Fishes and Stuff

My sister in law got me a fish tank for my birthday.

It’s pretty cool. Much more going on in the eco environment than I expected.
I have to admit I thought that maybe two gold fish in a bowl would be cool.
This totally exceeded my expectations.

Originally I was going to name the fish : Ross, Chandler, Joey, Monica, Phoebe and Rachael.
I figured, I’d probably kill my first batch of fish, and I never was much of a fan of Friends.

Monkey told me I need to have a more positive out look on the world.

So I named them Meaty, Beaty, Big, A(nd), Bouncy and my algae eater is called Sucky.

For much of the season I have been politicking the wife to skip HPCX this weekend.
HPCX is a nice enough race, the Rutgers guys are always energetic and fun, the event is very nice.

photo from gwadzilla

I just hate that race… Again, it’s a good event, but the course is no good to me.

I always think I’ll have a good ride here, but for whatever reason, it doesn’t come together…

So last year, I swore it off. No more long drive.. No more smashed expectations…

I’d love to point out a single good ride I've had there, but I haven’t had a single good ride there.

The worst days had me sprawled out on the asphault at the bottom of the course or
ghost riding my bike out of the pit, walking away angry and frustrated convinced I'm done with the sport.

Again, good event, but the course has not historically benefited my strengths.

In a season full of cross races, and variety, the HPCX course, is not my favorite.
So, after last year’s debacle, I have consistently politicked my wife to skip this race.

She sees it as part of her season goals, and has had some good rides here over the years.
Just when I thought I had convinced her to go to the race that is just an hour from our front door vs HPCX
which is two hours from our place : she leveled the truth on me.

She made it very clear, "Stop Bitching. We are going to HPCX. Deal with it."
She walked out of the room.No more debate.

Fuck.

Damn it. I guess I like banging my head against the wall, I’ll be back again…

See you Sunday HPCX

respect
fatmarc