06.12 59 Diner

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We went to the 59 Diner for some dinner and a milkshake . . . Chase loved it

06.11 HPD Moonlight Bike Ride

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Courtney and I did the HPD Moonlight Bike Ride and she got to ride the Red Rocket.  Shame this bike is being retired this weekend, and she got the last ride, but as the Phoenix, this bike will rise from the ashes later this summer in a new project bike I am sure.

06.10 2010 Trek Elite 9.9 SSL

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Another day, another bike update.  So I have abandoned my Ibis Mojo Project and proeeded with my Trek 9.9 SSL Project.  After an initial investment of too much money, I have received my new frame.  2lbs 12.5 oz of pure carbon make up this rig.  Hopefully this will be completed in 2 weeks as that is my goal.

06.07 Cane Creek Goodies

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After coming home from Jennifer & Kurt's Wedding in San Antonio, I was happy to find some Cane Creek goodies in my mailbox.  Peter Gilbert was awesome enough to get these out to me and some extra goodies.  The headset I ordered was a 110.ZS (Zero Stack) Tapered for my 2010 Trek Fuel EX 9.8.  It came with an FSA garbage that is actually squeaking right now.  The cool top cap is from the S100 I believe . . . See the Photo Gallery for more pictures

06.05 Segura-Melcher Wedding Reception

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Good times at the wedding reception . . . let's see the play by play . . .

• Reception started on time
• Food was excellent
• Toasts were superb . . . especially the "Star Trek" references
• Dancing was awesome . . . Chase tore it up
• Family and Friends were great
• Cake was good (I stole Patrick's slice too)
• I didn't catch the garter belt, and Courtney didn't catch the bouquet . . .

06.05 Segura-Melcher Wedding

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Jennifer and Kurt's wedding was beautiful . . . not much to write about it, but plenty of pictures were taken.

06.05 San Antonio

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Started out the day with breakfast at Mia Tierra and then some time with Chase on the Riverwalk

06.04 Segura-Melcher Rehearsal Dinner

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Rehearsal Dinner was tonight at Pat O'Brien's on the Riverwalk.  It was nice to see family all get together and dinner was great.

06.04 Segura-Melcher Rehearsal

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Here are some pictures from the Rehearsal . . .

06.04 San Antonio

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We went to San Antonio today for my cousin Jennifer's wedding.  It was nice taking a vacation day and taking the drive.  It has been a year since I was in San Antonio last, and it couldn't come soon enough.

Bike Tools - Park Tool Gear

So here are the latest tools I need to get for my Summer bike projects

I need to order some tools for my bike, so using this post as a list.

BB90 Bottom Bracket Service

• BBT-90 ($21) Removal Tool For Internal Bottom Bracket Bearings
• HHP-2 ($126) Bearing Cup Press
• OR HHP-3 ($47) Home Mechanic Bearing Cup Press
• BBT-39 ($41) Bearing Tool Set for BB30 Bottom Bracket Systems

Shimano XTR Components

Crank Removal

• BBT-9 ($15) Bottom Bracket Tool OR BBT-19 ($16) Bottom Bracket Tool
• Shimano TL-FC17 ($2) Adjusting Nut
• Shimano TL-FC35 ($37) Crank Removal Tool
• PPL-1 PolyLube 1000
• ASC-1 Anti Seize Compound
• TW-6 ($91) Torque Wrench

Pedal Tools

• HT-6 Hex Tool 6mm
• HT-8 Hex Tool 8mm

Headset Tools

• TNS-4 Threadless Nut Setter with Guide
• SG-6 Threadless Saw Guide

Miscellaneous Tools

• BX-1 Blue Box Tool Case
• JH-1 Bench Top Small Parts Holder
• MG-1 Nitrile Mechanic's Gloves
• HMR-4 Shop Hammer
• DC-1 Digital Caliper
• MW-SET Metric Wrench Set
• PAW-12 Adjustable Wrench
• SAW-1 Hacksaw
• UK-1 Utility Knife

Maybe Later

• CRS-1 Crown Race Setting System ($120)
• CRP-1 Crown Race Puller ($110)
• TWS-2 ($13) Star-Shaped Wrench Set
• DS-1 Digital Scale
• DS-2 Tabletop Digital Scale
• 106 Work Tray
• 106-AC Accessory Collar for 106 Work Tray
• PTH-1 Paper Towel Holder
• TK-2 Tool Kaddy
• RT-2 Head Cup Remover - Oversized

05.02 The Garden

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More pictures of the tomatoes . . . growing pretty good.

2010 Trek Fuel EX 9.8

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So I also picked bought a Trek Fuel EX 9.8 Full Suspension bike as well.  We will see which one Courtney will ride . . .

2010 Trek Remedy 8 Frameset

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Last week I bought a 2010 Trek Remedy Frameset from Bob.  I met Bob through Craigslist and trusted him enough to PayPal him some bucks and let him send me the frame.  If UPS manages to get the frameset to me in one piece, it will make an awesome "All Mountain" bike.  Built up the bike retails for $3669 from Trek, and by the time I am done with this bike, I will have spent that much, give or take a few hundred.
The pictures of the frame weren't taken by me, so I can't explain the Zebra pattern, but I will get some good shots next week.

04.27 Chase and the Dead Bird

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Chase found a dead bird today in the backyard.  We decided to bury him instead of dumping him in the trash.  Chase said a few words at the service, and I got to use my micro lens for something . . .