Like one of the video's responses so correctly stated, "this is but one of 1,000 reasons why he isn't called Stevie Prettygood. Pure awesome."

The next time you come across a seemingly insurmountable dilemma, I'd like for you to think about this video.

Now maybe you happen to be a really kick ass blind drummer, so then in that case, this video probably doesn't do much for you, but for me, it has very literally altered my perspective. From the crowd's reserved hand clapping, (if I was there, I would have broken myself getting up on the get down), to the first drummer's facial expressions, and what might have been going through his head, (Hmmm, maybe I should have become a dentist.)

You never know when and how inspiration will strike, but it's a damn exhilarating sensation when it does.

Now then... Moving on..

Shaking out the mail bag recently, the following offering from Mark is the kind of thing that fills me full of what are commonly known as 'warm fuzzies';

"Got a coffee this morning and received my change with a huge smile and a thought of you...."

That's the kind of warm fuzzy I don't want a shot of Penicellin for.

From there, I don't suppose there is anywhere to go but down.

'Down under' that is;
(Seriously, I'm a natural at this sort of thing.)

"Hey Stevil and Co.

Bert Heathwood"

Pal of Swobo, and really, all who meet her, Tina B is back in Australia right now, and if I had a few more dollars than I do sense, I'd be making my way there post-haste.

In other news of bike nerdery, Gary Boulanger got ahold of me to share an interview that he had recently done with Joe Parkin('s got nice hair) and for any who've read 'A Dog In A Hat', this piece makes a very nice accompaniment.

In response to the interview, Captain Dave wrote Joe and simply stated 'that was a great interview, but I was saddened that there weren't more photos of your sack.'

He's got a way with words, The Captain does.

Well, for those who may have missed out on Pinto's last post, One on One Studio is set to have a feast for the eyes, ears and mouth this up coming weekend;

The eyes cause there will be art things to look at, the ears because there will most assuredly be profanity used in never before conceived ways, and the mouth because Minneapolisans taste like Raspberries.

Like I've said before, be there or be the shape that rhymes with 'there'.

Perhaps I should mention that this means Friday and Monday's posts will be a little late, but I think that I should be able to find a computer and steal away a little bit of time to at least post a photo or two.
I'll try not to leave you hanging.

The Nomad known as Elaina also caught up with us to keep us up to speed on her adventures;

"This is how to avoid the bummer life? How about 1000km of cyclocross through western Spain. It's called the Vía de la Plata and it's actually an old pilgrimage route that runs from Sevilla to Santiago de Compostela.

xoxo
Your pal,
Elaina"

That looks like a right nice adventure, and just for Elaina and her obvious taste in creature comforts, I offer this;

It's the little things that make home wherever you lay your head, you know?

In name dropping news, former cycling superstar, and current general superstar, Daryl Price rolled lazily though the warehouse on Tuesday, but sadly he wasn't wearing this;

Not in real life anyway, but in my mind's eye, he is always wearing that.

I shouldn't go without mentioning that the 2009 NAX is nearly upon us, (well, not really, but it's good to get the news out early and often) and their new website is awaiting your visit.

On that note, let's get up and out.
As I'm sure you all aware, today is Wednesday, which is just like Friday, except most of us have to show up to work the following day, which is a drag, but that shouldn't stop us from milking a bit of rad out just the same.

Don't forget to bring your sweater, and GO!