Thread Drift

Yeah, that Ivory Bill news is a pretty big deal. I saw the video and heard the recordings- I'm convinced. Now what we really need are some photos. I wonder how many there are...I hope enough to make a recovery.

I wonder how the adult condors felt, being released after so many years in captivity. I was reading about how they try to make the released captive-bred birds averse to human contact by capturing them temporarily and putting them in "timeout!" It said that juvenile condors get in trouble because they are curious and not afraid of humans, so back in the old days when there was a wild population that had never been in captivity, they would still get to close to humans and get shot or whatever.

Lise, was your heart rate really high? That's what makes me feel like puking is a high heart rate. Hard to avoid in the afternoon in the summer. You might try taking an electrolyte cap _before_ you start, and putting a bandana of ice around your neck.

Nanci

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Nanci

Lise, was your heart rate really high? That's what makes me feel like puking is a high heart rate. Hard to avoid in the afternoon in the summer. You might try taking an electrolyte cap _before_ you start, and putting a bandana of ice around your neck.

Nanci

---

I don't know--I wasn't wearing the HRM. It certainly felt high. I've never tried the electrolyte caps, but I'm going to get some. I'm telling you I was dripping sweat. It gets pretty frustrating, trying to fit in runs with my schedule. At this moment I WANT to just go ride as hard as possible, because I'm feeling frustrated, but instead I'm going to eat something salty and go lie down in the AC. Thanks, Nanci. L.

Wow Nanci - that condor article was amazing. Thanks for pointing us to it. I had no idea what was going on - I knew they were endangered, etc., but that story is incredible. I also had no idea they lived that long!

He's not the one that shot video, but has had sightings. They have had a few photographers come out and try, with no success. I'll have to ask when they're going to try again.

The condor powerline aversion training sounded pretty horrific.

Lise - maybe you should ask photo guy on a date?? Coffee or something simple, I don't know. That sounds like a not-so-fun run. Maybe it's just not a good day for running. I'm sweating just sitting here in my way-too-hot office. There's no air moving in here. whine. whine. whine. Stop rolling your eyes Nanci :p

I hope you all have a glorious evening - I'm heading home for more visiting with the in-laws tonight.

Lise - health issues are primarily related to obesity, heart problems, and diabetes, ...and poor healthcare, low income, and poor eating habits - all of which are intertwined.

Speaking of wine, on the menu for tonight is a new Chardonnay from an old favorite vintner, Chateau Ste. Michelle, or, possibly, one of my favorite red blends which I buy when I want something really cheap ($8) really good, really reliable- Bonny Doone Big House Red. Sitting in the fridge is my beloved dessert wine favorite, Bonny Doone Vionier Doux. It has to wait until the weekend. I am so pleased with my new method of wine label preservation- photographing them, printing them out, and gluing them into my log book. It's worked out so well. The log book is kind of like a mini diary, too, because I write what I was doing, even for the second, third, etc. bottles. So there is one from when we were at Fort Wilderness for the Florida Half IM, (I think that's the World Championship for the half) and from the night I finished my 600k brevet, and from Six Gap, etc.

For dinner is lo mein- house lo mein (chicken, pork, shrimp and beef) with no veg because BF can't even pick it out, and $2 extra beef and $2 extra shrimp!! Yum!! It lasts for two or three meals. Wish he'd hurry up and get home.

Time to take the babies out to graze! I really got eaten by ants when I had them out yesterday.

It's 93F here, but only 84 in the house, and 74 in the bedroom!!

The flowered Prana capris that I have been drooling over for a year, too expensive even on sale, have sold out in my size :-( Good thing I really like the Sugoi black flowered tank I bought to go with them, someday, a lot by itself...

But I _did_ buy a pair of Insport (what is that???) shorts at Sierra Trading Post only because they have a purple stripe down the side. I'm sure they will suck. But maybe not! They might prove to be the exception to the rule of you get what you pay for.

I have chocolate in the fridge, but I am ignoring it. A Mars Bar from SS, which I can't say I have ever eaten. When I was a kid, I didn't like caramel or nuts, and as an adult I like mostly dark choc, plain, but also in the form of truffles, or choc covered ginger or orange peel or espresso beans (only to be eaten in the safety of my own home!!)

I'm reading, in the bathroom, the Chris Carmichael nutrition book right now, and Snickers is an approved food! But I don't eat them- just passing that on for those who do.

