Joys of Indoor Gardening

This is a very interesting new hobby for me. The last few years I have just grown starters and tossed them into our garden. The wife and I noticed the growing season is just not long enough, and before we know it we are buying the same stuff we were growing from the grocery store again.
Once I built the stand for the seed germination and planted some seeds, my imagination went crazy with all the ideas on ways to grow these for indoor and outdoor use. I have also built a one lever light box that i should be able to have plants grow up to 6 feet in while still getting the light from the florescent lights that they need to grow and produce. Figuring out what lights to use was not hard, and learning that I can run these lights 12-14 hours a day for next to nothing is even better.

Recycling is one of our main things around our house. Along with recycling daily objects is a nifty thing, I cut a bottles that soda/pop came in and are using them as miniature greenhouses, and pots for the plants until it is time to transplant them into something larger.

Herbs and Carrots

(Beans)     Bottle Greenhouse 

Greenhouses with seedlings

Cilantro and Dill

Here is a list of seeds that i have just started:

Asparagus pole beans
Yellow cherry sweet pepper
Heritage rainbow mixed tomatoes
Worlds smallest tomatoes
Large bell peppers
Dragon carrots

Cilantro
Dill
Lavender
Basil
Chives

 Hiking to the Natural Bridge in Slade Ky.

River falls in the Smokey Mountains

 Baby cub

Mama bear watching me take pictures

 Laurel Falls in the Smokey Mountains

 Old mill along the road in TN

Looking out at 5,358 feet above sea level

Just another stream along the trail

Rainbow Falls

Sadness

I found out I lost a good friend today. He was a great guy I talked, laughed, drank, and cycled with. He will forever be remembered in my thoughts and prayers, and live within my memories. The last time we talked we discussed myself riding for autism awarness in the name of his son, I have now changed that to the name of his son and in the memory of Jason Young.
I'm feel extremely honored that he took me for a cycling adventure on one of his favorite trails and across the open back roads of Ohio.
I truely do not have many people that will call me a friend, but he greated me and took me in and I am greatly appreciative for that. Jason was always and ready to lend a hand and give help when anyone asked for it. If I take anything away from our friendship it will be that! Always be willing to help and lend a hand no matter who needs it.
I'll miss you me friend. May you rest in peace, everytime I have a beer let it be known it is for you!

R.I.P
Jason Young aka Fisher29
March 25, 2012

Through the eyes of a 3 year old:

Well I took my 6 and 3 year old sled riding for the first time this winter since we got some snow. I learnt two things:

1) a 6 yer old is willing and able to slide down a hill without a sled,

2) The 3 year old is a screamer when on the sled and he is having fun.

I decided to let my 3 year old wear my GoPro video camera while having a sled riding adventure.

You might find it boring but I think that perspective is an interesting look on life from what I do not remember as a child


***************WARNING******************
DO NOT have your speakers turned all the way up... My son screams when he is excited!!! 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESCuuqrxPOw

Happy New Year

Well Looks like it is that time again to figure out how to write new numbers on all my paperwork and stuff.... I wonder how long it will take me this year to get it down to a science.

This year I will be putting myself on my bike more and shooting for longer distances, So I guess I will be training more often.

I will be entering into the MS 150 and doing the ride for Wheeling for Healing once again.

I will also have two different types of wine finishing up shortly.

Pictures for fun

I stole my wife's camera the other day and decided to head down to Milwaukee for taking some night pictures and anything else that caught my eye.

Another Great Ride

This morning I got see a few deer eating in a side yard orchard. At least this time I was not chased down the road buy a 5 point buck trying to protect its domain. There is nothing worse then hearing grunting, turning your head, and see a buck heading right for you and grunting...... nothing makes you faster then a crazy animal after you!

Here is a picture of the art museum of Milwaukee.

And last but not least.. the Bronze Fonz! I finally met him for the first time as I was cruising through downtown Milwaukee in the rain.

