MINI MAC!

So I never thought that I would venture to the world of Mac...but here I am...and I am loving it!
I picked up a Mac Mini with the Intel 1.66 and 2 gigs of RAM. The reason I wanted the computer was to edit video, and I honestly had no idea I'd be using it for anything other than that. But once I hooked it up and started messing with it, I was amazed at how fast it boots up, and how fast all the tasks were...not just video editing. So after messing with it for an hour or so, I transferred all my data from my PC to the mini, and now I am using it as my desktop computer.
As you can see by the picture, this computer takes up no room. Everything I need is right next to my computer monitor...and although there's only 120gb on the hard drive, my 500gb backup is perfect for additional data storage. I will eventually go with a terabyte drive with networking capability to upgrade. This thing is awesome.
Over the next few months I will mess with some sideshow and video stuff and post it on up. The only thing I am missing so far is photoshop..but I am working on that...

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Christmas Mode

So I put up my tree today in hopes of getting more motivated for the holiday. So far, I am not really feeling any more motivated. I mean, I am still sitting here blogging! I have a few more gifts to grab and very little money to do it with, but I should emerge relatively debt free after the holidays...which is a good thing.

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Santos...Nayls and Shangri La section

I have been wanting to ride some of the other Santos sections along the Florida Greenway Trail, and i finally made it out the the 49th street trailhead the other day. We logged a total of about 18 miles, including a ride out to Land Bridge.
I will be posting a review of this trail system later today..but until then, enjoy this video.

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Race Across the Sky!

Im heading out tonight to check out the mountain bike race movie "Race Across the Sky". I will post a complete review from a non-competitive rider perspective later on...stay tuned!

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SWAGMAN BIKE RACK REVIEW

After using the Swagman on a couple outings, I can say it is a very good rack for the money. There are a few minor issues with it that would be expected when you buy an inexpensive non-brand name rack.
1) the bike does not work with a standard 2 inch receiver hitch lock pin. You have to use the bolt/cotter pin setup provided with the Swag. I am either taking the rack off and putting it in my truck, or I use a cable lock threaded through the wheel rings and my chain connection points on the hitch. A little inconvenient, but not too bad.
2) when loading up two bikes, you have to make sure you use the proper sized clamp on the proper side. One clamp sits lower than the other to accomodate similar sized bikes on one rack. It takes a few minutes to get right, but again its not a big deal.
Overall, I give the rack a thumbs up. It is sturdy, does the job, and it is compact enough to store anywhere when not in use. We will see how it fairs long term.

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WORKING ON A NEW PURCHASE!

Well, a friend of mine has a bike for sale, and I am currently trying to acquire it. Its a 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert demo model:

It's a pretty amazing deal, and since my credit and finances suck so bad, I feel that buying a new bike is out of the question right now. I am not really a fan of the color, but bikes can be painted relatively easy. I figure I will work on that once I thrash the existing paint off it...hahaha!

hydraulic brakes, Specialized's Brain, and DT Swiss wheels make me think this is going to be a nice bike. Test riding it this upcoming weekend, so we shall see how it compares to my trusty KHS...keep ya posted!

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