Matthew Bohnsack

A case stockpiled in my pantry:

Highly recommended.

I solved an extremely vexing problem today with the help of strace. It’s a very powerful tool. Strange mysteries revealed, opaque binary blobs become transparent, impossible complexities grokked in fullness, etc. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend the super hot green chile at Taco Sal. It is elite.

Today was my first day commuting to work via bicycle, and I’d have to consider it a success. With Richard as my guide and companion, I started the journey to work at 6:30 AM under very comfortable 50° F weather conditions. I made it to work, got changed out of my Lycra^®, made some green tea with Stevia, slouched back in my Aeron, and was reading slashdork email by 7:00; Sweet! Even an unconditioned rider would have found the morning ride pleasant: Quiet, cool, and most importantly all downhill.

Coming home was a little different story ~ 75° and all uphill. No matter — I got it done today and will become more powerful with time. My assent crested at the intersection of Indian School and Camino de la Sierra a few blocks east of my street. From this highpoint, it was big-ring-only for the few remaining blocks to my front door. Screaming down Indian School, one is presented with an incredible vista. You can see for a hundred miles. The City of Albuquerque, Mount Taylor, Ladron Peak, etc. are all there. It is truly an awesome view — the kind of view that gets a mind thinking very powerful thoughts. These thoughts run wild in a mind fueled by the kind of chemicals that are released naturally during a 30-minute uphill climb. Highly recommended.

Here’s some ideas for next year after July’s RAGBRAI:

1. Tour de Kota (South Dakota)
2. CANDISC (North Dakota)
3. GRABAAR (Wisconsin)
4. SAGBRAW (Wisconsin)
5. Enchanted Circle Bike Tour (New Mexico)

In other bike touring news, I’ve received my new bike and will begin using it to commute to work starting next week. I already have a commuting pannier, but I’m considering an Arkel setup for touring.

And then, of course, there’s the ultimate in bicycle touring over at Adventure Cycling.

Lest we forget its glory, I must again point out that Beef’s soundboard is one of the greatest things ever created by man. If you’ve never played with it, I highly recommend that you do so. If you already have, I’d suggest that you pay another visit.

I was very excited to learn today that Hogan’s Heros is now out on DVD!

Eventually, I’ll put all these photos into this category, but my obsession may shift to Ladron peak any day now.

Again with the backyard theme:

I agree. Vietnamese 2000, is fine ABQ dining! A little high on the carbs, but whatever.