Kim and I went out on our rollerblades late Sunday afternoon. Like I did the last time, we took the light rail out and then rode back home. But unlike last time, we took the light rail north to Union Station and started off on the Cherry Creek Trail heading back southeast from there. Going in this direction, opposite the direction of the flowing creek, the trail is slightly uphill the entire way but not bad at all.

After around three miles on the trail we headed south along Downing Street and then Marion Parkway. Both of these roads either have a dedicated trail off the rode or a lane for bikes (rollerblades and anything else). This took us down into Washington Park where we decided to do a loop around the park to completely wear ourselves out. The entire route was around six miles in length, and was about the perfect distance for us, at least until we go out a few more times.

On Saturday evening we participated in a flip cup tournament with around 24 other teams. Each team consisted of five players and were required to have a theme and costumes. Since we joined just a few days prior, and weren’t feeling too creative, we just threw on some Hawaiian shirts, some leis, etc. and became Team Hawaii or Team Buffet, as we used both names interchangeably. Other teams were a lot more creative and came complete with elaborate costumes, just check out Blades of Glory or Double Dare.

We played against the hosts of the party in a practice round and got beat badly. So we re-arranged our lineup and had a little more success. In our first round match we still lost, but it wasn’t as much of a blowout as before. Not to worry though, there was a losers bracket. In our first match of the losers bracket, we lost the first game, but each match was a best of three competition. We went on to win the next two games and took the match. Unfortunately that was our last game, as the tournament ran out of time and the losers bracket was canceled. I’m not sure who won the tournament, but it was a great time regardless.

I posted a few more pictures on my flickr page.

We almost won our first hockey game last night, but couldn’t hang on in the end. There is a rumor that my team won a couple of weeks ago, when I wasn’t there, but I don’t believe it. Plus, the website for the league does not say that it was a win. Despite having the lead in our game last night, and a goal by yours truly in the third period, we couldn’t put enough in the net to win. The good news is that we are still headed to the playoffs, since every team makes it. Man, we really suck. At least my ankle is feeling really good and I’m actually starting to play well again. It’s about time, eh?

My recording of MER’s performance at Pig-Fest is now online. I’m pleasantly surprised by how well it turned out since I had a few adult beverages prior to setting everything up. I was even fearful that all we would hear at the beginning would be cornhole bags hitting the boards. That distinct sound is still there, but very faint, and disappears after the first couple of songs. One thing that didn’t turn out as well as I would have hoped was the sing along version of Friends In Low Places. Everyone should have turned around and sang to the mics. :)

Anyway, check out the recording, it’s very listenable and enjoyable. Click here to open a popup window to stream the show online. If you want to download the show, use the link at the top of the page. Also be sure to support MER and buy some of his music, especially once the new CD comes out on August 31st. I know I will be ordering my own copy.

I’ve sorted through our own pictures from Pig-Fest and added the good ones to my flickr page. Yes, I am still battling with the gallery on my own website and still haven’t been able to get it working again. Anyway, Kim took most (if not all) of these pictures and I think there are some really good ones. Of course we are no Joe Vedder, but who really is? Hopefully you aren’t sick of Pig-Fest pictures yet.

Lately I’ve been addicted to watching the Tour de France, well until I went back to Cincinnati for a few days. Here in Denver I have Comcast cable service which carries the channel Versus (formerly OLN). Versus has been broadcasting every stage for the past week or two. But back in Ohio, in the land of Time Warner, they don’t have Versus. I was without the tour for five days or more. I was able to record each day on the DVR, but that leaves with with well over 20 hours of coverage to catch up on. I’m still hoping that I can catch up before it’s all over on Sunday.

Well if you weren’t there let me tell you that you missed yet another awesome Pig-Fest! Fortunately I think a large number of my visitors were there. We had some of the best weather ever, with a high right around 80 degrees and the low temperature somewhere in the 50s. You know the weather was good because of the record number of tents around the yard. Typically people cram inside the house for the night to escape the heat, but this year the majority of folks who stayed over camped out back. It even got too cold for some who ended up moving inside to escape the cold.

My buddy MER came back again this year for some night entertainment and definitely rocked the party! Hopefully he will come back for years to come. I recorded his performance and will work on getting it online today. We should definitely be able to relive the party by tomorrow.

Pictures are starting to appear online. My mom has posted her’s on her flickr page. We’ll also get some pictures up on the official Pig-Fest website. For now links to everyone’s pictures can be found on the front page. Thanks to everyone who made the trip in for the party. I hope that everyone had a great time and hopefully we’ll see you next year.

One great thing about going back to Cincinnati is always Skyline. I had myself a 4 way and a chili cheese sandwich this afternoon for lunch. It was delicious! I normally don’t eat red meat, but have always made an exception for Skyline Chili.

On my flight to Indy Tuesday night, I bit the bullet and paid $8 to watch Blades of Glory (IMDb page). I wasn’t expecting much, but the movie was actually pretty funny. Jon Heder, the guy who played Napolean Dynamite, wasn’t funny at all and I did expect that. But on the other hand, Will Ferrell was hilarious at times. I don’t think it’s in the theaters anymore, but if you haven’t seen the movie I’d say it’s worth the rental price after August 28th. I’d give it one and a half thumbs up.

We flew to Cincinnati last night (well Indianapolis actually). I’m only working a half day today, so you’ll have to forgive me for the brief update. I am playing in my first ever Pig-Fest golf outing today. It should be a blast!