Thursday, October 04, 2007
I honestly have nothing to blog about. I was just sick of my old one. I've got new boots this year, and some new accesories, and that's it. Oh, and a new movie: Thanks Brain! by Think Thank. It's pretty sick, lots of original stuff.
That is it.
Well, Snowboard:0607 is over. Good times. 90+ days of riding, a whole new bag of tricks out there, and a TON of good times. New crews to ride with (Ccrew, REW REW!).
Yes, I'm already waiting for next season. It's gonna be bigger and better than anything I've experianced.
But in the mean time, it's summer. Yes, that dreaded season where the sun and "heat index" are more painful than any wind chill could be. When you poor, poor weatherman think that 82 degrees is a "beautiful day". And the girls take off the snowpants and puffy jacks and break out the short skirts and bikini tops (OK, so maybe summer has one good point)
Like, always, I'll be keeping track of something. Actually, a few things. Because that's what I do. As some of you know, I'm working at University Ridge Golf Course this summer. Home of the UW men's and women's golf teams, as well as being the #5 college course in the nation. Obviously, this job as some perks (don't all my jobs), so I'll be golfing a lot this summer.
Number of holes golfed: 117
Also, I still have my mountain bike, and I really want to put a lot of miles on it (didn't I say that last summer?). So I'll be keeping track of that again. Maybe it will motavate me.
Number of miles on my bike:
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Published by jblaski: 9:18 AM
Updated On: 6/13/2007 at 5:40 PM
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
Well, it's that time of the year again. Time to start keeping track of the total days I ride. I'm gonna break it down a bit this year, showing the places that I'm riding. Last year was exactly 80 days. Good chance I'll beat that this year (knock on wood), so let's just see how many days.
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Cascade Mountain
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Eighty2
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Other Midwest
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11
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Western US
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1
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Total Days
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90four
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Most Recent
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4.14.07
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Daily Notes
4.14.07- Season over. 94 days total. Six short of my goal. Good season though. My riding and skill improved more than I ever expected. I'm SOOOOOO stoked for next season. I'll write more later, but looking back, this was my best season EVER.
Resorts I've been to this year
-Moda 3 Rail Jam
-Afton Alps Rail Jam
-Arapahoe Basin, CO
-Wild Mountain, MN
-Tyrol Basin
-Cascade Mountain
-Christie Mountain
-Afton Alps
Tricks I've dialed in this year
-Switch Front Boards (new safety trick!)
-Switch Front Noseslides
-Switch Front Tailslides
-180 on (180 out)
-180 tailpress (180 out)
-Switch 180 on
-Backside 1 shifty
-270's on
-Frontside 360's
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Published by jblaski: 7:17 PM
Updated On: 4/22/2007 at 10:50 AM
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Saturday, September 02, 2006
I actually don't have anything new to write about, I just got sick of my old blog, it's been there too long. I didn't ride my bike nearly enough this summer to keep track of my miles.
Oh, and I'm out of shape. I'm up a solid 25 pounds since high school. I have to work out more before the snow start flying.
Well, I guess I have to admit that the snowboard season has finally ended. Not too bad of a season....
80 days
2nd place: Badger State Games Superpipe
6th place: Midwest Open
Superpipe
Rail Jam Finals 3 times
Whole lotta fun
But I guess it's time for season two. Yep, time to start getting ready for next season. I don't really skate, at least I won't admit that I do, so I have to keep track of something else.So here it is.....
Total miles on my mountain bike this season:
43.72
**Well, I went out the other day and hit up some closed singletrack trails that are going to open in a week or two. The trails are awesome, fun climbs with some pretty technical decents. But, karma got me back for riding the closed trails by bending some stuff in my back drive train. I took it into Eric's Bike Shop (Best shop in Madison) and $90 and a new back hub later I have a bike back in service. Moral of the story....Quarry Ridge Trails are going to be awesome. **
Giant NRS 2
Rock Shox SID
Rock Shox Judy XC
Hutchinson Mythos XC
Avid Mechanical Discs
Titec Bar, Stem, and Seatpost
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Published by jblaski: 12:20 AM
Updated On: 6/3/2006 at 1:33 PM
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Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Total Days Riding: Eighty!!
New Total Season Best
I'd like to thank my sponsors:
CAPiTA Snowboards
Technine Bindings
Thirty Two Footwear
Planet Earth Outerwear
Oakley Eyewear
Grenade Gloves
(Well, not my sponsors, just the brands I ride)
Midwest Open Superpipe, 6th Place!!!
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Published by jblaski: 12:24 AM
Updated On: 4/10/2006 at 11:09 AM
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Sunday, February 05, 2006
I
ride alone alot, which gives me a lot of time to think. For the last couple days, I've been thinking about what I see missing in snowboarding. The pure and simple joy of riding. I think back to last season and teaching my younger brother how to snowboard. There were a so many things that brought a smile to his face that each and every one of us takes for granted.
