Sat, Aug 30, 2008 - 12.73 mi [Cycling]
12.73 mi in 00:50:00 hours at 15.28 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Morning training ride. Very foggy and very tough on the nose bc of allergies.
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Demoing the front porch.
I will be posting a step by step photo essay of replacing my front porch. It will likely take place over the next two weeks.
Step one is taking down the old porch.
I started with a sledge hammer and got the flower box out of the way.
I tried to use the sledge hammer on the main part. That was proving to be much tougher.
I needed to get a jackhammer for the rest of the concrete.
Got the jackhamer and got the top box off.
I went to work on the rest of it and discovered that the box was hollow (thank God!).
This is what a jackhammer and 7hrs of work will get you.
Finished the demo and dug the footings.
Got the left and right footings poured and bolts installed.
Next step replace the floor support and rotted sill plate.
Step one is taking down the old porch.
I started with a sledge hammer and got the flower box out of the way.
I tried to use the sledge hammer on the main part. That was proving to be much tougher.
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| From FrontPorch |
I needed to get a jackhammer for the rest of the concrete.
Got the jackhamer and got the top box off.
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| From FrontPorch |
I went to work on the rest of it and discovered that the box was hollow (thank God!).
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| From FrontPorch |
This is what a jackhammer and 7hrs of work will get you.
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| From FrontPorch |
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| From FrontPorch |
Finished the demo and dug the footings.
Got the left and right footings poured and bolts installed.
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| From FrontPorchDemo |
Next step replace the floor support and rotted sill plate.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - 12.10 mi [Cycling]
Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - 12.10 mi [Cycling]
12.10 mi in 00:46:30 hours at 15.61 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Regular morning ride. Nice weather. Wish it was not so dark in the morning.
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12.10 mi in 00:46:30 hours at 15.61 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Regular morning ride. Nice weather. Wish it was not so dark in the morning.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tue, Aug 26, 2008 - 7.96 mi [Cycling]
Tue, Aug 26, 2008 - 7.96 mi [Cycling]
7.96 mi in 00:32:01 hours at 14.92 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Another quick morning ride. Finding it hard to get back into the longer rides after taking a few days off last week. I felt good this morning. I have a limited amount of time in the mornings because school has started again.
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7.96 mi in 00:32:01 hours at 14.92 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Another quick morning ride. Finding it hard to get back into the longer rides after taking a few days off last week. I felt good this morning. I have a limited amount of time in the mornings because school has started again.
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Monday, August 25, 2008
1st Day of School 2008
The kids were really excited to go to school today.
Nick starts next Tuesday. I will post some pics for when he starts.
http://picasaweb.google.com/wsm233/1stDayOfSchool2008
Nick starts next Tuesday. I will post some pics for when he starts.
http://picasaweb.google.com/wsm233/1stDayOfSchool2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 - 11.80 mi [Cycling]
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 - 11.80 mi [Cycling]
11.80 mi in 00:46:00 hours at 15.39 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Another ride to get back in the swing of things. Tried to keep it simple and flat.
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11.80 mi in 00:46:00 hours at 15.39 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Another ride to get back in the swing of things. Tried to keep it simple and flat.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 - 6.50 mi [Cycling]
Thu, Aug 21, 2008 - 6.50 mi [Cycling]
6.50 mi in 00:25:00 hours at 15.60 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Just a quick morning ride. Had to get back on the bike after Sat 45miler. If the weather holds out I will do 15 on Fri.
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6.50 mi in 00:25:00 hours at 15.60 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Just a quick morning ride. Had to get back on the bike after Sat 45miler. If the weather holds out I will do 15 on Fri.
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Sat, Aug 16, 2008 - 44.49 mi [Cycling] South Haven to Kalamazoo! and the Beach!
Sat, Aug 16, 2008 - 44.49 mi [Cycling]
44.49 mi in 03:03:00 hours at 14.59 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Tough ride. 1st time on Kal-Haven. Very nice trail. Kinda bonked @ 30mi mark. Last 3mi was hard. I'll do it again though!
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Pics from the beach and NASCAR Race!
44.49 mi in 03:03:00 hours at 14.59 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Tough ride. 1st time on Kal-Haven. Very nice trail. Kinda bonked @ 30mi mark. Last 3mi was hard. I'll do it again though!
