in southern Massachusetts on this leg of the trip, but G was not enjoying any of it.  By the time we got to the 60 mile water stop, his legs were locking up on him.  We rested a bit, but G wanted to wait at least another half hour before going and sent us on without him.  We started going again, nice pace, enjoying the scenery, when at about 72 miles B jump off his bike in pain.  His right thigh had lock up on him.  He worked the muscle loose and we continued on to the 76 mile water stop.
We stretched and hydrated, I gave B all the time he needed before we continued on.

The last 20 or so miles, I just wanted it to end.  My back and shoulders were burning, no matter how I stretched in the saddle it was not helping.  We blew past the last water stop, just wanting to reach the end.

Finally made it in, B and I, slowly climbing off our bikes and hobbling down to the food and family tents.  As I'm walking, I see my wife and little one just as they spot me.  She comes running towards me with this big balloon hat on, "daddy, daddy, daddy", it was enough to make me forget my pains.

Hard Sun

You ever just have a song elicit such an emotional response that it surprises you?  It happened to me yesterday and I've no idea why.  I just had this urge to hear a song that's been around for quite awhile now, so I went onto YouTube and found it.  I'm listening to it at work while by myself in the morning, doing nothing else, just listening, and my eyes start welling up.

What the Fuck, this is uncalled for.  I'm thinking my plumbing must be broken, a leak in the pipes that's all.

It must just be me, I'm wondering if the stress at home it starting to take a toll.  I don't know, whatever.  I guess I can't be that rock all the time, I'm just glad no one saw me.

I decided to put it up today on my music blog.  It's a song called "Hard Sun" sung by  Eddie Vedder,  head on over and take a listen if you like. Call me crazy, please, at least its in excuse.

No ticket today

I swear officer, the registration is in here somewhere.

Just thought I'd share.

Weekend

Lets see, the weekend, another bang up job.  The wife and I took the wee one down to Newport RI to get out for the day and I was able to take some nice pictures (I'll share some when I get them uploaded).  M was really good all day, even missing her nap and sitting through lunch with us.  We headed home around 2:30 and she just crashed within 10 minutes in the car seat, the wife crashed to.  Later, we put M down, were watching TV and suddenly my wife gets up all pissed about something stupid and storms off to bed.  Well then, WTF just happened.  I took the computer to the basement and hid out while playing the guitar.  I was able to have a few nice chat conversations well into the night before turning in at 1.

Sunday dawns, up at 6:30 with the little one.  I'm getting a cold.  Spent the morning doing things with M and and the wife, and once she was down for a nap, I headed out for a bike ride.  I did have a few stops along the way for some phone conversations and refreshments, resulting in being in the saddle for about 4 hours, but I only road for 2 of those, still managed 35 miles.

Woke up this morning, sicker than yesterday, sore throat making my voice a bit fucked and much deeper.  Managed to cause another little fight with the wife, she's insisting I never told her about something going on today, but I did. Here's hoping the damn cold, and my wifes mood swings pass.