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The first time walking out on a real ski hill, not just our backyard. He smiled.
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The first time he made it to the top of the rope tow without falling. He smiled.
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The first time he linked together a few turns before falling. He turned back to me, was smiling and said "Jake did you see that? I turned both ways"
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The first blue run he make, top to bottom without falling. He completely forgot of the other 30 times that he'd fallen that day, and he was smiling.
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The first time he got a little air of a roller on the trail. He turned back to me and asked "Jake, did I get off the ground that time?" When I said yes, he smiled.
It wasn't that long ago that you were just trying to stay up the entire tow rope. How about the next time you're out boarding, just smile because you're there.
Year-to-date snowboarding: 50eight days!
New season total personel best!
I'd just like to thank my sponsors:
Capita Snowboards
Technine Bindings
Thirty Two Boots
Oakley Eyewear
Planet Earth Outerwear
Grenade Gloves
(OK, not sponsors, but the brands I ride)
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Published by jblaski: 2:34 AM
Updated On: 3/1/2006 at 12:18 AM
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Tuesday, January 31, 2006
I
ride alone alot, which gives me a lot of time to think. For the last couple days, I've been thinking about what I see missing in snowboarding. The pure and simple joy of riding. I think back to last season and teaching my younger brother how to snowboard. There were a so many things that brought a smile to his face that each and every one of us takes for granted.
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The first time walking out on a real ski hill, not just our backyard. He smiled.
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The first time he made it to the top of the rope tow without falling. He smiled.
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The first time he linked together a few turns before falling. He turned back to me, was smiling and said "Jake did you see that? I turned both ways"
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The first blue run he make, top to bottom without falling. He completely forgot of the other 30 times that he'd fallen that day, and he was smiling.
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The first time he got a little air of a roller on the trail. He turned back to me and asked "Jake, did I get off the ground that time?" When I said yes, he smiled.
It wasn't that long ago that you were just trying to stay up the entire tow rope. How about the next time you're out boarding, just smile because you're there.
Year-to-date snowboarding:
forty three days!
Oh, by the way. Technine is the greatest binding company in the world! I asked for a replacement part....they sent me a brand new pair of bindings! Support Technine!
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Published by jblaski: 2:01 AM
Updated On: 2/5/2006 at 2:29 AM
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Monday, November 28, 2005
I ride alone alot, which gives me a lot of time to think. For the last couple days, I've been thinking about what I see missing in snowboarding. The pure and simple joy of riding. I think back to last season and teaching my younger brother how to snowboard. There were a so many things that brought a smile to his face that each and every one of us takes for granted.
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The first time walking out on a real ski hill, not just our backyard. He smiled.
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The first time he made it to the top of the rope tow without falling. He smiled.
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The first time he linked together a few turns before falling. He turned back to me, was smiling and said "Jake did you see that? I turned both ways"
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The first blue run he make, top to bottom without falling. He completely forgot of the other 30 times that he'd fallen that day, and he was smiling.
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The first time he got a little air of a roller on the trail. He turned back to me and asked "Jake, did I get off the ground that time?" When I said yes, he smiled.
It wasn't that long ago that you were just trying to stay up the entire tow rope. How about the next time you're out boarding, just smile because you're there.
Year-to-date snowboarding: 39 days, booya
Oh, and my season is on hold untill I get some new bindings. Thank you, you piece of shi*t f**king gaper, for runing into my board while I was working. It was only $200 in damage you caused.
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Published by jblaski: 5:35 PM
Updated On: 1/31/2006 at 12:43 AM
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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Well, the new V.2 of snowboard is out, and I'm still not a hundred
percent sure about it. Mostly because I have to re-learn everything. I
think in the long run this will be a great asset, and I've already
found some stuff that I like.
If anyone knows how to post pictures on the new blogs, let me know,
because I have a couple stellar ones that I really want to show off,
but the standard [img][/img] doesn't seem to work.
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
So I was at a car accident yesterday....how is it that a passenger can be killed from their injuries, while the driver doesn't even get a scratch? funny how those things work.
Quote of the Day
So you like driving around stoned? So did these guys.
Quote of the Day
Alex Fortney, Shorewood Hills Fire Department. RIP
Quote of the Day
New pictures. Heck yea for a new cell phone
Quote of the Day
I need a roomate, who wants to move to Madison?
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Quote of the Day
If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
check back for the new and old quotes
So I'm starting a new Quote of the Day or maybe it'll be 2 or 3 days. Anyways.....
We used to laugh at Grandpa when he'd head off and go fishing. But we wouldn't be laughing that evening when he'd come back with some whore he picked up in town.
All kinds of new pictures!
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