GOOD EVENING, AND WHAT CAN I TELL YA...?

Looking back at my blog, I saw my New Years Revolution post and I figured today was a good day to scorecard.   Here is where I am at with my 2011 goals....

1 - Ride My Bikes

I LOVE riding bikes - mountain and road.  This year I want to ride at least 3000km's.  I want to ride with my family, I want to ride with my friends.  I want to ride my bike to work more and park the car.  I want to ride in a road "shop ride".  I want to ride in different places, and I want to ride fast.  I want to ride when it rains, when it snows, and when it is blistering hot.  I want to ride in the spring when the air is cool and brisk, and I want to ride in the fall when the leaves are falling off the trees.  I want to ride the rubber off my tires and the fat off my ass.

4000 km's and counting!!  I think I have this one covered - I have ridden through a set of tires and a tube or two of DZ-Nuts.  I have taken my kids on rides through Fish Creek and even dragged the Mrs. and my two year old over some dirt.  I took my bike to Vegas and rode in Red Rocks.  I have ridden in the rain, snow, and the heat.  I have ridden in the spring and I am going strong in the fall...the only thing I am missing is the shop ride and I am still pulling a piano tied to my ass.  The shop ride may have to wait till 2012, the piano is a work in progress....

2 - Have a Glass Of Wine

I am a big wine guy.  This year I want to focus on building my cellar (bottles not actual bricks and mortar). I want to go to more tastings, try new regions and varieties.  I want to enjoy my wine and expand my knowledge from grape to glass.  I want to enjoy a glass more often but drink quality over quantity.  I want to have a glass of wine with friends and family more often.

There is no question, I have fulfilled this in spades.  At my current rate I may have a 2012 resolution to cut back my boozing...Current fave is 2007 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour, wow is it ever deelish!

3 - Get Creative

This one I am going to enjoy as it is very simple and rewarding.  Read more books - the classics, fiction, non fiction, books outside of my normal scope of reading, reread my fav's...just read more often.   Listen to more music - live music especially!  Take more pictures - photo's of people, places, objects...whatever catches my eye - just get shooting!  Enjoy more art - galleries, exhibitions, and museums - just get out and see what others have created with their passions.  WATCH LESS TV!

I have been reading a pile of books...the last few are...


A Discovery of Witches – Deborah Harkness
Boy Racer – Mark Cavendish
The Girl With With The Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larson
The Girl Who  Played With Fire – Sieg Larson

The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest – Stieg Larson

Water For Elephants – Sara Gruen

Throne of Fire – Rick Riordin

A Million Little Pieces – James Frey

Shiver – Maggie Stiefvater

Linger – Maggie Stiefvater

Forever - Maggie Stiefvater

Divergent – Veronica Roth

My Friend Leonard – James Frey

I have a pile more in the cue...so far the current fave is A Million Little Pieces...even if Oprah got her shit in a bun!

As for photography, I haven't shot as much as I like but I am getting inspired by my friends who are shooting absolutly amazing stuff.  I will get cracking here.

Lastly, I cannot watch less TV.  My best friend landed a co-host spot on The Daily Planet, so I intent to watch more!!

4 - Inspire My Children

I consider myself to be a good Dad and I love being a Dad.  I want to be the greatest Dad ever.  I want to really open my kids eyes up to the world around us - to marvel and enjoy in the wonder of the world.  I want them to respect the unknown, but not fear it.  I want to nurture their passions and give them the freedom and support to try new things... and I plan on playing with my kids more too!


I can happily say I am doing this...

Well - that is it so far...four months left to pick up the slack!