More Byron photos

STP pick up and more bike riding

Last Saturday was a busy day for me. I woke up at 4 am so I could take Jeremy and Andrew to the Seattle to Portland drop off point at UW. I managed to get a small nap in afterwards.

From there, I took Byron to obedience class, where she learned how to 'Leave it.' I discovered by accident that the beagle fest was there, so I let her play with other beagles for an hour. We participated in a competition, she won "Best Trick". Basically in an area full of beagles howling, I got her to sit, lay down, and roll over 3 times in  a row. 

I dropped her off at daycare, ran home to wash dishes, finish laundry, and then head off to the Urban Craft Uprising to pick up my prize. 

I then drove like mad to get to Vancouver, WA so I could have dinner with my aunt.  I tried to stop off in Centralia to hang out with Jeremy and Andrew, but some bad timing (Jer was in the shower) and the reception was really bad got in the way.

Sunday they arrived around 2 pm. We hung out in the beer garden, stopped by the Pope House. I got a chance to do about 30 minutes worth of shopping in the Pearl district. 

The rest of the week was filled with work. However, last night I went on my first Gasworks Thursday Night social ride. I did not get lost, end up being the last in the pack, nor did I get hit by a car. 

The first incline up to 60th was the toughest for me. For the most part it was a good ride, and a good introduction to hills/inclines for me.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

I won a really cool purse from crystalyn kae, courtesy of her donation to the Urban Craft Uprising this past weekend.

I love her purses. If you haven't had a chance to see it, check it out here.

http://www.crystalynkae.com/

Lunch Time Bike Ride

Biked to Counterbalance Bicycles in the U-Village area. Picked up a U-Lock. Biked back to work. Turns out the U-lock is about an inch too short to use if I don't take off my tire. Gah.

I passed on lady on the way out. Got passed by several bicyclists all geared up. The weather was much warmer than I expected it to be, and I overdressed.

On the way back, a mouse/rat crossed my path and ran into his hole (tunnel) in the leaves. The construction guy asked me to do  a wheelie, and I shook my head at him. I would probably kill myself trying to pop a wheelie. One lady passed me. I worked hard to catch up to her and she kept a pace that I liked until I got back to work.

Runkeeper says I biked 7.88 miles in 53 min 48 seconds. However, I forgot to pause it when I was in the bike shop, and that was close to 10 minutes....

Latest dog daycare photos

Some more photos of Byron at doggie daycare

Byron loves playing with a dog named Scout.

Fun Saturday.

Yesterday Jeremy and I biked from Redhook to Marymoor Park and then back. It was my first 10+ mile bike ride. I then took Byron for a long walk and washed some laundry and tidied up two bathrooms - weekends can't be all fun and games, but they CAN be mostly fun.

In the evening we met Jeremy's cousin Jeff at Pike Place market to start a pub crawl. Well, Jeremy and I started the pub crawl and Jeff went to watch the Mariners beat the Yankees in 12 innings. Our friend Andrew joined us.

We hit the Alibi room, Cafe Zigzag, the Whiskey Bar.. We had a shitty experience at El Gaucho and Twist where we couldn't get any service. Twist was busy. El Gaucho had no excuse. They hardly had any patrons and two other tables walked out due to lack of service. We then stopped off at The List, Amber, and Black Bottle. Black Bottle and phenomenal food and service.

We finished the evening at Tini Biggs sans Jeremy and the arrival of Mac and Jeff.

Biking in the rain.

I took my new bicycle for its first ride today.

I ate lunch, and hit the Burke Gilman trail. Unfortunately, I waited until it started to rain pretty heavy. But I wanted the bike ride, and refused to talk myself out of it. I biked to Husky Stadium and back - approximately 3.3 miles one way.

On the way back, I almost took out 3 pedestrians. Luckily I didn't hit the pedestrians, nor did I go sailing over my handle bars. It was a close call. The ground was wet and I am still getting used to the brakes.

Hopefully my legs will not be too sore tomorrow so I can go for another wet and chilly ride.

Just crazy.

It's been a little busy lately.

Today is the first laid back day I have had in awhile. Laid back never truly feels laid back though.

I started my day by getting a load of laundry in the dryer and then walking my beagle girl, Byron, around the neighborhood. Afterwards, my hubby and I went to Red Mill for a tasty hamburger, and then drove by his new job to drop off a duffle bag of towels and clothes (he's been biking to work).

We stopped off at Bothell Bike & Ski and got me setup with my first bicycle since high school. Then, it was back home to 'relax'. I started another load of laundry, then headed out to the grocery store to get fixings for dinner. After my trip to the store, I spent some time weeding the tomato bed (it was a raised garden bed FULL of weeds when I started).

The hubby cooked dinner, and I took the puppers out for another walk.

After eating, I started dessert - tapioca from scratch, washed dishes, and downloaded "A Tiger in the Kitchen" By Cheryl Tan.

Relaxing or crazy? Make your own decision.  :D

Images from Doggie Daycare

Team Guzman wins the bronze medal!!

In a close game for 3rd and 4th place, Team Guzman leaps ahead by 3 points in the 9th end to win the bronze medal!!

Congratulations to the Washington State Men's team!!

Team Guzman wins their first game!

El Guz wins their first game 13 - 4 after 9 ends.

 2 games down, 7 to go.

Goooo Washington!

Team Guzman - Game on!

In the middle of Game 2. Team Guzman is playing Mopac's (California) Justin McBride.

After 4 ends, Guzman is up 7-2.

On my way to work guys! Keep it up!

2011 Curling Club Nationals in Mankato, MN

Rooting for my hubby at the 2011 Club Nationals in Mankato, Mn. Go Team Guzman! Team Guzman is comprised of:
Skip: Benj Guzman
3rd: Phillip Tilker
2nd: Daryl Pahl
Lead: Jeremy Dinsel
5th man: Paul Lyttle

The opening ceremonies were at 1 pm Central Time, and the first game was at 4 pm Central Time.

Looks like both the men's and women's teams had a rough start losing their first games. 

Here are a couple of photos of the men, courtesy of Em Good and Jill Lamberts.

Walking during lunch break

Byron hanging out in the car, waiting for her daily walk.

Walka walkas.

Yes - we still play together at daycare.

Interestingly enough, with all the dogs around, Byron and Rufus occasionally hang out together. And we always thought that Byron was the instigator. Most of the time, but not always...

You might miss us, but we don't miss you.

You always wonder if your dogs will miss you when you drop them off at daycare. I'm pretty sure they don't after seeing these photos.

State playdowns!

This past weekend was the state playdowns for club nationals.

I stepped up and practiced my skipping abilities. My team lost all 3 games, but we gave M. Konno a run for her money in the last game. We were down by 6 in the 5th end, and scored 6. We then stole 1 in the 6th and the 7th ends. However, I made a rookie mistake and gave up 3 in the 8th to lose the game. Boo.

On the other hand, my hubby's team, Team Guzman rocked the house and won the state club playdowns. He is headed to Mankato in March for Club Nationals! Go Jer!!

Funny beagle poses

Byron is actually snoozing

Byron attempting to get a food morsel that fell under the stove.

Destruction of dog toys!