Tuesday

We finally got above 40 degrees today for the first time in forever.  The 5-6 inches of new snow from yesterday morning is mostly gone.  With another day in the 40's forecast for tomorrow, we should finally see some reduction in the snow pack that has covered the landscape since Christmas.

Yeah, its SI swimsuit issue time of year.  I've really lost most interest in this annual money-grab.  I mean, on their website, they have a permanent section, updated daily, for the swim issue.  Eye-candy for the sports fan.  Whatever. 

Here's a shot of their "Veterans Committee".  I'm not giving air time to their cover models.  One of those gals is a frequent ranter on Twitter at anything and anyone offering an opposing position to any the standard liberal causes.  Foul-mouthed and crude.  I certainly don't follow her...I don't follow any non-family, non-pals...but Twitchy will highlight the ranters against conservative positions.  She makes the list regularly.

Its another example of how the popular media has no standard of civil conduct for progressive voices.  You can basically say anything about anyone.  And still get the cover of SI.  And SI is almost the worst.  They lead the charge for gun control and gay rights.  But putting out a catalog of soft porn?  Meh.  The girls are standing in line to do it.  No war on women here.  Its all good.

Right.

Here's a couple of classics from my picture-trove in my entertainment console.  Not sure when I caught this one of 3 and 3.1, but it was way before he was 3.1...Herky days for sure.

This next one was beyond 20 years ago.  My pal Wally had a place in State Line, and I had come out to see him.  This must have been Uncle Phil's first boat.  It was a great day.  And included a shore lunch some where in Incline, I think.  Phil may be able to pin point the year.  I was making a fashion statement, even then!

Moving on...

The US Postal Service set a record of sorts for snail-mail delivery times in the NYC area.  4 received her Valentine in Brooklyn on Friday...right on the money.  3 got hers across the bridge in Manhattan today.  Gotta love the USPS.  (The Midwest sisters' cards were mailed at the same time...and were received before Friday, as expected.)

Speaking of the USPS, I walked out of Hy Vee tonight behind a college age kid with a "Livestrong" backpack.  I wonder what the financial statement for LA's foundation looks like theses days?  Not so many yellow wrist bands in evidence anymore.

And staying with the theme, the peloton is in Oman this week.  They don't even make an attempt....no podium girls for you!

My new bike is probably ready for me.  I need to get to the shop with my shoes so that they can size-up the saddle position, the handle bars and the other small adjustment points.  And write the check.

Nice win for the 'Clones as I was finishing up this entry.  How can they look that good after getting blown-out by 30 last week in Morgantown? 

Hey to 3, on the road in SLC.

BCOT