noticed,
1. It's winter here in Iowa
2. I haven't posted anything in a while.
Given that ski season is a about three months away, I will start off with off-topic posts.
Hailing, originally, from the state of Louisiana, I am a die-hard New Orleans Saints' fan. Needless to say, I have been excited about the season, and a possible berth in the game whose mere mention requires the written consent of the commissioner's office.
In order to make it to the unnamed game, The Saints must beat Brett Favrrrrr and the Minnesota Vikings. I think the Saints will win the game. Why?
Better songs.
Vikings' exhibit A
Some Vikings song I found on youTube
Vikings' exhibit B
"Purple & Gold"
Honestly, I expected better from Prince
Saints' exhibit A
"The Saints are Coming"
Saints' exhibit B
"When the Saints go marching in"
Game over. It's no contest.
If the crew of the CRB is reading, Nola has been up late lately, pouring through Tom & Jerry style blueprints
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Friday, October 02, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
This month, I've gone...
back in time,
to July, or so it feels. A warm Spetember with 23 straight days of sunshine, and not much wind, means lots of good water.
Tom has had a couple out-the-backs recently, so we're going back to bacics.
Terry is social-security eligible, but you wouldn't know it when watching him slalom.
I still need to clean up my reverse toe tricks.
to July, or so it feels. A warm Spetember with 23 straight days of sunshine, and not much wind, means lots of good water.
Tom has had a couple out-the-backs recently, so we're going back to bacics.
Terry is social-security eligible, but you wouldn't know it when watching him slalom.
I still need to clean up my reverse toe tricks.
Monday, August 10, 2009
It wouldn't be regionals...
without a close call on the jump ramp.
'08:
'09:
BTW, brilliant color commentary from Reedski on the '08 jump.
In response to the "clean out your jumpsuit" comment, Don't worry Brian, I always PJD.
'08:
'09:
BTW, brilliant color commentary from Reedski on the '08 jump.
In response to the "clean out your jumpsuit" comment, Don't worry Brian, I always PJD.
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Shameless...
self-promotion.
I am on the Flickr Blog.
Here is the soon-to-be famous photo
So, My enhanced silhouette is out there, for all the billions** of readers of the Flickr Blog to barely see.
This could be my big break. I could make millions of theoretical dollars.
*The picture is of me, but someone in the boat took the picture. Actually, the photo on the flickr blog was taken from Libby's flickr page, as she enhanced the original picture and uploaded it.
**Fair enough, billions is a bit of hyperbole.
I am on the Flickr Blog.
Here is the soon-to-be famous photo
So, My enhanced silhouette is out there, for all the billions** of readers of the Flickr Blog to barely see.
This could be my big break. I could make millions of theoretical dollars.
*The picture is of me, but someone in the boat took the picture. Actually, the photo on the flickr blog was taken from Libby's flickr page, as she enhanced the original picture and uploaded it.
**Fair enough, billions is a bit of hyperbole.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Road trip suggestion...
for my blogging Brethren, The CRB.
Get thee to Wilmington IL, this Saturday evening to watch Men 2 jump @ the Midwest Regional Championships.
The contenders* are all jumping their at best, and far.
Brian Ansel- 168 "on a 3/4" @ the Iowa Games**
Jeff Surdej- 166 @ The Illinois State Championships**
Brett Mommer- 160 "on my heels" @ The Illinois State Championships**
Aaron Weeks- no score from Indiana State Championships, but a solid 146 average.
Rykert Toledano- 156 and "I missed my lift" @ the Iowa Games**
Mike LaMarche- 143 @ the Illinois State Championships**
* All the level 8 jumpers as of Monday 7/27/09 on the usawaterski.org
ranking list.
** scores posted in a 5-10 mph tight-crossing tailwind
This Year, Water's Edge has a second ramp. That Means GUARANTEED HEADWIND. Guaranteed headwind means BIGGER JUMPS.
CRB, need a phat ride to roll into the event?
May I suggest this:
Get thee to Wilmington IL, this Saturday evening to watch Men 2 jump @ the Midwest Regional Championships.
The contenders* are all jumping their at best, and far.
