Monthly Archives: August 2009
Gettin’ Away Part II
| August 17, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Mel's Life |
After the adventure with Erin went so very well, last weekend I tried it again! I’ve day-hiked the Ohlone trail and ridden Farley on it in the past. In fact, I consider it part of my essential Tevis training because of it’s extremely challenging elevation changes in the first 5 miles. I figured it would […] more
Gettin’ Away Part 1
| August 17, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
The weekend after Tevis I planned a hiking trip with my cousin and friend, Erin. Tevis took intensive planning and my main objective was to get away, spend time with Erin, and most importantly, MINIMAL PLANNING. The minimal planning actually took effort – well meaning family kept trying to pin us down and give us […] more
"John Adams" – a review
| August 17, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I read a lot of books. Very quickly – much to my friend Catherine’s dismay as she tries to keep me supplied with books. Periodically I read a book that I actually remember after I finish. “John Adams” by David McCullough will now join the ranks of my favorite books. My foray into American revolutionary […] more
Intermission
| August 12, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I did not fall off the face of the earth – I’m in Alabama again for work, and I have two days next week to prepare for a major audit at my plant in California. I have many great posts coming up, stay tuned and I’ll post when I can (airports/planes can be good for […] more
Tevis – ’09 Last thoughts & and looking forward to ’10
| August 6, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I was a little conservative sponging her this year. She was really hot, but I felt like she would chill easily so I sponged lots on her flanks, shoulders, belly, neck, but didn’t sponge her back or hindquarters. It never got really hot, but think she built up too much cummulative heat. After the race […] more
Tevis Story
| August 6, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I thought about editing it for length and interest, but when I was planning to ride the Tevis, I found that the more details people included, the more I learned, so don’t look at this as a typical to-entertain story…. Farley and I headed up to the Auburn Fairgrounds on Thursday, found our stall and […] more
Tevis Crew
| August 6, 2009 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
My next post title will be “Tevis Story” – I promise! This post might be helpful for those of you thinking about doing the Tevis or any big ride. I rarely get to ride with a crew so I surprised how well it turned out. No one got in any one’s way, everything got done, […] more
