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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Western States It Is
68 comments:
- Hone said...
Unless I missed it....you didn't even make the wait list.
- February 6, 2011 at 6:23 PM
- Agiofws said...
Races should have something like 20 regostrations open for elite runners, and draw a lottery for all the rest of the entries.
- February 7, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- Derrick said...
I just don't understand that. Makes no sense. Same old complaint...the sport is growing, but the mindset of many RD's is not.
Would have been great to see you in that field. - February 7, 2011 at 3:10 AM
- momroes said...
Sorry Geoff that you didn't get in to Hardrock - you'll do great at Western States I am sure. It would have been fun to do a race you have never done but you need to do an exceptional repeat at WS now.
Love you - February 7, 2011 at 4:04 AM
- jun said...
Interesting you say this because I was just thinking yesterday that I am automatically less interested in following Hardrock this year because all of the top runners won't be there. Don't get me wrong, I'm still psyched for those who will be and will be interested to see who wins, but there is still some level of disappointment. I agree that top ranked runners should have an automatic bid.
Funny, my wife, who isn't even an ultra runner, thinks that top level ultras should have two separate drawings; one for the regular runners and one for the elites. And then she still thinks that the top 5 - 10 men and women should be automatic. - February 7, 2011 at 5:55 AM
- Wyatt Hornsby said...
I can't decide if the egalitarianism of the Hard Rock lottery is really noble and good or just plan crazy. Geoff, you are the top 100+ mile guy in the nation (not that you or anyone needs to be reminded of that)...and you didn't get into Hard Rock? Wow.
When the day comes (maybe next year) when I feel ready for Hard Rock, man, I am going to have to stand in line for a long, long time.
Wyatt - February 7, 2011 at 6:51 AM
- DavidP said...
It is a real shame people like you cannot run races like Hardrock with all the other "nascar" guys to see a championship....
Don´t mind. WS is gonna rock this year!!!!!!!!
Can´t hardly wait...
Keep movin´ Geoff!!!
www.corrersinsentido.blogspot.com - February 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
And to think I got in only because I've finished it 5 times, NOT because I've won it 5 times. That part seems a bit wrong. We're gonna miss you there for sure, as well as Tony K, but make the best of it and compete at WS, cuz' everyone wants the previous champ to come back and defend. At least you have that on your plate.
I feel, like yourself, that I should be an automatic draw for WS too, I tried to get in, and would have gone to WS instead of HR, but I'm not "qualified". My 29 100 miles wins is not enough I guess, nor is that old man's 14:27. :-)
As top athletes, a bunch of us need to approach the right people and create our own 100. Put it on the backburner now, but in the fall, we'll come up with a plan "before" all race entries are required, then none of the popular 100s will have no competition, it'll be the De Facto 100, Fat Ass style with a cash purse, donated by us.
Thanks also for the good words over on my site as well, very cool.
To the next race..... - February 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
Hey, fix my double negative comment! :-) whoops!
- February 7, 2011 at 9:13 AM
- Unknown said...
I fully understand your frustration, Geoff, but, like you said, the RD has the right to organize the race however they feel. It's clear that Ultra-running is going through a major shift in competitiveness, and many of these traditional races will have to make a decision of where they fit. Currently Hardrock chooses the show no favoritism route. That's fine, but it might just encourage another group to run a Hardrock-like race in the area as a competitor, and invite all the studs to come. If the course is that popular, someone will see the financial incentive to do it.
- February 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM
- That's Mr. McGoogly to you! said...
I don't mean to necessarily represent the contrarian view here, but I don't believe that all races should automatically reserve spaces for elite runners, especially for races that have limited spaces. I agree that competition is great and it draws a significant amount of interest to the sport. But if all races reserved spots for elite racers, there is no guaratntee that the race would be as competitive as you desire. The other negative result is that there are less spots availabe to non-elite runners. A possible solution to this problem would be to have some representatives from ultra community petition RDs to have their race at as the "national championship": choose a different race every year and rotate it so that different courses get some attention; elite runners can have the competition they want; non-elite runners won't feel like they're being pushed out of famous races; and we can have something resembling a sanctioned championship.
- February 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Derrick said...
Sure it's the RD's choice and they can do it anyway they want, but it really doesn't have to be all one way or the other. As was already mentioned, there is absolutely no reason why 10 or 20 spots could not be reserved for the top runners who may challenge for the win.
The #1 thing I learned from organizing races is that, yes you want to keep the mid and back of the pack happy, but it also adds a great deal to the event to have the best quality field you can. As far as keeping certain runners out of certain races like WS or Hardrock, I think that it's incredibly stupid and a potential lost opportunity. Very old school thinking. - February 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- Jill Homer said...
There's a lot of potential out there for Hardrock-esque courses, although relatively very few where public agencies and regulations would allow for a big race-type event.
But a 100-mile run in the Wasatch Mountains would make a nice Hardrock consolation prize. As an added bonus — more overall climbing and less need for acclimation. Invite a few of your fastest friends.
http://blog.coachingendurance.com/2010/08/jared-campbells-millwood-100.html - February 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM
- Wyatt Hornsby said...
I have to chime in for a second time--sorry! What incentive is there for an RD to reserve spots for elites when elites pay the same entry as "regular" (read: non-elite) guy and gals? To use Geoff as an example, he pays $250 just like Joe Schmo does! So how then do we get to a point where elites can get into races like Hard Rock for the sake of an uber-competitive field? Well, pressure from sponsors might be effective. Sponsors want their runners to compete on the biggest stages (versus small, obscure races), and Hard Rock and Western States are certainly big stages. Sponsors, because they have the cash and reach, can exert tons of pressure. They just have to be made aware of the problem, or maybe they already know.
Short of that, there seem to be two alternatives:
1) Elites run the races they can get into, staying with the status quo, or....
2) Elites organize their own race(s), as Karl M. suggested.
As a guy who makes his living do PR stuff, I am captivated by what's going on with ultrarunning. Seems some of the elites guys see brand-building/marketing potential (and who can blame them?) while some of the longstanding races are bucking the trend.
Wyatt - February 7, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- Joseph Lea said...
I do like the idea of a championship-like event on terrain similar to Hardrock. It would be very exciting to see the world's top ultrarunners competing in those conditions - so many wild cards nature can throw at you "out there"!
Having participated in Hardrock and gotten to know some of the core Hardrock family, I know there's also something equally special in what they have created there.
I'm looking forward to seeing what fills the void in the current event lineup. I hope it's a new event and that you also get the chance to experience Hardrock for what it is.
marmot - February 7, 2011 at 11:07 AM
a comment from afar. There are a ton of races for the 'elites' to go of and be competitive at. You have a National Trail Championship that none of you go along to. There's a world 24 hour champs that (Jurek excluded) none of you have attempted to qualify for.
What you're really saying is, I want to run with my friends and be comeptitive on courses I like and then next year I'm going somewhere else. Afterall you did say you like to run different courses.
Western States has for a long time been open to the elites, there's at least 10 races with 2 qualifying slots that get rolled down if someone's already qualified.
How many races each year do you guys want to have good competition at? Which races will that be this year, what about the next year and the one following.
There are plenty of options for being competitive.
Matt - February 7, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Billy said...
Just tear it up at WS100 Geoff. Hardrock will come.
- February 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Unknown said...