I'm reading (out on the patio) a book called Nature Noir, about a ranger in the Auburn Dam area in California. I'm at the part where the runner gets eaten by a mountain lion. People on the ultra running list knew her. Can you imagine knowing someone who got eaten? If I had to die, I'd rather be eaten by a cougar than hit by a car.

I'm reading, in bed, the newest Stephen King book, Cell, where everyone on a cell phone gets some mysterious pulse that turns them into a kind of zombie with a group awareness- don't know why yet. Some people don't have phones, and leave their cities, walking only at night when the crazies are asleep. It's good so far.

My neighbor found out her dog could hardly hear so she
took it to the veterinarian. He found that the problem
was hair in its ears. So he cleaned both ears and the
dog could hear fine. The vet then proceeded to tell
the lady that if she wanted to keep this from
recurring she should go to the store and get some
"Nair" hair remover and rub it in the dog's ears once
a month. The lady goes to the drug store and gets
some Nair" hair remover. At the register the druggist
tells her, "If you're going to use this under your
arms, don't use deodorant for a few days." The lady
says, "I'm not using it under my arms." The
druggist says, "Well if you're using it on your legs,
don't shave for a couple of days." The lady says,
"I'm not using it on my legs either. If you must
know, I'm using it on my schnauzer!" The druggist
says, "Stay off your bicycle for a week."

:)

On their wedding night, the young bride approached her new husband and asked for $20.00 for their first love-making encounter. In his highly aroused state, he readily agreed.

This scenario was repeated each time they made love, for more than 30 years, with him thinking that it was a cute way for her to afford new clothes and other incidentals that she
needed.

Arriving home around noon one day, she was surprised to find her husband in a very drunken state. During the next few minutes, he explained that his employer was going through a process of corporate downsizing, and he had been let go. It was unlikely that, at the age of 59, he'd be able to find another position that paid anywhere near what he'd been earning, and therefore, they were financially ruined.

Calmly, his wife handed him a bank book which showed more than thirty years of steady deposits and interest totaling nearly $1 million. Then she showed him certificates of deposits issued by the bank which were worth over $2 million, and informed him they were one of the largest depositors in the bank.

She explained that for the more than three decades she had "charged" him for sex, these holdings had multiplied and these were the results of her savings and investments.

Faced with evidence of cash and investments worth over $3 million, her husband was so astounded he could barely speak, but finally he found his voice and blurted out, "If I'd had any
idea what you were doing, I would have given you all my business!"

That's when she shot him.

You know, sometimes, men just don't know when to keep their mouths shut!

OMG! ROFLMAO for both of those! Nanci - your's snuck up on me. What a great way to start a long weekend! We're travelling to Knoxville tomorrow - woodturning workshop for hubby.

We're doing gourmet pizza with the in-laws tonight. I get to eat the leftover crabs :D

House is 80F, office was 78F but with no airflow - I was melting all day! Ceiling fans are on at home - makes it feel cooler. Kids are in the pool with grandparents. I'm heading to the kitchen to make cookies for the woodturning thing. I get to hang out with the wives at this thing. Should be interesting. Wish I could let them watch the kids and I could bring my bike ;)

Nanci - where don't you read ;)

OMG Nanci that is great!!

Just wanna say...

It's been about 100 degrees in the East Bay today (105 in San Rafael, where I worked at a client site until waaaay too late!) ... but that's OK because right now, I'm sitting on the deck, sipping a martini, listening to Django Reinhardt and eating carrots and a few trisquits with sharp cheddar. Ahhhh... (except that these low sodium trisquits aren't quite as good as the real thing!)

As soon as I catch up on TE, I'm going to catch up on my New Yorkers! Nice evening, huh?

Hey BikerZ - We're picking up our Rafanelli over the weekend. We may have a bottle to spare if you want to buy it.... I can't remember anymore how much they were, probably in the 30 range.

Quote:

---

Hey BikerZ - We're picking up our Rafanelli over the weekend. We may have a bottle to spare if you want to buy it.... I can't remember anymore how much they were, probably in the 30 range.

---

WOW!!!! Absolutely! Just let me know if you have anything to spare, and how much! Oh, I'm so excited!

I'm going to be in Napa all weekend (family thing) - I may go wine tasting Saturday wth my sister... I haven't been wine tasting in Napa for a while - any suggestions for out-of-the way places?

We may have some good wine this family thing - my dad grows Cab grapes for Caymus...

(BTW, Has anyone else noted that ths thread is mostly about birds, wine and chocolate?)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bikerz

(BTW, Has anyone else noted that ths thread is mostly about birds, wine and chocolate?)

