Some Stuff for the Weekend

February 12, 2010

I’m just back from a local haunt, Puerta Villarta.  After throwing too many chips, the obligatory salsa, 3 fish tacos, and 2 Negra Modelos down my neck,   it all feels right…Time to get my Blog on!

Guys: Valentine’s Day is Sunday.  If you are married or have a girlfriend DO NOT FORGET.  Make the effort, get (at least)  a card, maybe some flowers. I know I know dinner may be asking way too much.   Don’t believe them when they say, “Oh honey, it’s just another day” I CALL BULLSH?!&*T.   They have a romantic expectation!  TAKE IT TO HEART OR YOU WILL PAY (NOT PLAY ;)  For some, efforts like this  are grounds to be nominated for the Medal of Honor.  For others, they would never miss V-Day.  Trust me, it will go a long way and please try not to be condescdending  or a martyr because you ” I remembered.”   In my humble opinion, flowers, cards, a dinner out or a sweet something accompanied with the words: “I love you” should be everyday…not once a year. 

I spoke with Forrest Arakawa today.  He  is one of the top action sports/ cycling photographers in the business.  His work has graced the pages of every top Mt Bike mag on the planet and he also shoots athletes and catalogues for some of the top companies in the world.  Not only that, he kills it on a dh bike.  A lot of the competition is lucky he chose to focus on the camera rather than the bike.  Don’t be mistaken , he still holds his own in any race he enters.  Forrest is a machine.  I swear, 30 seconds with the guy and you will be speaking in tongues, handling snakes and walking on water…tons of energy, life and enthusiasm and  always willing to share it.   Thanks, pal and remember my friend;  ”Ride Forrest Ride.”  (Yup, that was too easy.)

As a fan of the sport, great news direct from The Man’s mouth:  Rob Roskopp informed me that current World Champ Steve Peat, Greg Minaar, Josh Bryceland, slopestyle titan and part-time cougar slayer Jamie Goldman, along with the true “Thunder from down Under” John Waddell have all re-upped with Santa Cruz Bicycles Syndicate  World Cup Team (www.santacruzbicycles.com) Not sure what the remainder of the competitive mt bike world will do except fight for second place and all that remains. 

 Rob also let me know that  he and the one and only Cedric Gracia have come to an agreement. Cedric and  his  Brigade will be on Santa Cruz gravity sled for the 2010 season.  If you have followed the progression of the sport, you’ll recognize Cedric as a true icon in mt biking and yes,  Cedric is a  ”True Playa ” as  in;  don’ t hate the player, hate the game!  He  is amazing on the bike, great for the sport and is almost as funny as me!

With each year that passes, each year brings change.  This year, the one and only Kirt Voorhies will not be part of the Syndicate program.  Kirt has moved on to pursue other opportunities that the sport has for him and he has earned all things good.  A good man, tremendous life story and talented athlete.  Not sure where my friend will land but I do know for certain he will undoubtedly be successful.  Best of luck, Kirt. I can’t wait to cross bike paths with you soon.

Good to hear that Ford had a successful year.  After doing the right thing and not accepting government bailout money, Ford posted their first profits in 4 years.  Whether you are a fan or not, you have to respect the size of their…coconuts:)  They came in  around the 2 billion dollar mark.  My only hope is that they keep this momentum, create more jobs or rehire some who had walked the plank and keep putting cash money back into the US economy.

 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, dinner, treats and the like are to be consumed under many a candlelight (I hope).  With that,  I that I felt  I would offer up the best diet suggestion tip ever:

A few years a go, my  Mom  was asked about what kind of diet she follows ;  “Well Honey, if  it tastes  good,  spit it out!”

Looks to be great weather this weekend.  MAKE SURE YOU DO SOMETHING OUTSIDE, EVEN  IF  IT’S  SITTING  QUETLY ON A BENCH.

Bobby

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