Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley
Randy and Lori Dunn, established their winery in town of Angwin on
Howell Mountain in 1979 and they released their first vintage in 1981, a
mere 660 cases of wine. Since then, this famed producer has grown in
size but they still produce a relatively small amount of wine, only
4000 to 5000 cases a year.
Hi Hip Hikester!
Glad hike went so well and that you enjoyed Roujing's company. Pictures were wonderful, including close-up! Terrific that the two of you were able to make contact. I'm more than delighted that Hotel Kits/Island Inn alumni have reunions in far flung places!
Speaking of the four corners of the world, many of your earlier posts and pictures remind me of Bob Altwein's latest trip so have included his blog address. Thought that you would find his travels interesting:
http://wordfrombob.blogspot.com/
Here at home, Saturday was incredibly windy. Cora Lee and I took a stroll to Granville Island to do a few shopping errands at the Market. Wind was gusting to around 60kph, 90kph earlier in the morning. Blew the cover right off the bbq on our patio a number of times and we both thought that the umbrella would Mary Poppins itself away! Still, quite lovely day in spite of gale force winds!
That evening I picked up our close friends Tina and Trevor Tassell, from Adelaide, who have been skiing near Kamloops for last month or so. They left for home on Sunday so we had invited another set of friends, Sylvia and Ray Banks, to join us for dinner. (Corinne and I will stay with TNT when we are there in March, along with Flamin' and Sarge.) Coriandre prepared a wonderful Japanese recipe for sliced pork. I did Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, on skewers, with a Dijon mustard/olive oil/fresh rosemary coating, broiled, and Her Majesty added fresh green beans, cherry tomatoes and feta, to the menu for vegetable dish.
Couple of white wines from BC's Okanagan Valley, 2009 Dunham Froese, Amicitia, (blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier), 13%, pink grapefruit, tart, with a fine, spicy, lingering finish,
and a 2010 Sandhill Chardonnay, 14.5%, clean and fresh, tropical fruit and spice. First red was from Chile: 2009 Novas Carmenere/Cabernet, 14.5%. I'd never tasted this wine before so was really looking forward to it. Not disappointed in the least as it was gloriously intense, ripe strawberries and black pepper with subtle, well‐structured tannins. Need to pick up a few more bottles before we leave! Next red was from Argentina, 2008 Trivento Malbec, 14.5%. Had not had this particular vintage before but had quite liked earlier ones. Eucalyptus and blackberry, wonderfully jammy with a touch of black cherry sourness, impressive length.
Sylvia had brought along a divine crumble, apple with rhubarb, topped with rolled oats and brown sugar, for dessert, topped with French Vanilla ice cream. Even persuaded some of The Sisterhood to have a few snorts of single malt, Bunnahabhain's Darach Ur, 46%, sweet vanilla oak with dried fruits and a hint of cinnamon, as well as Auchentoshen's Three Wood, 43%, caramel and a little bit of sherry, touch of orange peel along with light, toasty oak fragrance. Lovely evening with wonderful friends.
We had a leisurely brunch on Sunday morning. Trevor and Cora Lee took a quick trip to the Market for turkey sausages while I sliced and fried mushrooms and onions. After breakfast TNT went back to Market while I worked on income tax returns. Very pleased to say that I have the bulk of all of them completed. It is now just a matter of waiting for some of the slips to arrive. Fortunately, Sarge will be back by April 22nd and he can file any returns for which I don't have all the necessary paperwork before we leave on March 5th. Since both Chloë and Coriandre will owe money, we wouldn't have submitted their returns until just before April 30th deadline anyway. Still, a big weight off my shoulders and I can now concentrate on packing!