The Fonz approves of my bike! 2 thumbs up is good enough for me!! :)

Ok I'm starting to hate myself!

I have caught the EVIL you all have been throwing at me... I have ran my first mile since high school....:mad:

I guess that is what I am going to have to do if I want to enter a triathlon sprint.

July 31st ride

Just a picture of my bike in the woods on one of the paths I walk down to the beach.

Had to get a picture of the one good thing the cops in our neighborhood have done this far. The best part is that they put this sign on the end of the bike lane for this road. After this point the road has a few blind spots, and cars get up to 50 mph eventhough the speed limit is 35 mph.

Today i found out my favorite bridge is going to be out of service for the next few months :(

It's a shame! that bridge was able to get me up to speeds of 40 mph. I'm gonna miss my dear friend. Get well soon Mr. Bridge!

Found my next car!

It comes with jelly beans and a bike rack. What more could I ask for?

Cleveland Metro parks

Took a walk across some trails after the ride for a cool down. It is amazing everything these parks have to offer for the public. Besides good road for cycling.

There were walkers, trail riders on Mtb's, and even people on horses ridding them in the river I came across.
Now all I need to do is find someone to ride with so i can learn more about cycling

Glacier Trail system

Took a new trail system today and discovered that this ole bike is my worst enemy at times. but we had a blast flying through one way trails, over slippery rocks, downed trees, and through the bamboo grass.

Ok it was long enough. Here is the Picture of my road bike i took today on my ride.

somehow the picture got a little messed up when i edited it... i will add more tomorrow of my ride

Yah :)

Well now i finally have myself a road bike, now i am looking for a bike computer to use with it so i can see where i need improvements. So for i have hooked it up to my trainer, and lets just say there is a BIG difference between my MTB and this new one.

1) The cycle fits perfect

2) The tires are not nubby (thats going to take time getting used to)

3) found out 25 miles on a road bike is nothing like 15 on a MTB, so much better!!!

I'll get some pics up sooner or later

My Gym

I just finished putting down the hardwood floor, and setting up our workout room in our basement. Now i can't wait to just get right down to dropping out local gym and staying home to work out. this will come in handy until the weather breaks and becomes warmer to do long rides outside.

Yaaaaahhhh

Todays is the last day i have to wait! Per the Dr. i can start ridding again tomorrow. :)

To the trainer in the morning i shall go.... unless there is work to be done and then i will be on it tomorrow night :)

I'm Love'n my Jambalaya !!

I don't know if it is the good taste or just that it is winter time and this stuff is great for making you want to hibernate... When I was in Louisiana for 2 and a half months i learnt the proper way of cooking Jambalaya from the crazy back wooded people I was working with. It's not all that unhealthy (unless you eat three serving like i have been lately ), but heck that is why I'm on my trainer during winter... maybe i will have to call up the seafood place down there and order up some gator for the next batch.

If ya need a recipe let me know. :)

Just got a new toy!

My Go Pro Hero arrived today. This little video camera is going to be a great thing to have and play with. I attached it to my sons remote control car to see if the picture would be shaky or out of focus at times, and there was no problems at all with it. The picture quality was better then i could have hoped for. Now knowing it is water proof and almost indestructible I will give it a good beating when the winter weather breaks. I plan on using it anywhere from hooking it to my bike, to using it in the water, and even for skydiving on vacation. I plan on giving this new toy a beating of a lifetime to record my adventures in life. If it can keep up with me and what all crazy things i can think of i will be forever in it debt and happier then ever!

Happy 2011

Well it's that time of year again to remember to put the new year on everything... I sure hope it will be a better year and that everyone will be safe and sound :)

Christmas Gathering of the Forumites

My first large LF gathering. I met a great group of guys at the Winking Lizard, and a lot of good beer was consumed!

Pictured here you have (in no order):

Fisher29

Randomguy

B-Krazy

LoneWolf ThreadKiller

bikeman564

RaceBannon