Rex says: ” I am so lucky to have such a nice daughter. “

Yep.  I think she is a real sweetheart.   But I might be just slightly biased in my opinion. 

Rex noted that: The scientifically rowdy “Creekin-Nut-Wall-Expanding-Universe-Assn., Ink” Group Camps at Von Danger Slate Park for Bio-research in October 2013

Ariel gets honorable mention from UC Davis (dang gut) bicycle race team. You go girl ¡¡¡★♡♥☆

It’s time to hear YODEL MUSIC !!

Well how long has it been since you heard good Yodeling music from the Swiss Alps?

 

When was the last time you tried to yodel yourself?    Well here is a set of yodel songs that aren’t bad. Follow the YouTube link and check it out.

It is definitely not top 40 music and it is not anywhere near “hippity-hopper” music.

Take a peak and see what it is like. It might be an adventure for y’all.

CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r8OZ_5RsK8&feature=em-share_video_in_list_user&list=RD04Jk5WCTRYIQ8/
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The link brings you to a set of 11 Yodel Songs, in case you like the experience you can listen to Yodel music, until the cows come home (or what ever……..).                                       (;=)>

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Ariel beats Rex in 65 mile bicycle race around a Northern California Lake on Saturday 05 Oct 2013.

Well, this Saturday Ariel Whooped Rex in the 65 Mile Konocti Challenge Bicycle Race.  She completed 66.6 miles in only 4 hours and 27 minutes.  She averaged 15 miles an hour.  She kept her time on the internet bike tracking system Strata.  She did much faster than last year.  Why you’d almost think that she had been training with the top 5 in the nation UC Davis Women’s {kick ass} Bicycling Team, or somthin.

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Ariel still smiling after having to wait two hours for the day-glow-bicycle-peddler
to make it to the finish line.

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Now Rex took a little bit longer to complete the race.  The race was completed in 6.6 hours peddling time, 2 hours of accumulated stop time, overall average speed 7.9 mph (including one hour noon break), moving average 10.2 mph.  Rex only fell on his butt one time on the hill by Jego Bay.  My neck mussels were strained so I put my head down for a second to stretch the neck mussels but my front wheel veered to the right and I ended up in the soft dirt.  With a narrow racing bicycle tire slipping in the soft loose dirt and gravel it only took a split second for the bike to fall over to the left and Rex was in the dirt.  What happened?    The same thing that happens every time I fall over on my bicycle, I bounce, get up dust my self off, get back on the bicycle and peddle away before any more race participants can see the doofus on his butt instead of the saddle.  Oh, how embarrassing?  Nah man,  I don’t give a dang.  None of the other cyclists know who I am anyway.

The race organizers provided four rest stops with energy drinks, energy food, and a crowd of volunteers & well wishers.   .  .

This is what the route map looks like.

Rex on the road getting hyped up on endorphins.

We got to spend time with cousin Lela. Lela likes to make nice quilts.  She even gave us some of her home made peach jam.  Can’t wait to try it tomorrow morning to give the peach jam a test drive on a piece of toast.  Rex went out of his way to do special debugging and problem solving on her laptop computer for which, Lela was grateful.  Lela picks out the best unique decorations and accessories for her house to make it warm and cozy.

     And Cousin Darrel.

Darrel likes to ride his huge Hardley Dangerous Mutter Cycle [hog] when the weather is nice. He ain’t afraid of workin, or doin a bit of logging or hunting when its the right time to do that sort of thing.  Although he says that pretty soon, be fore very long, in the not to distant future he would like to cut back on his schedule a tad bit.  Why, he can even drive a truck full with tons of grapes on tight turns on the road without even flipping over the truck.

Rex even got to see Darrel’s neat old Stockland Road Machinery Company’s pull behind your truck dirt & driveway leveling machine that was built a long time ago but still works well.

It was a fun week end.  The bicycle race went well.  We had a nice Mexican dinner in MiddleTown before we headed back over the Saint Helena mountain.  And I do not plan on having sore muscles tomorrow.

Well, I don´t have a witness, so I can’t prove it,

but, that’s my story and I’m sticken to it.

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Rex asks: HOW DID LANGUAGE EVOLVE OVER TIME?

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• SOURCE:  Steves, R. (2012). Rick Steves’ Europe Through the Back Door 2013:
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What do Europeans think about the people who live in other European Countries ???

A large publishing company recently did a study of the likes and opinions of European residents on a variety of subject.  The results are surprising.  Well, at least it was surprising to me.

What country do Europeans feel is their least favorite country outside their home country?

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That would be the Vatican, France and Russia.

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Which European country do the Europeans feel can drink the most?

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Russia is felt to be able to drink more than other European countries.

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Which country do other Europeans feel has the silliest accent?

France is the wiener in this department.

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Which country do Europeans like the most, outside of their own country?
Germany is the big winner in this department.

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Which country to the Europeans feel has the hottest looking inhabitants?

 

Sweden has the most attractive people in the eyes of other Europeans.

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Would you like to go to Europe right now, if it did not cost you anything?

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Just watch the next video and you are virtually there right now. 

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYX2Av1i_S4&feature=youtube_gdata_playerEurope.

 

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ARE YOU READY FOR EUROPE?  

     http://europa.eu/readyforeurope/

Home to the world’s finest museums, breathtaking art and architecture, amazing landscapes, historic heritage, peaceful parks; celebrated composers, renowned restaurants, and best brands: Europe has it all. However you envisage your ‘adventure of a lifetime’, deciding where and when to go is one of the biggest challenges of your trip! Whether your aim is to go back in time or get a glimpse of the future, discover the ‘must-sees’, or get off the beaten track, shop, relax or party. Europe is waiting for you. The real question is: Are you ready for Europe?

Veröffentlicht am 03.09.2012 

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SIND SIE BEREIT FÜR EUROPA?

http://europa.eu/readyforeurope/

Home zu den weltweit besten Museen, atemberaubende Architektur und Kunst, fantastische Landschaften, historischen Erbes, friedlichen Parks, gefeierte Komponisten, renommierte Restaurants und besten Marken: Europa hat sie alle. Wie auch immer Sie sich Ihre “Abenteuer des Lebens”, zu entscheiden, wo und wann zu gehen, ist eine der größten Herausforderungen der Reise! Ob Ihr Ziel, in der Zeit zurückgehen oder sich ein Blick in die Zukunft ist, entdecken Sie die “must-sees”, oder sich abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade, Geschäft, entspannen oder Partei. Europa wartet auf Sie. Die eigentliche Frage ist: Sind Sie bereit für Europa?

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¿ESTÁ LISTO PARA EUROPA? 

http://europa.eu/readyforeurope/

El hogar de los mejores museos del mundo, el arte y la arquitectura impresionante, paisajes increíbles, el patrimonio histórico, parques tranquilos, compositores famosos, restaurantes de renombre, y las mejores marcas: Europa lo tiene todo. Sin embargo, usted imagina su ‘aventura de su vida’, de decidir dónde y cuándo ir es uno de los mayores retos de su viaje! Ya sea que su objetivo es volver atrás en el tiempo y obtener una visión del futuro, descubre el “deber-ve”, o bajar de los caminos trillados, tienda, relajarse o partido. Europa está a la espera de usted. La verdadera pregunta es: ¿Estás listo para Europa?

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