Pat Donnelly

Here's a sampling of some excellent Longboard Videos by Juan Rayos http://www.vimeo.com/26261256 "Frozen Wave" http://www.vimeo.com/24195442 "Carving the Mountains" http://www.vimeo.com/15378651 "Longboard Girls Crew"

Sounds suspicious at best. Search will reveal scams that sound similar. Found a few tips here http://www.ehow.com/how_2084018_spot-craigslist-scam.html and

Good one Bob & Thanks!! What's happening on the Tiehack side of the World?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZboxMsSz5Aw Read the text & view the follow-up video near the end of the page for clarifications http://www.snopes.com/photos/technology/3dprinter.asp

Size will fit 30 to 38" waist . . . . the velcro is nearly dead at the end as I am 38". Pleanty of life in the velcro for a slimmer rider in the 30 to 34" range OR stich some new velcro if you need the extra inches. I have since replaced and will sell for $10 to cover shipping costs. Shipped to lower 48. S O L D

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=600><TBODY><TR><TD height=158 vAlign=top width=500> </TD><TD id=advertisement vAlign=top rowSpan=3></TD></TR><TR><TD> Pass Along JL June 2011 A Very Guilty Labrador by Jill Swan "Someone... got into the kitty cat treats," narrates a male voice as the camera focuses on a ripped open plastic package lying on the carpet. Solemn music, like what you would hear when entering an Old West saloon, drifts in melancholy waves in the background. The investigation begins. The camera pans over to the first suspect, a golden retriever named Masey. "Let's see your face. Did you do this?" asks the voice. Masey is as cool and ambivalent as John Wayne in "True Grit" and even resembles him with the red bandana that's tied around her neck. Her face is a blank slate, though her eyes seem to reveal some annoyance at the interrogation. Then the camera is directed on a yellow Lab with a softly wagging tail. She is sitting by a wooden door. "Denver, did you do this?" the voice inquires. She bows her head and does her best to avoid making eye contact. Her ears are slightly tugged back and her posture hunched. The corners of her mouth pull back into a ple ading grin, begging for clemency. The voice of Mali Vujanic tells her to go to her kennel for a time out, and she slinks off into another room. "I wasn't supposed to be home," recalls Mali. "While I was there I thought that I needed to get a video of this." Then it was back to work. It wasn't until the evening when dinner was through and the kids were settling down that Mali reviewed the video again. Thinking it was pretty funny, he decided to upload it to his YouTube channel to show friends. In case you've been living under a rock the past few months, "Denver the Guilty Dog" is one of the most popular videos on the Internet. When this article went to press it had over 9.3 million views. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

3rd photo is of chicken wings cooked using the "indirect" method. Let em go with the cover on for 75 minutes and they turn out nice and crispy - no turning or peaking with consistent excellent results.

http://ask-a-butcher.newsvine.com/_news/2008/11/14/2111399-aging-beef-at-home When buying beef, I prefer to purchase from my local meat counter / butcher and select the individual cuts of "Certified Angus Beef". For great burgers, try grinding your own at home. I usually start with a CAB chuck roast. Select a well marbled cut and don't trim too lean as you need some fat for flavor and binding. I use either a Kitchen Aide grinder attachment or a dicing blade in a food processor. Safety questions surround commercial ground beef, think e-coli. Check out the shockumentary film "FOOD Inc", here's a trailer http://www.pbs.org/pov/foodinc/?gclid=CIeI0JX9lqkCFcW8KgodIhWnwQ the full film is scheduled to re-broadcast on PBS's "POV" on Aug 9, 2011. "Food Inc" is also available instantly on Netflix.

200 lbs of Kingsford + 45 lbs of propane . . . should be just enough to fuel the 5 Webers through the summer. I will post a photo of the patio soon. Added on a couple of cast iron grates for proper "searing" and heat retention; IMO mo betta!! http://www.amazon.com/Seasoned-Cooking-Surface-Modular-Grills/dp/B004BRNUIC Planning to use the pizza stone on one of the grills this weekend http://www.redskygrilling.com/ Wild salmon season is on! This is one of the recipes I use (Kingly Salmon) and I do not baste http://homecooking.about.com/od/fishrecipes/r/blfish15.htm