I took TNT to the airport for 4:00pm and it wasn't quite as difficult to say goodbye knowing that we would see them again in a little less than a month. After embracing and waving goodbye I made for Burnaby where close friend, Big Al, had offered to move my rear license plate to the bottom of the bicycle rack. All of this as a result of receiving a ticket, ($196), on January 11th for having an "Obstructed plate"! Won't go into the details but I was told by the motorcycle policewoman issuing ticket that if I took a picture of vehicle without rack and produced such evidence at court, fine would be waived. Since I want to leave rack on car, (storage/convenience, etc.), I asked Big Molly what he thought an easy solution might be.
Since regulations require that the rear license plate be illuminated, how to overcome this issue was crux of the problem. Al suggested that he tap into the wiring leading to right taillight and so that is jsut what he did. I arrived at 4:40pm and he set to work splicing the feed wire once he'd isolated it, (with a tester and probe), from a bundle of about eight other wires. Once he'd found source he cut it and spliced an extra length to each, to provide necessary "play". He is a very skilled craftsman and it was a pleasure to watch him work so quietly and efficiently as he soldered the extra, short lengths and then shrink-wrapped the joints to ensure they were further protected.
Space he had to work in was quite restricted so that added to difficulty of making the change. Nevertheless, once wire was prepared to accept splice, he threaded the extension cord he had affixed to the light housing, (This itself was an extremely efficient, small, waterproof plastic junction box, holding a readily available, replacement rear plate light bulb), into the trunk space, through an existing hole in the bottom of the tire jack compartment, (I learned that vehicles routinely have such access points. Typically there is a rubber plug to keep out moisture and grit so Big Molly simply removed it, made a small hole in the centre, large enough to accept the cord, and then the seal was intact once the plug was pushed back into place.).
Once cord was in place Mr Infinite FX affixed lamp housing to rack and together we adjusted "play" to provide length of cord needed to allow rack to swivel to maximum opening limit. Once we'd determined this, Al zapped the cord with a number of plastic ties to keep it in place and then proceeded to finish the splice. Once he'd done this he even put a flexible covering over the wire bundle further protecting the wires he had had to expose in the first instance. This done, he asked me to turn on the running lights and Presto, it worked! Not that I didn't think it wouldn't but one is always aware that something an always go wrong.
Then, by the light of the new lamp, Big Al drilled into the base of the rack, firmly affixing the license plate to its new location. Once he'd zapped a few more ties on extension cord in storage compartment, both to keep it secure and away from tire jack and its housing, we collected tools he's used and job was completed! Couldn't have been more pleased with the result. Another load off my shoulders as I have been dreading that I'd receive another ticket even though the reasoning behind handing one out seems ridiculous in the extreme. To some degree every bike rack obscures the plate yet I've never seen a single one with the license plated mounted, more or less, where Al had attached mine. Will report back once I've had my day in court, probably not for six months or so, according to clerk at Provincial Court with whom I chatted when I applied for a hearing! Such is the backlog!!!
After a quick visit with Colleen, I thanked AL again for such splendid roadside service and made for home, secure in the knowledge that my license plate was glowing, unobstructed for either infra-red cameras or the naked eye of an over-zealous traffic cop!
Back home by just after 7:00pm and Chloë's Oscar Party was in full swing. About fifteen guests, Clan Sutherland and hangers-on, a number of Chloë's girlfriends, (Katie brought Emma, her two-year old. She spent much of the time re-arranging all of the fridge magnets she could reach, spurred on by Sarge who had her running back and forth from where he was sitting to the kitchen to bring him another and then another and then another!), Joanne, (a neighbour who is living in a hotel for next month or so while her place is being torn apart after her washing machine leaked and ruined all the flooring, etc.), and Robbie, a former manager at The Urban Barn. He and Chloë are quite good friends, (He is married to Jason. Flamin' keeps telling her that she needs more male friends who are not gay!, and even traveled together in Europe in 2007 for a month or so. Wonderful potluck so a veritable feast: chicken wings, (Flamin'), Greek salad, (Coriandre), spanokopita, made with tofu for vegetarians, (Chloë), Joanne a large Tourtière, (In case you are not familiar with this dish it is, basically, a meat pie with a savory pork, beef, onion and spice filling.), delish pizzas, (Gaelen), innumerable dips, (one in particular, a spicy artichoke concoction, courtesy of Flamin', was dynamite), and all sorts of chips/crackers/various cheeses, etc., so perfect fare for the audience. On Saturday Chloë had baked a huge chocolate cake with a peanut butter/cocoa icing, (We were allowed to taste a few small pieces, before I took TNT to the airport, to make sure it was fit to be served!), Nicole brought some mouthwatering lemon/raspberry pastries and Flamin' her wonderful carrot cake. Plenty of dessert and fortunately, for me, loads of overlefts, so I'll be living like a king this coming week. Can hardly wait to have my next cup of coffee. Hard to choose which sweet I'll have so perhaps I'll settle for a small helping of each!!!
