Good Bye August 20BLK Jack - Bring On September

My Sisters And I Have One Wish Before We Die And It May Sound Strange As If Our Minds Are Deranged Please Don't Ask Us Why Beneath The Sheltering Sky We Have This Strange Obsession You Have The Means In Your Possession Tea In The Sahara With You The Young Man Agreed He Would Satisfy Their Need So They Danced For His Pleasure They Would Wait For Him Here The Same Place Every Year Beneath The Sheltering Sky Across The Desert He Would Fly Tea In The Sahara With You

The Police

Synchronicity 17 June 1983

NUMBERS:

Aug 2020

Hours - 18

Miles - 198

PR's - ZERO

Activities - 12

Aug 20BLK Jack

Hours - 19

Miles - 165

PR's - 1

Activities - 15

My lame August numbers have been rather pathetic due to California wildfires. Our air quality the last three Summers have been horrid. And Thats My Excuse

Been spending more time in the gym these days but sort of half A$$'n my routines. And I think "routine" is my problem. Just feeling so dang stagnant these days. I really need to find a race in 2022 as a motivator. Call Me A Sloth

ORTHO:

Outside of the horrific smokey layered haze fronts, August wasn't all that bad. I spent quality time in the Office. Doing my part not to be subsumed by the corporate plan.

The client that took part in the LEADMAN series this year finished in the top 10. I will pass on the actual place as that could be perceived as HIPA/Confideatcnlity ruling. Even though they couldn't care less if I used their name. Butt Still

This client put in ALL of the work and effort!!! But I feel as if I had a little to do with it. If anything else, they appreciated my pre-race motivational texts.

A new client came in from a reliable referral and the session couldn't have gone any better. Well, maybe it could have. For a first time client, their nervous system was strong. Ortho can be a skeptical experience for a new client and that is totally OK.

This client was suffering from neck and headache issue. You know me, I always promote H2o without taking their power away while I began with their feet. We went through standard cervical neck releases and it wasn't until we worked with their C1 and C2 relationship that we finally got somewhere.

Wish I had a video of their eyes when the "Atlas" or C1 shifted. Talk about immediate relief. Then, to merry C2 "Axis" with the new found position of C1, like a whole new neck. In my mind, had a few arrows in my quiver still but LESS is MORE.

From my office window in early July (above) and mid August (below). And that's all those plastic particles or Micro-plastics from the California fires. Cars, Homes, and Businesses that burned to the ground are now aloft in our valley. Yuck

UNCLE:

A new development that has been a real joy for me has been labeled Baseball Workouts. I regularly send my Uncle daily body weight workouts for him to incorporate with SF Giants games. The middle of the 1st inning, if the Giants give up a run, 12 stand ups from the couch, if the Giants don't allow a run, only 10 stand ups. Simple

It's been a real hoot I tell ya. We graduated to lifting with soup cans in his hands now. So in a standing military press position, cans in hand, 15 presses to the ceiling. And I consistently preach slow and control movements. Think of a full range of motion while reaching for the ceiling. Stretch For It

A fun and exciting way for him to watch his beloved SF Giants on television. Plus, it helps that The Giants are leading the NL West these days. Sometimes I stick with the even innings for exercises and other nights its the odd innings. No Rhyme Or Reason

Other workouts are in a pyramid set. After he finishes an exercise, I have him hold his breath for :30 seconds. The next inning, hold for :45 seconds. The next inning, hold for :55 seconds because I cant drive fifty five. Then back down holding :45, then :30, and these are all performed after each routine per inning.

The exercise he doesn't necessarily care for are the A,B,C's. I have him standing during the 7th inning stretch with his arms straight out to the side parallel to the ground, pretend he is holding a laser point, draw out each letter of the alphabet on the far walls, and write out the alphabet in lower case, rest, and then capital letters.

DOUBLE NICKELS:

The Dude hit Double Nickels this month. So he took a paid day off, which he never does, quick road trip down to Orvis Hot Springs. It has been a long time for me and the hot springs made some remarkable improvements.