---

I hadn't realized that - but you're oh so right! How funny!

Well, it's sure as heck not about bikes!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by bikerz

(BTW, Has anyone else noted that this thread is mostly about birds, wine and chocolate?)

---

...and guys *I* meet. :rolleyes:

Lise "...and guys *I* meet. :rolleyes:"

yep, but we couldn't well call it "Chocolate, whine, birds and the Lises incredible adventures" thread" could we?

Just got back from dog obedience class with Mae, that'll be Thursdays through August. Dog is sacked out on the floor, learning is so hard in the heat.

I have no chocolate. I have no wine. I ate the last bird meat for lunch. Not meeting any guys;) .

But my bike is doing great!!

:D

Knot-the-Snot

"I bike, therefore I may drink wine." (in)famous quote ! :D

annie

ooops, no chocolate quotes. Sorry! I am not a chocolate person. :confused:
Nor a bird person. So I hope it's okay that I jumped in on the thread. I have to say, this is one of the coolest threads on the board. So spontaneous!

Lise, right before I clicked to the next page, I was going to say, "Yeah, and all the guys Lise meets!"

I called Running Mommy last night, because I watched (finally) the Pirate Remix DVD. I still can't believe it!!! I am so proud of her!!! I was crying... I am so glad they didn't show the people who didn't make it- that kills me. I hope the webcast is better for 2007- that was one of the most stressful days of my life!

Can't wait to go ride tomorrow. I am working OT again Sunday.

I wonder if I do better than a lot of people in the heat because I spend so much time out on the patio when it's 90-95F with the torts and Dill, and almost never turn on the AC in my truck- just drive with the windows down...

Going to be super busy at work today.

...the weather is gorgeous today, 63 degrees, sunny, breezy. I ran my usual 2 mile loop, and it was easy. Felt perfect. When I got to one mile (as previously measured on my bike odometer), I checked my pedometer. It read .87. I knew I went 2 miles yesterday! I had run a different route yesterday, so I couldn't be positive about the pedometer, but it felt like 2 miles (well, no, it felt like 78 miles, really...:o ) Don't know how the thing got out of whack, but I adjusted it. Total of 2.17 mi this morning. It's a big deal, because I haven't felt that good, running, in a long time.

I wonder what role genetics vs aclimation plays in heat/cold tolerance.

Now to shower, eat, and ride to work. What a beautiful day! :D L.

PS: Yep, major weeping watching the IM DVD! Triflor, looking forward to yours!!!

Good morning! Glad to hear you had a good run today, Lise! I slipped in a quick ride before our trip. I rode 12 miles or so. It was super humid so I am nice and sweaty. I definitely am getting some better speed with the clipless pedals! No chain tatoo today either :) I nearly damaged myself getting on the bike, but it *was* 5:30 am. ;)

Nanci, I think you are definitely better acclimated to the heat than I am. I don't always have to have the AC on in the car, but when I ride in the heat I get so zapped. I sweat and sweat and sweat.

Have you had Dan's Chocolates? They're truffles of all sorts. My mom sent some to Mr. Fish for Father's day - yummy!

Heading to the showers and then to pack the car.

I don't really sweat until I stop moving, on the bike. Then it just starts pouring.

I wish I was going to be in Napa all weekend...

Nanci

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Nanci

I wish I was going to be in Napa all weekend...

Nanci

---

No you don't - NASCAR is at Infieon Speedway this weekend. Napa, Sonoma -- avoid!

Just thought I'd share my good news...I got a JOB!! :D

I've been looking since April (since we got here to Tucson) and have had zero luck. Well I just got off the phone with the manager of the local dive shop and since I did such a good job with the safety diver gig last week...she offered me a job! It's part-time to start but with tons of hours in July and August (heavy dive travel season). My SO and I will be fine money-wise now so I can stop sweating! AND it's one of those dream jobs where I get to work in shorts, sandals, and t-shirt while talking diving all day.

Hey, congratulations!

Nice to see you back. Are you still able to ride early morning in Tucson? You can toss some heat up to Seattle. :cool:

How far does one travel to dive? Is there cave diving in the Grand Canyon or is it coastal travel?

Im thinking San Fran looks nice for the weekend 72 degrees on Sunday compared to 103 where I am and 113 in Sacramento.:eek:
Now even by Aussie standards 113 is pretty hot.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Quillfred

Hey, congratulations!

Nice to see you back. Are you still able to ride early morning in Tucson? You can toss some heat up to Seattle. :cool:

How far does one travel to dive? Is there cave diving in the Grand Canyon or is it coastal travel?

