Layover in Atlanta

(This is Danielle writing.) So, last night I woke up to Jason puking in the bathroom. Apparently he ate something that did not sit right. Without getting into the details, let's just say he for sure felt like crap. We had to catch a flight this morning at 6am at SFO. That was quite miserable for him. Right now we are sitting in the Atlanta airport on hour 2 of a 6 hr layover. He's resting up. I hope that he feels better soon! We will update when we have a chance once in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Here We Come

Danielle and I are off to Costa Rica. We have a 6am flight out of SFO to San Jose, Costa Rica. We don't have much planned, but all we know is we are going to have fun. I'll try to do a post every few days, check back to follow us across the country.

Muddy Buddy 09 San Jose

This weekend we went down to San Jose to compete in the Muddy Buddy. We left Reno on Saturday afternoon, so we could have dinner with the family and pick up our race packets at REI. Saturday night we went out to dinner with my Dad and Stephanie, Dave and Diane, Ginger and Alex and John. It was great to be able to see the family even if it was only for a few hours.

Sunday we awoke at 5am which sucked. We needed to be at Grant park by 6:30 for the Muddy Buddy. Danielle's parents came along to get a good laugh seeing us all muddy, and thanks to them for getting all these pics taken. The race is a 6.3 mile leap frog with 5 legs, there were 4 obstacles, after each obstacle Danielle and I swapped from Riding the bike to Trail running, she bike 3 and ran 2 legs and I ran 3 and biked 2 legs. The first leg was only a mile but had about 500 vert it was a killer. After that the course wasn't to bad, along the course we crawled under a cargo net, over a climbing wall, up a cargo net and down a slide, across a balance beam and last but not least a huge mud pit. The race was a lot of fun and can't wait for next year. Not sure of our exact standings yet but there was 1250 teams and I think we were in the middle of the pack.

What a great way to spend a day.

Crazy Softball Game

Wow, our game tonight was intense. We were down 17-5 and in the 5th inning we started coming back, as the inning progressed the trash talking started getting bad. The other team was frustrated and we were pushing their buttons to get them off their game. There was a play at home that Danielle had to slide, but the catcher was standing on the plate without the ball, so Danielle slid under her and she fell on her. It was a clean play, but as she was on top of Danielle she was cussing her out, so when Danielle got up she kicked dirt on her then pushed her away because she got in her face. That play got the other team pissed and they were trash talking even more calling Danielle a bitch about a thousand times. That inning we proceeded to score 20 runs and when Danielle got back up bat the 3rd base girl was running her mouth and as Danielle was rounding third to go home the girl dropped her shoulder and took her out. The Ump ejected the girl and Danielle is smart and didn't say a word so she didn't get ejected too. We ended up winning, but there was a lot of tension leaving the fields, although nothing ended up happening. Our coach did have to stay because they protested the call, the third base girl ended up getting ejected for the season, and she deserved it.

Tomorrow we are heading to San Jose for the Muddy Buddy race on Sunday. It is a Run/Bike race were you leapfrog your partner through 5 legs. It should be a great time. I will post pics of all the fun.

DC Ken Block Gymkhana Two Project

Check out this clip, it's amazing driving.

Weekend Rummage Sale

Our spot at the Wooster High Rummage sales.
Cute Pit bull puppies at the sale.
Danielle driving her cousin Jerry's 32 Ford

Over the weekend we started off Saturday with a Rummage sale at Wooster High School. After paying the school there cut we made $175 not bad for a bunch of old junk we were going to donate.

Sunday we started off the day doing some chores around the house. In the afternoon we went to the Atlantis and meet Danielle's parents, they are in town at a family members B-Day. Dave's cousin was driving through Reno on a car rally with the Alviso car club. We swung by the Atlantis and checked out the cars, Danielle even took here cousins 32 Ford for a spin, the non power steering was tough on her shoulder.

I hurt my back on Tuesday and was out of commission for two days. I took a short run today and no issues so I am going to build up running and biking for the Muddy Buddy race next Sunday.

A Busy Weekend

Armando and Susan
Baby Taylor
Baby Taylor
Danielle, Brett and Macy

Last weekend was really busy, I just now got time to do a post. Last Saturday we started off the day driving to Sacramento to have breakfast at Brett and Macy's. Our friends Susan and Armando and there newborn daughter Taylor were there visiting. It was a quick trip but worth it to see some great friends. Taylor seems like a great baby, she is very relaxed and didn't cry at all, for the few hours we were there. Armando and Susan had a long drive back to Fresno and took off at about noon.

When they left, Macy decided to challenge us to a round of Miniature Golf. We were short on time but it sounded fun. We went to Golfland which is way better than the one in Milpitas that I grew up playing at, there is a waterslide park built on. We played one round and everyone was talking crap saying they were going to win, in the end Daniele and I each sunk a ball in the water, and I got my but kicked. Macy ended up wining with Brett and Danielle close behind with me picking up the rear. After a fun round of mini Golf we grabbed a quick bit to eat at Qdoba then back over the hill.

After a quick change at our house we were off to Marcus and Julie's house for a Barbecue. It was supposed to be there annual Lobster party. Marcus orders all the Lobsters live from Maine and has a big feast. But for whatever reason the Lobsters never showed up. They scrambled last minute and went to the store and bought some chicken and beef and pulled it off without a hitch. It was great to see a lot of our friends from the dive club, I've been busy with other things and haven't seen most of them for awhile. Unfortunately we were only able to stay for about an hour then off to the Aces Game.

We started off the day early and were getting worn out at this point. We got to the game just as it started. The game was exciting which keep us awake. The Aces pulled out a win and the first home run I've seen by an Aces player in the park. After the game we were worked and had to get to bed.

