tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.comments2023-07-04T08:48:43.012-05:00Diary of a Mad TriathleteNot So Great Depressionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-12133073177435042482009-04-13T02:27:00.000-05:002009-04-13T02:27:00.000-05:00really a very interesting reading to make a person...really a very interesting reading to make a person to suck all his wits and very entertaining...Deneil Hopkinshttp://www.powertri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-86323703514992556722008-11-13T18:28:00.000-05:002008-11-13T18:28:00.000-05:00Thanks! Some days, I make as much sense as rodrigo...Thanks! Some days, I make as much sense as rodrigo, there. Other days, not so much ...Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-68215350019819122582008-11-10T14:44:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:44:00.000-05:00You write very well.You write very well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-55441606779933954942008-06-16T08:20:00.000-05:002008-06-16T08:20:00.000-05:00Thanks, we did enjoy Norwich. It seems strange tha...Thanks, we did enjoy Norwich. It seems strange that Vermont is home to one of the few private military colleges in the nation, but then again, it's a strange state. With strange children.Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-86624455448531730082008-06-13T10:07:00.000-05:002008-06-13T10:07:00.000-05:00Came across your site while looking for entries on...Came across your site while looking for entries on "Diary of a Mad ..."<BR/>Hope you enjoyed your visit to Norwich University (Miliary College of Vermont). I had never heard of it until I got a call from an Air Force colonel telling me I would be spending the next 3 years there. I taught Air Force ROTC, 1989-1992. I managed one triathlon at Wolfeboro, NH. Swimming in Lake Winnipausaukee (sp?) was fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-44914621877248564122008-05-19T20:39:00.000-05:002008-05-19T20:39:00.000-05:00I loves me some Orvis and Northshire Bookstore, bu...I loves me some Orvis and Northshire Bookstore, but I really like having a bunch of mountains between me and the Manchester/Bennington scene. "Spendy" is a nice understatement for a bunch of southwestern Vermont, too (unless you can get land in unpopulated towns, like Glastonbury or Somerset -- and I don't think you can).<BR/><BR/>All depends on what you want. Just for land, I'd look around northern and eastern Windham, near Townshend, Jamaica, Weston, Newfane and Bondville. <BR/><BR/>Yikes. I haven't done Naval diving and rigging. But come to think of it, I haven't done much in the way of triathlon training between a rebuilt shoulder, rehab and spring planting. So I think I'd better keep my shirt on until I flog myself back into shape.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the good wishes!Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-46942678933435256802008-05-18T18:08:00.000-05:002008-05-18T18:08:00.000-05:00Hi, nice blog and such,seems like you have a good ...Hi, nice blog and such,seems like you have a good thing going. I'm a transplant Mass. boy living in Gig Harbor,WA and linked over from Cage Free. Been thinking about coming back for awhile now and shedding 52 years worth of "stuff" and appreciated your comments on required items to homestead. While in the Navy I had a girl up in St.Albans who went to Johnson St., used to hitchhike up from Groton. I've looked at Southern Vt. for property as my big sis lives in Gardner,MA. Bennington seems liberal enough for me but things are spendy. Any suggestions about S.Vermont? BTW, did several half triathalons in the early 90's, I was in shape(diver/rigger at Naval shipyard)but I damned near died! Look back with pride though, finished mid pack. Anyhow, wanted to say hello...Good luck with your farm.<BR/><BR/>PS: proud of that washboard are ya? <BR/>Put a shirt in for chrissakes...<BR/><BR/>Later, KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472248018190276622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-48037806675675853492008-05-14T09:57:00.000-05:002008-05-14T09:57:00.000-05:00I am a friend of the family and you might want to...I am a friend of the family and you might want to get your facts straight before you post something this insensitive.Jan Locanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030500947953099971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-41654614312043117112008-03-24T11:31:00.000-05:002008-03-24T11:31:00.000-05:00Why don't his parents enroll him in some sort of m...Why don't his parents enroll him in some sort of martial art or boxing class so that he can learn to defend himself. If they can they should enroll him in another school before this relentless abuse robs him of his childhood and adolescence. He may never realize his full academic or vocational potential and may have lifelong difficulties with forming relationships because of these experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-31423887717283508602008-03-22T18:13:00.000-05:002008-03-22T18:13:00.000-05:00Good mini review, sir, but then what, after World ...Good mini review, sir, but then what, after World made by Hand? Ever think about POLAR CITIES? for survivors of global warming? Google the term or see images here:<BR/>http://pcillu101.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>it comes after peak oil, after world made by hand. it will be a world where Mad Max Meets The Road. Sigh.<BR/><BR/><BR/>not now. in year 2500 0r so.DANIELBLOOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130493903696077379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-8537058528788190822007-12-29T18:09:00.000-05:002007-12-29T18:09:00.000-05:00Thanks -- hilarious video! I've often thought abou...Thanks -- hilarious video! I've often thought about a 'Stinkcam,' but probably don't want any evidence lying about.<BR/><BR/>And yeah, the shoulder sucks. But I've been putting it off for years now, trying to work it back into shape, and that's not working. So, not much else to be done.Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-90375314348135527722007-12-26T19:16:00.000-05:002007-12-26T19:16:00.000-05:00Perhaps you can relate to this: http://www.youtub...Perhaps you can relate to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0RUlbj9GRI<BR/>I have 3 border collies/mixes thereof and 2 of them are often into mischief, I swear whoever made that video is spying on my house.