tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-224342192024-03-13T09:59:13.075-07:00Experimental :: ImaginationExplore with me as I Experiment with my Imagination, CJ JulianCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-34054221202611714092017-12-20T09:04:00.002-08:002017-12-20T09:55:58.570-08:00Where have I been?Okay I must admit.<br />
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I do have a tendency to not post anything. I think it has to do with accessibility of a typing machine. My computer is old but my iPhone works and unfortunately I dont know a good app to use to keep up with what I want to post.<br />
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BUT, my Instagram is alive and thriving. Please go check it out and follow. Its such an easier platform for me to use. I just wish Blogger didnt get rid of the app.<br />
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here is my Plant Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/plantwithcj">http://instagram.com/plantwithcj</a><br />
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!<br />
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<br />CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-89387140799980256962017-01-22T14:30:00.000-08:002017-01-25T14:33:44.642-08:00Moorten's Botanical Garden - an Oasis in the Desert Every year I visit Southern California to Palm Springs. My main focus is to ride my bike and to support the local communities. The past years Ive been lucky enough to enjoy a little more of Palm Springs instead of eating out or riding my bike.<br />
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This year was unique visit as it was the weird winter storm that slammed California.<br />
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When arriving to Palm Springs its been pouring the streets were flooded which was on a Friday nights and Saturday was cycling day which was amazingly gorgeous and sunny, but Sunday came along and not so much. It was pouring cats and dogs, but luckily not in the morning so we decided to visit Moorten Botanical Garden before the storm came.<br />
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We did see some beautiful territorial Hummingbirds with purple throats, they weren't too happy about us being in their cacti garden :)<br />
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Here are some of the pics from this gorgeous Garden.<br />
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I would visit again if we weren't racing mother nature and would love to take my time and sit on a bench and just take it all in.<br />
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At the end of your tour, you can go shopping in their nursery. </div>
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Also, not all of the plants are labeled but the main plants on display are labeled in the garden.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Moorten Botanical Garden </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(760) 327-6555</span><br />
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CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0Moorten Botanical Garden, 1701 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA33.8002212 -116.546162900000018.2781867000000027 -157.8547569 59.3222557 -75.237568900000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-23346389798103696862017-01-15T08:31:00.000-08:002017-01-24T09:11:38.407-08:00Conservatory of Flowers - SF<div style="text-align: left;">
One of those gems in SF filled with humidity, greens, oddities, and gorgeous flowers. If you have time in San Francisco, check out the Conservatory of Flowers. You can do a self tour or have someone guide you. </div>
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A lot of tropical type plants that will please everyone who visits. Orchids, Bromeliads, Tillandsias, Cycads, carnivorous plants, some succulents.<br />
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The first set is from the main parts inside the conservatory. </div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">L: Blooming Orchid; R: Cactus</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Cactus type; R: Cycad</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Living Wall filled with Cacti, Tillandsias, & ferns; R: Leaves with textures, not too sure what it is.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Staghorn Fern; R: Pitcher Plant</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L & R: A giant bromeliad in bloom</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Giant Hibiscus flower; R: Mixed Tillandsias</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Epiphyllum Cactus; R: a rare Orchid in bloom</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Tillandsia R: flowers on an unknown plant</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: tillandsia umbellata; R: cute flowers looking like elf shoes</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>L: Dioscorea macrostachya aka "Tortoise plant" R: Cycad type? not sure</i></span></div>
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To add something special to the whole plant experience, the conservatories special exhibit included butterflies. Its fun trying to see if you can spot all of the butterflies listed on their board. </div>
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Now to one of my favorite parts of the conservatory which is outside and free. Enjoy the beauty of all of the succulents and cacti that can grow in San Francisco. </div>
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It was a Sunday filled with rain and wind in San Francisco. Kinda limited in doing things but we managed to take care of errands and enjoy the day. Our day started a bit late, made breakfast and planned out what we were going to do. </div>
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My goal was to go to <a href="http://www.floragrubb.com/" target="_blank">Flora Grubb</a> to replace my <i>Aloe striata (Coral Aloe) </i>as I know they have some in the right size due to the fact that someone stepped on it in my yard but I have a feeling its going to survive. I'm very particular as I wanted to purchase a 4-6inch pot size not the giant gallon pots. I love to see my plants grow which is the reward in growing succulents and I of course I didnt want to break the bank.</div>
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Just on Saturday, I did my search on Saturday, hitting up 3 different <a href="http://www.sloatgardens.com/" target="_blank">Sloats Garden Center</a> and to 2 different <a href="http://www.osh.com/" target="_blank">Orchard Supply</a> (they were on the way and it didnt hurt to stop by). No purchases at Sloats but I did find Spanish Moss at OSH and I couldn't resist to buy it especially when it was about $4 for a bunch. Spanish Moss (<i>Tillandsia useneoides</i>) was one of those Tillandsias that I really wanted and didn't think it was possible to get them out here in California. </div>