USATF should designate a different 100M as the championship each year and require (as a condition) that that race set aside slots for the top ten males, top ten females and top five of each in master's divisions. Different race and course each year; wouldn't affect any of us mere mortals since it's only 30 slots out of all of the 100's offered in a year. And it would be very exciting!
- February 7, 2011 at 12:49 PM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
I will say it's kind of ironic how the fast guys that did get in HR were NOT on the WS list to begin with? I know not all, and I would bet Nick Clark is on the WS list, ( didn't look) but no others. Maybe I'm looking into it too much. Jurek, Dakota, Nick, Julian Chorier (thanks Tony K) and a few others. HMMMM.
Hardrock will be competitive, I assure everyone. Summer X Games.....we need to approach them. to the round table... - February 7, 2011 at 2:31 PM
- polyenios said...
Lottery is not the appropriate way to pick runners at this kind of races. This system is constraining the growth of ultra-mountain running.
A point system should be applied based on the experience and CV of each runner. There enough races for everyone to pick one. The point system will help the planning of all runners, and at the same time popular races will contribute to the growth of the sport and smaller races, since runners will be encouraged to gather points by participating in smaller or less popular events. - February 8, 2011 at 1:54 AM
- Wyatt Hornsby said...
Karl: I recently wrote about potential with X Games on my blog.
Wyatt - February 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM
- Mark C. Ryan said...
From a way back of the packer, it is good to see the debate in all of this, however, is there a possibility that this could turn into an Ironman fiasco?
I know as ultrarunners we don't want to be associated with the Upper Class, Elitist, Douchebags that are triathletes (another blog's words, not my own). But some of this reserving spots for Elites reaks of this.
I understand that road marathons have an elite field with elite aid stations and the lot, but I thought trail running was different. More blue collar, more everyman. This is a beautiful sport, underappreciated by the mainstream, but that is the appeal for me. Down to earth guys like Geoff and Anton, grizzled veterans like Meltzer and AJW, and young hot shots like Dakota and Kilian. This is our sport of ultra running.
Keep the conversation going Geoff, it is always interesting. - February 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Christian Griffith, Run100Miles.com said...
(re: Karl's comment regarding a Fat Ass hundo championship)
something tells me you wouldn't have to pony up your own cash.
assuming you could ensure all of you showing up, the attention tossed at such an event would be monumental ...at least in our little world of ultrarunning.
i'd think a single sponsor would jump at the chance to tag it. ...especially if it had legs as an annual affair.
much respect. - February 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM
- Chris said...
While it would be exciting to have all the top runners there I do have several mid-packer friends that would give their right arm to do HR and desire to do it as much as any elite runner. A friend of mine who has yet to get in plans his races every year so he can get HR qualifiers just to enter the lottery. His dream is HR and is it fair to him to have one less lottery spot so an elite can get in?
Now I do view WS diferently because it markets itself as the premier 100 mile event and has the chamionship feel. Consequently I think it has an obligation to have as competitive field as possible. Although elites can qualify via the Montrail spots. However HR to my knowledge has never marketed itself as any type of trail championship so I don't think it has the same obligation to have all the top elites in it. Would I like to see all of the elites race HR same year? Definitely. But I also want to see some of my mid-pack buddies fulfill their dream to.
Good discussion. - February 8, 2011 at 2:07 PM
- Kris said...
The truly fast guys are going to WS 100. With Sharman in the mix it will be a great race. It would have been nice to have Carpenter and Uli as well.
- February 8, 2011 at 5:55 PM
- Kris said...
Why do you feel the need to be validated in a fringe sport? After, all we come to this sport because we can't compete with likes of Meb, Wanjiru, Bekele, Haile, Hall, Kastor, Goucher, Flaganan, Radcliffe etc.
- February 8, 2011 at 6:03 PM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
Meb, Wanjiru, Bekele, Haile, Hall, Kastor, Goucher, Flaganan, Radcliffe etc.
They would get crushed at Hardrock. Fast marathoners don't typically fair well in 100 mile mountain runs, it's a different game. It would be very entertaining to see them attempt to run down Oscar's pass, and every other pass Hardrock has to offer. - February 9, 2011 at 6:19 AM
- Geoff said...
i'm not sure why you feel like top runners wanting to run against other top runners is bred from a desire to feel validated. it has nothing to do with validation and everything to do with wanting to race against the best for the simple satisfaction/pleasure of testing oneself against the best. i'd rather get beat by several top runners than win a race with little to no competition. if i don't feel challenged by the competition then i may as well just go out and do a 100 mile fun run.
also, not being able to compete with top road/track runners may be your reasons for coming to this sport, but certainly those are not universal. i think for most it's about doing what we enjoy. i have no desire to run road marathons or shorter road/track races. it has nothing to do with not being able to compete with the top guns in that sport and everything to do with that kind of running being unenjoyable to me (in the same way that running 100 miles of mountain terrain would be unenjoyable to most shorter distance road runners). as karl said, most of those guys/gals would get crushed at hardrock just as most top 100 mile runners would get crushed in competitive marathons. it's just a totally different game. if you don't believe that then you aren't paying attention. - February 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM
- Geoff said...
I think it's great that Hardrock has what they have. I have no intention of wanting Hardrock to change. what i was pointing out in my post was how much the hardrock lottery showcased just how unfortunate it is that we don't have a race (yet - this is going to change very soon) in this sport that truly 100% wants to be a championship race. we have races that like to call themselves championship races (e.g. USATF races) but do very little beyond this to make it happen. We also have races that are so challenging and desirable that hundreds of runners would want them to be a championship race, but that have no desire to be so (e.g. hardrock). What we don't yet have though is a race that goes for all of this. this is the point i was trying to make in this post.
i think it's awesome that hardrock is what it is and i have a ton of respect for the organization for sticking to their guns despite knowing that they could turn their event into a "world championship" type event overnight if they just decided they wanted to. - February 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM
- Mike Barton said...
Social networking being so easy seems to provide an excellent way in which to communicate, you elite trail runners need to choose the most challenging 100 based on elevation gain and open registration, then agree to sign up. I didn't get get in to either WS or Hardrock, plain luck of the draw.
- February 9, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Kris said...
Geoff, so you are saying that if Bekele or Hail or Meb properly trained for a 100 miler you would sill beat them? I find it difficult to believe that. Also, If you had "won" the genetic lottery to compete at the REAL ELITE level you would be bring paychecks from London, Boston, REAL, New York etc. We run ultras because for many reasons. Most so called "elite" ultrarunners compete in them because that is all they have to strive for. Simple. Thus, you guys need that validation from USATF or whatever to feel like a real athlete.
- February 9, 2011 at 2:49 PM
- Kris said...
Speedgoat Karl, if a real elite runner like Meb or Haile or Hall trained for Hardrock they would destroy the course record. You can't even run under 24 hours! You have no idea about Hardrock!
- February 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Geoff said...
what you are saying would be the same thing as saying that these top marathon road racers you mention only run the races they run because they are not fast enough to run 100m with Usain Bolt. it's absurd and it's ignorant.
if several of the world's top marathoners trained for Hardrock some of them would do well (just as some of the worlds top ultra runners would do well if they trained for marathons), and some of them would suffer horribly and be lucky to finish under 30 hours. but the truth is, it doesn't matter, because until they actually try it any claims that they could just step in and dominate something so entirely different than what they do now are just ridiculous. all the potential in the world doesn't mean shit until you do something with it.
if all i was looking for was validation don't you think i'd run the USATF races you talk about? I (and most trail ultra runners) don't run them because they don't do anything to encourage/invite large fields of top runners. If they did, we would all run them, because that's what most of us want: the chance to run against the best. You basically disprove your own point by bringing up the USATF races. - February 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Word seems to get around pretty quickly at the top of the sport. Why not just pick an existing mountain race with no lottery and go for it? (Bear, Bighorn, Leadville, ??) Aren't most of the top guys going to UTMB (France) this year? The expense would make that an unfortunate choice year after year, but sounds like it'll be pretty exciting this year.
