The article below is one of many that scientifically proves that any serious athlete "must" consume large quantities of coffee before, during and after exercise.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29975558
Any team member(s) with a wife or partner working at a coffee shop who does not fully take advantage of this situation may have their membership reviewed by the board.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Mother-in-law attacked with anti-tank missile launcher
A desperate husband tried to kill his mother-in-law with an anti-tank missile launcher after claiming she'd turned his wife against him.
Bosnian Miroslav Miljici wanted revenge after blaming his wife's mum for the break-up of his marriage.
And when his mother-in-law survived the rocket attack on her home, he tried to finish her off with a machine gun, a court in Doboj, Bosnia, was told.
She survived both attacks with barely a scratch, judges heard.
Source:NZ Herald Wednesday April 01, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Rack
Thursday nights are an occasion for some team bonding, we discuss the week that was and the weekend that will be, in between testing our legs and lungs on the infamous 'Naramata Dipper'.
This week GW showed up to complete the quartet with an all alloy rig, complete with fenders and the 'rack' (for commuting apparently) which was one of the main topics of discussion;
how heavy was it?
how did it feel?
how did it cope with a load on it?
how close could we get to it?
All questions that were dutifully answered in an articulate and humorous manner that only someone of GW's standing could.
DBD came up with a points system that favored those with a good memory and arithmetic skills, and a new road-kill burial policy. Points were bravely fought for and everyone showed their true colors (if not their fitness) through the ride;
We complained about who was leading,
We talked about who wasn't there and could beat if they were,
We talked how little wind there was,
We talked about the rack,
We wondered what a $600 pair of new skis would feel like.
ABD didn't quite get to four figures on the ride, however 'it's still early season'. We think he spent too much time at aqua-fit classes during the week.
GW pressed us all hard to the end and gave KBD some more than complimentary lead-outs and mechanical advice to ensure he made the podium. His rack gained some well earned respect too.
Someone is knocking hard on the Team door, it's a heavy door though and requires many a hand to open it, though apparently if you are drunk you can do it by yourself.
(If someone can remember the points please post in comments then we'll get a sidebar running for the season)
Pic below of the inspiration for GW's rack, Full product description;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_(torture)
This week GW showed up to complete the quartet with an all alloy rig, complete with fenders and the 'rack' (for commuting apparently) which was one of the main topics of discussion;
how heavy was it?
how did it feel?
how did it cope with a load on it?
how close could we get to it?
All questions that were dutifully answered in an articulate and humorous manner that only someone of GW's standing could.
DBD came up with a points system that favored those with a good memory and arithmetic skills, and a new road-kill burial policy. Points were bravely fought for and everyone showed their true colors (if not their fitness) through the ride;
We complained about who was leading,
We talked about who wasn't there and could beat if they were,
We talked how little wind there was,
We talked about the rack,
We wondered what a $600 pair of new skis would feel like.
ABD didn't quite get to four figures on the ride, however 'it's still early season'. We think he spent too much time at aqua-fit classes during the week.
GW pressed us all hard to the end and gave KBD some more than complimentary lead-outs and mechanical advice to ensure he made the podium. His rack gained some well earned respect too.
Someone is knocking hard on the Team door, it's a heavy door though and requires many a hand to open it, though apparently if you are drunk you can do it by yourself.
(If someone can remember the points please post in comments then we'll get a sidebar running for the season)
Pic below of the inspiration for GW's rack, Full product description;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_(torture)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
GO JONNYO!!
Team Big Deal would like to take this opportunity to wish the infamous Jonnyo the best of luck at the Ironman in Port MacQuarie, Australia on April 5, 2009. Show them how it's done Jonnyo!
Although the team does not usually associate with people who talk funny and who are unable to drink copious amounts of beer, we give Jonnyo an exception because.....well, he's just a nice guy and we like him!
Go get em Frenchie!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Moving with the Times
The Team has decided to add a new feature to the blog. To reflect our cultured personalities and interests, a regular film and book review posting will be added to provide readers with an insight into our views and preferences on certain material (both adult and non-adult orientated).
Below is the first review submitted by KBD.
Title: Superbad (2007)
They Say: 'Come Get Some!'
I Say: 'Immature beyond belief'
I remember laughing once during the screening, the problem was it wasn't at the film. Never have I been subjected to such crudeness and rampant teenage debauchery. The audience would have voted with their feet but the doors were locked to get the numbers who actually have seen the movie into double figures...
Bizarre scenes were supposedly linked to a visonless plot revolving around a bottle of alcohol, fake id, inept cops and the 3 bumbling teenagers remained a mystery right to the end and forever will, as fate intervened when the DVD player (sensing the audience unrest), 'took one for the team' and shut itself down, permanently; before any sense could be made of the script.
It was a tough way to go out for a player that has no doubt screened many a fine movie, it unfortunately will be remembered by it's final act, playing a movie that was indeed; Super....Bad.
2 spokes out of 10 for this one. OR 'avoid at all costs' if you can't do the math.
Below is the first review submitted by KBD.
Title: Superbad (2007)
They Say: 'Come Get Some!'
