tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:01:30 +0000Ride hard for the end is near!http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-588889942820542522Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:38:00 +00002009-04-07T06:57:24.235-05:00A few pics from last years Holy Roller ride.http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/06/holy-rollers-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-7508593215481208608Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:54:00 +00002009-04-07T06:53:21.974-05:00Ok, its been a long time since my last post but finally revisited my blog and found several unfinished post. Here is one from the Mill Mnt Time Trail. Seth and I did a bike race over the summer and made China's CCTV News! Here's the funny part. They were doing a segment on how cycling is a "family" event. We'll my ex-wife and her 2 children from her current marriage were there to watch Seth. http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/07/id3-race-report-tt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-8698920575132938793Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:36:00 +00002009-04-07T07:05:12.167-05:00My first criterium!!!!!!!Crash in turn 2Maybe the picture tells it all. My first crit. I was real excited about racing and also a little nervous. Although I have done several Road & Mtb races, I have never done a crit. Crits are really fast and furious. If you have never watched one, then you need too. Way more exciting than watching generic cars go around a track. And there are no caution flags http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/07/id3-race-report-crit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-2305185421617025228Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:12:00 +00002008-11-13T16:11:55.267-05:00This was Seth's first criterium. We'll, mine too. He was pumped and excited about the race. We made a couple of laps around the 3/4 mile course so that he knows the turns. I should have taken a better look at some of those turns. I had a wipe-out in one of them. I'll save that for the next post. See the big chopper bikes on the right. The kids line up and Seth displays his race face. He http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/07/id3-race-report-kids-crit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-7652822422656169893Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:18:00 +00002008-11-13T16:11:55.389-05:00It's really cool how children teach grown ups about God. I'm beginning to understand why Jesus adored children and said things such as, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" (Luke 18:16). In fact, Jesus often reprimanded the arrogance of the adults and stated that our faith should be like that of a child (Matthew 18:4-5).Sethhttp://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/07/daddy-where-are-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-8660544849933234752Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:46:00 +00002008-11-13T16:11:55.508-05:00 UGA IV1999-2008thanks for the years!http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/06/uga-vi-1999-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-3740967779563158131Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-11-13T16:11:55.848-05:00I was visiting a hospital the other day and came across these signs. I tend to find humor in most anything. This one just made me LOL and say "Hum," Let's see. Bathrooms and phones are 2 germ infested areas. Maybe they have a good idea. Maybe instead of a magazine rack next to the toilet, there's a phone to pass the time. Maybe these phones are in a shape of a toilet. I wonder if they http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/06/signs-signs-everywhere-therere-signs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-8625965197342503303Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:17:00 +00002008-11-13T16:11:59.174-05:00What does Kayaking, Abram (later named Abraham) and God have in common? Let's see if I can link them together. For 6 months my son, Seth, has been voicing his desire for a kayak on his 7th birthday. There are only a few kayak manufacturers that make specific kid's kayaks. I heard about a family owned company called Jackson's Kayaks. I've been taking Seth canoeing for 2 yrs and he seems to love http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/06/kayaking-abram-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-5450129387518813709Fri, 30 May 2008 01:12:00 +00002008-05-31T06:34:47.268-05:00TOP 10 LESSONS LEARNED FROM A 24 HR MTB RACE10. If it can break, it will. 9. Don't start off too hard, it's a long way till the finish. 8. If you have a RV, you can actually get some sleep! 7. No, I didn't pee in the sleeping bag, its called dew--Seth 6. You need more than a flash light zip-tied to your helmet to ride at night--Greg 5. Aliens are real, I saw them several times around 3am! 4. If http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/top-10-lessons-learned-from-24-hr-mtb.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-4342698209802310929Thu, 29 May 2008 23:37:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:01.889-05:0024hr Burn Mtb RaceI know. WTH! Or you nuts again. Everytime I set off for one of my adventures I call my mom and tell her. She always responds, "You're doing what?!" followed by a big sigh. Sorry mom for all those years I have taken off your life:)Ok, here's the deal. I find out some of the RCO guys/gals are doing this 24hr mtb race in Wilkesboro, NC. I couldn't resist. I called a few guys to gethttp://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/24hr-burn-yeah-24-hr-mtb-race-all-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-4008174491186353426Sun, 18 May 2008 20:53:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:04.947-05:00 This was my first Mtb race of the year. I have maybe been on the bike 15 x's this year and was in no race shape. But what the heck, I race because its fun, not to win. Plus, I love introducing others to the sport. Greg Bartocci and my son Seth participated in the race. It was a beautiful day for the race. I'm really not that good at singletrack. The course is tight, twisty and rolling. My http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/bedford-mtb-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-1416240487075387064Sun, 18 May 2008 19:51:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:07.599-05:00 Marlington does a great job hosting the Greenbrier River Race.3.5 mile run, 4 mile kayak. 