Kris - you seriously think Geoff or Karl need validation? That just makes me giggle. If you are serious then I think you really don't "get it". Or maybe it's just that none of us get what you're trying to say. I dunno. - February 9, 2011 at 5:30 PM
- GZ said...
Kris - this silly debate of what anyone could do is better for the boards of Letsrun. The case study of what someone could do is a ridiculous argument. That is why we run a race - to see what folks CAN actually do.
You can name people all day and night that COULD do this or COULD do that IF they trained for it. YAWN. Big deal. If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.
Until they line up and do it, it is a woulda, coulda, shoulda.
And is there some satisfaction, validation, ego in competition? Absolutely. You talk of that with a level of disdain. I see it something as DIVINE to our HUMANITY. And it is appropriate to look to organized bodies (races, governing agencies) that have expressed a desire to lead in those spaces to support it. - February 9, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Oops. My bad. I browsed other posts on this blog and see I missed a fantastic thread on the topic of championship races before posting my comment. The existing races I mentioned obviously don't meet the criteria previously discussed, which sound like very sensible criteria... the X Games idea is intriguing.
- February 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM
- Unknown said...
I think you desire a maturation of the category.
That simply isn't ready to happen.
You should work intelligently. Contribute your efforts to building the 50K segment.
When I can find 50K's regularly, I'll look for 50 Milers.
It takes time. - February 10, 2011 at 8:59 AM
- Jacek said...
Interesting debate. I had mixed feelings reading your post Geoff. I think that the sport seams to have divided some of us. The ultrarunning to some of us is an opportunity to challenge ourselves (i.e. prove ourselves that we can do it) and not necessarily to race against others. There are a lot of runners out there who are proud to not compete against anyone else but their own limits. You appear to have become a new breed of ultrarunners interested in challenging yourself against others more then against the course/challenge/yourself. This is probably simply due to the fact that covering 100miles for you is not a challenge in itself; for most of us however 100miles is enough of a challenge without any concerns related to our overall standing in the field.
Apart from the debate on attitudes towards running/racing I think there is an historical aspect of ultrarunning sport that should be mentioned. In its core ultrarunning began with ordinary people running against a challenge of a distance or a course. It appears that ultrarunning used to be a sport open to anyone willing to take a challenge. Now with all the sponsorships and dollars that is getting pumped into ultrarunning there appears to be a need to start an event (as other world championship events in other sport disciplines) that would be open to athletes who met certain performance criteria to qualify. That sort of event should be strictly reserved to champions meeting these performance criteria. What's important to the rest of us who are nowhere near the championship level is that this championship event should not made out of an existing event that used to be open to all, but a specific event that is made up for the purpose of championship. The beauty of the ultrarunning is its purity and general openness to everyone. Favouring faster runners over the rest of us feels to some of us like the sport is being stolen by those who can run faster. In my belief the sport should maintain it's openness to everyone interested in taking a challenge without favouring the faster runners. - February 10, 2011 at 9:23 AM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
Well Kris, now I hurt my poor little body falling off my chair laughing at your comments!
"You have no idea about Hardrock"
Well said. Could you please let me know what you know about Hardrock, cuz' I don't recall your name on a finishing list, or was I on my 5th beer and sleeping when you finished? I guess I missed ya.
I'm gonna save that one, my 24:38 sucks there and next year I'll run sub 15 hours, cuz' really, 15 hours is only a 9ish minute per mile, that should be easy. Meb, Hall, Haile, they could probably do that backwards eh? OH yah, that's right, they aren't qualified to run HR, they can't even get in.....the lottery.
You've just "validated" yourself as comments that have no meaning and make no sense.
Kris, you really are entertaining, why not go read Runners World and get some tips on finishing your first 5k.....man, could I keep rambling, but I won't I'm gonna go slog out some 8 minutes miles on some ice...Wow! :-)
All that said, no harsh words against Haile, Meb, Ryan, you guys all rock and kick arse, I love watching you guys kill it on the road. - February 10, 2011 at 9:56 AM
- Wyatt Hornsby said...
Everyone: Kris is obviously into flaming. I'm paying her posts no attention because they're designed to offend.
Geoff et al: The underlying problem with ultrarunning is that we lack a hands-on, effective governing body that can guide the sport and keep it in sync with trends (such as the problem of demand outstripping supply, as I have written about on my blog). We have the AUA, but do we really need to go into the many reasons why the AUA isn't working and is really quite ineffective? Just look at the AUA's Web site and that's all you need to know. Ultarunning needs a governing body--and a commissioner-type person--that can move the sport forward while also keeping it true to its roots. I have lots of specific ideas on things that need to be done--and I'm sure many on here do, too. Right now, ultrarunning has little representation at the USATF table and really all USATF ultra races are is just a name. They don't bring the best.
For ultrarunning to move forward and benefit both elites and non-elites, we need a governing body and a commissioner that know what they're doing, can think innovatively, implement better systems of doing things, understand the roots of the sport, work collaboratively with the USATF and park services and local governments, attract sponsors, and implement policies that benefit all runners and promote the sport. - February 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM
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- February 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM
- Wyatt Hornsby said...
Jacek: I disagree. There have always been ultrarunners who want to run against the best--just as Geoff wants this. It's just getting harder to do that since there are so many freaking races and the big ones are selling out overnight. I refuse to believe Yiannis, Clifton, Jim Garcia (a personal favorite of mine), and others back in the day didn't want to go against the best. They did. They were every bit as competitive IN SPIRIT as Geoff and others. Garcia was legendary in that right. I guarantee you Garcia didn't want to beat a soft field--he wanted to beat the best.
Wyatt - February 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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- February 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Geoff, in the early 80's many told Jim King "you can't run Devil's Thumb; you really think you can run all those hills?!" And in many ways he revolutionized the sport by doing it and pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible. Jim is a friend of mine and he absolutely believed in having the most competitive field assembled possible so that back-mid-front pack could all be encouraged and test their limits in their own personal way. Just like you want Tony and Killian there, he wanted Jim Howard, Bruce Labelle, Skip Hamilton, Doug Latimer, etc... all there so they could do what they love, build community with one another, encourage the masses, push each other to deeper levels (as surely indicated by the still untouched fastest split by Jim Howard from Hwy 49 in Cool to the finish as he was on a rampage to catch Jim King in 1983), and challenge themselves in ways they had yet to. I say all this to - as many others already have - encourage you to keep pushing those boundaries as I have faith the event you desire will happen and I believe everyone will enjoy the fruit of your labor.
If you are looking for some encouragement/motivation, read Jim King's 1984 account at WS. He wanted to compete against the best, but everyone was an integral part of the bigger picture - everyone out there doing what they love and testing themselves, competing against themselves/others in their own personal way.
http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/features/world/how-the-western-states-wa.shtml - February 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM
- Billy said...
Every 100 years, all new people.
Dr. Woodstock - February 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Rogue Valley Runners said...