Whitefish Renovating Iconic Après-Ski Bar May 26, 2011 By First Tracks!! Online Media Whitefish, MT - The final stage of a two-phase structural improvement project will begin this summer at the Bierstube in Whitefish Mountain Resort’s upper village. The Bierstube has been a part of the mountain’s culture since the 1950s . The business has been located in its present building, owned by Whitefish Mountain Resort, since 1967. Après-ski at the Bierstube has been a Whitefish Mountain tradition since the 1950s. (photo: Whitefish Mountain Resort) “The Bierstube has played a significant role in shaping the mountain culture of this resort,” Whitefish Mountain Resort President Dan Graves said. “We feel strongly, as part of our commitment to preserve the ski area’s heritage, we want to extend its life for years to come.” Phase one was completed during the fall of 2010 before the start of the ski season after the discovery that the building was beginning to lean. Engineering analysis revealed the need to raise the building’s north east corner and pour new concrete. Phase two will focus on the south and west sides of the building where new concrete will be poured for footings and improvements to the building’s foundation. No changes will be made to the interior of the building which plans to open June 18 when Whitefish Mountain Resort summer operations begin. “The Bierstube means a lot of things to a lot of people, we have visitors who come back every year, some who come in after 10, 20 years and thank us for being here,” said Bierstube owner and operator Scott McIntosh. “We are excited that the future of the Bierstube is solidified. Whitefish Mountain Resort has been great to work with and their commitment to the Bierstube means a lot to us.” The Bierstube is an important Whitefish Mountain Resort landmark and essential stop on visitors’ itineraries. The “Stube,” as it is locally known, frequently hosts live music, and is home to the famous “Frabert, Clod of the Week” awards every Wednesday during the ski season. In the summer the Bierstube is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday.

Denver, CO - A company is crediting significant interest amongst North American consumers for its decision to build a prototype of a revolutionary new snow groomer for the ski resort industry. An artist's rendering of the EcoGroomer The EcoGroomer improves snow grooming productivity by attaching two additional snow processing units (SPU’s), or tiller bars, to a standard snow cat. The result is a 200% increase in the surface area covered by one snow cat with a single operator. Fuel efficiency for nightly snow grooming is projected to be improved by more than 30%, with the potential to save over 20 million gallons of diesel for U.S. ski resorts alone by 2020 and reduce operating costs. Two patents have been filed by the inventor Daniel Osborne to cover key components of the system, reserving both U.S. and international patent rights. Three companies have been selected to participate in the competitive bid process to build the first of its kind SPU. Prinoth of North America, Germany’s Pisten Bully and Zaugg of Switzerland will be provided with a scope of work and request for proposal to complete their bids by June 15 to build the prototype. The SPU will be connected to a standard snow cat for testing of fuel economy, general performance and snow surface quality in variable snow conditions. Testing will occur this summer on an accessible glacier in Canada or Europe depending upon the manufacturer chosen to build the prototype. Additional testing and engineering will occur in the first part of the 2011-12 winter season. Full production and delivery to major ski resorts in North America may take place as early as the 2012-13 ski season and throughout Europe a year later, according to the company http://www.firsttracksonline.com/2011/05/18/company-building-prototype-of-revolutionary-snow-groomer/

Taken from POC's site http://www.pocsports.com/poclab/index.asp The POC Lab is our scientific forum. It brings together experts who provide us with invaluable assistance in ensuring that we develop the most relevant, reliable and advanced protective products on the market today. The POC Lab enables a close and rewarding collaboration with some of the world’s foremost sports medicine experts, back specialists and brain scientists. As a complement to the POC Lab, we also seek help from materials technologists – and from people such as you who make avid use of our protective gear in practice, ranging from proficient X-game riders to the elite at the World Cup level. One of the major issues that concern the members of the POC lab is the rapid evo-lution of skiing. The speeds are increasing, drops and jumps are higher and playing around in parks, with jumps, banks, and grinders are available to most. Downhill racing, Skier X, or moguls are also disciplines where the limits are being tested. The whole scenario is actually a bit freightening. With this pace, we are likely to experience an increased number of serious accidents in the coming years. Therefore, it is important to underline that protection can’t guarantee your safety. What it can do is reduce the risk of being injured. The most vital ingredient to avoid injuries is you. Skill and good common sense are the assets that need to be prioritized. Members of the POC Lab are carefully selected for their unique expertise. Each member shares POC’s mission to save lives and reduce the severity of injuries resulting from accidents.

Anyone remember how the landscape change forever when COPPER installed the Super Bee six-pack? If this were happening at ALTA, I am sure management would run the chair at a reduced speed OR load every 2nd or 3rd chair to preserve the conditions for their riders.

And where do you ride? I am nearby and can help you next season . . . Pine Knob is my home base.

