Julia's Clarinet Solo

Today was Julia's last band concert (or play, or production, or anything like this) in elementary school. She has been going to school a little bit early a couple of times each week for band practice this year. Surprisingly, she volunteered to play a short solo of "Hey, Hey, Goodbye" at her last concert.

Although she played her solo several times for her teachers, we hadn't heard it yet at home. Julia didn't really practice at home (too many other fun things to do). The night before her solo we wanted her to play it through a couple of times for us. She probably tried 50 times and couldn't make it through the 25 or so notes without significantly messing up. We were a little concerned but how it would turn out, but her teachers assured us she would be fine.

When the time came for her solo she walked right up in front of all her classmates and crowd and absolutely nailed it! Stacey was very relieved and we were both very proud of her confidence and that she did so well.

Easter 2019 Pictures

Boulder Roubaix

I got up pretty early this morning to drive up north of Boulder for my second race. This time I was able to ride in the 40+ cat 5 group. This race is unique in that the course is about 50/50 dirt and paved roads. I got up there a little late because around 5 a.m. (a few miles from my house) I hit something sharp and it gashed the sidewall of one my tires. I had to turn around, head home, and throw everything into the back of my truck. Then, while stopping for gas (unplanned) a few minutes later, a woman approached me and needed a jump in the parking lot because her car was dead. Not the low key start I was hoping to have this early in the morning.

On to the race. It was a beautiful day for this short 18.5 mile course. I got caught out and missed the winning breakaway because it happened pretty much right at the start of the race. I had to sit in the second group, cover any moves, and then eventually shed rider after rider in the second group over the last 20% or so of the race. I finished first in that second group, slightly bummed I was caught out, but happy overall. I finished 7th out of 73.

One Cool Dude

Jonathan... with inspiration from his good friend at school, Michael.