Swimmer in Transition Posts

December 29, 2008

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. My sis and I survived the first Christmas away from home, spending it at her home in Phoenix. I drove out Christmas eve, and thanks to the crazy no daylight savings…

December 23, 2008

Back in August I had a post about the best weekend in California. This past weekend was a challenger. For now: the best winter weekend in California. Theme: Excessive craziness.After last weeks big storm I checked the snow report:…

December 17, 2008

My year end thoughts have brought me to elaborate on my Christmas letter and summarize the majority of my 2008 blog. Most prominently on my mind…the amazingness of my bike. The greatness of the cove. The wonderful life I…

December 16, 2008

On the beach in San Diego!I had been itching to go ice skating all “winter” and I actually missed the Minnesota rinks. It’s been super hard to get in the Christmas spirit with all this nice weather. I wasn’t…

December 10, 2008

For those of you who don’t know, I’m a registered member of a Native American tribe in northern Wisconsin. I am a card carrying member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. This…

December 2, 2008

dear blogger:I’m thankful for:my family, my friends, my life in san diego. MN climbing friend Amanda flew into SD on Wednesday evening where I took her to experience the famous In and Out Burger. (thumbs up!) Thanksgiving was spent…

November 20, 2008

It’s been one big party on the bike. Almost 200 miles in a week and a half and I still can’t wait to get back on it. Last week I managed to make it to JT’s ride Tuesday and…

November 11, 2008
November 7, 2008

Seven weeks to the day. My Guru Crono has arrived. Lynn called me this morning and left a message with the good news. A box arrived on their doorstep. A box carrying my bike and all the parts.I took…

November 4, 2008

Old Skool Camping (circa 1990s): family sized tent, Coleman sleeping bag, 3 coolers stocked full of food, juice boxes (cold beer for adults), and any other non-essential food items, flashlights, Schwinn 18-speed sidewinder. New Aged Camping (2006-present): REI half-dome…