http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/home/146621 Published on Aspen Daily News Online (http://www.aspendailynews.com) Klug to be inducted into skiing hall of fame Writer: Chad Abraham Byline: Aspen Daily News Staff Writer <!--paging_filter-->Chris Klug of Aspen will be inducted into the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame, making the Olympian one of the youngest people to be named for the honor. It’s been quite the month for Klug, 38, whose wife Missy gave birth two weeks ago to the couple’s first child, a girl named Bali. On Friday, not knowing he had been nominated for induction, Klug received a call from a museum official telling him he will go into the hall during a ceremony in November. “I was blown away,” he said. “I’m so proud to join such a great group of riders and skiers who have contributed so much to Colorado.” The nomination was written by Bill Tomcich, president of Stay Aspen Snowmass, and seconded by Aspen Skiing Co. President Mike Kaplan and David Perry, SkiCo senior vice president. “Chris is an inspiring ambassador to the sport of snowboarding, our resort community and the state of Colorado, and we believe a most deserving candidate for the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame,” their letter read. The son of Kathy Klug, a college counselor at Aspen High School, and Warren Klug, general manager at the Aspen Square hotel, Klug is the only organ transplant recipient to compete in the Winter Olympics. He won the bronze medal in parallel giant slalom at the Salt Lake City Games in 2002 and also competed at the Olympics in Nagano, Japan in 1998 and Vancouver in 2010. His long career, which included 20 years on the World Cup tour and finishing his professional career by winning the U.S. title for snowboard parallel slalom in 2010, almost never was. In the 1990s, Klug contracted a liver disease and underwent transplant surgery in 2000. In the years since, he has devoted time to his namesake foundation that he started in 2003, which spreads awareness about organ donations. “Perhaps most impressive of all is Chris’ dedication toward spreading the life-saving message of organ- and tissue-donor awareness since becoming the fortunate recipient of an organ transplant himself,” Tomcich wrote. “His story has literally touched hundreds of thousands since.” This winter, Klug said he spent a lot of time freeriding in the backcountry around town and participating in ski mountaineering events like the Grand Traverse and Power of Four. He is also focusing on his real estate career. Klug will join 30 or so other Aspenites, including Walter Paepcke, Fred Iselin and Klaus Obermeyer, that make up the nearly 200 inductees in the hall of fame. “When I got on a snowboard, what, 30 years ago, I never envisioned where it would take me,” he said. “What a ride it’s been.” chad@aspendailynews.com

Be careful as these types of products may be difficult to remove if you need to access the bolt heads.

Prevents ice nipples from forming over bolt heads. I only apply to the rear binding, and the formation occurs when conditions are ideal for packing snow. When the ice nipples built up many times I was not expecting it and suspected ice build up on my heel only to find this was not the case. A few times I had to use either a key or ski pole to chip away the build up. Duct tap alone worked fine but the black was better match eh black p-tex top sheet. I will stick with this band-aide or temporary approach as I can readily access the bolts to make sure they are snug.

http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20110407/NEWS/110409924/1077&ParentProfile=1058

<TABLE class=contentpaneopen><TBODY><TR><TD class=contentheading width="100%">Fresh News from Nub's </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=contentpaneopen><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>It's just another strikingly beautiful, sunny day and the conditions are excellent! Late season rates are in effect! Adults and teens are $35 everyday while seniors and children are only $28. As always kids 9 to 12 ski for just $10 on non-holiday weekdays when accompanied by a skiing parent and kids 8 and under ski free anytime with a skiing guardian. UPCOMING EVENTS: Sunday April 10 - The annual Nub's Nob Telebration returns featuring a fun day filled with demo's, tele turns, swill and chill for all our free heel friends. Contact Josh Baker at The Outfitter at (231) 526-2621 for info and registration. Our annual Demo Ski Sale is underway! Save BIG on our slightly used, but not abused, demo fleet of the latest skis. Contact the Demo Center at 800-SKI-NUBS for details. We will be open through April 10th! </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Excellent weekend, full on sunshine everyday. Rode Boyne Mtn on Fri - 9 to 1:30, then over to the Highlands form 2:30 - 3:30 and finished the day by taking four rides up the Purple (free) chair at Nubs. Sat & Sun rode Nubs - conditions were very carveable; firm and fast!! Nubs will be open through Apr 10th. Some great deals if you lodge locally with the free lift ticket package. I stayed at the Birchwood Inn @ $68/night including a lift ticket. Good at Boyne or Nubs but The Highlands is now closed for the season (except for a tentatvie last hoorah on Apr 9/10?). Nubs will be in better shape. www.birchwoodinn.com

Anyone in the area planning to ride? Fresh snow + Sunshine could be a good one! Boyne Mt - Superbowl will host snowmobile races on Sat + there is a benefit pig roast on Victor Boyne Highlands - race weekend Sat N Challenger video http://www.boyne.com/Winter/Two_Mountains/Current_Conditions/boyneMountain.html Nubs - crazy days on Sat Crystal?? I am leaning towards the Mt, at least for Friday

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http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/August-2010/Born-to-Be-Wild-Centenarian-Lou-Batory-and-Wife-Lou-Hit-the-Highway/

"Anyone see this?" Hey Clebner, We met John, a "90+" skier up in Harbor Springs this past weekend and he filled us in on his group. He couldn't leave the lodge early Sunday as he had to catch the CBS Morning show to see himself and friends on TV. Seemed like a great guy and was living the life! Check this http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/February-2011/100-Years-Old-and-Still-Skiing-in-Northern-Michigan/ The snow was great on Sunday at The Highlands, no crowds and sunshine from 9:45 until about 1:00. Saturday was fun riding as the snow was falling but the micro-brew fest more than made up for the lack of sun; had a big tent with 130+ different brews available. I liked Short's Humalumalicious IPA of what I sampled.