We got hungry after watching the qualifying heats so we went for lunch to a Simi staple and landmark since 1951, The Hat. It is famous for two things, a Pastrami sandwich and chili cheese fries. We had both. The chili cheese fries was a meal in and off itself. Wow!! The pastrami sandwich was good as well. We can see why they have been in business for so long. They focus on what they do well, the gut bomb that tastes so good. Christine even commented on the quantity she ate of the chili cheese. Now, compared to me it was a little cause I tore it up. Any way, it was fun to eat there. It had a diner type feel to the restaurant and everyone was helpful and friendly.
Riding has not been on the radar this week. I was in Seattle the first three days of the week at Milgard training for new supervisors and managers. After sitting in the classes which were taught by GM's and VP's from the company with opening remarks from the President, I felt again the reassurance that this is the company I want to work for. They preach what they believe in and base their business on that philosophy. I like it!! After Saturday's trek through the Santa Monica Mountains, I took it easy the first few days while in Seattle and then hit the spin class on Friday and played softball last night. I felt quick and fast. I ran down a few flies that no one thought were catchable. It was fun and we even won. We are now 6-1. We lost last Saturday 19-17 in a barn burner where the last team up won the game. This week, it was more defensive with almost all of the runs coming in the first three innings and then only 1 being scored in the last four. Final 9-6.
I got some new road shoes. They were on sale at the local bike shop and I have been looking for
a while so I picked them up. Here is what Shimano says about their shoes, "Shimano's SH-R151 Shoes are sleek and fast. They boast super-light and rigid carbon soles for exceptional power transfer ideal for blazing acceleration and sustained efforts. Three strap closures ensure a snug, efficient fit and the nylon upper sports a mesh area that lets in cool air to keep your feet dry and comfortable." Nothing like upgrading equipment. I rode with Cassie this morning for about 30 minutes. The feet felt good. We rode up a short hill and I am talking to Cassie and she can't respond because she is breathing so hard. We turned around and came home. I told her we would try and ride some more next Saturday together. This week it is back on the schedule with spinning classes, a little swimming, and time on the bike. Time to get ready for the STP.
Also, Craig and I got started on his pinewood derby car. Taking what we learned from last year and from watching "Down With Derby", we are now expert pine wood derby car engineers. We shaped it with Craig doing some cutting and all of the sanding. I bored some holes in the bottom in strategic locations. We weighed the car and added weights to it to get close to five ounces. Then, we melted the weights and poured them into the holes I bored out. I forgot that hot metal makes wood burn. We had this nice pine burning smell in the kitchen for most of the night but the car is okay. After the metal cooled, we covered it up with wood filler. Today, we will sand and but the first coat of paint on. Actually, my part is almost complete. Craig will sand and do all of the painting. All I have to help with is putting the wheels on. We both are excited for this Thursday night and the running of the cars!!Finally, it was good to see the Spurs come back from a 3-1 deficit. Tomorrow night will be an excellent game.
LET'S GO SPURS!!
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