Rod & April Boe

Introducing...

The grand entrance at the reception. It all happened so quick. The ceremony was held in a nice old church just a stones throw away from the Inn that we stayed at and were the reception was held! We had to race back to beat the Bride and Groom.

Hollie, taking her job serious!

Hollie looked quite beautiful standing up there...I had trouble focusing on the wedding because of her! The words from the pastor were very profound and clearly layed out the commitment of the union, it was moving. Rod and April looked deep at each other again, moving.

Ah, The Atlantic

Hollie wanted to get as close as possible to the Sorters (whom are in Italy) and say hello. Check out their adventure. www.eurosorter.blogspot.com

That is no post card.

I actually took that picture. That sums Maine up. The North East is very similar to the North west. It was a really neat place to visit, I am sure Hollie and I will go back.

Cutting a rug

Beverlee was a terror on the dance floor. I think someone must have told her that it was a dance ' a ' thon Because she was out there all night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A TIMBER FRAME

we found so much Post and beam / timber frame construction from the 17 and 1800's it was really cool. This pic above is actually a new structure being built at the Structure institute in Woolwich, Maine. I took loads of pics and picked up a few good books on the art of timber framing. I am even considering going back there for an educational course!!!!!!!!

Well, we are back from Maine. We woke up at 3 am this morning and were in the air by 6 am. Jet Blue rocked, direct tv at each seat all the way back. (when I was not snoring)

harpswell, MAINE

FOREST FAIRY FRAMING

We are in Harpswell, Maine for Rod and Aprils wedding and so far it has been a great trip. Besides all the standard New England stereo types like lobster boats, hard working folks and the word "wicked" put in front of everything we found some other things "Maine" today. For example, we went for a hike to the highest point in Harpswell...about 160 ft above sea level, the forest that the trail went though was a fairy forest...and there were all sorts of little homes. So Rod, Bev, Hollie and I all contributed and built 4 more houses to add to the 100s of otheres...Hollies looked quite nice, but Rod gave his a hot tub!

CAPTAIN TOURISTA READY FOR ACTION

I was ready for action...I even put my camera case on my "UTILITY" belt! NERD ALERT! I think I need a cape.

HOLLIES HANDY WORK

Hollie was passing a lot of her travel time crocheting. This pic was taken in Sea Tac Airport...she got after the crafting early in the trip! Just like Beverlee and Grandma!

SWINGERS

This massive swing is on the grounds of our B&B which was founded in 1761! Its old, cool and there is an old post and beam barn right across the street. Very cool.

KICKING IT

Another fine piece of vacation equipment on the grounds of the B&B. We all took turns on this comfortable lounger.

HOT MAMA

Here is a pic of Hollie and the view of Casco Bay, right at our doorstep. We walked out to this little island when the tide was out and soaked up the view.

well that is part of day 1. The evening cannot be spoken about!

Its time to get dirty

HOLLIE ON THE SOUND

It is that time of the year again...its time to get dirty. ITS CYCLOCROSS SEASON!!! Its sad to say that my #1 team mate has suffered a setback to the start of her cross season. Hollies hip is so bad she has to pick up her leg to get in and out of the car. Good news is that she is going through a good course of physical therapy and being proactive to find a solution to get back to normal. It sucks being injured. It sucks watching and not being able to do anything. I have been there and I know how bad it is. Sorry babe. dont fret, there is always next time, next race, etc. we just have to get her better.

YES I PASSED UP SEVERAL BEERS

So this cross season, being our first in the North West, I am going to ride my brains out for Hollie. I already feel like I am behind, but I think hard work and motivation will payoff in the long run.
In RAD racing news, the boys took another cat 3 win today. Its just awesome to watch those guys stick it to the 3's.