I like the statement, "pumping all this money into the sport."
Companies ( shoe/clothing ) are choosing to put a modest amount of money into ultra running, mostly advertising because the sheer nature of ultra running makes aspirational people turn their heads.
Next time you want to talk about pumping money, check out (1) Kia commercial for the Superbowl and that will be the budget for all of ultra running inspired marketing for the rest of the decade. - February 10, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- Bozobreath Gewurtzerberger said...
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- February 10, 2011 at 7:05 PM
- Unknown said...
It appears you haven't been on the other side of the aid station table. First, you'd then see that ALL those spectators you expect to rush to your event to watch the "best" duke it out are nothing more than either volunteers or crews for other runners. Host a run where, as you put it, "that's what most of us want: the chance to run against the best," then your limited field won't bring masses for the "yawn" of catching a glimpse of you fast guys.
Second, other than sales to be made elsewhere, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why money hasn't flocked to the sport - what ultra event actually makes good profit just because a few fast guys show up? If you and the handful of other elite sponsored runners can't draw in a sponsor or two and make your own championship, why would you expect someone else to put in the mountains of work to put on a 100 mile race to benefit YOU? - February 11, 2011 at 3:24 AM
- Unknown said...
Have you spent any time on the other side of the aid station table? First, you would see that ALL those spectators you think are there to watch you win a race are nothing more than volunteers at that station or crews waiting for their runners. Take away that "crowd" and you're down to a paltry few with interest enough to follow the lead pack and cheer just them on. Ultrarunning is NOT a spectator sport.
Second, you would see that producing an event has very little to do with inviting the elite, but more trying to lure just enough people to break even. If you want a championship that mostly will draw just the elite, as you put it: "that's what most of us want: the chance to run against the best," then why haven't the sponsored already flocked to the scene to give you what you think you deserve? Gather up your elite friends and put on your own championship, with your sponsors behind you, rather than expect established events to bend to your desires. If I was an RD, I wouldn't want your narrow-minded eliteness tainting my event. Do you even talk to non-elite runners at your races? Those of us way behind you are what adds lasting personality to 100 milers, not the few who run fast, disappear until the awards, and then race out of town to prepare for the next win. Hooray!! that HR didn't bend to your desires. - February 11, 2011 at 3:39 AM
- Unknown said...
Awesome post(s) David.
I began following GR after an articl in RT, and I was monumentally impressed. My few months following this blog has shown me a person who isn't very attractive in mind. Doesn't seem to appreciate the beauty of the long run - I see only an angry person who is upset that he isn't getting rich from his significant ability.
I understand with high talent, it is not uncommon to have high maintenance. - February 11, 2011 at 4:38 AM
- dvroes said...
David & Ronald - Your comments really don't deserve any recognition. All I will say is, you obviously don't know Geoff.
- February 11, 2011 at 5:11 AM
- tim white said...
I was going to leave a detailed response to a few of these unbeliveably ignorant posts, but i'll save that for another time perhaps. What i will say is:
Throughout history, In every human endeavor... be it religion, philosophy, science, sports, art... etc. There are those who push the boundaries and have the courage to go where others haven't, those who want to see things evolve... true pioneers! And of course the flip side of that is the people who remain ignorant, people who want to keep things the way they are, people who continue to stumble around in the dark because they're fearful... a very stifling existence indeed!
To quote the lyrics of a dear friend:
I'm reaching up and reaching out,
I'm reaching for the random or what ever will bewilder me.
And following our will and wind we may just go where no one's been.
We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no one's been.
Spiral out. Keep going....
Keep going Geoff! You and everyone like you. Your sport will be all the better for it. - February 11, 2011 at 7:10 AM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
Dave and Ronald. You don't know Geoff, or even me. We both give huge props for the back of the pack. When we bolt off after our run, we go to sleep, rest up, just like you would. WE don't care much about the buckle, at least I don't, and doubt Geoff does. We both show up after runs (such as Wasatch) to hang out with friends, have a few brews and watch the end of the field finish. It's awesome to watch everyone get it done.
Geoff is one of the nicest guys out there, don't criticize someone for saying what they feel. I do the same and get some shit for it, but why should I care, it's a free world. We both have no intention of offendind anyone.
Ultrarunning is not an on-site spectator sport in the US. In Europe it is, 1000s of spectators come out for the Tour du Mont Blanc, why not in the US? Cuz' most are lazy and would rather sit ont he couch, order up some wings and watch the stupid bowl.
The real smart RD would use the internet, it's freakin' global and at the fingertips of anyone worldwide if they want it. That's how you watch a race...Garmin? Suunto? - February 11, 2011 at 7:34 AM
- Eric B said...
I think it's only natural for the elite runners to want to compete against each other. I think it's in their DNA. "David" you called Geoff a "narrow minded elite", considering he keeps this forum open to good and bad comments, your description fails. You are calling a runner who ran Iditarod Trail Invitational race a elitist, wandering around in Alaska in a un-aided race is hardly something an elitist would do. But, these guys do deserve to make some money to support themselves and families and pursue their craft.
- February 11, 2011 at 7:43 AM
- dvroes said...
Karl, Couldn't help but chuckle about your comment on the buckles. If I hadn't been at Western States, to bring the cougar home Geoff was going to leave it in the rental car. Also, we have a bunch of buckles, ribbons and such that we have kept in case he ever wants them. When I went through customs security totally checked everything. The cougar weighs about 40 lbs. and it completely blocked the security camera.
- February 11, 2011 at 8:47 AM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
I have two belts with buckles all around them. Makes a good trophy I suppose....
- February 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM
- Wyatt Hornsby said...
Karl: With all due respect, regarding your comment:
"Ultrarunning is not an on-site spectator sport in the US. In Europe it is, 1000s of spectators come out for the Tour du Mont Blanc, why not in the US? Cuz' most are lazy and would rather sit ont he couch, order up some wings and watch the stupid bowl."
I don't think Americans' apathy toward running is necessarily an issue of laziness. It's just a very different culture than Europe. I do wish people came out like they do for the Tour de France or Mont Blanc, but the fact of the matter is that the NFL rules here in the US. People here in the US just don't care much about running; they want to see guys hit each other. But I think it's high time that ultrarunning become a part of the X Games and maybe Olympic games. 100K road for the olympics; 50 or 100 mile trail for the X Games. Imagine the possibilities!
