Julie 

I was a little hesitant last night about going on regular Saturday run, my knees had been aching from the MMA class Thursday and sitting on my but in a desk that is kinda small aggregated everything, not to mention there was a constant stream of network traffic that needed to be analyzed. With all the traffic my 3rd point of contact was pretty much in the hot seat all night, except when i went to the bathroom and forgot my badge and got locked out . Well everything hurt and i was definitely going cancel the run but i had a Motrin and some icy/hot so i decided to see how i felt once i was out in the fresh air.

I got out to my normal parking spot around 0630 and and made my way to the  Lincoln Memorial, it was just about day break a little cloudy and the temperature was around 60, i would rather run in the cold than in the heat any day. it was still a little dark and as i made my way up the side street to the monument starting point.  i noticed that was starting to approach a woman from behind, as i have had a few experiences like this that didn't go to well; i made my way to the far side of the side walk made some over top coughing noises and then quickly passed with a hardy good morning to put any anxiety on her part at ease. we were both headed to the monument apparently and just continued in silence until we reached the steps and she asked me if i was doing the marathon i thought to m myself if she knew me at all she would be laughing at the ridiculousness on the question. i told her maybe if it were an 1/8 of an marathon a slight laugh and we went our separate ways. The run was okay i took it slow hated every step and everyone i saw along the way, although i give everyone passing casual salute and good morning. I was pretty satisfied with he overall run. i made it back to the steps a little winded and crashed on the steps.

When i was composed i looked up and took i n the the view of the reflecting pool  and the other monuments in the distance. A woman's voice asked " was it a good run?" and i responded with "it never is" when i looked over it was the same women from earlier. A older women maybe late 50 just casually sitting  enjoying the daybreak over the monuments. We eventually  talked for about 45 minutes about all the events on the mall, her history in the area, families, politics, her New Years tradition of watching the daybreak from the memorial steps with a group for the past ten years and how proud we were to be citizens of this great country. I have a terrible memory when it comes to names and i just cant make myself use the different mental exercises like repeating the name 5 times while conversing to help move someones name from short term to long term. but i made sure to write her name down when i got to the car i am sure i will have the opportunity to see her again since we both have a similar habits on early Saturday mornings and more then likely over the past year we probably were encountered each other in passing. it was definitely a blessing. 

Had a great talk with my son culminating with this statement.

" I don't expect you to be the best, I expect you to try your best"

We spent and 2 hours talking Politics, people, news, The Constitution, psychology, chess, Taxes, 401ks, investment property, Sex, fiscal responsibility ; personal and government,  School, College, acceptance of others, Civics and Love both with a women companion  and that of your family, video games, and obsessive behavior, Computer network defense, physical security, dogs, alcohol, MMA and money.

    Not completely sure how to feel about something; I work the night shift 12hr two days on two off... blah blah well every other weekend I am off. Well this past weekend on Monday morning i couldn't stay on my sleep schedule so i ended up getting up at my old time of 0500. I still had to got to work that evening  but my body just wouldn't let me sleep in.  i got up washed clothes, cleaned the kitchen and took care of the dogs.   
Well our dogs unfortunately are not as house broken as we wished a direct reflection on the amount of effort we put in to training them 0 .Bottom line my son sent me a text msg. that evening thanking me for cleaning up behind the dogs .. well thanks son but if you noticed THAT I CLEANED IT THEN, YOU ALSO NOTICED THAT IT NEEDED CLEANING.

Love you 

Before i brought her home (Chopper)

The Ad that was calling my name

I have a 2004 Hardcore II Chopper for Sale. Bike is in Excellent Condition and runs great also. I no longer ride and I MUST SELL. It has a 110 RevTech 110 hp motor and a RevTech Tranny. The Custom Chopper has a Santee Frame with a West Coast Chopper Villain Gas Tank with 44 Caliber Gas Cap, West Coast Fender and a 200mm Tire. Chopper only has 2,100 miles on it and runs and looks excellent. Bike has a Black Cherry Paint Job With Silver and Grey Ghost Flames. Only serious buyers need to call. 