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Anyways continuing on our Sunday adventure for trying to find my A. striata. it was about noon when we left the house and before that I was checking Flora Grubb's facebook and website to see if they were open. And they were... then when pulling out of the garage, I checked again and they closed due to the severe weather. I have to admit, it was a good call on their part, for the plants sake and for safety reasons. But plant nuts like myself will try even in extreme weather :) </div>
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So we continued to do everything on our list which was in the Castro. Haircut and supply pickups for Mike. But of course, I got distracted by shiny lights aka plants in a window. The shop we ended up going to is called Hortica. A cute shop tucked away in the Castro District. I ended up picking up two Tillandsia, <i>T. tricolor & T. montana</i>. I'll share pics of these babies when I get a chance. I did check to see if they did happen to have my aloe but they didn't. They did carry hardy succulents in the back. I'll come back again and cover this place. Its a fun quirky shop for the urban gardeners. Go check them out, you can tell the owner loves plants and will share his knowledge with you.. it really shows. You just have to ask questions =) </div>
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We finished our errands in the Castro and I said, "lets go to Sloat Garden on Sloat". We did end up going there but no Aloe in sight. Just enjoyed walking around but it was way too windy and wet for our liking so we left. I did enjoy this Aeonium as it was bursting behind the agave. I'm going to add this one to my wish list and will find a home for it. For those curious, its called <i>Aeonium 'Sunburst' (Aeonium davidbramwelli).</i></div>
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As we settled back in the car, I did a quick google search "Succulents" for hopes of finding my Aloe. But a shop name caught me by surprise and the location made me think. The name is called <b><a href="http://www.thesucculence.com/" target="_blank">"Succulence"</a></b> and was in Bernal Heights. So we headed that way making our last stop on a big loop back to the Mission. </div>
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The thing is, I never heard of this shop before and a nursery in Bernal Hieghts kept me kinda curious. Just put it this way, It did NOT disappoint at all. Once you find parking (if driving) just enter the shop and you will be awe once you enter. </div>
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Come on, there is a chair covered with succulents in the window display. Many terrariums and different style of pots everywhere. There is even a giant Ficus growing in the middle branching out along the ceiling. They have a great selection of different Airplants which I did purchase. I wish I took pictures inside of the shop but I was so consumed with everything inside that I forgot to. Sorry! </div>
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The staff is kind, and allowed you to enjoy their space. Its definitely not your everyday nursery so dont expect that, but just enjoy the novelty of it all. They carry hand crafted pots from local artists, different color pots for you to choose, different gravel mulch to use. Even a table near the back for you to put your plants together. I really wish i did take some snaps inside the shop but then, you step in the back and you are amazed at how clean and organized such a small space can be holding many Succulents and Cacti. </div>
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Pricing is simple and are usually sold by the pot size. Yes it can be more expensive than other places but the selections look healthy and reliable. Again, don't expect this to be a typical nursery because it is not. I roamed the back area for a long time looking at every single plant thinking <i>"where can I place it and do I really need it? lol" </i>and of course no Aloe striata. But it was okay, I totally forgot about it.</div>
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Here are some pictures from the nursery area in the back. It speaks for itself! </div>
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I didnt leave with a succulent this time but with a white pot and another Tillandsia <i>(Tillandsia juncea)</i>.<br />
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Cute place and great place if you want to make a plant gift for someone or if you want to include something living in your space. This place is thriving and recommend them.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Store: </b>Succulence life and garden</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Website:</b> <a href="https://www.thesucculence.com/" target="_blank">www.thesucculence.com </a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Digits:</b> 415.282.2212</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Address:</b> 402 Cortland Ave, San Francisco CA 94110</span>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-19431281926693742242017-01-05T14:20:00.000-08:002017-01-05T15:10:34.074-08:00Poinsettia in SFOne of my favorite things to do is walk around San Francisco. I am pretty sure you will find something interesting on your walk. For me, I love looking for plants or little hidden street art.<br />
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Last month, I was walking towards the Castro to have a cocktail and this gem caught me by surprise. I was across the street and amazed by the red colors and my mind was flipping through the Rolodex of plants I know. It was not clicking until I got closer to it.<br />
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To my surprise it was a Poinsettia bush! I was always told to toss these as we cant grow them in our area. I've never seen one as bush/tree or this big period! Oh course that saying, "Only in San Francisco!" can apply here as the climate is perfect to grow just about anything! You will find an orchid growing right next to a cactus in peoples urban gardens and all they say is, I just water it!<br />
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This gorgeous plant in the picture resides in the Mission and did make me a happy person, especially it being the holiday season.<br />
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Hope everyone had a great Holiday and wonderful New Year celebration.<br />
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My New Year was calm one, Mike and I went to Avenue Q (which was the first time I've seen it). It did not disappoint. Such a fun show.<br />
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Anyways, Cheers to 2017! CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-82161922403196029572017-01-03T15:17:00.000-08:002017-01-03T15:18:24.264-08:00REVAMPINGHello everyone, I havnt really posted anything on my blog. But I need to condense it again and keep it simple.
