Korn Dog's Toad

Fishing is brutal at times when around your buddies.  We all encourage, laugh, and have fun together when enjoying this special past time.  But when it comes to the record keeping, the contempt and questioning attitude comes out.  Language, "I don't recall that fish you speak of, do you have a picture?"

Poor guy had no reminding evidence of one of the biggest lands of the trip.  Well here we go - evidence landed!

All smiles.  20" German Brown Trout on the East Walker. Nice job Korn Dog.  We really enjoyed having you out there!

Playing Hooky...

Great time had by all.  Got to get out for Rudy's bday recently to celebrate his day on the water.  Tested out his new electronics and took a run approximately 20 miles south to the Mussel Shoals Point near Point Sal.  Everyone had a great time.

Rudy getting his navigation on!

Rudy making sure everyone else is getting fish!

Rudy's little hand puppet

Korey got his big Red...

Praise God for these times and Happy Birthday to Rudimus!

Lopez Pedalin

Central Coast Adventure Sprint - Santa Margarita 2011

Our team, "you shoulda seen the other guy," took first overall and mens division on May 15, 2011.  This picture was taken before the race and we looked all serious tough.  Truth be told, we were cold, and simply standing away from the pre-race instruction in the sun to simply get warm.  Our pre-race plan was simply go hard, have fun, use teamwork and make good decisions along the way.  We got the first three right, and suffered mild time loss in the latter - but that is exactly how adventure racing goes.  Everyone has issues along the way, you just continue to do your best.  My team mate Korey was simply on fire.  We paddled hard, rode hard, and ran hard (if you call it a run?).  It was more of a mountain climb up a waterfall canyon.  Simply amazing...  In the end, it was good enough for first overall.

I've been involved in various multi-sport activities since 1992.  Adventure races never dissapoint in the end, but you may go through the post race " I should done this or that."  No matter your placing, they are a blast, and you will be glad you did it.  I hope to do this one day with my children and set an example of a very rewarding activity.  These races are not overly selfish, as many individual sports become.  You complete the task with a person you choose to finish with - good or bad, you must complete it together as a team.  So much to this concept that words cannot explain.  Go find out for yourself.  I am thankful beyond words for this young man in my life and these experiences together.  It was truly a blessing to enjoy this day with him and see his training pay off.  Praise God for these experiences and and this special friendship.  Looking forward to more of these...

Adventures in Marriage

team  It's Bizness Time - the ultimate team - 3rd place

Jenn and I had the pleasure to recently celebrate our 13th year of marriage in participating in this years Central Coast Adventure Challenge sprint course at Lopez Lake. Korey and TT joined in the fun and it did not dissapoint and we planned to complete the course together in unison - it was aweseome the wifey did amazingly well...! 

The course consisted of kayaking, mild orienteering to each check points with map navigation, mountain biking, and a run/mountain climb complete with ropes and some minor team tests... 

A little test of teamwork, balance, thinking - the old(er) guard and the new guard.

Team It's Bizness Time with the Faciliators - along with the kiddos and nanna/papa.

Great time of fellowship, suffering, team work, and pure gutteral fun.  So proud of the wifey in her efforts.  Life and marriage is an adventure and this day was a blessing.  I praise God for our marriage "oneness" and His amazing and mysterious gift.  Looking forward to more marriage and adventure together!

Thank you Korey and TT for your friendship in all of this.  Let these experiences illustrate some of the realities of marriages - challenging, tough, messy, exhilirating, joyful, and utlimately a great gift...  Thanks for the grandparents and kiddos for giving us this moment of fun as well...

Grey Sharks

This is our Under 8 boys soccer team. Korey and I elected to coach and instruct this season for Seany boy's soccer team.

It has been a blast so far and lots of fun. Blessings to the players and their families.

From left to right: Coach Korey, Joseph "Joey" Bradbury, Christian "pele" lucierio, Matthew "bull dog" Ferraggario, Bryce "thunderfoot" Tencati, David "speedy" Garcia, Andrew "the defender" Pasquini, Seany "boy" Martin, and yours truly.