Orvis is a clothing optional hot springs so no photos were taken. But inside the landscape is flipping gorgeous. Massive Lava Rock Boulders of flower planters with a full color spectrum of blooming flowers. The mature trees create a welcoming canopy of shade over certain sections of the pools.

And we totally scored as Orvis cleans all the pools every other Wednesday and we arrived on Thursday. The Flagstone slabs under water felt like earth rocks under my bare feet. Usually they are slimy but not on this day. Hardly anyone was around and the lithium filled pools were uncommonly peaceful. Highly Recommended

After a delightful soak, we headed up above the town Ridgeway. There is this whole new park that is under development by a Disc Golf Player. Beautiful camp sites, a modern pavilion for weddings, and commanding views from all directions.

There are currently 9 baskets with another 18 to be installed in 2022. That's right, another 18 baskets!! Looking forward to returning and hanging out for a few alluring days next year.

Just about the time we were about to boogie, I sent AJ a text. AJ has been trying to recreate a veteran move our cousin pulled years ago. Long story VERY short, our cousin from California bought a round of brews at a GJ watering hole. The waitress was super slick with her delivery that day.

Anyway, The Dude & I walked into the 1915 brick building Colorado Boy Brewery and quickly belly up to the bar. The Dude asked the female bartender for a Birthday I.P.A. Cracked me up because he was unaware of the AJ text/call in from Sacramento. So the bartender says that they only have one kind of IPA but pours this 32oz mug. The Dude takes a sip and says," Yup, taste like cake." Classic

Moments later, the patio waitress walks behind the bar and says," I am still waiting for the birthday boys to arrive." I laughed out loud and with a smile I state," Here We Are." We all got a big kick out of it and all of our beers were on the house for the evening. We only paid for the pie. That's A Pizza Pie BTW

My Cuz from the UK sent a family birthday selfie from San Diego. Him and his family flew to SD to enroll their son in his first year of college. My mom , white shirt on the left , met up with them for lunch. Exceptionally nice to see them all together and so wish I could have been there.

FULL MOON:

The Dude and I hosted another Shadow Puppet Performance and this one went much better. While manning the BBQ with an ice cold brew in hand , how could I go awry??

Just as Mr Sun was setting in the West, I fired up the cast-iron houle wood burning fire chimney, that precious Full Moon made an appearance from the East. Neighborhood families began to arrive shortly after the flames sparked to life.

A variety of adult beverages were whipped together and socializing commenced. The Dude gave a perfect opening overview and gathered the littles down on a queen size pillow pad with blankets and pillows. The adults sat in a half moon shaped layout of patio chairs. Cosy And Comfy

For me, I felt the rhythm of the players and was totally on my game this time around. I was way overly critical of our first performance and utterly picked it apart in my head over and over afterwards. Pointed out all the mis cues and The Dude was like, WHATEVER. Don't worry about it.

But this time around, I wasn't worried about my fat head blocking out the light or forgetting my lines or allowing my hands to cast undesirable shadows. Smoothly stepping into the characters and their movements flowed naturally. The audience giggled and clapped during certain highlights. Obviously it helps when your audience is engaged.

Afterwards, the kids were all fired up to come behind the booth and create a play for themselves. Most of it was elementary but they had fun. So that's all that matters. Nobody got hurt, we all had a good laugh, and some of us caught a healthy buzz. Win Win Win

CAR CAMPING:

After spending the month of July in CB, already mentioned a rough re-entry, I packed up the automobile, that is a 16 Candles reference there, and headed for the open land of thin air.

Dinner pie over the fire pit, single track on the Yeti 575, possibly the last skinny dip of the season, and a magical blanket of stars summed up a perfect three day get-a-way.

With all of the Monsoon rains, we are still beyond arid. I stopped dead on my ride as I have floated/bathed in this creek a number of times over the years. Today, it's an ankle slapper. Shocking

Might have had a few too many brews on my last night. Wasn't my plan by any means, just stargazing. Next thing I knew, my hand waved around the inside of the empty cooler. Dang It! But I slept like a baby with no interest in returning to the Grand Valley the next day. The below photo was at sunrise two days later from the airport location. Please Mother Nature, Put These Fires Out.