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Pics from the beach and NASCAR Race!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Wed, Aug 13, 2008 - 19.59 mi [Cycling]
Wed, Aug 13, 2008 - 19.59 mi [Cycling]
19.59 mi in 01:13:00 hours at 16.10 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Good morning ride. i was able to stretch a 17mi ride to 19.5. Getting ready to ride 45 on Sat. Two days rest now.
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19.59 mi in 01:13:00 hours at 16.10 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Good morning ride. i was able to stretch a 17mi ride to 19.5. Getting ready to ride 45 on Sat. Two days rest now.
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - 7.57 mi [Cycling]
Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - 7.57 mi [Cycling]
7.57 mi in 00:30:58 hours at 14.67 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Quick morning training ride. Wed will be a 20mi ride to get ready for Sat.
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7.57 mi in 00:30:58 hours at 14.67 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Quick morning training ride. Wed will be a 20mi ride to get ready for Sat.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Portage Bicentennial Park visit.
The younger kids, Robin and I had fun. Here are some pics from the playground. If you look closely on the last pics there is a humming bird.
Sun, Aug 10, 2008 - 18.37 mi [Cycling]
Sun, Aug 10, 2008 - 18.37 mi [Cycling]
18.37 mi in 01:16:42 hours at 14.37 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Tough ride. This route is very hilly. Last Sun I rode it and felt much better. I hope my ride this Sat is better. I will have to make sure I rest Wed -Sat and increase my calorie intake.
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18.37 mi in 01:16:42 hours at 14.37 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Tough ride. This route is very hilly. Last Sun I rode it and felt much better. I hope my ride this Sat is better. I will have to make sure I rest Wed -Sat and increase my calorie intake.
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Fri, Aug 8, 2008 - 17.57 mi [Cycling]
Fri, Aug 8, 2008 - 17.57 mi [Cycling]
17.57 mi in 01:10:44 hours at 14.90 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] CRASH! Ran into another cyclist on the Portage bike path @ 5:30am. His light and my light were not very bright and I crossed into his lane. My fault. No major injuries or damage. Kinda puts a damper on the rest of the ride. UPDATE Fixed the light issue. I got a brighter 4 LED light on Sat. I is really cool. I can put it in 4 Steady, 2+2 Flashing or 4 flashing mode. It should be a big help!.
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17.57 mi in 01:10:44 hours at 14.90 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] CRASH! Ran into another cyclist on the Portage bike path @ 5:30am. His light and my light were not very bright and I crossed into his lane. My fault. No major injuries or damage. Kinda puts a damper on the rest of the ride. UPDATE Fixed the light issue. I got a brighter 4 LED light on Sat. I is really cool. I can put it in 4 Steady, 2+2 Flashing or 4 flashing mode. It should be a big help!.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - 18.63 mi [Cycling]
Wed, Aug 6, 2008 - 18.63 mi [Cycling]
18.63 mi in 01:09:58 hours at 15.98 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling]
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18.63 mi in 01:09:58 hours at 15.98 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling]
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Monday, August 4, 2008
Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - 11.72 mi [Cycling]
Mon, Aug 4, 2008 - 11.72 mi [Cycling]
11.72 mi in 00:45:54 hours at 15.32 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Short morning ride. Got a late start so I had to keep it short.
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11.72 mi in 00:45:54 hours at 15.32 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Short morning ride. Got a late start so I had to keep it short.
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
Sun, Aug 3, 2008 - 17.36 mi [Cycling]
Sun, Aug 3, 2008 - 17.36 mi [Cycling]
17.36 mi in 01:11:35 hours at 14.55 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Hill work. Howard Street Hill and Westwood across 131 have some hills.
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17.36 mi in 01:11:35 hours at 14.55 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Hill work. Howard Street Hill and Westwood across 131 have some hills.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - 17.23 mi [Cycling]
Fri, Aug 1, 2008 - 17.23 mi [Cycling]
17.23 mi in 01:06:38 hours at 15.51 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Felt good. could have done more if I had the time.
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17.23 mi in 01:06:38 hours at 15.51 mi/h on Road Master Mountain. [Cycling] Felt good. could have done more if I had the time.
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