Getting back in the Groove

The past week and a half have been busy for me.  I celebrated the last hurrah of summer over Labor day weekend by going to Water World and playing copious amounts of volleyball.  

The group who made it so fun at Water World

Jen Sasser, the birthday girl

As soon as the 3 day weekend was over, my mom came into town for a week long visit.  I was able to show her the Denver that I have come to know over the past year. 

Up on Mount Evans

 Although she stayed in pet friendly hotels, we only felt comfortable walking Nala dog in.  Cat had to be smuggled in via duffel bag.

A few friends met us at the rooftop pool at the hotel to socialize.

Now it is time for me to get back into the groove of normal life.  Working and getting ready for cooler weather.  

Today, it is a high of 58, which is cold in comparison to the past week.  I broke out my space heater for the first time in 4 months.  And there is an unusual steady rain coming down that started last night and is expected to continue through tonight.  It seems this year we got more snow in the winter than rain in the Spring and Summer.  

I am catching up on neglected projects (editing Water World video, etc) while my pets are curled up sleeping on my bed.

Sick Pup

I have been having a busy summer. This week has been a little more low key. Nala, my 11 year old black lab, is sick. She has had the runs since Monday. It is now Friday and I am really concerned. Living on a bus is a tough environment for a dog with bathroom issues. Several times this week she has had 'accidents', always by the front door. Like she was trying to get as close to outside as possible.

Now I have to go work the weekend and I don't like having to worry about her well being. A few months ago, she had the opposite problem. She was all stopped up. Seems my little girl has some tummy issues. Right now, based on online advice, I'm putting her on a 24 hour fast and then fixing her a rice and boiled chicken dinner. If that doesn't work a visit to the vet will be my next step.

Pedicabbing Pics and video

I really am enjoying my alternative job riding a pedicab in Denver. There is always something going on and each night is unique. I have so many stories that it becomes difficult to recall them on demand. It can be strenuous on a busy night but that just means I am doing well. The Tim McGraw/Kenny Chesnee Stadium concert was particularly profitable for me. There are always interesting things happen all the time, Here is a clip showing me at Larimer square. Then I am peddling to the firworks show, finally, I find myself enjoying the grand finale, Here is a picture of 3 girls in my cab at 2:55am. There were 5 girls in there but we are waiting on the other 2 to get taco bell, since it is the only place open. The girl in the middle is the one who got me then added 4 other girls. They make the job fun.

Here are a line of pedicab drivers waiting outside Rockies baseball game.

Tubing in Colorado

I have much catching up to do.  Here is a start.  This is a video of a recent tubing trip friends and I took a month ago.