No one gives a better wax job than Ding.
So...
I let his hands do their magic.
Three bars of wax later...
So...
I let his hands do their magic.
Three bars of wax later...
photos courtesy of Gaz
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
water time?
You know the story....
The Tyler landed....and sucked all the surf right out of the ocean.
So flat...a pre-pubescent third-grader has more cleavage.
Lake Pacifico.
Took her down to the water & got her wet...
The Tyler landed....and sucked all the surf right out of the ocean.
So flat...a pre-pubescent third-grader has more cleavage.
Lake Pacifico.
Took her down to the water & got her wet...
Photos courtesy of Gaz.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
polish...
Word on the street is....
....after a corrected color flub....
....the neapolitan will be ready in a week.
Just in time...
....after a corrected color flub....
....the neapolitan will be ready in a week.
Just in time...
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
challenge
Ahh crap.
Dennis threw down the guantlet today...
...issued me a challenge.
He wants me to swim at Nationals (masters) this summer.
Tried to entice me by stating I could swim 3 events & relays without having to qualify to compete.
Even tossed out a few rose-colored compliments about my backstroke.
Ugh....
I haven't competed for almost 20 years.
Plus....
I'm pretty sure there'll be a south swell hitting that week...
Dennis threw down the guantlet today...
...issued me a challenge.
He wants me to swim at Nationals (masters) this summer.
Tried to entice me by stating I could swim 3 events & relays without having to qualify to compete.
Even tossed out a few rose-colored compliments about my backstroke.
Ugh....
I haven't competed for almost 20 years.
Plus....
I'm pretty sure there'll be a south swell hitting that week...
Friday, May 02, 2008
thimbleberries
May day came & went....
....with no may basket left at my door.
So today....
....after a mindless morning of paper pushing....
....an hour of power vinyasa yoga....
....followed by a 20 minute steam....
I ditched the desk....
....and went for a hike up at Hoyt.
A little over 4 miles....in an hour.
Adam, Helen & Hood....present.
Blooms galore.
Come mid-June....
....pie.
....with no may basket left at my door.
So today....
....after a mindless morning of paper pushing....
....an hour of power vinyasa yoga....
....followed by a 20 minute steam....
I ditched the desk....
....and went for a hike up at Hoyt.
A little over 4 miles....in an hour.
Adam, Helen & Hood....present.
Blooms galore.
Come mid-June....
....pie.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tug
The furry nutless barfbag passed away this morning.He was 13.
Silly how upset I am... over a cat.
I found him when he was 5 weeks old. He could fit in the palm of my hand. He was abandoned & had wedged himself up under the siding of an electrical box at an apartment building. I made the artist get a crow bar and rip off the siding of the building to get to him.
He slept with me every night.
He was my morning alarm clock.
He would be waiting at the door for me every time I came home.
A complete momma's boy.
My...momma's boy.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
daily doubles
After two weeks of off time....I jumped back into the fray with both feet this week. Almost 11,000 yards in the pool, couple hours of power vinyasa yoga and about 6 miles on the ski.
I go through ups & downs with workouts. The usual burnout. But when work gets in the way and I can't get in the pool or to a yoga class for a couple weeks....and I'm too tired in the evening to jump on the ski........I get irritable, crabby, bitchy. You name it. I actually start to feel physically sick.
Workout withdrawal.
Blame my parents. More specifically...blame my father.
From the time I first started swimming competitively....age 5.....til now....almost 40....I've always had at least two sports/activities/workouts a day going. Early morning workouts. Afternoon workouts. Evening workouts. Coach Ron had the where-with-all to channel my overactive imagination & energy into a lifelong pursuit of positive output. He created.....a fitness fanatic.
Thank you Papa.
I go through ups & downs with workouts. The usual burnout. But when work gets in the way and I can't get in the pool or to a yoga class for a couple weeks....and I'm too tired in the evening to jump on the ski........I get irritable, crabby, bitchy. You name it. I actually start to feel physically sick.
Workout withdrawal.
Blame my parents. More specifically...blame my father.
From the time I first started swimming competitively....age 5.....til now....almost 40....I've always had at least two sports/activities/workouts a day going. Early morning workouts. Afternoon workouts. Evening workouts. Coach Ron had the where-with-all to channel my overactive imagination & energy into a lifelong pursuit of positive output. He created.....a fitness fanatic.
Thank you Papa.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
boys at play
For the first time in 16 years....I didn't work the Sunday before April 15th.
Instead...I surfed.
(and took a few pics)
the sheriff
Instead...I surfed.
(and took a few pics)
the sheriff
the cuteboy
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
handball
The V-man has been going to handball clinics for almost a year now.
Not much out there that can teach a seven-year-old better hand-eye coordination than trying to slap around a tiny ball with the palm of your hand.
His great uncle....a great influence.
Not much out there that can teach a seven-year-old better hand-eye coordination than trying to slap around a tiny ball with the palm of your hand.
