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Monkeys. Both in real life, and on Halloween.
We strolled to our favorite neighbors, but they were all gone. Then by the time it was dark and other kids started strolling the streets, our Monkeys needed ‘nanas and sleep. So the trick or treating was more or less a trick this year.
But next year, next year it’s on!
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2008 marked the second year the Tour de Fat came to Austin. I don’t know how you can go wrong with bicycles, a two-wheeled parade downtown, beer, food, freak bikes to play with, slowest bike races and trackstand competitions – and all the profits go to local cycling charities (Yellow Bike, Austin Cycling Assoc and Austin Ridge Riders).
We rode down with Joe and Margaret Udell, and met Carol Monk and my friend Kyle from San Angelo. Good times had by all. Around 30 miles on the day, I dragged the kids on the single speed. What a workout.
Looking forward to next year. Thanks to New Belgium Brewing for hosting a unique, nationwide promotion to raise funds for local organizations.
Click images to make them larger, if you desire.
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Caught this Chicago Tribune graphic link from a friend on Twitter and thought I would share. I’ve said it before, but I find myself looking at my bank account and the comfort of my family when I make political decisions.
This is a telling chart of how we all feel these days:
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that George W. Bush went into office in 2000 and things went straight downhill.
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