3rd Annual Cruise-a-Thong - A Race For The Average Joe

Last weekend we went down to check out the 3rd Annual Cruise-a-Thong - A Race For The Average Joe. The paper called it "A grueling and epic race of hilarious proportions" Check out the article in the Pagosa Sun The Cruise-a-Thong is a triathlon designed for the not-quite-hardcore athlete in all of us. The course takes approximately two hours and includes a cruiser bike tour of downtown Pagosa Springs, a thong (flip-flop) walk up the almost world famous Pagosa Springs Riverwalk and a tubing trip back down the San Juan River. The Winner is the participant with the most average time taking into account bonus points for consumption of edibles, the subjective preferences of the judges, gears on the race bike in excess of 1, and any sandals lost during the race.

In an effort to be more gender-inclusive, race organizers have changed the winner’s title from “Average Joe” to “Average Jo.”)

Dave Bellina, in an astounding display of adequacy, won the prestigious and storied Cruise-a-Thong cruiser bicycle (donated by John Dean of Pagosa Outside) for one year.

It looked like so much fun, we are doing it next year. We have several other friends who are going to join us. If anyone else is interested, the official web site is http://www.cruiseathong.com/

Below is a short video of some of the highlights.

Scenes Like This is Why I Love it Here in Colorado

Took these pictures out the dining room window this morning!

Turkey Herder or Hurter?

So is this deer a turkey herder or hurter? You decide! Thought I would share this unique footage I shot this morning while filming some hen turkeys with their chicks.

Enjoy!

Wednesday Volleyball Evening

As most of you know, we have a group that plays volleyball on Wednesday evenings over at Mac and Maria's. We play a lot, drink a lot, then eat and drink a lot more afterwards. I have been sidelined with a sprained ankle the past two weeks of volleyball, so this past week, I decided to take some photos while watching from the sidelines.

Enjoy!

Stuff him Ann!

Wow, that's some serious air!

Again, way up high!

July 4th in Pagosa

This morning we went down to watch the July 4th parade, well at least I went to watch, Muriel had another way she wanted to experience the parade! Thought I would share some pictures (ok a lot of pictures) so you can see what a small town parade is like.

Wait a minute, is that Muriel?

It sure looks like her.

Well, what do you know, it is her!

Relay For Life Event "“There’s No Place Like Hope"

Well I survived the Relay For Life event! I had a blast, but staying up for over 24 hours is tough. For those of you who don't know what Relay For Life is, it is a national event which takes place each year across the nation. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. The theme for this year's event was "There's No Place Like Hope", therefore the Wizard of Oz costumes you see some of us wearing. This was my second year volunteering for this event. I felt honored and privileged to be asked to do all the audio and video for the event again this year! Besides all the ceremonies and announcements, I was involved in music, dancing, Karaoke and showing the movie The Wizard of Oz.

Picture of DJ Dude Hard at Work ;-)

Glenda the Good Witch and Dorthy

The Realtors Relay Team (1st group)


Notice that Muriel is Leading as Always!

Hi Everyone!

Below is a video of some of the Karaoke highlights, which took place late at night. This was my first time to play Karaoke at any event, went very well.

We didn't get too many pictures, but the media and others got quite a few. If we come across some great ones, we will post them.

Pictures from Season's 1st Volleyball

I finally received copies of some photos from our 1st Volleyball get together. This one was held several weekends ago and although everyone was a little rusty, we had a blast. After imbibing quite a bit, some of us may even felt like we were playing great ;-)