First, let me say I was touched by learning of George Carlin's death. I feel like I see the world much as he did. Although, I could not express is as comedically or eloquently as he did. One on my favorite recent runs including listening to a snippet of George in on of Adam Curry's Daily Source Code shows while I was in Barcelona. I hope that George enjoyed a life as enriched as the enrichment he provided the rest of us. I only knew him through his professional persona, but it was all good. Goodbye George, here's to you!I had what felt like a near death experience of my own this week. I went out for my Wednesday run at about 6:30 pm. My son's swimming class had ended early just prior to this because there were storms in the area. I checked the weather online and their were clouds approaching our area, but they were small and blotchy. So, I thought I could handle the rain and it didn't look that bad outside. I didn't see menacing looking clouds, hear any thunder, or see any lightening. So, off I went. Well, on the way back lightening struck the ground 30 feet in front of me! It sure got my attention and next time I may just take the weather a little more seriously.
I coded up my first web pages for the iPhone. Quite enjoyable, I forgot how much I just love the pure act of writing code and seeing results. I especially like the "webkit" CSS tags for rounded corners, shadows and such for boxes in Safari. Cool stuff.
On the negative side, my Motorola Motorokr S9 headset that was recently replaced (for about the 4th time) that is no longer under warranty, lots its up volume control today. I hope I never accidentally turn it down! I love no wire and this headset when it is working. I am incredibly disappointed that it just won't last.
Favoriterun GPS sync capabilities came back. I reported my problems to their help email and did get a response indicating they were looking at it. Thanks!
I went bike shopping yesterday. I rode a lot in 1980-82, but have not really rode any at all since. for those few years, I rode at least 15 miles everyday to and from work in the USAF. In those days, I rode on a converted touring bike, a Peugeot (see picture). I took off the bumpers, handle bars, and friction based lights. I put on drop handle bars, small bumpers just to deflect water from the rider, and battery operated lights. I rode mostly at night since I worked the midnight to 7:00 am shift. Well, I rode a collection of modern bikes yesterday (Giant, Trek, and Specialized) and man if my memory is right, what a difference. Of course, I am still not sure what to purchase I liked the feel of the Trek, but some of the Giant's had better components and supposed a more comfort styled frame. I will be buying something soon. I feel a tri coming.
Data06/29/2008: Birmingham, Brownell - Shades Creek/Jemison Park
| Distance: | 11.41 Miles |
| Time: | 1:42:51 |
| Heart Rate: | Not measured |
| Pace: | 9.01 |
| Weather: | Overcast Temperature-75° Humidity-79% |
| Route | |
06/28/2008: Neighborhood
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 27:33 |
| Heart Rate: | 148 |
| Pace: | 9:11 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-78° Humidity-66% |
06/27/2008: Neighborhood
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 26:31 |
| Heart Rate: | 148 |
| Pace: | 8:50 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-73° Humidity-84% |
06/25/2008: Neighborhood
| Distance: | 6.22 Miles |
| Time: | 54:38 |
| Heart Rate: | 149 |
| Pace: | 8:47 |
| Weather: | Light thunderstorm (w/Lightening!) Temperature-88° Humidity-40% |
06/24/2008: Neighborhood
| Distance: | 3 Miles |
| Time: | 28:31 |
| Heart Rate: | 139 |
| Pace: | 9:30 |
| Weather: | Clear Temperature-67° Humidity-87% |
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