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Having to lay off from training for so long is not fun but it'll probably be worth it in the end, esp. if you can't do anything right now anyway.Elaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-73696176776606300272007-12-11T13:55:00.000-05:002007-12-11T13:55:00.000-05:00Believe it's a distant, distant cousin. His wife, ...Believe it's a distant, distant cousin. His wife, June, is a Burrage from Martins Mill, TX, and I believe either my great-grandmom (Micki) or a half-relation of hers was a Burrage.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to go into full Southern-speak on you, there.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Dan went to Paschal with my uncle - Dad was a few years behind them both, I believe.Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-70495184450998314562007-12-10T20:43:00.000-05:002007-12-10T20:43:00.000-05:00"Very good article by a distant cousin of mine:"Da..."Very good article by a distant cousin of mine:"<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dan? Uncle or cousin?Amy Siegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243610775853872002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-61475628268627825132007-10-19T13:11:00.000-05:002007-10-19T13:11:00.000-05:00Flirt,Not as much as I should be, I'm afraid. This...Flirt,<BR/><BR/>Not as much as I should be, I'm afraid. This shoulder thing -- I've been reluctant to mention for occupational reasons (people at work occasionally do read my blog) -- has kept me from swimming and doing much more than token biking.<BR/><BR/>The good news is, if you ever want to vary the training, a few days on the Long Trail with a 50-pound pack, chasing down a 16-year-old with an unlimited supply of energy, <I>will</I> flog you into pretty decent shape.<BR/><BR/>Guaranteed.Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-26412978555743509512007-10-17T11:21:00.000-05:002007-10-17T11:21:00.000-05:00are you training at all these days?are you training at all these days?Amy Siegelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243610775853872002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-39466606901149145922007-07-11T07:06:00.000-05:002007-07-11T07:06:00.000-05:00I did the Cohasset Tri and the water was MUCH warm...I did the Cohasset Tri and the water was MUCH warmer than the 60 degrees widely reported. I had a shorty and wore it for bouyancy only. Most people had full wetsuits because they expected it to be cold not becuase it was cold. I blogged about this a bit on westwoodtri.blogspot.com .<BR/><BR/><BR/>In a related note, I don't think people realize how much safer you are when wearing a wetsuit. It keeps you floating and keeps you from tiring out trying to stay afloat. I would not be surprised to find them mandatory at some point.Myles2Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737704931412918743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-49454770017285041882007-06-01T09:53:00.000-05:002007-06-01T09:53:00.000-05:00OK, I feel badly for letting such a gracious comme...OK, I feel badly for letting such a gracious comment just sort of sit there for a few days.<BR/><BR/>But I feel better for getting such a gracious comment, so it evens out. I think we're probably harder on ourselves than anyone else could possibly be.<BR/><BR/>Waddle on!Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-48197948030048812842007-05-27T08:01:00.000-05:002007-05-27T08:01:00.000-05:00That's why there is flexibility in our training pl...That's why there is flexibility in our training plans. Good luck on your training ahead.IronWaddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065549723453997421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-69565064894197884762007-05-22T14:54:00.000-05:002007-05-22T14:54:00.000-05:00ha! aren't we all? Hoes that is? :)ha! aren't we all? Hoes that is? :)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087444319472710699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-66401597732762377102007-05-20T14:58:00.000-05:002007-05-20T14:58:00.000-05:00Hah! It's easy enough when you've promised to help...Hah! It's easy enough when you've promised to help your wife get ready for a weekend fiber festival -- no matter what time she wants to get up.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not sure about the triathlon. I'm taking the approach I've used to get ready for marathons -- whip myself into shape, then pick a race. Keeps me from slacking off or getting stuck in a schedule rut. Gotta respect the race.<BR/><BR/>I may have emailed something like this already, but then again, anyone who's read the blog probably thinks, ummmmm, moron?Not So Great Depressionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455867402897131787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-64012757126674250012007-05-20T13:48:00.000-05:002007-05-20T13:48:00.000-05:00I envy anyone, and everyone, who is capable of wak...I envy anyone, and everyone, who is capable of waking up that early on a weekend to train.<BR/><BR/>Which Tri are you training for?Iron Jayhawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039544452254809248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-52177644411166144532007-04-19T22:10:00.000-05:002007-04-19T22:10:00.000-05:00Hello!Very good posting. Thank you - Have a good d...Hello!<BR/>Very good posting. <BR/>Thank you - Have a good day!!!Professor Howdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189934292678757335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369026696710611175.post-74715301000438722642007-03-29T03:28:00.000-05:002007-03-29T03:28:00.000-05:00Hi mad triathlete!!I 've read you're using a garmi...Hi mad triathlete!!<BR/><BR/>I 've read you're using a garmin GPS- device!<BR/><BR/>I want you to let you know our new webapplication: www.tts.com. It's totally free and easy to use.<BR/><BR/>Run of dutch runner:<BR/>http://www.ttsm.com/tripview.php5?t=922&to=map<BR/><BR/>Please give a reaction to me at reinier@ttsm.com.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>ReinierReinierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693404115168245720noreply@blogger.com