commencement

After Two years I have completed my goal and graduated with a BA in Economics from Western State College. It is a great feeling to finish and looking forward to moving on to Graduate School. Never thought I would learn so much from my Economics professors at Western State College (the name it should be.....)

A big Thanks to

Dr. Sally Hays

Dr. Scott Lazerus

Dr. David Plante.

 It has been a good overall adventure living in Gunnison, Colorado. But looking forward to moving on to Graduate school and learning how to achieve a Pareto Improvement for all involved....

-Brian

Back Over the Scene of the Crash

The trails were a bit better after a brief rain. Hopefully there will be more, the trails can really use it as well as all the vegetation.

Enjoy the Spring and Avoid the Bah

 Spring the Dragon's breath is pleasant against the heard of sheep that lack substance

Other things that equal the breath are the cows that dot the land adjacent to the pavement

The shiny dragon with piercing red eyes expresses my view of the bah bah bah.

Looking up

 Sometimes it's nice to look up. This can mean literally or just figuratively. However, when you literally look up and see the clouds, it makes you feel good. You can feel the wind, and see strands of white moving, and sometimes dancing. It is relaxing and gives the mind something to ponder on the return trip.

Nice Spring Road Ride on the 29er

 Pictures from the day

Snowshoing Instead of Riding

I was all set to go out into the winter on my bike, but the snow started falling to hard, so I opted for the snowshoes.

There were many places bare.  Here I turned around.

I think in some places with the right tires, riding would be possible. Funny, I got here and the sun came out. I could see the snow clouds go right over the City of Gunnison. I hope at least one day on the weekend will be ridable on the road.

Nice Day for a Wintry Ride

 Actually got to ride beyond the end of pavement today on Ohio Creek.
The snow scenes on the way were stark and wintry.

 There is still quite a bit less snow than last year at this time. I am not complaining.

 If it doesn't snow for 2 more weeks the road will likely dry out enough back here to go further with no mud.

Mud is not that bad, except when the temp is 20 degrees and the wind is at 5mph. Getting wet and still having to ride over an hour is not the best things to combine. This is why I opted to turn back at this point. It is good to get out and feel the cold freeze your face pedaling along, knowing it will not be long until the trails reopen.....hopefully.