sad,sick or glad

Well, I made my last (i think) trip down to California to pick up what was left of our home down there. Rod, hollies youngest brother, was nice enough to make the trip down there with my truck and a trailer so we could pick up the big things...the tractor, the couch, our wonderful bed and our space aged washer and dryer...oh and out little subaru! Upon leaving I did not know whether I should be sad, sick or glad. sad...a bit, that house was so cool and in such a great place with great neighbors. Sad about leaving some of my friends behind. The Loon Dawg will be greatly missed. He is like a big brother to me. Always screwing around and helping me out or just giving me heaps of shit. Sick...a bit, that house is still being paid for and it has not sold yet. Gulp, and the market down there looks like its in some rough waters. Glad...a bit, to be getting on with "it" whatever "it" is.
I have been wracking my brains lately as to what I am going to do...still planing on building the new house, just waiting for all the lackeys up here to get with the program...surveyors suck, draftsmen suck and dont get me started on the county! Lets just say its going to be along time before I am swinging a hammer...at least for myself! So, I am convinced I need to learn a trade. I have been looking into welding and I think I might take a course this fall at south sound community college. Its a big time commitment as the class is 5 days a week and 4 hours a day...
I am also having the time of my life working with the RAD racing team. The staff and kids are just the kind of people I need to be around to keep the juices flowing! We are taking some of the "A" team kids up to crystal mountain 8/15-18 for a little dirt camp. Tons of riding the knobby tire bikes and hanging out with sponsors...it should be a blast...I hope the kids dont kill me on the bike!
Actually I hope I will be able to ride by then. I cant fit my foot into any shoe right now or bend my ankle. I got attacked by hornets yesterday and stung several times. My leg is about as big as an Indian elephant, slightly smaller than the African elephant, but still too damn big to do anything. My elbow is in similar shape, big and swollen, i feel like popeye. I am so glad I did not get stung on the face!!!!!
anyway, enough of my non picture rant.

lake tapps

NICE DAYHollie Kickin' it Urban Cow Girl Style

We spent the day at Lake Tapps for Delaneys 5th birthday party. We all had a good time and the weather was great.

FLOATER!

We did a lot of floating around the lake. Nice water temp and nice air temp...we also got to check out the new Boe house at the lake...which i forgot to take some pics of. Next time

RAD racing attacks Boise

THE FISH

For those of you who did not know, I have been in Boise, Idaho this weekend at the tour of idaho bike race for juniors. I took the RAD racing crew out and had riders in both 15-16 and 17-18 group, 6 kids total.. Derrick Archibald, bad ass cat 1 from Olympia and myself took care of these guys as they did everything they could to win both races overall. the Race was 4 days and 5 stages. The heat was a big factor for our guys, but we still kicked butt.

IAN STAYING CLEAR

Ian Stayed clear of the lead group to win the final stage with the RAD train cleaning up 2nd and 3rd. Steve fisher won the day before in a crazy 42 minute solo effort. He was actually leader overall on the road at one point during the stage. The team was sitting in 3rd, 4th on GC after the hard stages so we had to go on the attack and force the others chase. I was so impress by our guys. They never gave up and rode strong. We may have not taken the overall win but we were on the podium everyday and won 3 stages total. Benny was insane. He absolutely killed it for the guys and still whopped up in the field sprint today. Once they new Ian would win the stage, they lined up the train and took Benny in for second. He is like a bull in a china shop...perfect for field sprinting. Kosta, the new comer to bike racing and our team won the mountain top finish Road race. It was awesome. He took out 51 seconds in about 2 kms. big future if he wants it!

THE CREW

These are some good kids. It was my pleasure to take these kids to this race and share what I know about bike race. It was also nice to meet Derrick and have him helping me do the best for the kids. I would have been screwed without him

THE FINAL PODIUM

Sean and Eric took 3rd and 4th on the final GC. After killing it all week these kids have earned a good rest before the final training prep for cyclocross. Great Time, Great team Great trip. I am pumped to be part of the RAD Racing program.

the truth hurts

well, I just got back from the un40km time trial championships out in Tenino, Washington. It was warm overcast day with super high humidity. I had no idea of what to expect of myself in this 40km(+) effort but I figured it would be a good gauge to see where my fitness is at. The past is messing with me though because I have high expectations of myself. I have ridden a 50 min 40km before so i felt i could do something good today. I was wrong. The course ended up being over 40kms so the times dont jive in comparison, but I sucked anyway. I was not strong enough to turn the big gear, which is my usual tactic in such a race, and I did not have the leg speed to spin a lower gear at a higher RPM. Result: I sucked! The good news is I know that I have a lot of hard work to do before cross season starts.
In other news, I am taking 6 juniors from the RAD Racing cycling team, of washington to the tour of idaho this week for a 4 day, 5stage race. It should be a good time. We leave wednesday morning.

Props again to mat shriver, www.mattshriver.com he had another good performance in British Columbia again today at the tour of Delta. Nice work my friend.