miwoodar
Likey the bikey
I spent a fair bit of time planning the switch to a planted tank...spent time on freshie forums...chose a layout including plants, rocks, etc....determined what to do with lighting and dosing....then it struck me how I would miss the cutting edge that reefing offers (geeks unite!). Then I realized how much work making the swap was going to be...would have to sell everything, order all new equipment, setup, tweak, read, tweak, read, setup, read, replan, setup again. Besides, salt water fish are waaaaaaaay cooler than fresh any day!
I haven't taken any pics in months. My guests tell me how great my tank is looking. To us reefers though it's full of B-rate corals. Probably the most exciting thing I've found is what kind of wierd surprises pop up from time to time. I'm constantly finding stuff in and amongst the rocks....corals, plant life, and all sorts of critters that I've never seen in the tank before yet there is no way they hitch hiked in any time recently. It's pretty cool watching a tank bounce back.
Coeur d'Alene...I've never been there. When we signed up for the race we were kind of wondering why it hadn't sold out yet (most of these races sell out very quickly...almost like a rock concert). We thought we were getting stuck with a less desireable course or a weak community. I've been very, very happy with every tid bit of info I've learned about CdA though. I've heard nothing but stellar reports in all regards. Bonus, it's supposed to be one of the best courses for spectators. This is good as the family will be in tow.
The bike route goes along through the city and along the shore line before heading up to Hayden lake with ~6000 feet of climbing dispersed into two loops. This is standard fare for Colorado riding so I think I'll be prepared for it. The run is all along the water front. It can't include more than a few hundred feet of climbing.
Kona would take 9:45 or so for my age group. It's crossed my mind that it might be possible but there is no chance I'm going to be shooting for those paces on my first one. It would be a looooooong walk to the finish line if I did.
I've been looking into road racing. Crits look like a blast. I like the built in carrots that the category system offers. Do you race? Do you have a thread on your tank? I glanced but didn't see one.
I haven't taken any pics in months. My guests tell me how great my tank is looking. To us reefers though it's full of B-rate corals. Probably the most exciting thing I've found is what kind of wierd surprises pop up from time to time. I'm constantly finding stuff in and amongst the rocks....corals, plant life, and all sorts of critters that I've never seen in the tank before yet there is no way they hitch hiked in any time recently. It's pretty cool watching a tank bounce back.
Coeur d'Alene...I've never been there. When we signed up for the race we were kind of wondering why it hadn't sold out yet (most of these races sell out very quickly...almost like a rock concert). We thought we were getting stuck with a less desireable course or a weak community. I've been very, very happy with every tid bit of info I've learned about CdA though. I've heard nothing but stellar reports in all regards. Bonus, it's supposed to be one of the best courses for spectators. This is good as the family will be in tow.
The bike route goes along through the city and along the shore line before heading up to Hayden lake with ~6000 feet of climbing dispersed into two loops. This is standard fare for Colorado riding so I think I'll be prepared for it. The run is all along the water front. It can't include more than a few hundred feet of climbing.
Kona would take 9:45 or so for my age group. It's crossed my mind that it might be possible but there is no chance I'm going to be shooting for those paces on my first one. It would be a looooooong walk to the finish line if I did.
I've been looking into road racing. Crits look like a blast. I like the built in carrots that the category system offers. Do you race? Do you have a thread on your tank? I glanced but didn't see one.
Congrats on being in shape, I've been keeping myself fit for the last couple years and I'm sure I dont have to tell you; quality of life is much better when you're healthy.
Boston is still pie in the sky right now. I keep telling my shoes that they are fast....they keep telling me otherwise. Then I tell them to shut up and get moving anyways. Maybe in time this will produce the results I'm hoping for. 
I am determined to stay injury free until the A race (I wreck my fair share). You're right, people a friggin fast. Nothing like heading out for a training ride and getting my doors blown off by some 55 year old dude in black dress socks on a 30lb 1990 steel lugged bike. There is always someone out there to remind you how fast the 'fast' guys really are. The rest of us are just pack fodder.
