Man Stuff, a.k.a. I Had a Productive Weekend

I went to the cabin this past weekend while Molly was enjoying the sun in Phoenix. Some of the local gents came down as well to partake in beer swigging, bike jumping, and gun shooting. A friend of mine was kind enough to fall on a cactus, so you can also include minor invasive surgery as part of the weekend activities. I tried out my green thumb as well by planting some hop rhizomes. Hopefully by September I'll be able to have a small harvest and then brew some beer.

Rhizomes

Rhizomes in a hole.

Buried Rhizomes

Surgery

Tools. Notice Whiskey AND Peroxide

Needle

Weak Jump. Sweet Dog.

Sweet Jump. No Dog.

Gunz.

Bozeman Bike Swap

Once a year the Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club hosts a swap meet. People drop off their used bikes and gear and hope someone buys it. This is one of my favorite days of the year. Me, standing in a warehouse, surrounded by bikes.

Welcome to the old ten-speed section.


I tried to sell my downhill bike, but apparently this recession doesn't allow for purchases like this. C'mon, put a basket on that thing and you can pick up your groceries.

I did, however, buy this bike. It's Molly's anniversary present. For all you gearheads, its a 2009 Gary Fisher Marlin with avid mechanical disc brakes, Bontrager components, and a Dart front shock with a lock-out for steep climbs. Saweeeeeeeet.

This is the overpriced cruiser section. Not one of these bikes sold. I was dying for the New Belgium one on the left, but it was more then the Gary Fisher.

This one didn't sell either. Wonder why?

Does that look fun to ride? No. Do you need a ladder to get on it? Yes.

If any of you read BIKE magazine, then you know what this bike is really called.

I Know Everyone Was Worried................

..................so I went ahead and calculated the landslide hazard risk in a 250 square mile area in the Gallatin Mountains. I then compiled this into a handy map that you should carry with you at all times. We don't want anyone to get hurt due to the down-slope movement of unconsolidated surficial material. Remember, this area resides in a unique geologic setting where volcanic epiclastic deposits reside over tilted sedimentary and metamorphosed bedrock, which pretty much spells disaster.

Friday Filler

This Will Cheer Everyone Up

Alas, a sport and team I cannot bring myself to mention has put the kind people of Kansas into a state of despair. Instead of remaining in the fetal position, crying and moaning, I decided to supress my anger and sadness and do something useful today in honor of the red and blue.

I should also mention that in order to acquire the necessary aluminum needed for this project, we headed north to the Lewis and Clark National Forest for a couple days of rest and relaxation. A friend of mine has an 80 year old forest service cabin in the Rocky Mountain Front Range, with all the amenities: no water, an outhouse, and a wood burning stove. Just the way I like it!

I'm part Irish and so is Moose

Happy St. Paddy's Day

Pics from the last week

Moose gets a bath, Molly and I enjoy the International Food Festival, and we spot some Antelope.