Someone posted this lecture for me, and I thought I’d pass it along to you. Very good talk, definitely some stuff to think about.

I’m all good and so is my household. The fire came no where near me this time (Not like in 2003). Some friends were evactuated, some stayed with me. Gregg and Amanda got to do some horse shuffling, and even evacuate Amanda at one point. Lots of people lost their homes so San Diego will have to rebuild. Granted, the fire isn’t out yet but the worst of it seems to be over with. Best wishes to everyone in San Diego and those of my friends who are waiting to find out if their home is still there. I’m hoping for the best. (Gregg took this picture himself, 3/4 mile from Amanda’s front door. Click on the picture for more.)

Fires once again. I was just reading an article on how the water table in San Diego county has dropped from 400 to 1400 feet up in the hills. That means the plants and trees are getting no water and are pretty much fire fuel. Sad…

KPBS information Site

So, if you’re looking for a random way to blow a hundred bucks on one of your close friends (me!) I want one of these!!!!!!

I haven’t been a big Eddie Vedder fan for some time.   Bunch of reasons, and actually his latest album even has a song on it that I dislike. (I find it annoying with celebrities desire to push their political agenda via their popularity).   But, I really like Hard Sun which he did for a movie about an idiot.   (More on that another day).   But, if you have some time.   Listen to this song.   Its fantastic and a great example of what a musician can do when they are talented. (Even though it is a cover from the 80’s performed originally by Indio)

 http://www.spinner.com/2007/08/20/eddie-vedder-ventures-into-the-wild/

Total Miles: 2847 - Through California, Arizona, Nevada & Utah

Wednesday - October 10, 2007

Meeting with Chanderjeet

My ride started out with meeting a fellow named Chanderjeet (CJ) who has come all the way over from India to ride the United States. It all started with a post by a local celebrity to the Adventure Rider crowd who goes by the moniker of StrikingViking (SV). As a result, donations were made, a bike was found, and Chanderjeet has come over for adventure. If you’re interested in how things are going you can read up on him here. On Wednesday I aimed my front wheel north towards Barstow California. I picked up Pete along the way and we motored on up to meet CJ. I told CJ and Bob to meet us at the In-n-Out in Barstow. Mainly because its easy to find, but as CJ is Indian he doesn’t eat cows. Pete and I pulled in to In-n-Out and I realized, “Crap, this isn’t Barstow.” I started to look in my GPS to make sure there wasn’t another In-n-Out in Barstow proper and CJ and Bob showed up. We crossed the parking lot to Panda Express and got some quick chinese food before hitting the road. Our goal was to get to Palm Springs to meet up with SV around 4 PM.

We took the 247 to the 62 down around the backside of Big Bear and through Yucca Valley. Pretty nice road, way better than motoring down the Interstate. It was pretty uneventful and pleasant until we came down the 62 into Palm Springs, then we hit the crosswinds. There’s a reason those big ass windmills are there. The winds were definitely 30 mph +. (I’d venture to guess closer to 50 as it got really quiet once we were on the 10 eastbound) We met up with SV at his close friends custom motorcycle shop. Very cool stuff. I have to admit, Glen AKA StrikingViking is a fricken giant. Even with that, his smile is infectious and he’s a super likeable guy. Afterwards we all headed over to another rider’s house for a BBQ.

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I just can’t wait to get back on the road again

Heading up to Utah today by way of Palm Springs.   I’m going to meet up with a guy that has come from the other side of the planet to ride in the United States.   I’m really looking forward to seeing him.   He’s having a blast and is planning to get across the US to New York before his vacation is over.

I’ve added a new widget on the right ‘As it happens’ which I can update via my cell phone while I’m roaming around.   Figured I’d try it out and see how it goes.   Its powered by Twitter, looked like something that could be useful.

So, this is nuts.   I have no other explanation

Click the LINK!

I’ve always liked this song….

So, some of you know I surf Craigslist cause there’s some funny shit up there. With that, one of my co-workers sent this to me and I thought it was hilarious

THIS APPEARED ON CRAIG’S LIST

What am I doing wrong?

Okay, I’m tired of beating around the bush. I’m a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I’m articulate and classy.
I’m not from New York . I’m looking to get married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class in New York City, so I don’t think I’m overreaching at all.

Are there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average around 200 - 250. But that’s where I seem to hit a roadblock. 250,000 won’t get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca, and she’s not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what is she doing right? How do I get to her level? Read More »