Salsa Challenge 2010

Well another great weekend (and there are not that many left before the heat gets here), so I went to this year's version of the Salsa Challenge at Tempe Beach park. Caryl, plus my friends Mike and Linda joined in the festivities, and by the time we were through, we had stuffed ourselves with chips, salsa samples, and a couple of adult beverages to boot. Today is it time to relax and rest the foot before heading to work, as yesterday was fun but tiring on it.

AZ Bike Week

Last week was the 2010 version of Arizona Bike Week, and another step in my return to normalcy. I tried to get out on my bike ( the one remaining one I own!) a little each day or night, and test the waters, if you will. Except for some trepidation each time I saw a car pull up to a corner, it went fine. Plus some of the time I was riding in a group, and that made me feel much safer, and hopefully more visible. Nothing too wild as the riding went, mostly up and down the city streets, but at least I can say I am officially back riding. I went to see the concerts all 4 nights, and that was probably as hard on my ankle as anything. Simply standing on it for several hours at a time gave me proof I have a fair amount of strengthening still to gain. Still, it was a great week to be out, and I am glad to be able to say I could do it.

There are more pictures posted via the 'My Photos' link at the bottom right.

the return of spring racing

Well it was another fab weekend here, just right for NASCAR to return, and me return to it. After having to miss last fall's races due to the accident, I was chomping at the bit to be there live. As I still have a ways to go before the ankle is back to perfect, I decided to only go out for Friday night's Nationwide race. It was a great race, and my hat is off to Kyle Busch for showing his stuff, racing back after a penalty to take the checkered flag. Also thanks to my friend Randy for letting me kick back at his trailer on the property while the traffic thinned. The food, drinks, and friendship were much appreciated!


Then Sunday, as I had the extra day off, I went down early in the morn to watch the beginning of an event called the Copperstate 1000. There were some 90 or so vintage cars (1973 or earlier) that their proud owners had brought to show off before heading out on this road rally. Incredible examples of cars that could be in a museum, but their owners use them for their intended purpose - to drive! They filled the local baseball stadium grounds for all to see, and then one by one, were announced at they headed out on the rally. Truly a very cool sight to see for any car guy (or gal). You can check out the rally info on this link:
http://www.mensartscouncil.com/cs/cars_show.php


After that, it was off to my local Mustang club meeting, and then home to ice & recuperate the ankle for the work week.