Today Whirlygig and I were the only members of the peleton. He rode by Heartbreak Terrace just before noon and we set off for Stanley Park. Simply glorious day although a touch coolish. Not much of a breeze so we were both quite comfortable once we got going. Giorgio nixed an up-and-over Lions Gate as he had to take his daughter, Amira, to dottore. A few weeks ago she broke a bone in her right hand when she landed awkwardly while playing Ultimate. She has tryouts for the National Team in mid-March so there is some concern that she may not be able to compete. She is a highly regarded, elite player so this is really an unfortunate turn of events, not only for her but also for the Canadian Team. Anyway, she was to have an x-ray so hope she is well on the mend.
This being the case, we stayed on the Seawall and were most delighted by the sandstone cliffs, near Siwash Rock, many of the surfaces covered with a thin film of ice, reflecting the sun to the extent it was almost like looking into a mirror, innumerable icicles hanging from exposed tree roots and small mounds of sand covering the bike path, the grains washed onto the Seawall by the melt water. Plenty of walkers and joggers enjoying the wonderful day.
After we said goodbye on Point Grey and Macdonald, I decided I would take advantage of the incredible sunshine to try and log 100K, given the fact that the weather is not supposed to be cycling friendly for rest of week so I probably won't have another opportunity for such an extended ride. Although I headed out to UBC, along Spanish Banks,I wasn't sure what my destination would be after I reached campus. Along the way I thought that I might go all the way along Marine Drive to Granville to cross over Arthur Laing and then out to Iona. However, decided against that trek in favour of revisiting some of the routes around campus so cycled as far as the Musqueam Reserve. Took Crown into the reserve itself as I wanted to see how the new community center/gymnasium facility was progressing. Almost finished as far as I could tell.
Back up Crown to cross Marine Drive and then along it to Camosun, up Camosun to ride past St George's and then back down Crown to MD and then back towards UBC. I'd not ridden through Wesbrook Village in some time so was interested to see how construction there was proceeding. Two completely new building sites underway and two that had been little more than foundations are now two or three stories high.
Back down Wesbrook Mall to MD and then along to 16th, all the way to Tolmie and hen a short loop back to Blanca and then towards campus, again along 16th. By the time I was heading into the university on East Mall I had about 75K on the clock so I knew that I could, relatively easily, log at least 85K with a few dipsy-doodles/backings/forthings, so I proceeded to ride Main Mall all the way to the Rose Garden and then back to 16th. Down 16th for a short stint on MD and then up Stadium Road to travel west on West Mall as far as University Blvd. Turned around here and retraced my steps to MD and then along it to turn right back onto West Mall, just by the Museum of Anthropology. Few shorter dipsy-doodles along Main Mall and I was as 87K as I headed down NW Marine Drive to Spanish Banks.
Eagle perched atop one of the tall pines just beyond Newton Wynd, so I took this as a good omen! In fact, I felt remarkable fresh. Probably had more to do with not having had any exercise since Friday than anything else. Nevertheless, I whizzed along, the wind at my back now, and made Kits Point with 97.5K on the clock, necessitating another side loop onto Cypress before making for home. More than chuffed with exhilarating outing, I pulled up next to the stanchion near the parkade gate with exactly, precisely 101.33K on the Deadly Odometer, Dear Reader!