10 mile bike on the River trail. This was Seth's 1st tri of the year. It was kinda long but thought he could do it.Pre-race meeting. Man he is serious! He listened intently to the rules for 20 minutes in this position. Left to right: Darren Verable, Patrick McNown, Trey LewisKeith "Mountain Man" Simpson. http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/greenbrier-river-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-6676710744383160111Sun, 11 May 2008 23:59:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:08.364-05:00 5/10/08 - Trail Nut - Trail 10k and Half Marathon,at Falling Creek ParkBedford, Virginia What was he thinking with this license plate?Great day for a race. Temps were in the mid upper 60's with a cool NW wind blowing. The trails were a little slippery due to rain the night before. I hope they are that wet next week for the Mtb race. Ryan Middleton and I took out Sat. morning heading to Explorerhttp://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/trail-nut-half-marathon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-7867501316414960721Sun, 11 May 2008 16:46:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:12.904-05:00I finally catching up on some photos of a few hikes. This one was done last yr around Bland Va.http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/bland-va-hike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-7989588341654812823Mon, 05 May 2008 15:10:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:13.482-05:00Ok, my 6 yr old son, Seth, now has a cell phone. Don't ask. It was his mom's idea:) Anyway, he has been learning how to use all the features. I must admit he does very well and has proper phone manners. But, he does like to use it a lot. He calls me when he gets up, when he gets out of school, when he gets home, when he is going to bed. Well he calls me ALL the time. Some might feel this to be a http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/6-yr-olds-cell-phones-and-conversations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-5361789801459472272Mon, 05 May 2008 15:03:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:18.647-05:00http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/05/harpers-ferry-hike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-792978825899577417Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:01:00 +00002008-04-22T20:05:46.532-05:00Jeremy Hart from Blacksburg did an excellent job creating this 10 minute video of our trip to Vail, CO. Thanks Jeremy!!! I put in a little plug for you.Jeremy HartNRVLiving Real Estate Team540.998.4731www.NRVLiving.comwww.NRVLivingBlog.comhttp://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/vail-video.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-700475932768079271Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:58:00 +00002008-04-19T08:21:34.743-05:00http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/101-uses-of-incredible-edible-egg-pt-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-6509623270187295103Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:53:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:20.698-05:00 http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/vail-day-4-last-day-and-red-rock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-8686667755695484311Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:08:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:23.408-05:00 WOW is about all I can saw about this day. We had about 7-10 inches of fresh powder overnight and headed to the back bowls. I have never been in a bowl but got an idea what a lone Rice Kripsy must feel like floating in a bowl of milk. There were so much untracked powder.http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/vail-day-3-heaven-on-earth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-3374554949188739080Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:49:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:26.472-05:00Got up the second day and couldn't hardly walk. My shin felt like someone it it with a baseball bat. So the chose is to stay in the room or try to board. I didn't go to Vail to watch some stinkn TV. So off we went. Crazy weather today. Morning was perfect and got a few good carving runs in. Then the whiteout. We couldn't see 20 feet in front of us. Wind, Snow, Sleet. We had it all. We made it http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/vail-day-2-whiteout-fresh-powder-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-5984163947035721383Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:31:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:27.796-05:00What a day. Snowed most of the day and my first time boarding out west. With the exception of the crash and gash, all went well. Here are a few pics and vids from day 1. The quality of the vids is not that good but may give an idea of the conditions.http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/vail-day-1-part-2-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-6212905427399963264Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:10:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:28.949-05:00I have recently taken up snowboarding and love it. One style of boarding is "carving." Check out this link bomberonline to get an idea of what I am talking about. I can't carve like these guys but enjoy learning. By buddy dave has carving board setup and is a good carver, in more ways than one. Here is a pic of a guy carving.I use to slalom water ski and would compare the leaning and edging to behttp://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2008/04/vail-day-1-snowboard-carving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-4945425009611748568Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:02:00 +00002008-11-13T16:12:32.365-05:00 White Rock Tower Mtb Ride This is a great "off the beaten path" ride for you mtbers. What is cool is you can finish it and then do North Mnt ride too (that is where Pete lives-more on him in another post). total distance for the WRT about 15 miles.See Pete's Cave North Mnt blog for the starting area. Its the same.From the parking lot head east on Old 60. Ride about 2 miles until you cross a http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2007/05/white-rock-tower-mtb-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27368829.post-116726464179730431Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:09:00 +00002008-02-17T19:04:23.558-05:00Pete's Cave Mtb RideLooking for a change in routes?Here are some pics of a great ride up to Pete's Cave. You'll meet Pete later.It can be around 12-15 miles depending on where you start. You can also add another 15 with some tough climbing on the White Rock Tower side. With both Pete's Cave and White Rock Tower you would do a figure 8 bringing you by your car for any refueling needs. Ok, here http://revspulpit.blogspot.com/2006/12/petes-cavenorth-mnt-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev's Pulpit)1