Rockit

So I finally gave in and got another Aussie. I grew up with a blue merle - Cory - and have always wanted another. I've been inspired by the black tri's Alta and Maverick that are both great biking, snow, and frisbee dogs and wanted one of my own. After watching a dog-surfing competition 3 weeks ago today Jeana, Edgar, Missy and I went to Heartfire Farms where we met Rockit and a few of his littermates. I wasn't actually planning to buy one that day but when I saw him it was over. Jeana almost bought his sister! Rockit turned 11 weeks yesterday - I can't wait till all his vaccinations are done (18 weeks) so that I can bring him to Dog Beach! He's super cute but a lot of work too - the first week or so he wouldn't sleep all the way through the night (small bladder) and is still not completely potty trained.

Since last time...

Stanford - the road trips begin :) Rolled up to Stanford with Jeana, Jen, Steve, and Shelly to watch Jen and Shelly's bro Brandon race track.

Sea Otter - riding in Demo Forrest in Santa Cruz crashed hard off a log (see pic on right) and broke a brake lever which Hayes replaced for free at the show! Also bruised my "rotator cuff" which is still healing! Hopefully we can race this event next year!

Downieville - 9 hour haul up past Sacramento - so worth it though - trail ranks up there with goose. Best downhill ever. First time shuttling a trail.

Ironman - West coast tour. 10 states: CA, NV, AZ, UT, MT, WY, ID, WA, SD, ND. 4 National Parks: Tetons and Yellowstone (see pic on right) thanks Jeana for a great birthday!), Mt. Rushmore, Devil's Tower. 5,000 miles. 5 bikes. 15 mpg. Jeana and friend Drew finished their first full (140.6) Ironman in Couer d'Alene, Idaho - she claimed afterwards that she'd never do another one (of that distance) but I don't believe her :) Got to meet "dad" in Missoula and Mom's mom and 4 sisters near Aberdeen, SD.