Regarding your point about smart RDs using the Internet, absolutely! This is where a central ultrarunning organization could really help. We need the technology and platform to bring events to the masses worldwide. It's not that complicated--it can be done. - February 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM
- Geoff said...
you seem to be stuck on this idea that I think some existing race should change to accomodate a field of elite runners. I think you're making a lot of assumptions here. I don't feel this way at all. I think (just as you seem to) that this needs to come from a new event with a new vision. i was using hardrock as an example to illustrate the demand for this kind of event, not saying that i thought hardrock needed to change. i even mentioned specifically that i have a lot of respect for Hardrock for not changing. not sure how you translate that into thinking that i'm trying to get hardrock to bend to my desires.
you seem to disagree with me that there is a high demand for an event that focuses primarily on the front runners. you're welcome to feel that way, and maybe you're right, but I am quite certain that in a year or two from now (if not sooner) there will an event(s) which more than display that this demand does in fact exist. Does this change, or take anything away from current classics like Hardrock? Hell no. I'm not sure why some people feel so threatened by the idea of creating a race that specifically focus on the race at the front of the pack. that would then leave what, about 500 races that don't do this?
no matter what I say you're likely to feel that my desire to have this kind or race means that I don't care about existing races and middle/back of the pack runners. i just don't see why you would feel that the one has to be an indication of the other. perhaps you should wait until you see me at a race sometime and actually see how i interact with an event and with other runners rather than assuming that I don't care about these things simply because I want a championship race. In this regard I do get a nice laugh at you labeling me as narrow minded. i guess if i am being narrow minded then maybe it's a case of taking one to know one. - February 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM
The internet is TOTALLY where it's at for covering this sport... and David, I've never volunteered or crewed at WS, RR or HR, but constantly check on line to see what is happening when a big race is going on, and I know plenty of other ultrarunners who do the same... and I buy a lot of shoes :)
If you think about it, US marathoners face a lot of the same issues, actually. Distance running, in general, is not a great sport for television. Also, regarding championships in the US... when it isn't an Olympic year, most Americans don't give a hoot about it. Did you know that the US marathon championship race is frequently held in Minnesota on non-Olympic qualifier years? The elites don't typically show up cuz the money is at Chicago, NY and Boston (or Europe). (Seems analogous to WS in some ways to me, although of course any elite marathoner that wants to go to Chicago, NY or Boston can certainly get in to the race, even if it is "full". They even get paid to do so in many cases because those races care very much about competition at the front.) The very best marathoners often don't go to the USATF championship race for some of the same reasons top ultrarunners don't go to USATF trail championship races. The USATF isn't doing anything to draw them there. - February 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Brian Miller said...
The best thing about this post is the debate that it created. It's great that Geoff, Karl, etc. chose to respond to others comments (this often doesn't happen). I love getting the perspective of both sides and the replies provide greater insight. Good way to spend a lunch hour.
- February 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- Unknown said...
It's a really good thing there's such a great discussion here! Sometimes unavoidably rough and controversial, yet open, free and very informative! Unlike, for example A.K.'s blog where all you can find is praising the Apollo of the mountains! Thanks Geoff!
- February 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM
- Kris said...
Boys, you are so silly. Just run! Ultrarunning is a sport a game. You are nothiing a bunch of pany pussy white boys. What are you doing for the community let alone our nation? Why do you need to be validated? Geoff, you are very self-centered. Karl, you need to grow up, how old are you? 40 something? Go get a real job and contribute to society.
- February 11, 2011 at 2:52 PM
- Kris said...
I know for a fact that if you guys could muster up running sub 2:10 road marathons you wouldn't be ultrarunning. Simple.
- February 11, 2011 at 2:53 PM
- Speedgoat Karl said...
Fell off the chair again. I had to comment only because a few will find it entertaining.
I prefer to NOT grow up. I am a kid, and will always be a kid. I don't need a job that you think I should have, I have the best job in the world. I am a runner. And Yes, I am a white boy, thanks for the heads up on that.
I guess I'm done here, you should be too. Goodnight! Baaaaahhhhhh - February 11, 2011 at 3:20 PM
- Kris said...
That is my point, exactly. - February 11, 2011 at 3:53 PM
- Kris said...
USATF is a private corporation.
- February 11, 2011 at 3:54 PM
- Michael said...
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- February 11, 2011 at 5:35 PM
- Michael said...
Sorry about the mix-up above this post...
To David and all the haters,
I don't think y'all "know" Geoff well enough to pass judgment.
I ran Bear a few years ago when he tore it up, and I got tore up. I was pretty crushed DNF'ing at mile 75, and I emailed him asking some questions and asked for advice.
He was really encouraging and helpful- we emailed back and forth a few times, and he gave me some good pointers. He's a good dude.
Give the man a break... if he wants to run/compete against the best, why do you care? Don't be such a wuss because you're a middle/back of the pack-er.
I'm a mid to back of the pack runner, and IF the "elites" ever looked down on me... I honestly couldn't care less. I don't do it for them, I do it for me. Get over it!
Spend more time training and less time whining. Life's too short for this petty BS!
PS: I can't speak on behalf of "Speedgoat", but David... I did see him "on the other side of the table" at Squaw Peak. He actually gave some dude a swig of his beer... pretty "down to earth" if you ask me. - February 11, 2011 at 5:46 PM


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Thank you all for your lovely comments on my last post – you sure do know how to put a smile on a girl's face!
There were two different holidays here in Sao Paulo and I didn't go to work for 6 days in a row – how great is that? :)
I had a wonderful time at home, friends over for dinner, my sister spent a day with me (we played Super Mario Bros. a hundred times). I took care of my herbs and cooked some new recipes.
I'm pretty sure this pasta sauce is known by everyone, but since it was the first time I had lemon pasta and it tasted really good (without the addition of cream, which was a plus in my opinion), I decided to post it. And it will also be my post for the Weekend Herb Blogging, this week hosted by the dear Truffle, from What's on my Plate.
Lemon Pasta
from Kitchen: The Best of the Best
400g spaghetti
3 lemons
1 handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
10 basil leaves, torn
100g (3 ½ oz/1 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Finely grate the zest of the lemons into a bowl. Add the juice of 2 of the lemons to the bowl and add the juice of the other lemon to the cooking water for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente.
Add the parsley, basil, parmesan, olive oil, salt and pepper to the lemon zest/juice. Mix together well.
Drain the pasta and immediately toss it through the sauce. Serve at once.
Serves 4
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Lemon Pasta
27 comments:
- Peter M said...
Pat, a nice ,simple and light dish for the summer.
- November 21, 2007
- Manggy said...
I agree, sometimes we can be overindulgent with cream and forget that it can take away from a dish's freshness :) Lemon+pepper=love!
- November 21, 2007
- SteamyKitchen said...
6 days! lucky you! If I had 6 days off.....I would love to learn how to code html. gosh i'm a dork!
- November 21, 2007
- Cookie baker Lynn said...
My daughters hog the computer playing Mario. How wonderful that you got 6 days off to play.
Your pasta looks lovely and tasty! - November 21, 2007
- Graeme said...
This is my absolute favourite way with pasta. You cannot beat lemon, pepper and Parmesan.
Fantastic. - November 21, 2007
- Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) said...
Classic and delicious recipe -- I often forget how wonderful lemon tastes, especially here in the middle of winter.
- November 21, 2007
- Karin W. said...
6 whole days off from work... in November? That´s not going to happen here until Cristmas Holidays.
Your pasta dish reminds me of summer. Now it´s winter with a lot of snow and - 10 C. - November 21, 2007
- Anh said...
So beautifully done! I love lemony pasta, too!
- November 21, 2007
- Tijen said...
When there is pasta, I'm definitely in. Happy first anniversary!
- November 21, 2007
- Susan from Food Blogga said...
This is my mom's absolute favorite way to eat pasta. Lemon and parsley are a perfect pair.
- November 21, 2007
- Peabody said...
I love lemon pasta...such simple flavors but still so good.
- November 22, 2007
No work for 6 days? You lucky gal. I love this combination of lemon pasta. Last but not least, happy blog birthday! I'm so glad you're here.
Paz - November 22, 2007
- Nemmie said...
Lemon, my favorite in pasta! Will have to try this...
Congrats too, on your blog turning 1 year old. I can only hope I have the same loyal readership as you a year in! - November 22, 2007
- Truffle said...
Sensational Patricia! Thanks for contributing!