My mind is focusing on Gardening, Gardens, DIY Projects, Life Hacks, traveling, & maybe keep Cycling on here.<br />
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I have a lot going on but i wanted to keep this site alive and thriving again and I want to be motivated to talk about something. Old posts will still exist just a new layout.<br />
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Also, I will be doing a San Francisco blog.. Basically my love for pizza and finding the best in San Francisco. <a href="http://pizzasf.blogspot.com/">Pizza SF Blog</a><br />
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HANG ON TIGHT MY LOVES, I will be back. CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-25600045740641617312016-05-10T22:20:00.001-07:002016-05-11T07:14:24.154-07:00ALC Hacks! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hauling things around can be made simple by having a C<b>ompact Reusable Bag</b>. This bag will help free up your hands walking to your bike, leaving bike parking, and going to the showers.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This bag should be compact so that it can be stuffed in your saddle. It could hold your water bottles, your helmet and many other items that will free up your hands. Especially if you are a wakeup-dressup-teardown tent-bag2gear-breakfast2bike kinda person... dont worry it'll make sense eventually</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We all have cell phones and we know we love social media either its Facebook, Tinder, SnapChat or whatever. We have a mobile device that needs juice. So what you need is an awesome battery pack to keep connected for 7days and yes you can do it. To charge your Mobile Phone, GoPro, and/or Bike Computer I recommend a <b>battery pack that has 10,000mAh</b> or more. This should keep you out of the crazy electric tent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1) Airplane mode: while on your bike make sure your phone is Airplane Mode so that you can take those awesome pictures when you are not riding your bike because you will see some amazing things along the way from Father & Mother Natures creations, DOLPHINS, Bearded Drag Queens at Mission, Muscle guys in tutus, to even maybe Ellen.. yes THAT ELLEN!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">No Gurl we aint making sammiches, this is where you put your cycling clothes in when packing. each jersey or kit in each bag. Its a great way to organize your gear and it compacts your clothes too when trying to stuff that bag of yours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The <b>dryer sheets</b> are amazing especially when you are done wearing your sweaty gear. Pack your soiled gear back in your <b>ziplock</b> and throw a sheet in their to reduce that stank. Because your bag may be cooking out in the sun when the gear truck unloads it. It also helps unpacking when getting home much more bearable </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Headlamp</b>s is something you will need. Its great to use when navigating around the moving city at night, its great when you pooping in the porta-pottie, its great when you need something in your bag, or when you are fluffing up your tutu for red dress day the night before.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I bought a cheap headlamp for like $12, nothing fancy and it did the work for 2 rides. I just changed the batteries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">When you finally get to meet your tent neighbors and you look at them and think, that sweet girl right there is going to be nice to have next to me as she will be silent. Then lights go out and what do you hear... A FART, the giggles that follow, snoring... let me say that again SNORING! You cannot get away from that for sure... and you will not look at the sweet girl again as she just ripped the best perfect 10 Fart. Go half's with a friend to split a packet of <b>earplugs</b>, not the most comfortable thing but you get used to them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Were not here doing office work but the<b> binder clips</b> can be used for drying out your clothes clipped to the fence or to the top of your tent. Its very important to dry out your towel and binder clips always done the job. and its very useful to clip things together. You never know when you need something to bind together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You may know already, but all of the tents look the same and we are staying on a wonderful grid. Get something that you can put near your tent so that you can spot while looking down the tent rows. Pink Flamingos, Flags, or for me, I like to hang some odd toy from the front maybe even something with an LED light so you can spot it right away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Also, YOU THINK you may got a bag that will stand out, but sweetie there are 3k other people thinking the same way and I bet someone else has the same bag as you. So one year I attached a bandanna, another year I attached tassels, and my last year I had a giant Hello Kitty Tag</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">And stickers, you could slap on some stickers on your devices if you do choose to use the charging tent. That way you can spot your electronic item and have it stick out from the rest. Because believe me, you dont want to sit in there for hours on end because that is just plain boring.