Ceremonial Disposal

Kevin bids adieu to the random wicker-backed kitchen chairs that for some reason we used for customer seating at Phidippides for who knows how many years.

Burning through them

Another day, another book.  Gotta love vacation.

Blitz!

My fascination with the '77 Broncos continues ... I'm sorry I'm not old enough to really remember him as a player.  I gotta raid Uncle John's bookcase more often.

Bread Box

This one might require some explanation:  Nanny got a breadbox for her birthday.  Ben decided to put some bread in it ... one slice at a time.  Surely it's not as funny if you weren't there, but it was pretty great.

Suburban LoDo

If anyone can sell you on a bar in suburban Denver that's called LoDo's, it's Alison.

Old 97's

They rock ... your socks off.  Every time.  

Campsite

It took several hours to find, almost broke Ryan's car, and was highly susceptible to bear attacks.  But, damn it was awesome.

Mt Shavano (camping Day Two)

It's not quite the top, but high.

Camping Guide

When packing for any camping trip, it's important to prioritize.  Note how we left just enough room for the food after loading the beer.

Mail time

Must Read

A bit repetitive but very interesting read.

Homework

Next assignment.

Well

Not the best day.

Improvement Project

I'm not saying I'll follow it, Greg, but I'll read it.

Chic Dobrasz

He cooks as good as he looks.

A nice thought

Not a bad quote for the back cover of a training log, I think.

Professional Development

There are things I love about my job.

Bruuuuuuuuce (aka Hello Cleveland!)

The exhibit was definitely worth a one day trip to Cleveland.  Unfortunately the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn't allow cameras inside.  Of course if they did, you'd all be viewing a 400+ picture slideshow.  So you can decide if it's a good thing or bad thing.

Good Life

Got up early, got work done, met Jess for brunch, read at the pool, worked some more, had a great workout, and then pasta and wine while watching Ubaldo rock the All-Star Game.  What part could be better?

Tuckered out

Looks like AirTran and severe weather tired someone out!

Football coming

Highly recommended for anyone living in Denver or anyone wanting to get excited about the upcoming Broncos season!

Mad Men

It's not that I forgot how much I like the show, it's that I forgot WHY I like the show so much.  Fortunately a weekend with everyone out of town let me remember.

Leftovers

I'm not usually one to turn down leftover pizza, but good God.  A reminder that just because you CAN have seven toppings doesn't mean you HAVE to have seven toppings.

Wavin' Flag

I'm not sure how I'm just hearing this for the first time w/ the end of the World Cup only days away.  But, I'm making up for last time and have a new favorite running song!

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Who could resist THAT label?!  Certainly not me!

Remedial Education

Since I have free time to do fun things in the summer, I thought it was about time that I redeem the guitar lessons that I got from Jess back in October for my birthday.  So I (literally) dusted off the guitar and went off to get incrementally better.

Java Jive

Excellent breakfast with the fam (even though I'm sure none of us needed to eat again), highly recommended to anyone in Atlanta -- cash only, though.

Fireworks

The second in my "top of parking deck" series -- a very impressive display at Centennial Park!

Preamble

Little kids, grass, flags, fireworks, Springsteen tribute band ... what more do you need to get you in the mood for the 4th?

Power Outage

Ansley was hit by a power outage today, so we had to scramble to find camping gear to help customers. Unfortunately the flash on my camera worked too well so this picture looks entirely normal.  But trust me, it was dark in there.

Expo

Spent the day setting up the multiple Phidippides' booths for the Peachtree Expo this weekend.  It's actually really fun.