Killin it at Oaks

Endo and I went for a ride at Oak Openings today. It was just shy of six miles riding through the swamps of NW Ohio. We only stopped twice to give Endo some water and take a picture. Both times, I was eaten alive. Endo didn’t seem to have any problem with the mosquitoes. In fact, every time he ran through a puddle, he scared up a billion of the little bastards.

Later, after the rain passed, I went for a solo ride and got in 30 miles. One bad pass and one obnoxious idiot who told me to fuck off and called me an asshole when I told him that bikes are supposed to ride with traffic, not against.

Endo and I finished off the day with some 🥏 and “come” training at Schneider Park.

Good day!

Pete’s Picks 2019-05-21

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Pete’s Picks 2019-05-21

https://techcrunch.com/2019/05/20/instagram-influencer-celebrity-accounts-scraped/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7049065/Scientists-create-loudest-underwater-sound.html

https://hbr.org/2019/05/the-most-engaged-employee-in-the-world

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/business/tech-jobs-middle-class.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

https://readwrite.com/2019/05/14/consumer-behavior-is-shifting-business-models-how-industries-adapting/

https://www.wisebread.com/10-weird-types-of-insurance-you-didnt-even-know-about

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/avoid/on_people.html

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/05/20/microsoft_azure_portal/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj0CmnxuTaQ

https://www.ted.com/talks/carson_bruns_could_a_tattoo_help_you_stay_healthy?

https://onezero.medium.com/warning-signs-that-a-bubble-is-about-to-burst-aa9801e65557

Pete’s Picks 2019-05-16

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Pete’s Picks 2019-05-16

Here’s a couple of days worth of my reading.  Sorry for the gap. I’ve not been on top of things. Waiting sucks.

https://www.computerworld.co.nz/article/661373/google-use-kotlin-new-android-apps/

https://dzone.com/articles/why-agile-fails-pa-sa-waka-da-theory

https://singularityhub.com/2019/05/10/5-breakthroughs-coming-soon-in-augmented-and-virtual-reality/

https://hbr.org/2019/05/7-ways-to-set-up-a-new-hire-for-success?

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/05/dod-cia-developed-flying-ginsu-missile-to-take-out-single-targets/

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Endo Turned One!

I guess it’s been a while since I’ve updated. I had intended to update regularly, but the WordPress Android app doesn’t work as well as I had hoped.  Plus, there’s not been a lot going on.  The weather has been very spring-like (wet and cold) and has not allowed for any good bike rides on the trails or on the road. Since the last update, I’ve still had a lot of fun, though.
First, my little boy celebrated his first birthday with a brand new “Birthday Ball”! He loves it. He might love it a bit too much.

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And, while I haven’t posted a video of it, he does manage to get hold of it from time to time. Boy, does he ever LOVE tugging on it when he does manage to bite it. It’s supposed to be a toy for horses, but don’t tell a Cattle Dog what to do. They just ignore you anyway

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New beginnings

Well, it would appear that Facebook had finally done the unforgivable and I’m done with their products. In the spirit of smooth transitions, I’m restarting the content here with a cross post of my last good post on Facebook.

I have yet to decide if I will create a separate online property for Endo Adventure Dog. I suspect that I will. But, for now, I’ll post everything here.

Enjoy these videos of Red Sky Kiter, Ryan on a very chilly March afternoon at Maumee Bay State Park.

Titans Cheer Extreme Novi Competition

Abbie Garber & her mom invited me to attend the Novi competition to take pictures of Abbie.  I was granted a sort-of all-access pass and allowed to follow the teams as they warmed up, primped and competed. This is, without a doubt, the most difficult photography one could possibly take on.  I love the challenge!

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These girls put on a performance like I’ve never seen. The Seniors were, in a word, Extreme. 300+ more pics after the break.

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Maumee State Forest – First Attempt

Today, I learned that the correct place to stand is on the inside of the turn, not the outside. I’m giving myself a break though. This was my first attempt at photographing motocross. They’ll get better, I’m sure. These two guys were nice enough to stop and chat with me for a few minutes. I will probably see them again… they gave me some valuable insight into upcoming events and happenings. Thanks guys!

Unfortunately, they were the only ones on the trail, still. While they were nice enough to loop around and ape for the camera, I only got a couple of decent shots. So… here they are.

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Early Walleye Run

Today, I ventured down to the river to get some pictures of Toledo area people being awesome. It’s nearly the start of the walleye run and people were out in the river trying to catch something. I didn’t see anyone haul one in so I think the water is still too cold.  It looked like they were enjoying the effort though. I think I’ll take the kayak out next weekend and see if I can get some shots from the water.  I worry about getting in the way, though. I’ll have to be very careful about that.

If you’d like one (or more) of these pictures, please contact me at pete@hustwayte.com. I’ll hook you up with a digital image (minus the watermark) or a print –

digital = $8.00 each, or 3 for $15.00.
8X10 prints for $20 each.