</span></td>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Reusuable Bag http://athome.kimvallee.com/my-top-4-reusable-ultra-compact-shopping-bags/</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Shower Cap http://blangk.com/bicycle-shower-cap</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Ziplock Bag http://www.survivalistssite.com/~canuck/page25.html</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Headlamp https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LED-headlamp.jpg</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Earplugs https://www.northernsafety.com/Product/EAR200/3M-Classic-Uncorded-NRR-29-Pillow-pak-Disposable-Ear-Plugs-200-Pair</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Pink Flamingo http://blog.diynetwork.com/blogcabin/2014/03/04/i-spy-a-pink-flamingo-at-blog-cabin-2014/</span>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-80207059111644568692015-05-08T09:43:00.002-07:002015-05-08T10:17:12.233-07:00Battery Packs for AIDS/LifeCycle 2015One very important item that I find very useful when out for a few days with limited charging power is to get a battery pack. Below you will find a list with purchase location to buy for your next adventure. It doesnt have to be for AIDS/LifeCycle which is a 7 day cycling event but for any situation this may be helpful.<br />
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I recommend anything above 10,000mAh with the knowledge you will be able to charge your battery pack at least once or twice out of 7 days. Which will Charge your phone and another small item.<br />
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<td class="tg-031e">Brand: Lumsing<br />
Amps: 10400mAh<br />
Price: $19.99<br />
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<td class="tg-031e">Brand: Poweradd 2GS<br />
Amps: 10000mAh<br />
Price: $19.99<br />
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<td class="tg-031e">Brand: Intocircuit<br />
Amps: 11200mAh<br />
Price: $22.99<br />
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<td class="tg-031e">Brand: FREMO<br />
Amps: 11000mAh<br />
Price: $23.99<br />
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Amps: 18000mAh<br />
Price: $32.99<br />
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Amps: 15000mAh<br />
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Amps: 12800mAh<br />
Price: $39.99<br />
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Amps: 11000mAh<br />
Price: $44.99<br />
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On February 14th 2015 I participated in my third Tour de Palm Springs. The weekend was just filled with emotions on so many level that all I can think about was "HAMMER MY RIDE".<br />
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In the morning I was already grumpy because I blamed it on the fact that I couldn't find a cup of coffee to drink and that I didn't have breakfast in a timely fashion, and on top of that we didn't leave on the time that I had planned.<br />
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So let me rewind a bit, the previous day I was driving all ready and the same week, I just started a new position, and of course other things were in my mind as far as relationships with people go and they were going to be part of the ride <i>(did I want to see them or did I not want to see them</i>). So I was calmly anxious doing what I do best, trying not to show my emotions and not messing it up for others and to keep my cool.<br />
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My body didnt want to continue, I was a wreck. I slowed my pace down big time and I felt like throwing my bike in the desert and hoping that my tantrum would correct this crappy feeling I was having.<br />
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All i can think of was diet coke and snickers. My friend McCray rode with me to the groceries where I bought those evil goodness, since that's what I was craving. It actually fueled me to the last rest stop. That's when I was chugging water and eating more, I felt sooo much better and had enough to "hammer" the last 10miles of the ride. </div>
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Overall things worked out. I did get closure on things I wanted closure on. Despite my hard bonk, I did enjoy my ride and rode a total of 113miles that day. Things happened and you need to keep moving forward. </div>
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CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-77950459568797704652015-02-18T21:17:00.000-08:002015-02-18T21:57:59.829-08:00Tour de Palms Springs - "Playing Rabbit"<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here I am who ended up riding with these fast guys for about a miles or 2. These guys were fast and kept me on my toes. One of the guys zoomed past me but i was close enough still but the other guy was trying to keep up and started to get a pull from me. Overall it was fun and its part of the jou why i love cycling.<br />
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CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-740747068901882912015-02-03T20:21:00.001-08:002015-02-18T21:58:25.946-08:00DV2 Anniversary Ride 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
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On January 31st I had a pleasure of riding with an awesome group from the Brentwood area. I want to continuing riding with this group, powerful but courteous of other riders. The respect that they have for each other is something I look for.</div>
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I will continue to ride with my other groups, Wednesday Mikes Bikes Passo Del Diablo, ALC, & part time Mikes Bikes Sat Group... whewww a lot of different groups. And on top of that starting my own club Velo Beards - catering to the Bearded Rider.</div>
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But i need to start setting my base and not become the Lone Wolf team.</div>
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Anyways, here we are in the clip. The ride started in Brentwood and I jumped on board from Pittsburg and we headed to Benicia and headed back to Brentwood.</div>