Cora Lee has her Book Club this evening so I'm all by my lonesome. Will have a quick shower and then fix dinner. Quite looking forward to a mélange of overlefts! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics: Last night's gathering: Flamin'; Sylvia/Trevor; Ray/Chloë; Sarge; Cora Lee; Tina
Hi Sylvia and Ray!
Thank you both for coming on Saturday and for the wonderful dessert! I'm even treating myself to a dollop or two of the ice-cream in my coffee! Thanks again. Will be in touch before we set off. Weather permitting, perhaps a ride! Trust your foot is even better now, Sylvia! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics from Saturday night and latest of Pierre!
P,
It looks like it is just you and me. I will suggest noon at the Heartbreak Terrace. Please confirm, G
Hi Lads!
High Noon it is! Alone and Palely loitering I will be! I plan to bring along my iPhone 5 so that we can record "something worth reporting" to Non-Pelotonians! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Dunn Vineyards produces two labels, Howell Mountain
(2500 cases) and Napa Valley
(1500 cases) and both wines can usually be laid down for 15+ years.
The Napa Valley Cabernet tends to have softer tannins which tends to
make it more approachable at a younger age while the Howell Mountain
Cabernet is almost always, massively endowed with fruit and tannins.
"I
tasted a large number of wines with Randy Dunn this year. These are
some of the most powerful, age worthy Cabernets being made in Napa
Valley today. Dunn is very much an iconoclast who follows his own
convictions. Picking is a bit earlier here than elsewhere throughout the
valley. Dunn isn't too concerned if stems occasionally make it into the
fermenter. A fervent advocate of lower-alcohol wines, Dunn makes no
apologies for removing alcohol from his wines if they come in above 14%.
Personally, that strikes me as a totally unnecessary intervention, but
it's hard to argue with the quality of what is in the bottle, and
ultimately that is what counts most. The Napa Valley bottling includes
purchased fruit from the valley floor and is typically a slightly more
accessible wine, while the Howell Mountain is a much tougher wine that
typically demands 20 years to enter its early peak. These Cabernets are
for the patient, but make no mistake about it, in top vintages the
Howell Mountain is one of the great wines, not just of California, but
of the world. Readers who want to explore these wines without waiting
several decades may want to start with the 2005 or 2007 Napa Valley
bottlings, both of which are somewhat accessible at this stage."
- Antonio Galloni of The Wine Advocate on Dunn Vineyards
- Antonio Galloni of The Wine Advocate on Dunn Vineyards
2007 Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - $89.90 
"The
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is one of the very finest young
wines I have ever tasted from Randy Dunn. Layers of dark red fruit,
blackberries, flowers, mint and licorice emerge from this seamless,
large-scaled wine. This is a rich, opulent 2007 that never abandons its
traditional sense of structure. All of the aromas and flavors build
beautifully towards the immensely rewarding, intense, seductive finish.
This is a dazzling showing from Randy Dunn. The 2007 is atypically open
today. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2027.
95 points" - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #198 Dec 2011
95 points" - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #198 Dec 2011
2007 Dunn Howell Mtn. Cabernet Sauvignon - $99.90
"The
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is unlike any wine I have ever
tasted from Dunn. Layer after layer of flavor saturates the palate in
this opulent, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2007 possesses
dazzling textural richness, depth and sheer intensity. Purists may
prefer more structured vintages, but for a producer known for such slow
maturing wines, the 2007 is a huge pleasure to taste today. Anticipated
maturity: 2017-2037.
97 points" - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #198 Dec 2011
97 points" - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate #198 Dec 2011
Hi, all,
Had a great hike today with Pat and Corinne's friend, Roujing. We had a great day - thanks for introducing us!