- November 22, 2007
- Freya said...
Delicious and simple!
- November 22, 2007
- Kelly-Jane said...
6 days off without taking annual leave is a real bonus!
I know what you mean about lemon pastas needing cream sometimes! This one sounds delicious. - November 22, 2007
- Patricia Scarpin said...
Peter, I'm glad you like it!
Manggy, I had all the ingredients at home, it was a good choice.
Jaden, I had a laugh with you - I know so little, I relate to you! :)
Lynn, I used to play it in the Nintendo when I was little and now I play it with Jessica. :)
Graeme, thank you, my dear friend.
Lydia, I'm a total sucker for citrus flavors, love cooking with limes, lemons and oranges.
Karin, it was our Independence Day on Nov, 15.
Anh, thank you, dear!
Tijen, love pasta too! Thanks!
Susan, I agree. :)
Pea, and the ingredients are always around the house.
Paz, thank you!
Nemmie, thank you! My readers mean the world to me - and you are part of that amazing group, I'm glad!
Truffle, thank you, sweetie!
Freya, tks, darling!
Kelly-Jane, that's not gonna happen again soon. :( - November 22, 2007
Oi Patrícia,
Nem preciso dizer que sou fã do seu blog, pois você já está na minha lista de favoritos! Obrigada pelas dicas, todas práticas, todas ótimas. Aproveitando e respondendo, seremos entre 15- 20 pessoas, nas duas refeições.
Beijos, e seja bem vinda por lá!
Chris - November 22, 2007
- Susan said...
Lemon is a beautiful change of pace from the typical garlic-based pastas. That nice little nest of noodles looks perfect to twist a fork into.
- November 23, 2007
How wonderful - 6 days of vacation. I'm all for this simple lemon based pasta sounds light and a change from the Thanksgiving fare I had yesterday!
- November 23, 2007
- hanne said...
Mmmm. Delicious pasta AND Super Mario Brothers? You're so lucky!
I really love this pasta recipe. The first time I made something like this was when I was head-over-heels in love with the Meyer lemons that I discovered by a miracle in a huge chain market in a small town in northern Ontario while I was on vacation. We figured a delivery must have been rerouted. I'm sure they were destined for a specialty shop in Toronto, but there they were! Anyway, it's lovely with Meyer lemons. I like your addition of Basil. Mine didn't have have that, and I imagine it would be lovely. - November 23, 2007
- Patricia Scarpin said...
Chris, querida, imagina! Fico feliz com o carinho, obrigada a você!
Susan, I really liked the result of this recipe. It was a nice surprise.
Veron, the days flew, my dear. :)
Hanne, I can't wait for her to be on vacation so we can play and cook together again (we made cookies, too, you know?) :)
Those Meyer lemons sound heavenly! I heard they're not very tart, is it true?
Tks for commenting! - November 23, 2007
- Laurie Constantino said...
Lemon pasta is a light and delicious treat, good on its own or as a side dish with grilled fish. Wish I had some now - yours looks delicious -- thanks!
- November 27, 2007
- Lucy said...
Light and wonderful!
- November 27, 2007
- kickpleat said...
yum, i love lemon and pasta! this looks simple and perfect.
- November 27, 2007
- Kalyn Denny said...
That sounds like a wonderful day! I haven't had lemon pasta but I love the sound of it.
- November 27, 2007
- sher said...
Sometimes simple things are the very best! Beautiful!
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What Is Scabies?
Scabies (say: SKAY-beez) is an itchy skin condition caused by teeny, tiny mites that dig tunnels underneath the skin's surface. Mites are part of the arachnid family, the same family that includes spiders and ticks. Scabies mites have eight legs and a round body and are pretty hard to see. When they're fully grown, each mite is no bigger than the size of the point of a pin.
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Indian Cardamom Mava Cakes
Many days of the week, I wish I could just call up my friend Bina to come and have tea or coffee with me. I know my afternoons have never been sweeter as since she shared her Mava Cakes recipe with us. I am very fond of a little tea break and I am very fond of Bina. We "met" when she emailed about her macarons issues. We just went through every problem, one by one, laughing along the way. Like with most friendships, it is difficult to explain how the pieces of the puzzle just fell into place. We started sharing a bit more each day, her about India and me about France.
We finally met in person and confirmed our friendship went deeper than a computer screen. We cook the same way, from memory, from family, for others, always worried people are going to enjoy themselves and have enough. Our cultures are miles away from each other and yet we relate by cooking like our ancestors did. Our way to keep alive the generations before us and pass it on to the ones after us.
Bina is funny, talented, attentive and generous. There is no better guide than her when going grocery shopping at an Indian grocery store which is precisely what I did on my last visit. A lot of dishes and treats were mentionned on that last trip but nothing prepared me to the little box she sent me last month.
"I am sending you some mava cakes I just made. It's a recipe I have been working on for a while". As soon as the package arrived, I ripped the wrapping to shreds and stared at the container, wondering if I should wait on B. to sample one. I did not, and a moment of sheer bliss quickly followed. I started counting the mini cakes wondering how many I could eat before B. would find it strange she sent so little…
Hints of butter, milk and cardamom hit me all at once sending my senses in a very happy dance. I quickly shut the box closed and sent her an email "please, please, please, tell me how to make those! What's the story behind them? What's mava?"
Turns out mava is a reduction of milk and/or cream that gives a thick spread complementing the butter and other ingredients in the cakes. Her recipe calls for evaporated milk and heavy cream and I am sure there are others out there but this is the one that makes Bina feel closest to home and that sounds perfect to me! On a side note, she tops hers with cashew halves but I ran out on my last batch and plopped a pitted cherried right in the middle instead.
Thank you dear Bina for adding your words and memories to this post. I am just the one telling people "you must make this!".
Mava cakes bring back all the wonderful memories I have of growing up in Mumbai– my family, friends, college, monsoons, red double-decker buses, Marine Drive, amazing food, wonderful bakeries…
The bakeries were not the trendy places more common now, but simple Irani/Parsi ones which had the best mava cakes! Our family favorite was the City Bakery which was a 'must-stop' for us, often around 5 am, on our way back from the airport after helping a friend or relative catch an international flight (which always left at some crazy hour like 3 am!). The city always looked so quiet and peaceful at that hour and as we approached the bakery, we would be greeted with the amazing aroma of freshly baked bread. Next to the breads, piled high on a tray were the mava cakes. Not particularly impressive to look at, plain looking almost, occasionally dressed with a sprinkle of cashews or almonds. One bite of these delicious cakes was all it took to get hooked! We would return with our stash of baked goodies and sit in our balcony overlooking the Arabian Sea, sipping hot tea and munching on these cakes, watching the sky get brighter. Home for me is now over here but whenever I make these cakes, I feel like I am back on that balcony and that always makes me smile.
One year ago: Loquat Creme Brulee Tartelettes.
Two years ago: Lemon Mascarpone Charlottes.
Mava Cakes:
Makes about 12-18 depending on the molds
Notes: I used canele molds but feel free to use anything that you have, like muffin tins or cupcake liners.
Make sure to use a large pot so the milk and cream cook down properly.
