lately I have been looking for an mp3 player for swimmers! I would like one and I happened to stumble across one.....
it's called -Freestyle Audio DMP 1G-
(this is the description....Website is http://www.swimoutlet.com/product_p/6234.htm)
As an Athlete whose playing field is the water, there is much more to the experience than just getting wet. Whether you're an extreme water sport competitor or just doing it for the sheer passion, there is one element missing from the perfect set or the wildest ride; the element of music. With this in mind, Freestyle Audio has fused these two elements to introduce the world's first completely submergible and waterproof MP3 player. The freestyle Audio Digital Music Player was designed for movement in the water and to cater to the special needs of athletes and enthusiasts of all active and water sports including: surfing, wakeboarding, swimming, snowboarding, jet skiing, snow skiing, biking, running, fishing, and all paddle sports.

this would just up my love for swimming even more!! haha

anyways, in other news I have been doing well. I am finally getting over Bronchitis and laryngitis and still trying to recover from my shin splints!

CREW is going very well, we have our first regatta march 31st in Oklahoma city! Our next regattas will be in Omaha, Nebraska on April 15th and our last one in Topeka, Kansas on April 21-22nt.

need a laugh?

Texas Chili Contest

If you can read this whole story without laughing then there's no hope for you. I was crying by the end. Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better. For those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time Halloween comes around. It takes up a major portion of a parking lot at the San Antonio City Park. Judge #3 was an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting from Springfield, IL. Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a Chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted".

Here are the scorecard notes from the event:

CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI...
-Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
-Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
-Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You
could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beer to put the
flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN 'S AFTERBURNER CHILI...
-Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
-Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.
-Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what
I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted
to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they
saw the look on my face.

CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI...
-Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.
-Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.
-Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like
I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now.
Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all of the beer.

CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC...
-Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
-Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.
-Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds?
Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB woman is starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?

CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...
-Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.
-Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
-Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind
me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue
from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.


CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY...
-Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.
-Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.
-Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames.
I shit on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems
inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.

CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI...
-Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
-Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.
-Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI...
-Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
-Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili? -
-Judge # 3-- No Report.

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I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Taking it easy!!!

I went to the doctor on Friday and found out a lot of stuff about my leg that I was not expecting!

Dr. Barrett first looked at my leg and asking if this hurt when pushing here and so on. Just form that I found out that it was shin splints. I have severe inflammation from the inside of my knee all the way down to the inside of my ankle (*insert facial exertion and with words of your choice*). Then he asked me to stand up......I did and the look of his face....well, you can just imagine! Dr. Barrett told me that my feet pronate inward.













This is what my feet look like when I am running and walking.

So, now I have to have physical therapy 3 - 4 times a week for 4 weeks....Ugh! But, this is going to be something I need to do. Oh , and I have to ice my leg as often I can!

I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to do CREW but amazing enough I CAN, YAY! I can't run till this heals or till my physical therapist says I can. I can do is this: swim, stationary bike, lift weights from waist up and row! That is enough to make me happy! If I wasn't able to do CREW I would be so pissed, I have put so much time into this and already paid my dues and I hate quitting in the middle of an activity!

please to who ever reads this take care of yourself!

have a wonderful day and God Bless.