God is not on the side of the big battalions, but on the side of those who shoot best.
-- Voltaire
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Shoot Straight You Bastards
Over The Hills and Far Away by John Tams
Do your duty until your time is up.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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I will see you again, but not yet. Not yet!
-- Juba from Gladiator
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Sunrise, Sunset
I've posted this before, but when I heard the news that Drummerboy passed away today from his long term illness, it was the first thing that came to mind.
Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park
I close both locks below the window
I close both blinds and turn away
Sometimes solutions aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye is the only way
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you
In cards and flowers on your window
Your friends all plead for you to stay
Sometimes beginnings aren't so simple
Sometimes goodbye is the only way
And the sun will set for you
The sun will set for you
And the shadow of the day
Will embrace the world in grey
And the sun will set for you...
I and the rest of The Fallen will see you again, sir. Just not yet.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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Know how sublime a thing it is - To suffer and be strong.
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Pain And Suffering
This past weekend was the big event of the year; the MS Bike ride. With over 2,300 cyclists participating, its the main event that Team Blue trains for. Its what we hurt ourselves over for and struggle to complete.
And in the end, the accomplishment outweighs the pain.
Then you end up with silly little stories like this one. Apologies must go out to Peter King, the NFL writer for Sports Illustrated, for "borrowing" the title.
The 10 Things I Think I Know -- 2008 MS Bike Ride Edition
1. The predominant cycling announcer, Phil Liggett, has always said that "Cycling is all about the suffering." This probably explains this year's most said comment: "My ass hurts!"
2. The most used high tech device used this year: the plastic freezer bag.
3. This is because its now a requirement that the last 15 miles must be ridden during a huge rain storm of biblical proportions.
4. One rider earned the name "Captain Nemo" for having to take their recumbant bike thru all the flooded streets. It was so bad that there was actually water inside the frame and it had to be drained.
5. If you ever want to have fun, when a cyclist comes into the finish area after riding thru a torrential downpour, ask him if they would like a bottle of water.
6. If you ever need to get your heart rate up, try almost dropping your wallet through an open hole while going over a bridge.
7. I can do without seeing yet another PB&J sandwich until next season.
8. The snowcone flavours were actually kind of bad this year. Root Beer?!
9. The Powerade was an excellent idea for Day One. Too bad we drank it all so there was none left for Day Two.
10. The pain and suffering we go thru for this is nothing when compared to the folks who have to deal with their MS throughout their life. Its no wonder cyclists want to keep going despite crashing across a metal grate bridge.
Cheers, mates.
Time to get ready for next season.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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I have the right to breathe. Everything else is a bonus.
-- Unknown
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Do I Dare
Breath After Breath by Duran Duran
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well.
-- Unknown
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Stealthy, Fuzzy Bastard
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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One out of four people in this country is mentally unbalanced. Think of your three closest friends. If they seem OK, then you're the one.
-- Ann Landers
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Four by Four Relay
Adnil sent this out so this is her fault. She totally twisted my arm on this. Yeah. Thats it. *Cough*
1. Four places that I go to over and over: Work, Gym, Soccer Field, Bike Trail
2. Four of my favorite places to eat: Bamboo Garden, McDonald's, Chun King, Pancintan
3. Four places Where I'd rather be: Las Vegas, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong
4. Four TV shows I watch: Law & Order: Criminial Intent, Bizarre Foods, Ghost Hunters, Paranormal State
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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It needs but one foe to breed a war, and those who have not swords can still die upon them.
-- J.R.R. Tolkien
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Choices
Sometimes you dont get a choice in the matter. Sometimes you do what is required, whether you like it or not.
Never forget those that didnt have a choice. Never forget those that choose willingly.
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself makes you fearless.
-- Lao Tzu
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Live Proud
Fearless (Huo Yuan Jia) by Jay Chou
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I'm not giving into security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
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