Brian Ansel- 168 "on a 3/4" @ the Iowa Games**
Jeff Surdej- 166 @ The Illinois State Championships**
Brett Mommer- 160 "on my heels" @ The Illinois State Championships**
Aaron Weeks- no score from Indiana State Championships, but a solid 146 average.
Rykert Toledano- 156 and "I missed my lift" @ the Iowa Games**
Mike LaMarche- 143 @ the Illinois State Championships**
* All the level 8 jumpers as of Monday 7/27/09 on the usawaterski.org
ranking list.
** scores posted in a 5-10 mph tight-crossing tailwind
This Year, Water's Edge has a second ramp. That Means GUARANTEED HEADWIND. Guaranteed headwind means BIGGER JUMPS.
CRB, need a phat ride to roll into the event?
May I suggest this:
Friday, July 24, 2009
I think there just...
might be a link between calm water and good slalom:
Wednesday: calm water and Terry strokes his 32
water still calm and your fearless blog moderator strokes (sloppily)
his 32 as well.
Enter into evidence:
I want to collect LOTS more data.
Wednesday: calm water and Terry strokes his 32
water still calm and your fearless blog moderator strokes (sloppily)
his 32 as well.
Enter into evidence:
I want to collect LOTS more data.
Good Andrew...
First-ever complete pass at 30mph (30.4 to be exact).
Bad Andrew:
First time over the ramp.
RESIST THE RAMP AND GET ON YOUR TOES!
Don't worry Andrew, you'll get it.
Bad Andrew:
First time over the ramp.
RESIST THE RAMP AND GET ON YOUR TOES!
Don't worry Andrew, you'll get it.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Am I delusional,...
or do I have a knack for picking tournaments with shitty weather?
I must be crazy.
I must be crazy.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Though posting average-at-best scores...
I fell in Love with Clearwater Beach and the annual Des Moines slalom tournament. That place is almost perfect.
What is so great about it?
I'll show you
Mud ridin', titty bars and waterskiing: The zenith (or trough) of modern civilization.
Like I said, almost perfect.
One quick addition:
Now it's perfect.
What is so great about it?
I'll show you
Mud ridin', titty bars and waterskiing: The zenith (or trough) of modern civilization.
Like I said, almost perfect.
One quick addition:
Now it's perfect.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I finally...
caught a flip on camera.
More specifically, Katie actually caught it on camera. I've yet to master the film-while skiing technique.
Speaking of catching, here's a nasty edge-catch on a reverse W5F.
That one was a bell-ringer.
More specifically, Katie actually caught it on camera. I've yet to master the film-while skiing technique.
Speaking of catching, here's a nasty edge-catch on a reverse W5F.
That one was a bell-ringer.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Ahhhh, young grasshopper....
effort come with bruises.
Tom is, literally, busting his ass to qualify for Midwest regionals this year. Here is some video evidence of said ass-busting.
Unfortunately, he is at a level where he is progressing, but can't quite anticipate an oncoming slalom crash. With practice, hopefully he will learn to recognize an impending shit sandwich, and avoid it. Until then, well, like Dr. evil says
A hard knock life indeed.
Tom is, literally, busting his ass to qualify for Midwest regionals this year. Here is some video evidence of said ass-busting.
Unfortunately, he is at a level where he is progressing, but can't quite anticipate an oncoming slalom crash. With practice, hopefully he will learn to recognize an impending shit sandwich, and avoid it. Until then, well, like Dr. evil says
A hard knock life indeed.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Since it's too...
god damn windy to ski this weekend, here is an off-topic WTF video.
Personally, I prefer Honey mustard on my feet.
Personally, I prefer Honey mustard on my feet.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Very nearly...
eating shit.
It's hard to see at full speed, but I almost fell head over heels over head over heels coming into number three.
In other news, Leah is finally sticking her hips and chest out over her skis.
If Leah does that this weekend, she'll collect some hardware from the Beaver at collegiate all-stars,
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It's hard to see at full speed, but I almost fell head over heels over head over heels coming into number three.
In other news, Leah is finally sticking her hips and chest out over her skis.
If Leah does that this weekend, she'll collect some hardware from the Beaver at collegiate all-stars,
http://
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