Ahhh the relaxation...

So, finally, after several months of debate, I bought the bike I have been after. I was waiting and waiting for my REI rebate to come, but got impatient at the last minute and found a great deal (at least what I think is a great deal....) Anyway, here she is...

It is smooth and fast, but the frame is very stiff, especially with the road tires on it. So, gotta get some trail tires and a couple fenders and I am set....

Otherwise, I have several weeks in front of me with no travel plans at all!!!! Nothing this weekend, save some snowboarding on Sunday I think. Nothing next weekend except a volleyball tournament in Seattle on Sunday and nothing the following weekend. I almost don't know what to do with myself. I voted in the Washington primary last week. Didn't want to pick but I ended up going with the obvious Washintonian pick - Obama. If McCain wasn't 107 years old and dead set on this war he might have earned my vote! Anyway - check this kid out - he had this little smirk on his face the whole time he was helping his dad check out of the gas station/market and as soon as his dad handed him the case of beer he just strolled right out the door without changing his expression...thought this photo made for a funny image.

On a final note - Baker got 28 INCHES OF SNOW in 24 HOURS last week on Thur/Fri!!!!!!!!!! 28 INCHES - I don't know how to put that into perspective...oh, and I have a cold...