His great uncle....a great influence.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
death
I've had enough of it.
Three family members....
....in as many months.
Ruth Ann (Fenske) Mitchell - Aunt. Fostered my love of nail (toe) polish, stilettos & makeup. A looker.
Charlotte Laurel (Ihfe) Mathias - Mother-in-law (ex). A kind, beautiful woman. The Best.
Pearl Fenske - Aunt. Crocheted & knitted me bikinis. Very cool lady....ahead of her time.
No more....please.
Three family members....
....in as many months.
Ruth Ann (Fenske) Mitchell - Aunt. Fostered my love of nail (toe) polish, stilettos & makeup. A looker.
Charlotte Laurel (Ihfe) Mathias - Mother-in-law (ex). A kind, beautiful woman. The Best.
Pearl Fenske - Aunt. Crocheted & knitted me bikinis. Very cool lady....ahead of her time.
No more....please.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
well...
...it's caught up to me.
Last week.....my back had me hobbling around & missing workouts.
This week.....
....the boss walked in
....says 'good morning'
....stopped in his tracks
....says
....you look tired
....really tired.
Couldn't possibly be the 4000 yards I swam yesterday...in an hour. Or the half our ski I did...last night. Or the 10 hour day...I worked.
It's tax season.
Good morning to you too....
Last week.....my back had me hobbling around & missing workouts.
This week.....
....the boss walked in
....says 'good morning'
....stopped in his tracks
....says
....you look tired
....really tired.
Couldn't possibly be the 4000 yards I swam yesterday...in an hour. Or the half our ski I did...last night. Or the 10 hour day...I worked.
It's tax season.
Good morning to you too....
Friday, March 14, 2008
end of an era...
It's official....
The Genius is being retired.
A stressed old girl....that needs pasturing before she's broke.
Made a call today.....put in my order.
Not a Genius......but a beaut just the same.
Don't worry Sonja....you'll still get your water time.
The new one will be ready after tax season is over.
Sounds like a road trip is in the works....
The Genius is being retired.
A stressed old girl....that needs pasturing before she's broke.
Made a call today.....put in my order.
Not a Genius......but a beaut just the same.
Don't worry Sonja....you'll still get your water time.
The new one will be ready after tax season is over.
Sounds like a road trip is in the works....
Friday, March 07, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
burning it off
Work's got me under the gun....but I still try to squeeze in my noon swim or yoga.
Keeps me sane....and my ass from widening as it compresses seat foam all day.
Forearm stand...
into...
Scorpion.
(attempt to touch my head with my feet....but my back isn't real bendy)
Keeps me sane....and my ass from widening as it compresses seat foam all day.
Forearm stand...
into...
Scorpion.
(attempt to touch my head with my feet....but my back isn't real bendy)
pics courtesy of v-man
Friday, February 15, 2008
same ol'
What I secretly wished for.....
What I ended up with....
Lucky me.
- Come home and find the clean faeries had done their wonders
- Someone else to do my exercise for me
- A hot bubble bath already drawn
- A breathing glass of red
- A lovely man tied up in red ribbon patiently awaiting me in my bed
What I ended up with....
- Piles of cat barf to clean up
- Two workouts that kicked my ass
- A lukewarm bath with no bubbles
- A glass of red I had to pour myself
- A furry nutless barf bag sprawled out on my empty bed
Lucky me.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
parametrix research
In the midst of work, meetings, weather/school delays & doctor appointments.....I managed to squeeze in a swim clinic this week.
Honored clinicians?
Shane Gould and Milt Nelms
Shane Gould - 1972 Australian Olympic Medalist (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze); She is the only person, male or female, to hold every world freestyle record simultaneously in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, as well as the 200m Individual Medley, and the first female swimmer ever to win three Olympic gold medals in world record time. She's also a surfer.
Milt Nelms - Native Oregonian. Considered a leading expert in cutting edge swimming techniques in the world today. Designs programming for athlete development and the teaching of swim technique. Milt’s work is recognized as one of the top 25 most significant contributions to USA Swimming for the last twenty-five years.
Did I learn anything new? Practical? Stroke altering?
Of course.
I learned......
....that I wish I could apply Milt's theories & techniques to surfing.
Honored clinicians?
Shane Gould and Milt Nelms
Shane Gould - 1972 Australian Olympic Medalist (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze); She is the only person, male or female, to hold every world freestyle record simultaneously in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, as well as the 200m Individual Medley, and the first female swimmer ever to win three Olympic gold medals in world record time. She's also a surfer.
Milt Nelms - Native Oregonian. Considered a leading expert in cutting edge swimming techniques in the world today. Designs programming for athlete development and the teaching of swim technique. Milt’s work is recognized as one of the top 25 most significant contributions to USA Swimming for the last twenty-five years.
Did I learn anything new? Practical? Stroke altering?
Of course.
I learned......
....that I wish I could apply Milt's theories & techniques to surfing.
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