Here's some photos:
http://rln08.blogspot.com/2012/02/with-my-little-sister.html
Patrick,
Here's the photo I did not dare to show to Ruth! Thanks for the introduction!
We enjoyed talking about our happy memories with you and Corinne! Randy
Glad hike went so well and that you enjoyed Roujing's company. Pictures were wonderful, including close-up! Terrific that the two of you were able to make contact. I'm more than delighted that Hotel Kits/Island Inn alumni have reunions in far flung places!
Speaking of the four corners of the world, many of your earlier posts and pictures remind me of Bob Altwein's latest trip so have included his blog address. Thought that you would find his travels interesting:
http://wordfrombob.blogspot.com/
Here at home, Saturday was incredibly windy. Cora Lee and I took a stroll to Granville Island to do a few shopping errands at the Market. Wind was gusting to around 60kph, 90kph earlier in the morning. Blew the cover right off the bbq on our patio a number of times and we both thought that the umbrella would Mary Poppins itself away! Still, quite lovely day in spite of gale force winds!
That evening I picked up our close friends Tina and Trevor Tassell, from Adelaide, who have been skiing near Kamloops for last month or so. They left for home on Sunday so we had invited another set of friends, Sylvia and Ray Banks, to join us for dinner. (Corinne and I will stay with TNT when we are there in March, along with Flamin' and Sarge.) Coriandre prepared a wonderful Japanese recipe for sliced pork. I did Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, on skewers, with a Dijon mustard/olive oil/fresh rosemary coating, broiled, and Her Majesty added fresh green beans, cherry tomatoes and feta, to the menu for vegetable dish.
Couple of white wines from BC's Okanagan Valley, 2009 Dunham Froese, Amicitia, (blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Viognier), 13%, pink grapefruit, tart, with a fine, spicy, lingering finish,
and a 2010 Sandhill Chardonnay, 14.5%, clean and fresh, tropical fruit and spice. First red was from Chile: 2009 Novas Carmenere/Cabernet, 14.5%. I'd never tasted this wine before so was really looking forward to it. Not disappointed in the least as it was gloriously intense, ripe strawberries and black pepper with subtle, well‐structured tannins. Need to pick up a few more bottles before we leave! Next red was from Argentina, 2008 Trivento Malbec, 14.5%. Had not had this particular vintage before but had quite liked earlier ones. Eucalyptus and blackberry, wonderfully jammy with a touch of black cherry sourness, impressive length.
Sylvia had brought along a divine crumble, apple with rhubarb, topped with rolled oats and brown sugar, for dessert, topped with French Vanilla ice cream. Even persuaded some of The Sisterhood to have a few snorts of single malt, Bunnahabhain's Darach Ur, 46%, sweet vanilla oak with dried fruits and a hint of cinnamon, as well as Auchentoshen's Three Wood, 43%, caramel and a little bit of sherry, touch of orange peel along with light, toasty oak fragrance. Lovely evening with wonderful friends.
We had a leisurely brunch on Sunday morning. Trevor and Cora Lee took a quick trip to the Market for turkey sausages while I sliced and fried mushrooms and onions. After breakfast TNT went back to Market while I worked on income tax returns. Very pleased to say that I have the bulk of all of them completed. It is now just a matter of waiting for some of the slips to arrive. Fortunately, Sarge will be back by April 22nd and he can file any returns for which I don't have all the necessary paperwork before we leave on March 5th. Since both Chloë and Coriandre will owe money, we wouldn't have submitted their returns until just before April 30th deadline anyway. Still, a big weight off my shoulders and I can now concentrate on packing!
I took TNT to the airport for 4:00pm and it wasn't quite as difficult to say goodbye knowing that we would see them again in a little less than a month. After embracing and waving goodbye I made for Burnaby where close friend, Big Al, had offered to move my rear license plate to the bottom of the bicycle rack. All of this as a result of receiving a ticket, ($196), on January 11th for having an "Obstructed plate"! Won't go into the details but I was told by the motorcycle policewoman issuing ticket that if I took a picture of vehicle without rack and produced such evidence at court, fine would be waived. Since I want to leave rack on car, (storage/convenience, etc.), I asked Big Molly what he thought an easy solution might be.