Chopper ReWire v2.0

Chopper Wire Harness redo.

engine wasn't turning over, picked up a stronger battery which fried up a wire that was already suspect on the wire harness control panel. I ordered a new control panel and the connectors were different..WTFO. Two hours and some blessings later... 

VW Journey

The 70 VW BUS we bought this thing back in 1997 when we were stationed at Fort Hood TX it was on the lemon lot for $3000 i took out a personal loan with Orchard bank to get that Bus for my wife with the interest they charged who knows what i really paid. My wife wanted it and i made it happen she might have gotten married at the Justice of the peace but she was going to have the things in life she wanted if i had my way. So the Bus was just one of many things i made happen and that 1600 cc engine and half dead generator just kept on keeping up with us. we eventually ended up in KS, Junction City, Fort Riley.......24ID G6 and Company command for her. the bus made it i drove from TX to KS and stopped at every Walmart along the way because the damn generator wasn't charging the batteries and i had to keep replacing them. i went through like 5-6 on that trip. Thats Danny Mendoza in the pic with and Greg Danny owns Reich's foreign car shop in Junction City. he took care of every car i had for 5 years and then stored and shelters the bus in his bay for another 5 years. Thats more then business that's friendship. Thank you Danny. We finally got the bus loaded up and Danny and Greg drove from KS to N. VA to drop it here so i could start this new leg in her life.

Monk ;

Where I work (COOL)

Well I retired AUG 2011 and this is where i have been since that time Fort Belvoir West i think they call it. I took this pic for my old rental in Lorton VA. Would have been a easier commute for real.

Interesting Motorcycles around Woodbridge VA 22193

I know, i have been gone for awhile and allot has happened so look forward to catching up. Right now check out some interesting rides i ran across down here in the DMV (Woodbridge).

retired

So i am retired and there is a ton of stuff to write about but i just wanted to make this special announcement....I joined a fight club tonight was my first grappling night, we eventually got around to sparring and i made someone tap out !!!! representing the 40yr olds for sure. now i ended up tapping out quite a bit being the new guy but still it was good to get a win. I did a little boxing about 20 years ago and i still remember the first time i stepped in the ring at Ft Gordon GA back in 89. Well i had a case of Deva vue today  when i stepped into the octagon for the first time!!!! there is no comparing a boxing ring and a octagon its like being in a jail cell versus being in someone elses house. in a boxing ring you can lean on the ropes and worse case scenario you can exit through the ropes but in the cage u are on lock down and the fence is unforgiving. some one told me i would be in pain tomorrow i had to stop myself from telling them i was in pain about 20mins after i walked in the door. it was good to get some fighting in i need it really bad more to follow

Graduation 2010

went upstairs passing thru and i was asked to participate in the planning of the big event. i opted out but in lite of some recent events i thought twice and actually listened to what was being said. the only part i heard to completion was ....how are you going to know what your responsibilities are ?  well i could only respond with a "my responsibilities are the lights, gas, water phone and cars " then i went back down into the cave to watch Boston whoop up on the Lakers

Socks

My wife has a cast on her foot from an injury while deployed, she was on the couch today and i watched her brutally stretch a sock over the cast to cover her little toes. then as the sock reached it ripping point and you could see where the material is actually woven together and pulling apart i noticed that it had a grey toe and heel, i had just bought a pack of white socks with grey heels and toes in a size 15 (very hard to just find on the shelf). i asked her if it was my sock (singular) cause she only has one cast; therefore only one set of toes to cover, and she said yes its the only ones that fit!!!!!

Later i was washing clothes and noticed that she had quite a bit of my stretched out white grey toe and heel socks size 15 in her hamper and better yet she had a odd number so i wasn't even fortunate enough to match them all. some where i have one normal size 15 white, grey toe and heel sock. i have to try and find it cause i deserve to at least get one use out of it before it gets stretched out too....