So, this weekend I had some automotive troubles keeping me from hitting the lake. Can’t tow the boat? Can’t go to the lake! I should have that fixed next week when I replace the battery in the expedition. I think it’s throwing a temper tantrum because I’m thniking about upgrading it. Get over it…

This was a blessing in disguise…

Friday the better half and I were wandering around town and ended up at Hastings to see if there was anyting exciting on the shelves. Low and behold I ended up in the horror section. Big surprise, right? Since I’m not an avid reader outside of blogs, forums, and work material, I hadn’t ready many of the titles there. As I glanced through all of the series and one offs, I came across one I have read “World War Z”. That was decent, but as I focused in on it my eyes were drawn to another, J. L. Bourne’s “Day by Day Armageddon”. As I pulled it off the shelf I wasn’t sure what I had, but the cover (see below) looked like it might be about zombies, and armageddon is right up my alley. Now, I love all things zombie and post apocalyptic (PA) and this touched on both in a big way.

Fast forward to today and I’m a day past finishing it, and I loved it. I had a hard time putting it down, and only really did when my eyes got fatigued. Great way to pass the weekend when I couldn’t do much else. If you’re into PA fiction or zombies, I thing you may want to pick this up. I’ll be picking up volume II later this week.

Peace out guys…

Yeah, it’s a bit narcissistic, but I’m wishing my self a happy birthday. So far today I am very happy, and having a good day. I am at work, which is a bummer, but such is life. After 5 I’ll be heading toward a nice 2-week vacation, and that’s a great B-day gift. I’ve got a ton of friend FB’ing me a happy b-day so that gives me the warm fuzzies. I’m hoping to hit the lake this afternoon, but I’ve got some other stuff I need to take care of so it may be a futile effort. We’ll see! Have fun today guys!

Made it up on the board almost every time yesterday, and even made it in and out of the wake a few times. Fewer face plants made a better day. We’re gonna head back out shortly, and I’m gonna try it some more. I’m taking a more aggressive line towards the wake, but sometimes the landing isn’t quite what it should be. I’m definitely feeling more stable, and having a good time learning. I really want to get to the point that I can land a wake to wake (W2W)  jump. Someday…

In other news, I need to get to work on the jeep. The mice have torn up all the wiring and I think it’s time to do “nutter’s bypass”. Once I get on it, I’ll post up.

How about a quick pic?

Up, and away...

And one of the boy sleeping…

The boy...Sleeping in the heat of the day

It’s still crappy outside, so we’re stuck inside. I decided it was time to pull some pics off the camera. Nothing super special, just my attempts at riding the wake at clear creek. Something I’d like to be doing today. I’m really hoping I can get back out there tomorrow. Tonight we are looking at going to the next town over to watch fireworks and see the band. They canceled it due to rain last week. Good times…

Up on the board on the 4th

Playing on the 5th

And again on the 5th...

Sammy in the water trying to get up

I’ve been wanting to hit the lake for the past 2 days and it’s beautiful in the morning, but raining in the afternoon. Argh! Maybe tomorrow, but definitely this weekend.