Since regulations require that the rear license plate be illuminated, how to overcome this issue was crux of the problem. Al suggested that he tap into the wiring leading to right taillight and so that is jsut what he did. I arrived at 4:40pm and he set to work splicing the feed wire once he'd isolated it, (with a tester and probe), from a bundle of about eight other wires. Once he'd found source he cut it and spliced an extra length to each, to provide necessary "play". He is a very skilled craftsman and it was a pleasure to watch him work so quietly and efficiently as he soldered the extra, short lengths and then shrink-wrapped the joints to ensure they were further protected.
Space he had to work in was quite restricted so that added to difficulty of making the change. Nevertheless, once wire was prepared to accept splice, he threaded the extension cord he had affixed to the light housing, (This itself was an extremely efficient, small, waterproof plastic junction box, holding a readily available, replacement rear plate light bulb), into the trunk space, through an existing hole in the bottom of the tire jack compartment, (I learned that vehicles routinely have such access points. Typically there is a rubber plug to keep out moisture and grit so Big Molly simply removed it, made a small hole in the centre, large enough to accept the cord, and then the seal was intact once the plug was pushed back into place.).
Once cord was in place Mr Infinite FX affixed lamp housing to rack and together we adjusted "play" to provide length of cord needed to allow rack to swivel to maximum opening limit. Once we'd determined this, Al zapped the cord with a number of plastic ties to keep it in place and then proceeded to finish the splice. Once he'd done this he even put a flexible covering over the wire bundle further protecting the wires he had had to expose in the first instance. This done, he asked me to turn on the running lights and Presto, it worked! Not that I didn't think it wouldn't but one is always aware that something an always go wrong.
Then, by the light of the new lamp, Big Al drilled into the base of the rack, firmly affixing the license plate to its new location. Once he'd zapped a few more ties on extension cord in storage compartment, both to keep it secure and away from tire jack and its housing, we collected tools he's used and job was completed! Couldn't have been more pleased with the result. Another load off my shoulders as I have been dreading that I'd receive another ticket even though the reasoning behind handing one out seems ridiculous in the extreme. To some degree every bike rack obscures the plate yet I've never seen a single one with the license plated mounted, more or less, where Al had attached mine. Will report back once I've had my day in court, probably not for six months or so, according to clerk at Provincial Court with whom I chatted when I applied for a hearing! Such is the backlog!!!
After a quick visit with Colleen, I thanked AL again for such splendid roadside service and made for home, secure in the knowledge that my license plate was glowing, unobstructed for either infra-red cameras or the naked eye of an over-zealous traffic cop!
Back home by just after 7:00pm and Chloë's Oscar Party was in full swing. About fifteen guests, Clan Sutherland and hangers-on, a number of Chloë's girlfriends, (Katie brought Emma, her two-year old. She spent much of the time re-arranging all of the fridge magnets she could reach, spurred on by Sarge who had her running back and forth from where he was sitting to the kitchen to bring him another and then another and then another!), Joanne, (a neighbour who is living in a hotel for next month or so while her place is being torn apart after her washing machine leaked and ruined all the flooring, etc.), and Robbie, a former manager at The Urban Barn. He and Chloë are quite good friends, (He is married to Jason. Flamin' keeps telling her that she needs more male friends who are not gay!, and even traveled together in Europe in 2007 for a month or so. Wonderful potluck so a veritable feast: chicken wings, (Flamin'), Greek salad, (Coriandre), spanokopita, made with tofu for vegetarians, (Chloë), Joanne a large Tourtière, (In case you are not familiar with this dish it is, basically, a meat pie with a savory pork, beef, onion and spice filling.), delish pizzas, (Gaelen), innumerable dips, (one in particular, a spicy artichoke concoction, courtesy of Flamin', was dynamite), and all sorts of chips/crackers/various cheeses, etc., so perfect fare for the audience. On Saturday Chloë had baked a huge chocolate cake with a peanut butter/cocoa icing, (We were allowed to taste a few small pieces, before I took TNT to the airport, to make sure it was fit to be served!), Nicole brought some mouthwatering lemon/raspberry pastries and Flamin' her wonderful carrot cake. Plenty of dessert and fortunately, for me, loads of overlefts, so I'll be living like a king this coming week. Can hardly wait to have my next cup of coffee. Hard to choose which sweet I'll have so perhaps I'll settle for a small helping of each!!!
