Note to future self: On bike rides, before mooing loudly and proudly at cows at the side of the road, look around for other cyclists, equestrians, runners, hikers, road construction workers, farmers, and anyone else who may be out and about. Seriously, that farmer looked at me like I was from Mars.
Or maybe I should just stop mooing at horses, dogs, goats, ostrich... I...
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Or maybe I should just stop mooing at horses, dogs, goats, ostrich... I...
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dmac:
I say moo. Just do it. Even the turkeys love it, so I'm told. 
I am a terrible blogger. I get these great ideas to write when I'm out on the bike, or at rehearsals or gigs, or out teaching. Then I get home and have no idea what it was, or I do get some of it down and it looks like pretentious trash begging for attention. You know, like the majority of internet forums and blog posts....
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Been a while... I actually thought about retiring from SG land, but I just re-upped for another year. Gotta hit my 10 year!
Anyway, not much has been going on. Actually, that's a lie. A shitload of stuff has been going on, it's just the same stuff over and over again.
I'm riding the Solvang Double Century later this month, as the first leg of...
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Anyway, not much has been going on. Actually, that's a lie. A shitload of stuff has been going on, it's just the same stuff over and over again.
I'm riding the Solvang Double Century later this month, as the first leg of...
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dmac:
Nine key changes? I think that's a personal best for ANYONE!
Mahler 5? Da best. Nuff said.
So glad to hear things are going well for you on so many levels. AND so glad to see you'll grace this place for another year. I was sort of feeling the same way about re-upping but I, too, heard the siren call of SG-ville one more time and laid down the card for another year. It's been nearly 7 years for me. You make a good point about sticking around the "decade" anniversary.
Take care and enjoy those rides.
Mahler 5? Da best. Nuff said.
So glad to hear things are going well for you on so many levels. AND so glad to see you'll grace this place for another year. I was sort of feeling the same way about re-upping but I, too, heard the siren call of SG-ville one more time and laid down the card for another year. It's been nearly 7 years for me. You make a good point about sticking around the "decade" anniversary.
Take care and enjoy those rides.
Haven't ridden for over 3 weeks...
Legs feeling flabby...
Time to get out.......
Legs feeling flabby...
Time to get out.......
dmac:
Found this and thought of you. 
How the hell are you, anyway?
How the hell are you, anyway?
Obligatory post on having nothing to write. It's Fall. Or Autumn? This season is so important it gets two names.
Anyway, it's that season. Which means all my time is spent doing the same things. Teaching band, teaching lessons, playing music.
Should be a good season with the symphonies, though. One is doing Scheherazade and Bernsteins Divertimento for Orchestra. Should be a great show. They...
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Anyway, it's that season. Which means all my time is spent doing the same things. Teaching band, teaching lessons, playing music.
Should be a good season with the symphonies, though. One is doing Scheherazade and Bernsteins Divertimento for Orchestra. Should be a great show. They...
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Thought I would pop this up here as well. An email to donors in my fundraising efforts for AIDS/Lifecycle 10, which starts this Sunday.
ALC 10 Pre-Ride Thank You
Hey everyone! First things first: The final count, as of right now, of my personal fundraising efforts: $5,235. A new record for me, Ive never broken the $5K barrier before. So thank you! Of course, donations...
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ALC 10 Pre-Ride Thank You
Hey everyone! First things first: The final count, as of right now, of my personal fundraising efforts: $5,235. A new record for me, Ive never broken the $5K barrier before. So thank you! Of course, donations...
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Finals week is so boring... As a teacher. I gave the option to students on whether they wanted to take the week off, and they all said yes. So, no lessons, no sectionals, only a couple night rehearsals and gigs this week.
So, I guess I can catch up on the innerwebs and get some good riding in.
A couple days ago I went out...
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So, I guess I can catch up on the innerwebs and get some good riding in.
A couple days ago I went out...
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dmac:
Why oh Why are all my SG friends posting pictures of sunny places!!!! 
We're having a rough time getting summertime started up here. Still with gray skies and rain most of the time. We leap for joy if it reaches 65! These are the days that I miss California.Sounds like you have a fantastic ride! How often do you try to get century rides in?
We're having a rough time getting summertime started up here. Still with gray skies and rain most of the time. We leap for joy if it reaches 65! These are the days that I miss California.Sounds like you have a fantastic ride! How often do you try to get century rides in?So, I guess I haven't been around here much. I have, but only checking in every couple days to catch up on threads and what-have-yous and sort of lurking around.
The weather is heating up, I've been spending a boatload of time out on the bike, my private music teaching studio is still growing after taking a big hit due to the recession, and I've...
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The weather is heating up, I've been spending a boatload of time out on the bike, my private music teaching studio is still growing after taking a big hit due to the recession, and I've...
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Click here to donate to my cause.
A quick story that we heard at dinner news on the AIDS/Lifecycle ride:
There was once a child who had a dream where 2 wolves were fighting. He asked his uncle, an old Indian chief, about it, and this is what he said:
Inside all of us, there are two wolves. One stands for all that is good:...
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A quick story that we heard at dinner news on the AIDS/Lifecycle ride:
There was once a child who had a dream where 2 wolves were fighting. He asked his uncle, an old Indian chief, about it, and this is what he said:
Inside all of us, there are two wolves. One stands for all that is good:...
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dmac:
Hi stranger! I thought you left us!
A copy of my most recent ALC Fundraising Letter. Still working on fundraising!!
ALC 10 Fundraising Letter #4: Pass it on!
Please forward this to anyone that may be interested! Thanks ahead of time!
My Personal Donation Page
Dear all, this will be a short one. Maybe Knowing me, probably not!
I recently passed the halfway mark in fundraising for AIDS/Lifecycle 10, the 7...
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ALC 10 Fundraising Letter #4: Pass it on!
Please forward this to anyone that may be interested! Thanks ahead of time!
My Personal Donation Page
Dear all, this will be a short one. Maybe Knowing me, probably not!
I recently passed the halfway mark in fundraising for AIDS/Lifecycle 10, the 7...
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So, for those that don't know, I take part in the AIDS/Lifecycle fundraiser every year in June. It is a fully supported bike ride from San Francisco's Cow Palace to Los Angeles' Vet Center. 560 miles over 7 days with around 3,000 other folks.
The purpose is to raise money to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS. My donations go to support the San Francisco...
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The purpose is to raise money to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS. My donations go to support the San Francisco...
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heartbaker:
That's awesome
noctua:
Wow, that's quite the ride!
Wish I could help, but I've been hit with a case of Sudden Onset Unemployment. It's been contagious these last couple of years.
Good luck with your ride!
Wish I could help, but I've been hit with a case of Sudden Onset Unemployment. It's been contagious these last couple of years.
Good luck with your ride!
Oops!
I just went dark... My bad. I opened a new bank account after finally leaving the evils that are band of america, and forgot to change the card info on SG.
But all is well now.
I just went dark... My bad. I opened a new bank account after finally leaving the evils that are band of america, and forgot to change the card info on SG.
But all is well now.
hemi:
Ugh....F*** B of A. I hate them!