For the mava:
2 cans (14oz each) evaporated milk (not low fat)
1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
For the cakes:
1 1/4 cups (155gr) all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2gr) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
pinch of salt
1/2 cup (100gr) mava, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (85gr) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup (100gr) sugar
2 eggs
6 tablespoons whole milk
cashew halves (optional)
Prepare the mava:
Place the evaporated milk and heavy cream in a large stainless steel pot or wide saucepan (12-inch) with tall sides. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high and let it cook, stirring more than occasionally for about 10 minutes. Turn the heat to medium and let the mixture cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to thicken. Turn the heat to medium low and cook another 10 minutes. At this point, the mixture starts looking like a grainy butterscotch pudding. No worries, everything is going according to plan. Turn the heat down to low and continue cooking another 10-15 minutes. Do more than stirring occasionally there too: there is very little moisture left and the higher risks of scortching happen at that point.
The whole process should take about 50 minutes, pay close attention to the mixture during the first and last 10 minutes of cooking. The final consistency is that of a very thick pudding.
Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate if not using right away. The mava can also be frozen for up to 3 months. With this mava recipe, you have 3/4 cup to 1 cup of mava, enough for 3 batches of cakes.
Prepare the cakes:
Preheat the oven to 350 and position a rack in the middle. Lightly spray with cooking spray (or brush with melted butter) small cupcake, muffin tins or other mini cake moulds. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cardamom and salt. Reserve. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with hand held beaters), beat together the mava, butter and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Turn the speed to low and add the eggs, one at a time and beating well after each addition. Still with the motor running on low, add the reserved flour mixture and the milk. Turn the speed back up to medium and beat until the mixture is smooth. Divide evenly among the prepared cake tins, top each with a cashew half if using and bake for 20-25minutes.


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Saturday, December 13, 2008
What Makes Jen Happy?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Yes, seeing Joy and Erin wearing their official Cake Wrecks aprons while holding a tribute CCC Wreck makes my soul positively hum with happiness. Hear it?
Joy writes:
"I guess we missed the tribute party post by having our (somewhat) Cake Wrecks-themed event actually ON the day of said post, but here are some photos of my friend Erin and I and our attempt at a CCC wreck (aka Frostyng the "Snowman"). Sadly, we are not professionals, and therefore good ol' Frostyng came out a little too well to be a real wreck, but enjoy anyway!
(Note also the Cake Wrecks aprons we are wearing, which are awesomeness itself.)"
You're right, Joy; that snowman CCC is entirely too well-made to be a Wreck. I mean, look at it:
You made the proportions right! And gave him a cute lil' carrot nose! What were you thinking?
I must admit, though, that "Frostyng" is a great name. Good work.
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- Wild Cakes said...
and he doesn't have a bizarre bubble edge! FAR too cute to be a proper CCC wreck!
- December 13, 2008 at 10:04 AM
- Ros said...
I like the sprinkles round the edges - I assume that's meant to represent mould?
- December 13, 2008 at 10:32 AM
- beckiwithani said...
That is WAY too attractive to be a wreck! I guess it does take a true professional to make a real wreck...
- December 13, 2008 at 11:32 AM
- HorribleLicensePlates said...
Ah I am starving. This is the first CCC I would eat. Yum!!
- December 13, 2008 at 12:05 PM
- Angie McCullagh said...
It's still a cupcake cake though. So it qualifies as a wreck!
Angie (from over at www.HalfAssedKitchen.com) - December 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Hey, they could have made it a wreck by giving him a second carrot, if you get my drift!!
- December 13, 2008 at 12:20 PM
- Mari said...
Looks tasty!
- December 13, 2008 at 1:07 PM
If only there was a baby riding that carrot....
- December 13, 2008 at 1:15 PM
- C. Beth said...
I would SO eat one of those cupcakes.
What am I saying? I'd eat several.
Very nice cake, ladies! And looking uber-haute in the CW aprons.
Beth (I blog here and here.) - December 13, 2008 at 1:30 PM
- Beccy said...
But, there's no mohawk baby on the nose!
That really is a cute CCC, though. - December 13, 2008 at 1:48 PM
- Kenzie Ryan said...
Wonderful CCC!!
I've a lot of the posts, but I've never replied. However, I was tempted to snap a photo of an Elmo CCC the other day, but I've been yelled at for taking photos in a store before, so I was worrisome with the Cake Designer standing right there. I was actually almost tempted to buy it and take it home. But I really didn't want to spend $35 for furry red frosting. - December 13, 2008 at 2:14 PM
What - no mohawk baby on the carrot? Where is your sense of wreckiness?
This looks a heck of a lot more professional than some "professional" cakes. Way to go, gals! And, I'm loving the aprons. Gots to get me some CW gear! - December 13, 2008 at 2:47 PM
A simple addition of a naked baby on the carrot nose could have wrecktified it.
- December 13, 2008 at 3:34 PM
- Linz said...
Yeah, what's with the sprinkles around the edges?
- December 13, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Should've put one of those mohawk-sportin' naked babies on that carrot!
Far too cute to be a wreck. :) I want an apron, too.
Great blog, Jen. Thank you for the smiles every day.
-Kim in the Boonies - December 13, 2008 at 4:04 PM
- Jenny said...
shouldn't there be something riding that carrot to make it a proper wreck??!!
- December 13, 2008 at 4:20 PM
- D.B. Echo said...
Or if the sprinkles were yellow...
- December 13, 2008 at 4:22 PM
- Nakia said...
re: comments on the green sprinkles
I like them. They add texture in a sort of festive outline and go well with the red scarf. White would be too hard to see, red would look like splattered blood. They give a "touch of magic" feel to it, like the snow man is sparkling ;).
Very cute. I think you ladies failed at making a wreck! - December 13, 2008 at 6:22 PM
- HeatherL said...
ROFL! That's the best looking cake I've ever seen on this blog, CCC or not! I wish I could make something that looked that good. Great job ladies!! I check this blog every day and this is the first time I've ever responded. The other cakes are crazy funny, but yours is pretty and looks edible!
- December 13, 2008 at 7:48 PM
I *love* the
"written on the side"
CUTECUTECUTE CCC so....wreck-fail. - December 13, 2008 at 8:41 PM
- joyce said...
Frosting the Snowman! I love it. And are those green cupcakes peeking out?? Reminds me of the real snowmen my boys would make that picked up bits of green and brown grass from the yard, and a leaf and stick or two. Good job. Maybe a Sunday perty cake just a little early?
- December 13, 2008 at 9:53 PM
- writtenwyrdd said...
That's actually a cute CCC.
Do you consider gingerbread house wrecks as worth wreckporting??? - December 13, 2008 at 10:52 PM
- Little M said...
I agree, needs moar babies.
- December 14, 2008 at 12:18 AM
- Maureen said...
That is fantastic. I have a famous friend. I have been reading your blog for quite sometime now and to look today and see someone I know....fabulous!!! Erin you look great in your apron. I am so proud.
- December 14, 2008 at 11:53 AM
- Jennifer said...
I never thought I'd be able to say that a CCC looked pretty good, but this one does! It's a failure as a Cake Wreck but otherwise a success.
By the way, I thought I'd mention that even the fancy-schmancy Whole Foods has gotten into the CCC business. I couldn't get a photo, but this weekend I saw what they're calling "Pull Apart Cupcakes" in their holiday baked goods display. They were rectangular and decorated with sad looking (at least for a place that charges as much as they do) piped Stars of David or snowflakes or Christmas trees. When will the madness stop?!? - December 15, 2008 at 1:37 PM
ahem... what part of the snowman are the cigarette ashes along the edges of your cake meant to suggest?
- December 15, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Aw, he IS kewt! (I hate "cute" but I like Mr. Snowcake so...)