Back to playing Softball

We'll tonight was my first back since hurting my finger over 3 weeks ago. I still have it wrapped since the finger tip still isn't fully healed, the break seems good though. We were playing great the first half and we were up 18-9 in the 5th, but we managed to blow it and lost. Oh well it was nice to be back out there though.

The Great Urban Race San Francisco

Today Aunt Ginger, Janet and Danielle and I ran The Great Urban Race in San Francisco. The race is similar to the Amazing Race TV show but all in one day in one city. You start off the race with a list of 12 clues, and your allowed to skip one. There's many different types of clues some were puzzles, riddles and instructions. You are allowed to use any technology and have phone a friends, I brought my laptop which helped a lot being able to Goggle some of the clues. At the start we decided to sit down and figure out the clues to map out our routes through the city. You are only allowed to travel by foot or public mass transit. It took us about 45 minutes to solve all the clues then we headed out. We went all over the city It started in the Presidio by the Golden gate bridge . First clue brought us to the Asqew resturant and had to eat some corn, then we needed to find a member of the Team hope foundation and donate $5. After the first two we took a bus to China town and had to go to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory and get a fortune. Then then we took pic of a statue in a Chinese garden. We then ran down to the Transamerica building, and had to take a pic holding the number of fingers up from a riddle. We were then off to the Pier 1 Market place to take a picture of a Ghandi statue. The race then brought us to 6th and Howard to tag the side of a art studio and pick up a flyer. Across the street was the clue and had to take a pic with this building that had all kinds of crazy things built into it our shot need to have a bathtub in it. We were than back on the bus to do our last clue a mini boot camp in a gym at the Presideo, it took about five minutes we did push ups, jump rope and through a medican ball, then it was a 5 minute run back to the finish. We didn't win but we finished in the middle of the pack and stayed with Aunt Ginger and Janet for the whole race. We won't no the exact results for a few days.

Thanks to Janet for running which is not in the vocabulry, she ran a few miles.There were 450 teams of 2 and they said it was one of the biggest Great Urban Races ever. I really had a good time and I can't wait for the race next year.

Busy Day in the Bay

Wow today was long. We awoke at 4:30 to drop Danielle off at school by 5;30, so she could head down to Discovery Kingdom with the 8th Graders. This weekend we are doing a race in San Francisco called the Great Urban Race, as is Ginger and Janet. The race is kinda like the mini Amazing race all wrapped into one city and one day.

We decided to also go to Discovery Kingdom and pick up Danielle then head straight to the city. The park was fun as always, we didn't leave Reno till 8:30 and arrived at the park at about 11;30. We got to our hotel in SF at 5;30, by the time we got settled in we jumped on the bus to head to SBC Park to watch the Giant and Met's game, the Giants were playing good for most of the game but blew it in the end.

I am off to bed we have another long day tomorrow. Hope we at least finish the race tomorrow. I'll do a post on Sunday.

Reno River Festival and Run Amuck

This weekend was the 6^th annual Reno River Festival. The event includes a variety of kayaking competitions from whitewater, boater cross races, and freestyle. There is also music, fly fishing demos, double dutch street battle, and plenty of beer to go around. Last year they added a fun run event call the Run Amuck. It sounded like so much fun, that Danielle and I signed up this year. The race is a 2.5 mile relay complete with obstacles such as a 60-foot mud pit that you have to crawl (or swan dive like I did) through. Each partner has to run the 2.5 mile loop, complete the obstacles, and make it back to the start/finish line with the baton (a bar of soap). There were 700 participants (350 teams) all dressed to the nines with kooky costumes. Danielle and I donned our caveman costumes, laced up our running shoes, and made our best attempt to make fools of ourselves. Slightly bruised and battered from the obstacles, it was a successful run. After the 5 miles were complete, we jumped in the excessively cold Truckee River to rinse off. The results haven’t been posted yet, so we don’t know where we placed, but we will post that when it is available. Many thanks to Aunt Ginger, Janet, Grandma Margaret, and Brad for coming out, taking some pics, and watching the fun. I am sure you guys were laughing all the way home!

Got a new Bike

I have been wanting a new bike for a few years and just didn't want to spend the cash. My Diamond Back I have had for about 12 years and it was beat, but it served me good. Over the weekend I found a Iron Horse MK III that was a few years old and I talk them down over 55% so I couldn't pass on the deal. I took it for a short lunch ride today and love it. I couldn't ride it real hard, since I still have a jacked up finger.

Fireworks at the Aces game

Last night we had a softball game, but since my finger is still messed up Danielle dropped me off at the Aces game and she came at the end. The game was exciting lots of hits and they won, it's the first time they won when we were at the game. Every Friday night they do fireworks which are always fun to see.

Tomorrow I'm going back to the doctor, hopefully I'll get my stitches out they snag on everything. I'm going to have to keep my finger in the split for a few weeks because of the fracture, and I can't get it wet for a few weeks, until it's healed. It's been a pain in the but having to cover it in the shower. Hope it heals quick so I can get out there and start climbing.

Bloody Sunday

So today we headed out to a morning softball practice. Danielle bought a new bat and thought it would be a good opportunity to break it in. Right before it was my turn to hit, I went to catch a ground ball, and it popped back up at me and jacked up my finger. Danielle wrapped it up to stop the bleeding and took me to Urgent Care. It took four stitches to tack my nail and skin back down to my finger. I also broke my fingertip, so now I have to take antibiotics for the open fracture. Enjoy the pics. Hopefully you don't have a weak stomach!

And if your laughing at the beard, some friends and I are doing it for the Hockey playoffs. If the Sharks lose it's gone.