http://blog.mooworld.org what's going on at mooworld? Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:59:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Lisa was right, my first post in a long while would be a techie one about my new toy.  Sorry for having been so silent the last few months.  Lisa and I have been focused on riding our new tandem, and it's been quite busy here at mooworld. Dante is an ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=52 More here. http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=51 After another long ass talk with my dad a couple of days ago, it occurred to me that I really am not ready for children of my own.  I was listening to KFOG's morning show yesterday and they were talking about kids vs. no kids.  More specifically, Renee's recent marriage ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=50 Before I get to the ride report, I should mention Saturday's extra-terrestrial experience. I think Flash might appreciate it. If you've been to Laguna Seca, you know it's kind of a mudpit when it's wet, and a dustbowl when it's dry. Well, on Saturday it was definitely the latter. ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=49 I received my new HRM last week, but didn't get to install it until this past weekend. My expectations would be: HRM transmitter reliability Speed/Cadence transmitter reliability User friendliness Coming from CatEye, I knew that the last item wouldn't be an issue. The main reason why I decided to go with CatEye ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=48 I hadn't heard from my dad in years. Last time I got an email from him was probably one or two years ago, but it didn't contain anything memorable. Frankly, I don't even remember what he said. Lisa always asks me, "what are you going to say ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=47 I've got a nice long list of places I want to travel to, but I wonder when it'll happen? Places I'd like to see: Tibet Autonomous Region & Sagarmatha (summer?) Kathmandu, Nepal Xinjiang Uyghur A.R. & Takla Makan Desert (Luntai) (early spring) Great Wall of China Forbidden City Paris, France Swiss and Italian Alps Tokyo, Japan Venice, Italy Great ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=44 Happy New Year!!! I know I haven't done much on the blog, but a lot sure has happened since the last time I posted.  Here's a review I did for our newest bike (yes, another one) on teamalameda.com forums. I'm still debating on a name. Flash's 'U-Boat' may stick ... We weren't ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=43 ... and today was mine. I haven't felt this good in a month! 75+ miles with more than 6000 feet of total climbing, I felt I was the strongest in a large group of 40+ people (most of whom didn't do the entire 75 miles). The Fat ... http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=42 The newest addition to the family. I just need to find a name for it. (It's the one on the left) http://blog.mooworld.org/?p=41