Author: hans

  • Poison Oak Treatment :: Zanfel Ingredients

    I have used the product Zanfel once before for a bad case of poison oak. You can read my previous article. But what is in Zanfel that makes it work? You can find the list of ingredients on the product packaging and also by searching the web. But, the specific active ingredient that does all…

  • Oaxaca, Mexico Photos

    I have added a few photos from my trip last year to Oaxaca, Mexico. I traveled there with a group of friends for New Year’s 2001/2002. It’s a beautiful place and I recommend visiting. Oaxaca, Mexico Photo Gallery

  • Race Report :: 2003 McLane Pacific Cycling Classic Road Race

    Date: March 23, 2003 Event: McLane Pacific Cycling Classic Road Race Category: Senior 3 Place: Flat – finished though Field: ~135 The previous day’s beautiful weather was not to be for this race. I awoke at 5am again, through my stuff together, and then drove over to pick up my team mate Jeremy. Off again…

  • Race Report :: 2003 McLane Pacific Cycling Classic Criterium

    Date: March 22, 2003 Event: McLane Pacific Cycling Classic Criterium Category: Senior 3 Place: Mid-pack Field: 120 Today’s race required an early wakeup (5am) and a long drive over to the central valley. I hadn’t done this criterium before so I didn’t know what to expect. By the looks of things, while driving down 99…

  • Race Report :: 2003 Monterey Circuit Race

    Date: March 1, 2003 Event: Monterey Circuit Race Category: Senior 2-3 Place: DNF Field: 90 This is a race I like. Rolling hills, a fast descent, and a wide finish for plenty of sprinting room. I had finished 3rd last year in the 4-5 race. This time it was the 2-3 race. My bike was…

  • Race Report :: 2003 Cherry Pie Criterium

    Date: February 9, 2003 Event: Cherry Pie Criterium Category: Senior 3 Place: CRASH on final sprint! Field: ~80 The illusive Cherry Pie prize once again slipped away from my grasp. But not from lack of effort! With visions of the flaky sweet treat awaiting at the end, I attacked hard on the finishing sprint. Up…

  • Surf City Cyclo-X Race 4 (Finals) Videos

    I’ve posted the videos from the Surf City Cyclo-X Race 4 (Finals) in my Video Gallery. The first video is the Women’s A, B, and 35+ categories. The second video is the Women’s C and Juniors categories. Enjoy!

  • Funny Job Titles :: Phlebotomist

    Some job titles just have a funny ring to them. For example, I would never be a “phlebotomist”. The name alone makes me giggle. I wouldn’t be able to hold a straight face any time I said it. Imagine being at a party (in screenplay format): Stranger So, what do you do? Me I’m a……

  • Book Recommendation

    I have been browsing through Alan Fletcher’s book The Art of Looking Sideways. It’s a wonderful book for distracting your mind and generating the creative juices. From the simple to the complex, the contents of each page inspire, amuse, or force you to ponder. I highly recommend this book. Quick search: Amazon.com

  • San Francisco Time Lapse Sunset

    San Francisco Time Lapse Sunset Video This video is a time lapse of San Francisco on 15 January 2003 from approximately 8am until 6pm. The 10 hours have been compressed to less than 2 minutes. The view is from atop Telegraph Hill in North Beach towards the west. Several famous San Francisco sights are in…