---

Thanks!

To me it's too hot to ride at all, I went from IL winter to AZ summer in three days and I'm just not acclimated (I get really nauseous when I'm outside for more than 20 minutes). I hear Fall is gorgeous though!

Most diving is done in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, 3 hours away is Rocky Point (so-so diving) or 7 hours to San Carlos (amazing diving). Lots of folks head to CA on long weekends to wreck dive off Sandy Eggo.

Queen, that sounds like a great gig! Congratulations!

The weather says it's 69 here in Chgo right now, but it felt chillier than that riding home from the clinic. Yesterday I was dripping sweat and gasping for breath running in 78 degrees. Who knows!

Enjoy your new home! Lise

I want to go diving! I haven't strapped on a tank since I left Guam nine years ago.

Decided to start running again. Dusted off my Asics and had to dig out my running shorts which were buried under all my bike shorts. Dog will be rather happy to accompany me, since he has to stay home when I ride.

Say hi to the whales for me, then. I've always wanted to dive in Sea of Cortez...Isn't there something else special there- can't think of it right now- mantas? Whale sharks??

Well, congratulations.

Nanci

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Nanci

Say hi to the whales for me, then. I've always wanted to dive in Sea of Cortez...Isn't there something else special there- can't think of it right now- mantas? Whale sharks??

Well, congratulations.

Nanci

---

Thanks! SoC has mantas, whale sharks, seal, hammerheads, turtles...I can't wait to work down there some!!

It has those friendly whales, too, that follow the boats around.

http://www.bajalife.com/v4pg38.htm

I read that it started out with one friendly mama, who taught her baby to like humans, and then it spread to all of them. A biologist, I was reading, thought that whales were just reverting to their normal curious friendly behaviour, and that they only learned to be afraid of humans during the times when they were being hunted.

Nanci "...Isn't there something else special there- can't think of it right now- mantas? Whale sharks??"

margaritas?

congratulations Queen! Enjoy the dream job,

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Queen

Just thought I'd share my good news...I got a JOB!! :D

I've been looking since April (since we got here to Tucson) and have had zero luck. Well I just got off the phone with the manager of the local dive shop and since I did such a good job with the safety diver gig last week...she offered me a job! It's part-time to start but with tons of hours in July and August (heavy dive travel season). My SO and I will be fine money-wise now so I can stop sweating! AND it's one of those dream jobs where I get to work in shorts, sandals, and t-shirt while talking diving all day.

---

congratulations - that sounds like a awesome job. I neither get to dive nor talk diving enough these days.

The Gay Games are in Chicago this year. I don't know much about it; never paid much attention... I wasn't at all athletic (I started to type "I wasn't very athletic." Yeah, if not at all = not very! :o ) Anyway...

I wanted to see if they had a triathlon. They do. Both Olympic and Sprint. Each costs $125 to enter! WOW! $125 for a sprint tri that's over in less than 90 min for most people. All I can figure is it must cost a lot of money to put on this shindig, and they get it from entry fees, in part.

It's July 16, a Sunday. I may go down and cheer, just cuz any triathlon finish line makes me cry! :D L.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Lise

The Gay Games are in Chicago this year. I don't know much about it; never paid much attention... I wasn't at all athletic (I started to type "I wasn't very athletic." Yeah, if not at all = not very! :o ) Anyway...

I wanted to see if they had a triathlon. They do. Both Olympic and Sprint. Each costs $125 to enter! WOW! $125 for a sprint tri that's over in less than 90 min for most people. All I can figure is it must cost a lot of money to put on this shindig, and they get it from entry fees, in part.

It's July 16, a Sunday. I may go down and cheer, just cuz any triathlon finish line makes me cry! :D L.

---

I wish I was there, I'd head over with you. I also missed the Bike The Drive this year...did you make it??

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Queen

I wish I was there, I'd head over with you. I also missed the Bike The Drive this year...did you make it??

---

Nope, I was in Utah for a professional conference. That is a fun ride.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Queen

Thanks!



Most diving is done in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, 3 hours away is Rocky Point (so-so diving) or 7 hours to San Carlos (amazing diving). Lots of folks head to CA on long weekends to wreck dive off Sandy Eggo.

---

Wow, that is so awesome! One of my dream adventures would be to kayak into the Sea of Cortez. I don't know if it will be too much cooler but at least you should have a sea breeze.

Did someone say Margaritas????? :p

Quillfred "Did someone say Margaritas?????"

I did I did