http://www.subtleimages.com/blog ...because my life is just as boring as yours. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:32:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Mr. Miller: (I started this letter with the phrase "I'd like to be Frank..." but I thought it would confuse people.  Fact.) I just saw the trailer for your solo directorial debut, "The Spirit."  I thought I was looking at the much-anticipated to your ground-breaking film adaptation of "Sin City." And ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/08/02/an-open-letter-to-frank-miller/ Total miles: 149.74 Just a quick review on the Ergon grips (I have the Ergon GP1): These are the most expensive pieces of garbage I have ever used.  Yes, I installed them correctly.  The pain/numbness on the wrists/palms did go away...in exchange for additional pain on the elbows! Furthermore, you lose ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/30/biking-chronicles-issue-no-8/ Yesterday was an experience I would probably never forget: my first biking trail!  And it wasn't exactly in my plans.  I fell off the bike twice (minor injuries only) because my bike wasn't exactly built for the trail (LOTS of tree roots with a few jumps!!)...plus the fact that I'm ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/27/biking-chronicles-issue-no-7/ While I'm so much engrossed lately with anything to do with bicycles, I haven't totally forgotten about photography.  In fact, I just updated my iStockphoto portfolio with a few images from my recent trip to Massachusetts.  It's funny that I haven't updated my portfolio for more than a year prior ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/22/whats-new-in-photography/ My bike has been out of commission so I wasn't able to log trips for a few days.  As soon as it was fixed by my bike buddy, I logged about 15 miles. ;-) I replaced my road tires with knobby tires designed for cyclocross thinking that I would not need ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/21/biking-chronicles-issue-no-6/ The family went to Eagle Rock Resort in PA with a few friends yesterday...My bike buddy dragged our bikes hoping that we find a decent trail.  Alas!  Nothing.  All we see is hilly roads...I think we rode about 5 miles before we gave up.  Worse, My Edge 205 battery went ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/14/biking-chronicles-issue-no-5/ I finished a 14-mile trail today with a few friends.  The terrain was a mostly level, but it was a little rough...I can feel my shocks-less Trek's (and my butt's) pain.  That said, I just LOVE how the 700c wheels zip through it.  Crap...this only means one thing... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/11/biking-chronicles-issue-no-4/ In a span of 12 days, I've racked up a total of about 52 miles.  Total bike time: 4 hours and 51 minutes. The next upgrade I'm looking at is to replace the pedals with the clipless model.  I noticed that I find mind myself re-positioning my feet on the pedals, ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/08/biking-chronicles-issue-no-3/ I did a 7-mile path this morning, which is a second ride with my new saddle: a Brooks B17.  The butt pain that I get with the stock 7.5 FX saddle is gone with this one.  I am now a Brooks believer. http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/07/biking-chronicles-issue-no-2/ We went to see the Nubble Lighthouse in Maine and then ate at a nearby Fox Lobster House.  What can I say?  This restaurant served the absolute worst lobster dish in my lifetime as a glutton...and I don't even have finicky taste buds! That's it.  I wrote an entry on ... http://www.subtleimages.com/blog/2008/07/07/a-day-trip-to-maine/