Category Archives: Just for fun

Grand Canyon National Park

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jeff

We arrived at the Grand Canyon(GC) on our first day at about 4:30pm, about 30 minutes before sunset.  I’ve always seen pictures of the GC before, but I never realized what an incredible sight it was.  We parked the rental … Continue reading →

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Apache Trail

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jeff

The day after Ironman Arizona, we were looking for some very light physical activity.  Ann found the Apache Trail, which is only about 30 minutes outside of Tempe.  I don’t know how she finds these places but they’re awesome.  Lots … Continue reading →

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Tour De Moore Century

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Jeff

With all of the recent hurricane and tropical storm activity, I was really looking forward to the Tour De Moore Century this Labor Day.  There was another tropical storm making its way towards NC, but I really didn’t care.  I … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up Irene’s Mess

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jeff

As I alluded to previously, we had to figure out a way to get 2 mangled boat lifts out of the water.  The weather was nice that day, but the water was still pretty choppy, making the process much more … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene…

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jeff

Nine days ago as I prepared for hurricane Irene’s arrival I was thinking I’m either going to be in Raleigh with no power and eating out of an ice cooler, or down at the Pamlico River with no power and … Continue reading →

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Pilot Mountain, NC Hill climbing

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jeff

  It has been nearly 2 months since we signed up for Ironman Mont-Tremblant(IMMT) for August 2012.  With just over 3 months to go before Ironman Arizona(IMAZ), we have to start thinking seriously about how to at least become adequate … Continue reading →

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Firecracker Ride 4th of July 100k

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jeff

  Photo by iChaz Today was the 19th Annual Firecracker 100k and 50k ride.  This was my 5th or 6th time doing this ride, and I still love it. You start out at Salt Box Village in Cary at 8 … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!!!

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Jeff

Happy New Year everyone.  My wife and I were just returning to Raleigh last night around 6pm from a quick daytrip.  I had my new camera with me, and was hoping to get a couple of pictures of the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the Lunar Eclipse

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jeff

On Monday afternoon I read that Monday night/Tuesday morning would be a pretty cool Lunar eclipse.  I decided that would be pretty cool to try and get a photo of.  So I did some quick research to try and figure … Continue reading →

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Birds of a Feather…Head South for Warmer Weather

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jeff

The last several weeks have been quiet.  The 2010 season was over and the 2011 season has yet to begin.  There hasn’t been much in the way of exciting entertainment. That all changed this past weekend….Roadtrip!!!  I try to write … Continue reading →

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