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Orbea Spirit Carbon + Gran Fondo Review!

Yes, I finally got the new bike.  It’s a Orbea Spirit Carbon, and here’s my review!  The frame is a mix of steel, carbon fork and seat stays.  Pretty neat bike.  Gran Fondo of Nashville moved most of my Campy … Continue reading →

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Visit to Memphis, TN!

No, don’t get too excited. With plans for a nice day hike dashed, I’m sitting here in the public library writing about my visit to the Riverfront, Outdoors Inc. and some BBQ. Who knows what’s in store for tonight? Tunica … Continue reading →

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Tour de Cure 2007!

If you know someone with diabetes and want to help, COME RIDE WITH ME from Murfreesboro to Monteagle, TN, for a short round trip of 150 miles, with a mountain in the middle!  This will be the fourth year in … Continue reading →

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GSMNP Feb 2007 Winter Hike!

OK, I had one overnight backpacking trip under my belt to Bearwaller Gap where it rained the second day while the temerature was in the low 30’s.  I needed something more difficult if I were to top that trip!  Why not … Continue reading →

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Asian Food – Nashville

Man, do I love Asian food! This article will explore some of my favorites in Nashville. If you like Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese or Korean, these are some of my favorites around Nashville, TN. I’m one of those guys that gets … Continue reading →

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What’s Coming – Misc Outdoors

Just wanted to have something in my Misc Outdoors topic. I started to put hiking in it, but there seems to be enough content to fill up a hiking topic. Things to come for this Topic: Canoeing Fly Fishing Slackline? … Continue reading →

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Tippmann A5 Paintball Gun FOR SALE!

 TIPPMANN A5 PAINTBALL MARKER FOR SALEHERE’S THE CRAIGSLIST POSTING.Includes Tippman A5 marker – new condition, still have the box. Capable of 15 rounds per second. Not customized, but plenty of after-market options available. You will NOT find a used A5 … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…….ME! Orbea/Rolff

At a Triathlon show on Saturday, I entered my name in a hat for the door prize, and guess who won it? ME! Just writing some thoughts on what my options are.  Your feedback is appreciated.Thanks to Southeast Triathlon Expo … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Gumbo Recipe!

OK, here are the rules. If you happen to stumble onto this recipe and use it for commercial purposes, it must be sold as "Granny Clements’ Gumbo". I guarantee this to be the best seafood gumbo you’ll ever eat. After … Continue reading →

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Boston Terror Attacks? OH PLEASE!

I was chasing links this morning, found some cool stuff, then circumstances led me down the path below.  Whack! It finally dawned on me. How stupid is this Boston Terrorist thing?Read more, and I’ll take you through my Internet adventure.  … Continue reading →

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