You Found Me How?

Every once and awhile I like to check the Analytics attached to my blog. It usually provides a few chuckles on the searches that people use. If you don't have analytics attached to your website, I would highly encourage it. You may find it interesting how some people stumble on your blog.

Some of the examples that caused my blog to appear in recent search results are as follows:

"A goat was following in my dream"

First of all, what in the world are you doing searching with "a goat was following in my dream?" And second, I can't help you with any interpretations of why you were dreaming this. Now I'm pretty sure that this post was the culprit that caused my blog to appear in your search results, but that post is of no use to you... unless of course, you are hunting in your dreams.

"free fish scent"

Hmm.. now this one is interesting. I know that hunters have a habit of smearing certain animal scent on their clothes - *ahem* elk pee. However, fish scent? what is that all about? You fishermen are going to have to help me out here. Is this some type of fishing secret to smell like fish in order to catch the big one? Otherwise, why in the world would you want to smell like a fish. Okay, okay, some may ask the same thing about the elk pee. I get it.

"lip glosses for men"

Yikes! If you are a man and looking for lip gloss, you may have been drawn in by the title of my blog; but one look at the content and I'm sure the click through rate was very high. Sorry.

"picture of house with pelople in stew pot"

I hunt animals. Only animals. And what's with the misspelling of the word "people"? So disturbing.

"us army sniper school packing list"

This one I kind of like. If there is an us army sniper referring to my blog for his packing list, that would be a huge honor. However, I don't think that is the case. And they may end up with the wrong gear in their pack. But if you are looking for a back country packing list, I'd gladly share mine.

First Leg: TCR series

Last Sunday I finished the first leg of the triple crown running series I signed myself up for during the winter months. I am just now recovering. My legs have never been that sore. I have some serious training to do before the Pikes Peak Ascent in August.

This first run was a 10 mile jog through the Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs. The scenery was spectacular and the camaraderie among runners was compelling.

I was honestly a bit nervous before this run because it was the first race ever in my life and I didn't know what to expect. I had visions of running off course and not making it back to the finish line... Or needing to find a bathroom due to drinking too much water before the race... Or encountering a rattle snake along the trail. Sheesh! The things I worry about. Anyway, these worries were quickly squashed.

When I saw all of the fellow runners gathered at the starting line I realized there is no way I'm getting lost and if I do, I won't be alone! And with all those feet pounding the pavement the chances of a snake taking a snooze and being startled by a random runner is probably slim. (Hey - it makes sense in my mind.) And I guess if I have to pee, no one will notice. (Kidding!)

I ended up finishing with a time of 1:45:28 which was 45 minutes under my cut-off time to qualify for the Pikes Peak Ascent race. So, I am well on my way. I know I could have done better, but a touch of plantar facilities had me gimping along for the last couple miles. I was honestly just happy to see that finish line!

Now, on to my next race in July. A 12K run through Bear Creek Park. The starting elevation is 6,170' and at the turn around point you'll have reached a gain of 1,000' in 3.7 miles. That should be fun!

Someone at work asked me why I'm doing this. My response: "It is great training for hunting season which is only a week after the Pikes Peak Ascent." Duh.

Summer Signs

It must be summer.

The evidence is clear.

There are worms in my fridge -

squirming next to my beer.

And next to it all on a snowflake plate

a half eaten watermelon appears to be bait.