Classic ...

Song of the day - Dolly Parton ~ Jolene

Classic version, plus awesome hair and wardrobe...



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Jolene tunes...

Song of the day - Cake ~ Jolene

Realized how many good Jolene tunes there are, so starting with #1 in no particular order...



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Opening day

Song of the day - Marshall Tucker Band ~ Fire on the Mountain

In honor of opening day on the mountain, but let me tell you folks nothing could be further from the truth with snow and wind gusts of 40-50 mph...nothing a little alcohol can't cure for those costumed folks



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Oz Tuesday

Song of the day - Powderfinger ~ My Happiness

For my aussie pals, as I just learned that Powderfinger is retiring, good tunes will live on..."It's been an age since I've seen ya..."



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Monday flurries, gale force winds

Song of the day - Shawn Colvin ~ Riding Shotgun Down the Avalanche

Thought that this song was appropriate due to the 40-50 mile per hour wind gusts, snow, and 22 degree high for this Monday mornin'



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A Friday tune

Song of the day - Wyclef Jean ~ Guantanamera

Happy Friday!



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Random 3 and a song

Random 3 Things Thursday:
1. When your mother-in-law says to ask your father-in-law about a cape, be afraid, be very afraid.
2. Shamus words of wisdom from the last days of hunting/hiking last weekend, "Well, you know what you do when you forget TP." I say, "Like WB says, 'Sacrifice a sock/glove/t-shirt...?'" He says, "Oh well no, let's just say I won't be using this pair of boxers anymore and thank goodness that I had my knife." Nice...
3. The sun is out, it's supposed to be 45 today and it's gorgeous!

Song of the day - Red House Painters ~ Have You Forgotten

Kind of a mellow tune, but his voice is hypnotic...




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Dutch - Pearls

Song of the day - Dutch ~ Pearls

Shamus heard this and hipped me to it, so props to him! Love it!



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First day back in the pool...

Song of the day - Bobby Darin ~ Splish Splash

In honor of my first day back in the pool, the high school team was swimming in the lanes next to me and made me feel extra slow. Oh how time lets you forget how many mucles it takes to get my booty 25 yards down the pool...arms why have you forsaken me. No seriously, great morning swim!



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Snowy Monday

Song of the day - Feist ~ I Feel it All

This song kept running through my head on Saturday, which I love it, but I was feelin' it all at that point. Any who, had to share, great song!



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Learning to love the handheld water bottle - Rim Rock Marathon Race Report