I Say: 'Immature beyond belief'
I remember laughing once during the screening, the problem was it wasn't at the film. Never have I been subjected to such crudeness and rampant teenage debauchery. The audience would have voted with their feet but the doors were locked to get the numbers who actually have seen the movie into double figures...
Bizarre scenes were supposedly linked to a visonless plot revolving around a bottle of alcohol, fake id, inept cops and the 3 bumbling teenagers remained a mystery right to the end and forever will, as fate intervened when the DVD player (sensing the audience unrest), 'took one for the team' and shut itself down, permanently; before any sense could be made of the script.
It was a tough way to go out for a player that has no doubt screened many a fine movie, it unfortunately will be remembered by it's final act, playing a movie that was indeed; Super....Bad.
2 spokes out of 10 for this one. OR 'avoid at all costs' if you can't do the math.
Monday, March 16, 2009
The weekend.
Banff smells like money.
The ice fields are actually full of Ice.
Edson is now the most undesirable place on Earth.
Edmonton smells like oil.
Canmore is pretty Cool.
The gps is right 99.99% of the time.
Our new dog Ruby smells like a dog.
The ice fields are actually full of Ice.
Edson is now the most undesirable place on Earth.
Edmonton smells like oil.
Canmore is pretty Cool.
The gps is right 99.99% of the time.
Our new dog Ruby smells like a dog.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Reality Bites
The Trifecta is complete. This summary post was delayed to allow extra recovery time in lieu of an extension of Sundays activities and for Team Members to fully absorb their accomplishments of the previous 48hrs.
It started with a ski race, which ABD said was flat and had some 'downhill' in it. I have an altitude graph which proves otherwise. Despite bringing the wrong equipment (skis instead of snowshoes) the Team performed admirably. DBD turned on some 'OMS' (briefly), ABD enjoyed his downhill section & KBD stayed upright (mostly) and managed to muscle his way around the 30km route.
Overall, conditions were unique and probably never to be experienced again. The photo below doesn't do the day justice, when the vets are grumbling you knew it was ugly.
Next up was the 5km pound, the first km was icy and it just got worse from there. the good thing was it only took about 10>20% of the Ski time to complete.
Props to the young stud in the death -metal T-shirt for the lead out.
Then the Masters meet which provided the biggest hurt of all, the Team paraded its colors with valor and distinction but were denied by a hairy and older squad in the Marquee event, the 4x50mt relay. Plenty of ribbons collected across the board though and something that was worth celebrating.
Thanks must go to;
G-Dub, for making 3 out of the 4 activities. Discussions will continue on his membership standing as his recovery strategy cannot yet (read NEVER WILL) be endorsed by the Team.
Al, who went from a mild-mannered dentist to an anaerobic swimming machine in the blink of an eye.
Respective spouses and partners for approving and encouraging the Team through the demands of the weekend.
And finally the Okanagan Spring Brewery.
It started with a ski race, which ABD said was flat and had some 'downhill' in it. I have an altitude graph which proves otherwise. Despite bringing the wrong equipment (skis instead of snowshoes) the Team performed admirably. DBD turned on some 'OMS' (briefly), ABD enjoyed his downhill section & KBD stayed upright (mostly) and managed to muscle his way around the 30km route.
Overall, conditions were unique and probably never to be experienced again. The photo below doesn't do the day justice, when the vets are grumbling you knew it was ugly.
Next up was the 5km pound, the first km was icy and it just got worse from there. the good thing was it only took about 10>20% of the Ski time to complete.
Props to the young stud in the death -metal T-shirt for the lead out.
Then the Masters meet which provided the biggest hurt of all, the Team paraded its colors with valor and distinction but were denied by a hairy and older squad in the Marquee event, the 4x50mt relay. Plenty of ribbons collected across the board though and something that was worth celebrating.
Thanks must go to;
G-Dub, for making 3 out of the 4 activities. Discussions will continue on his membership standing as his recovery strategy cannot yet (read NEVER WILL) be endorsed by the Team.
Al, who went from a mild-mannered dentist to an anaerobic swimming machine in the blink of an eye.
Respective spouses and partners for approving and encouraging the Team through the demands of the weekend.
And finally the Okanagan Spring Brewery.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Trifecta This Weekend
Team members are advised of this weekends pending activities and are encouraged to keep in mind that a dismal performance in any of the events will result in removal of certain team privileges for a period of time (to be determined by the person who performs least dismally).
The schedule is:
Saturday March 7th 10AM: Sovereign Lake Loppet (30km Skate)
Followed by Bratwurst and Donairs
Sunday March 8th 10AM: Lakeside 5km
2:30PM: Penticton Masters Swim Meet
Followed by Keiths Pale ale at Martinis
Current Standards Are:
SKI: Petter Northug 1:15:52 (@ Liberec CZE on 22/2/09)
RUN: Kenenisa Bekele 12.37.35 (@ Hengelo Netherlands 31/5/04)
SWIM: Michael Phelps 1:42.96 (@ Beijing China 12//08)
We have coverage over several Age Groups so there is the possibility of everyone coming out a 'winner' over the course of the weekend, if you end up being a 'loser' then be prepared to assist TBD with his duties throughout the season.
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