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This ride was the 1st Anniversary Ride for the group and I could not miss it.We rode on HWY 4 which was new to a lot of riders. Some were intrigued by the fact we rode on the freeway..</div>
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<b>Music:</b> Music: Lovers Carvings (Bruno Be & Eddie M Remix) by Bibio</div>
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I am at it again. This will be my third time participating in this amazing event. Cycling from San Francisco to Los Angeles is one of the best experiences i had ever done.</div>
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<b><u>Event</u></b>: <a href="http://www.aidslifecycle.org/">http://www.aidslifecycle.org/</a></div>
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<b><u>San Francisco AIDS Foundation:</u></b> <a href="http://www.sfaf.org/">http://www.sfaf.org/</a></div>
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Special Shout Out to my friend Diana C. for helping me record these shots.</div>
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One of my favorite descends in the Oakland hills. This is on Grizzly Peak to Gold Course. </div>
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As you can see a few bumps in the road made my camera knock over a few times. I will find a way to fix it.<br />
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<br />CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-70674950745991538922015-01-10T23:48:00.001-08:002015-01-10T23:48:39.919-08:00RESTART 2015So here I am.. I revamped my site again. Im doing this in a "blog style" this time to share with all of you guys what is going on in my world.<br />
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Just like what someone told me.. I am like an onion, so many layers and you just keep peeling away and there is more. Pretty much it except I try to avoid the whole making you cry deal.<br />
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I do have some old posts on here from about 5yrs ago and again that was the past and I willing to open up.<br />
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I know I will share a lot of my cycling adventures, home things, and just life in general. Since my my mind is all over the place, this will be my place to share what is going on.<br />
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Enjoy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br />
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Here are some shots that I took of my AIDS LifeCycle teammates during a bike ride to the Bay Bridge Trail span on New Years Day. We have this thing that we do called a <i><b>Grrrrr</b></i> and here are the results.</div>
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<b>Team: New Bear Republic</b></div>
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You can follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NewBearRepublic" target="_blank">@NewBearRepublic</a></div>
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AIDS LIFECYCLE: <a href="http://www.tofighthiv.org/site/TR/Events/AIDSLifeCycleCenter?pg=team&fr_id=1770&team_id=13111" target="_blank">New Bear Republic</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>My Good Friend Brian aka "Magic" with (Me) aka the Panda aka CJ "Diablo"</i></span></div>
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Hundreds of riders descending Mt Diablo after our race. We had to wait until the last rider crossed the finish line. For safety reasons, we were escorted by a vehicle in front of the group (you can see it briefly in some of the shots) so we were not going full speed and the roads were closed to traffic until we were off of the mountain.</div>
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Time Trail event: <a href="http://www.diablotimetrial.com/">http://www.diablotimetrial.com</a> ←⇦ Totally recommend on signing up when registration opens up again.</div>
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Artist: Gold Panda // <a href="http://www.iamgoldpanda.com/">http://www.iamgoldpanda.com</a></div>
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6. I'm with you but I'm Lonely</div>
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Weekly ride with Mikes Bikes Walnut Creek to the Junction on Mt Diablo from South Gate and down North Gate.<br />
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Equipment: "Gear Pro" i got it for $40 on Woot,<br />
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Mikes Bikes: <a href="http://mikesbikes.com/">http://mikesbikes.com/</a><br />
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Mikes Bikes Passo del Diablo Wednesday Ride: <a href="http://mikesbikes.com/articles/passo-del-diablo-pg1320.htm">http://mikesbikes.com/articles/passo-del-diablo-pg1320.htm</a><br />
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This is a video i made from my iPhone3GS - this literally are HUNDRES and HUNDREDS of pictures snapped and put together and this is literally a whole days worth slammed in this video.</div>
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CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320035802148563453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22434219.post-30904722931932172732011-02-08T18:36:00.000-08:002015-01-10T23:07:31.993-08:00Tough Mudder - I am Tough!I plan on being a tough mudder soon. I am soooo excited to be doing this (or will be) There is something about this that means a lot to me as a person and of course my strengths (physically and mentally). Are you ready? I will prep myself to be ready! <br />
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