Today Whirlygig and I were the only members of the peleton. He rode by Heartbreak Terrace just before noon and we set off for Stanley Park. Simply glorious day although a touch coolish. Not much of a breeze so we were both quite comfortable once we got going. Giorgio nixed an up-and-over Lions Gate as he had to take his daughter, Amira, to dottore. A few weeks ago she broke a bone in her right hand when she landed awkwardly while playing Ultimate. She has tryouts for the National Team in mid-March so there is some concern that she may not be able to compete. She is a highly regarded, elite player so this is really an unfortunate turn of events, not only for her but also for the Canadian Team. Anyway, she was to have an x-ray so hope she is well on the mend.
This being the case, we stayed on the Seawall and were most delighted by the sandstone cliffs, near Siwash Rock, many of the surfaces covered with a thin film of ice, reflecting the sun to the extent it was almost like looking into a mirror, innumerable icicles hanging from exposed tree roots and small mounds of sand covering the bike path, the grains washed onto the Seawall by the melt water. Plenty of walkers and joggers enjoying the wonderful day.
After we said goodbye on Point Grey and Macdonald, I decided I would take advantage of the incredible sunshine to try and log 100K, given the fact that the weather is not supposed to be cycling friendly for rest of week so I probably won't have another opportunity for such an extended ride. Although I headed out to UBC, along Spanish Banks,I wasn't sure what my destination would be after I reached campus. Along the way I thought that I might go all the way along Marine Drive to Granville to cross over Arthur Laing and then out to Iona. However, decided against that trek in favour of revisiting some of the routes around campus so cycled as far as the Musqueam Reserve. Took Crown into the reserve itself as I wanted to see how the new community center/gymnasium facility was progressing. Almost finished as far as I could tell.
Back up Crown to cross Marine Drive and then along it to Camosun, up Camosun to ride past St George's and then back down Crown to MD and then back towards UBC. I'd not ridden through Wesbrook Village in some time so was interested to see how construction there was proceeding. Two completely new building sites underway and two that had been little more than foundations are now two or three stories high.
Back down Wesbrook Mall to MD and then along to 16th, all the way to Tolmie and hen a short loop back to Blanca and then towards campus, again along 16th. By the time I was heading into the university on East Mall I had about 75K on the clock so I knew that I could, relatively easily, log at least 85K with a few dipsy-doodles/backings/forthings, so I proceeded to ride Main Mall all the way to the Rose Garden and then back to 16th. Down 16th for a short stint on MD and then up Stadium Road to travel west on West Mall as far as University Blvd. Turned around here and retraced my steps to MD and then along it to turn right back onto West Mall, just by the Museum of Anthropology. Few shorter dipsy-doodles along Main Mall and I was as 87K as I headed down NW Marine Drive to Spanish Banks.
Eagle perched atop one of the tall pines just beyond Newton Wynd, so I took this as a good omen! In fact, I felt remarkable fresh. Probably had more to do with not having had any exercise since Friday than anything else. Nevertheless, I whizzed along, the wind at my back now, and made Kits Point with 97.5K on the clock, necessitating another side loop onto Cypress before making for home. More than chuffed with exhilarating outing, I pulled up next to the stanchion near the parkade gate with exactly, precisely 101.33K on the Deadly Odometer, Dear Reader!