Yesterday was my first solo marathon adventure and by solo I mean: no Cynther Funderson, no Shamus hugs at the end and in general no one I knew was there...I know big kid pants! The marathon was in Fruita, Colorado through the Colorado National Monument. I had a bit of a squirrely drive over Kebler Pass to Fruita on Friday thinking I had plenty of time and I had heard that it had been plowed after our most recent snow...welll it hadn't been plowed at the top. So, my little Honda was machine-gunning through ~6 inches in spots with one lane of tracks through. As I came down from the top of the pass, there was a fellow pulled over in a big Ford truck putting chains on and fully about dropped his chin on the ground as I bee-bopped by in my little beast. Any who, made it there and checked in Friday scoped out breakie and where to go for the shuttles in the morning and I was ready. The shuttles took us up in the morning, which was an interesting dynamic instead of just going somewhere and starting the race because you had all sorts of runners packed on school buses two to a seat and the nervous energy was wicked high. I love to people watch so it was great fun watching folks messing with all of their running gadgets/chatchkie and listening to what was being said. We got there and it was bloody well cold; in fact my bum and feet did not warm up until about mile 3. They got us staged and I cruised to the back. We all started with cheers and headed for the switchbacks. This race was pretty much 13.1 miles of uphill, 2000 ft elevation gain and 13.1 miles of rolling downhill. As we climbed, the view behind us was absolutely brilliant with the sun rising and the Grand Valley laid out before us. Once the sun rose, the temperature was perfect ~ 45 with a slight breeze. I decided to carry my handheld water bottle and it was a good decision. Until this point, I've gotten to the point in a run where I felt like chucking it at someone's head, but it was great to have and be able to drink when I was thirsty...so in turn I have embraced the handheld water bottle, or at least today. The road switch backed up until about mile 5 and then became a much more gradual uphill as I said until mile 13 and then started rolling down. I cruised through the uphill and felt great. My muscles didn't get tired and I didn't once feel out of breath. The one thing that I didn't anticipate was that due to the switch backs up and down most of the road was banked and they kept us in the right lane to keep traffic running through the left. Hence, I started noticing at about mile 9 a little bite in my knee and tried to find the flattest parts of the road to keep on trucking. I met a lovely fellow from Missouri and ran with him mile 11, forgot about the knee for a moment. We got to the aid station right before mile 13 and one of the volunteers said, "Keep it up, you look great." I laughed and said, "No, no I don't, but you are nice." Then, we came up the last big hill and as I crested there were a group of bikers sitting there getting ready to roll down and they said, "Great job, no sweat now it's all downhill from here." Yes, yes it was, butttt I didn't have a bicycle now did I? We continued to run just skirting the edge (hence, Rim Rock) of the mesa, which the colors were just exploding in the light, and started down. I met a nice gal from Grand Junction at about mile 19 before the downhill kicked into high gear. It's amazing the people that you meet while running and the little snippets of your lives that you share in those moments. I feel lucky to experience that closeness. We left each other and from mile 20 on it was me, myself and I again. My knee was screaming bloody murder for these final 6 and it was the first race that I have actually had it go through my head what would happen if I didn't finish, but I put a heavy foot down on that crap and kept on going. I've been dealing with some family drama-rama this past week and a half and really needed this time to sort through it. At times, I was fighting back tears, but I beat them back with a stick. Running is also amazing for that sense of clarity that it can help bestow. So, rolling down the road and I had just passed mile 25 when it was move it or lose it I had to duck in the bushes and as Cynther's, WB would say "sacrifice a sock." In this case, it was a glove. Good as new, well sort of, and less than a mile and I heard the load speaker saying my name as I crossed that line at 5 hours 24 minutes, yea baby! What a wonderful experience, great people, scenery and self-motivation. Although I needed this alone time, I do have to say it makes me so appreciate my running buddy and the special bond we have. Words can't express how lucky that I am, thanks young lady!
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Pink Floyd - Run like Hell - from Pulse

Song of the day - Pink Floyd ~ Run Like Hell

This is what I hope to do at the Rim Rock Marathon tomorrow in Fruita...Happy Friday all!



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Honor for Veterans

Song of the day - Mormon Tabernacle Choir ~ Battle Hymn of the Republic

Happy Veteran's Day to all the past, present and future individuals that dedicate their service for us all. "As we express our gratutude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy



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The sun shines on a new day

Song of the day - Jeb Loy Nichols ~ As the Rain

Dig this fella



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It's been one of those days...

Song of day - The Dead Kennedy's ~ Chemical Warfare

We all have crap that happens that affects our days and today has just been one of them. So, instead of feeling sorry for myself, the punk will head bang and rage it out... Hope that YOU are having an excellent one!




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Monday Soul...

Song of the day - Mavis Staples ~ Eyes on the Prize

A lady with some serious soul for Monday...




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Los Lobos - Kiko and the Lavender Moon - 1996

Song of the day - Los Lobos ~ Kiko and the Lavender Moon

Friday tune...




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Random 3 Thursday...

Song of the day - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros ~ Home

Shamus, "Home is where ever I'm with you..." and I truly mean that. Great song, but careful it'll get in your head!





So my Random 3 for the day:

1. Shamus words of wisdom, "Jess, You'll be so stoked. I've been wearing the same clothes all week so that there's less laundry to do." Yes, yes there will be, but other issues do ensue with this...
2. Republicans, congratulations eventhough you didn't get my vote, I'm not a sore loser, but I am anxious to see what "fixes" for all of the issues that you have in mind. And that's all that I'm going to say about that...
3. Stash pizza - CB local fave, but we only go there when we have guests and since my pops is here we went last night and had some fig-licous pizza...mmmmm

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My pop's comes to the Butte

Song of the day - James Brown ~ Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

In honor of my pop's visit to the Butte, he didn't get a new bag for the trip, but here's hoping that his make it from Indy...



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Woods - Rain On

Song of the day - Woods ~ Rain On

I'm a bit late today, "but it feels like should today..."



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Weezer - Buddy Holly

Song of the day - Weezer ~ Buddy Holly

Although they are lame nowadays, this is a reminder of when they used to be stellar...



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PS. Painting you can suck it...