The cupcakes peeking out from underneath bring to mind trolley wheels, or the way the comic strips sometimes use multiple feet to connote motion.
Oh, no--the sun is out! Run, little Frosty--RUN!! - December 16, 2008 at 10:42 PM
- Kerry Lynn said...
I love "snowman" in quotes. Very clever girls :-)
- December 23, 2008 at 11:09 PM
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Detroit, Michigan. That former Motor City, a town whose declining population is bearing witness to what follows when the white people leave and the Black people are left in charge. Can we count the ways Detroit (84 percent Black) has provided a glimpse into racially unpleasant realities for all to see?
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The population has declined so sharply ( 1 person left every 22 minutes over the past decade ), that tracts of the city have returned to nature, forcing the City of Detroit to stop police patrols and trash pickup for 20 percent of the city; the remaining 80 percent of the city will see a significant reduction in the amount of calls police respond to; the ending of free police escorts to funerals; and the police banning of street parking to curb break-ins.
All this in a city whose population fell 25 percent between 2000 and 2010, to its lowest total since 1910, when the town was nearly all-white. Now Detroit is nearly all-Black.What incentive is there to stay in the city, save to watch the remaining weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds of actual Black-run Detroit tick away. So that the dwindling Black residents can watch freedom fail before their eyes, as the state of Michigan ends the misery that has been majority-rule there and implements financial martial law.
Well, the ending of Black-rule in Detroit can't come soon enough since the same senseless Black violence whose avoidance forced the phenomenon of white flight (Interestingly, white people have built thriving Whitopia's a mere 35 miles removed from the ruins of Detroit) from the city is still prevalent amidst the nirvana of a white-less town. Despite claims that violent crime is decreasing in America, Detroit - a city whose population can't leave fast enough - is a town whose murder rate is exploding.
In a show of unity (since they don't get paid overtime), Detroit's undertakers are making a stand:
Even Detroit's undertakers have grown weary of the senseless violence gripping the city.
On Sunday, they will drive 20 hearses as part of the "Thou Shalt Not Kill" motorcade that will wind its way through some of Detroit's most crime-ridden areas. The motorcade will end with an anti-violence rally scheduled for 5:30 at Fellowship Chapel Church, headed by the Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP.
Longtime funeral director O'Neil D. Swanson will help lead the motorcade. He says after more than five decades in the funeral business, he's seen enough bloodshed of Detroit's young people.
"Enough is enough," Swanson said Wednesday. "We want to send a message especially to our young people who are creating the havoc that it is unholy and ungodly. So many of these young people don't know the difference between fact and fiction," said Swanson. "They look at movies. They look at video games, and they think it's make believe. They don't realize it's final."
While overall crime is down, murders continue to plague Detroit. The city had 344 homicides in 2011, up from 308 in 2010.
The motorcade will begin at Woodward and Adams around 4 p.m. with hearses and other vehicles. Anthony said the issue of crime has become a big problem and that Detroiters must work together to combat crime.
"The police cannot be on every street corner and location," said Anthony. "The community must rise up and stand up and be the cavalry. Everybody can get into this fight."
Anthony added "none of us are immune to the possibility," of being a victim of crime.Lost in this benevolent gesture for unity by irate undertakers is this fact: Were the motorcade to get lost, and have Microsoft's "avoid the ghetto" app up and running, one wonders whether the lead driver would be guided clear of the entire Detroit metropolis.
Nearly five years ago, Anthony and Swanson presided over the mock funeral of the "N-Word" during the national convention of the NAACP in Detroit.
It's also debatable whether the hearse motorcade will have to make a few stops to pick up dead bodies along the route, or, if like the Detroit ambulance on New Year's Eve, the motorcade will be forced to stop and seek cover in their cars from random gunfire all around them. They might inadvertently drive to an area of town the police no longer cover or respond to calls from.
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MLK Blvd. in Dallas, Detroit - hell, in any city in America is a "dangerous crime area" that all people try and avoid because of the presence of Black people there. Microsoft's application for a GPS will save lives and insurance companies plenty of money by keeping goofy white people from wandering into the Black Undertow universe.
If that app were ready, it would warn all people to "abandon all hope, ye who enter" who dare drive into Detroit (And SBPDL hereby petitions Microsoft to name the app "Virgil" in reference to Dante's guide through Hell and Purgatory).
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I was in the dumps with my situation as there was no freedom for me, the limits were quickly found. I had hit a wall. I was to sit with a laptop that I knew had power and strengths; that deserved to shine but couldn't be unlocked to its potential. Only in my dreams, I thought.
It wasn't until I had major computer trouble that I ended up with half of the memory I was used to, 512mb on a much older laptop than my previous one. Again, I tried even the littlest, stripped down versions of Windows I could find. To no avail, I accepted that my passion for writing short stories and editing videos was now, without a doubt, over. There was nothing I could do. No change I could make.
Somehow I stumbled upon a Linux distro which led to another, then another, then it was back to the first, then back to the last one and back all around again. I tried well over a dozen. Juggling them, burning them off, surrounding myself with unlabeled burned CDs not knowing which was which, which had that particular problem and which one I would just have to settle with. It was a frantic frenzy.
I had been familiar with Linux for a while but I wondered if Linux was just freedom much like in the Matrix code. Something I just couldn't bring myself to comprehend. I was stuck with one foot out of the window while the other tip toed around the complexities of Linux.
What was I to do? I finally discovered the key was with LXDE, but the distros I tried were still too beefy and bloated, still with that complicated Linux experience. Then I found the door to balance with Zorin OS 6 Lite.
It's my favorite color, Blue, first of all. It's simple, easy, sleek, smooth and speedy! It's bundled with less programs than other LXDE distros. I don't need to waste time uninstalling things I won't use. The menu is very simple and very well laid out. I love to see that the lists have only what I use and not the more complex customization tools I will never use and are found in other distros.
Something really worth mentioning is that as LXDE distros are meant to be lightweight and take up little RAM. That hasn't been quite the case with what I have tried.
I've actually screwed up my Linux system several times over trying to milk as much performance as possible by ridding the system of extra processes which I didn't need but they were strangely vital to the core system. So there was some extra bloat and baggage I did not like whatsoever.
In Zorin OS, I don't need to bother risking a major mess up from uninstalling processes I don't need. It just works and does its job. The performance is the fastest I've come across. It is very easy to use, get around and do what you need to do when you need to do it. It promises what other distros say they offer but fall short of, in one way or the other.
Zorin OS is truly out-of-the-box. It grasps what lightweight enthusiasts and those it's intended for want and doesn't fall short at all. As I said before, Zorin OS hits the bull's eye!
Having also tried the Core version, it is simply a wet dream that flows wonderfully with such an awesome fluid feel. Zorin OS isn't only an OS geared towards Windows users and neither is it another Linux distro. It is, in fact, something entirely new, profound and groundbreaking.
I am willing to bet that Zorin OS will become the next Ubuntu. It is a balance between Windows and Linux that shows continued growth into something bigger than them both. The day will come when It's not just Windows and Mac, or Ubuntu, but a new age of OS's that started from Zorin, the first honest OS for the world.
I found a home with Zorin and the voyage has just begun. It has set my visions further out where they need to be, surely where I will follow and find myself someday.
Thank you, Zorin brothers and team.
This is a guest post by Steven Abeyta, which won the 4th prize in the joint Zorin OS contest.