Cora Lee has her Book Club this evening so I'm all by my lonesome. Will have a quick shower and then fix dinner. Quite looking forward to a mélange of overlefts! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics: Last night's gathering: Flamin'; Sylvia/Trevor; Ray/Chloë; Sarge; Cora Lee; Tina
Corinne and Pat,
Thanks for dinner and a very
pleasant evening. It was good to meet with Tina and Trevor. I'm sure you'll be
well hosted in Adelaide. Great that you are on the move again Corinne and
hopefully you will get stronger as the holiday moves along. Best
wishes for a lovely trip. Ray and Sylvia.
Hi Sylvia and Ray!
Thank you both for coming on Saturday and for the wonderful dessert! I'm even treating myself to a dollop or two of the ice-cream in my coffee! Thanks again. Will be in touch before we set off. Weather permitting, perhaps a ride! Trust your foot is even better now, Sylvia! Cheers, Patrizzio!
Pics from Saturday night and latest of Pierre!
- Chloe Alexis Dunn Robbie won of course, but i was close behind!!!!
Is anyone up for a short ride around
midday, today? It seems like the only break in the weather until June. G
Hi Lads!
I'm on for a mid-day junket. Let me know rendezvous point. With respect to the weather, why do you think we are going away until May 31st? Cheers, Il Conduttore!
I'm on for a mid-day junket. Let me know rendezvous point. With respect to the weather, why do you think we are going away until May 31st? Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Sorry guys, No can do but have a great time and please do something worth reporting back on!
Cheers, Al
Cheers, Al
P,
It looks like it is just you and me. I will suggest noon at the Heartbreak Terrace. Please confirm, G
Hi Lads!
High Noon it is! Alone and Palely loitering I will be! I plan to bring along my iPhone 5 so that we can record "something worth reporting" to Non-Pelotonians! Cheers, Il Conduttore!
Hello Pat,
Just a quick email to let you know that we
arrived safely in Adelaide
at 11:00am today (Tuesday).
Thanks again for putting us up and
ferrying us back and forth from the airport – looking forward to seeing
you all in late March.
Regards Trevor and Tina
Hi TNT!
Glad to learn that you are back home safely! Thanks for snap of you and Cora Lee, Teens! Great one! Thanks, as well, for visit, if only a brief one. Look forward to more catching up in March! Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Glad to learn that you are back home safely! Thanks for snap of you and Cora Lee, Teens! Great one! Thanks, as well, for visit, if only a brief one. Look forward to more catching up in March! Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
The Wit & Wisdom of Communications
- Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after. - Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Never mistake legibility for communication. - David Carson
- People say conversation is a lost art; how often I have wished it were. - Edward R. Murrow
- Be sincere; be brief; be seated. - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Nothing is so simple that it cannot be misunderstood. - Freeman Teague Jr.
- The greatest problem in communication is the illusion that it has been accomplished. - George Bernard Shaw
- The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously. - Hubert H. Humphrey
- It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others. - Michel Eyquem De Montaigne
- From listening comes wisdom and from speaking, repentance. - Proverb
- Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can't, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. - Robert Frost
- The tongue is the only instrument that gets sharper with use. - Washington Irving
- The dead might as well try to speak to the living as the old to the young. - Willa Cather
P,
Thanks for the ride today. I hope you put on enough kms to
make up for my paltry showing.
Ski trip, as expected, is delayed. ETD is now Thursday morning
early.
I play a match at 12:30 tomorrow so could not see Hugo at
1PM. I was going to suggest a 4ish viewing of Hugo tomorrow but it looks like (on
5th Ave
website) maybe that viewing is not offered as it was on the weekend. Wednesday
I have to pick of the MT at 3PM…
If are available to see Hugo tomorrow at 1PM maybe I will
try to find a replacement for my match. I would need to know pretty soon. W
P,
Found a replacement for my match. The film is 1PM at the Fifth Avenue. We
can talk about the rendezvous in the morning. W
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