another weekend **poof**

this was a great weekend. friday saw us in racine for a night on the town with some old and some new friends. it was a great group and fun was had by all. although, i had 3 or 4 too many sierra nevada pale ales...but what is the offseason/holiday season for? ahhh, it's good to be a mountain biker again...

saturday grogginess ensued, and it took me awhile to regain functionality. but a few hours on the peterson couch and we were ready to hit the road. the objective: miller park for some christmas shopping. check. meet up with andy at edwardos for some excellant pizza. check. go to mayfair mall (more specifically crate and barrel) to spend the gift certificate we've had since 2001. check. drive really slow in the fresh snow all the way home. check. saturday was a success.

sunday we did some housework and shoveling and then it was off to meet the knutowskis and slay a tree. the place we picked was sweet. $20 for any tree you wanted. but there was some labor required. 3/4 mile hike through the fresh snow, cut it down your self and then drag it back. we got a nice tree, and it is in the livingroom as i write this. some spiked cider and a christy meal later, and we were happy campers.

monday and this is the last full work week i'll have in the next 5. music to my ears....