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Public relations, dad, triathlete, ultrarunner, technology enthusiast, reside in Bay Area

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Laguna Beach

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We had a great time in Laguna this weekend. One of the highlights was the 5k that my company helped produce on behalf of my client, Hyundai. As part of it, we brought in ultra runner Jenn Shelton from Ashland, OR (you might recognize the name if you read Born To Run) and her boyfriend Erik Skaggs, also a top ultra runner. They are both super cool people and the Little Girl and Jenn particularly hit it off together. I think these two are cut of the same cloth.

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End of a good streak

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I'm sad to say I had to wear a tie to work today; first time in nearly three years. We had a meeting with a conservative company and a colleague strongly suggested I wear one. So, with a degree of reticence I complied. Not sure if the thing matched but whatever. Anyway, here's the proof.

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Pictures from the Road

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Fresh Salmon

I had a killer dinner at Coach Phil's tonight; salmon that was caught
off a boat earlier in the day. It was undoubtably the freshest fish
I've ever had in my life. Phil cooked it in his smoker and it was
fantastic.

The company was pretty good too. The guy who caught the fish is a
legendary ultra athlete who's finished Badwater twice and won Ultraman
Hawaii (look that one up if you have a free moment). He's a gnarly
dude. Another guy will be attempting the first ever solo swim across
the Sea of Cortez. That's 57 miles of continuous swimming.

Never ceases to amaze me what badasses live in Northern California.
These dudes make my 100 miler look like a proverbial walk in the park.

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My Poor Car

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Fruit Tree

I love the lemon tree in my backyard. In fact there are days, like today, where I think I like my lemon tree more than my children. The tree has struggled the past few years but with all the rain this season, it's had a great yield. About a year ago we planted a satsuma tree. Think small mandarin oranges. It's a little fella but it is starting to grow. Today it yielded its first fruit - and here's the photo to prove it. I hope this tree proves to be bountiful for a hundred years to come.

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In the name of love

Went to see U2 last night - always an amazing time. First time I saw them was in 1980. 31 years later and they still entertain. Incredible band and amazing performers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIUSA6ZQwfY


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Another Reason Why I Love Marin County

You go outside on a random day and find one of these suckers lounging out on your front door. I think this dude might be a bit lost - they are usually seen closer to water.

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More swimming

The Little Girl swam great again on Saturday; she won back and fly and her Relay team won IM and free relays. She took second in IM. Her fly time in particular - 16.94 - is really spectacular. Despite her successes in the pool, I'm particularly proud of what a level headed, sweet kid she is. She's always pool side rooting on a teammate and that's what it is all about. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy0EQpXgbzQ


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Fly

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