McCain comes to town

I heard from a friend that John McCain is coming to Durango Highschool on this friday, the 24th. It is his "Road to victory rally" and should be interesting to see who shows up, and to hear what he has to say to the people of Durango. I'd highly recommend trying to get out there and get involved with this great opportunity. The website for the information is www.colorado.johnmccain.com if you want to check out other information. This is the general information that is needed for anyone who wants to attend on Friday.
Road to Victory Rally: Friday October 24th in Durango, CO
What: Road to Victory Rally: Friday October 24th in Durango, CO

When: October 24, 2008 3:00 p.m.

Where: Durango High School Football Field
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO81301

Please join

Senator John McCain

for a Road to Victory Rally

in Durango, CO

Friday October 24th

Durango High School Football Field
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301

Doors Open at 3:00 p.m.
Program begins at 5:00 p.m.

You may RSVP online and seats at the event are at a first come first serve basis. There will not be tickets issued for this event

Please click here to RSVP online for the event

Attendees to all events must pass through airport-like security. Please prepare accordingly.

Jokes Not Jabs

I found a video clip on www.chicagotribune.com of Obama and McCain at a NYC Dinner and found it amusing and refreshing to hear them both loosen up and have a good time. It was nice to see this, because after all these debates and these never-ending campaigns it is nice to see this finally all start winding down. Releasing tension between the two candidates through the use of humor, the two candidates exchanged clever one liners about eachother. After I saw the video clip it was clear that Obama is much more funny and appears more confident and put together, what a future president should look like.

W.

Oliver Stone is releasing his new movie W. this month and I am very excited. Oliver Stone is a highly accomplished writer, producer, and director. He has won 3 Oscars and countless other awards and recognitions for his accomplishments in the world of film. He is responsible for movies such as Natural Born Killers, Any Given Sunday, Platoon, The Doors, Nixon, JFK, World Trade Center, and his most recent film W. I have loved just about every Oliver Stone movie I have seen, but I am most excited for this film because it is based on events that took place throughout an 8 year period of my life. It is going to be so funny to see how he portrays Bush and all of his counterparts. Enjoy the trailer.



Going Green

I came across an article in the Durango Herald the other day about the harmful effects of the lead shot that is scattered throughout our hunting areas in the woods. Shot is the bi-product of lead based ammunition and it is very toxic. The article was explaining how the lead shots were leaking into the soil, and in turn into the ground water, and was being eaten by all sorts of wildlife species. The article stated:

In the late 1800s, biologists began reporting that waterfowl and upland birds were exhibiting symptoms of lead poisoning. Game birds were ingesting lead shotgun pellets while foraging or seeking grit. Because bird hunting is often concentrated within small areas, significant quantities of lead were deposited in important animal habitats.

By the 1960s, more than 100,000 lead pellets per acre could be found in some wetlands, and an estimated 1.5 million-2.5 million birds died annually from ingesting lead shot. Further, raptors such as eagles and hawks were dying after scavenging lead-poisoned carcasses or capturing and eating birds wounded by lead shot.

Based on new understandings of this widespread problem, the use of lead pellets for waterfowl hunting was banned in the United States in 1991, and in Canada in 1997.

Initially, hunters and manufacturers raised concerns over the efficacy and cost of non-toxic shot. However, education, research and development smoothed the transition to effective, relatively low-cost and lead-free pellets made of steel, tungsten, nickel, bismuth and tin.

These bans have greatly reduced waterfowl poisoning across North America, as lead gradually is removed from areas where it was accessible.

The article was mainly informing people of the importance of using "green ammunition". The Forest Service is in the process of trying to clean up the most contaminated areas. The link for the article is: http://durangoherald.com/sections/Features/Outdoors/2008/10/10/Research_makes_case_for_green_bullets/

Fall is awesome

As I'm sure everyone has noticed that fall is here and its coming into full force. All the leaves have changed and it looks like some of the mountains are on fire. Fall is for sure one of my favorite seasons because it is so visual and the change in weather at this time can be completely unpredictable, but for the most part it stays nice.
I rode my bike up Dry Fork Trail last week and this week a few times and it is breath-taking back there. There is a great single track trail that side-winds up the mountain through fields of Aspen Tress that appear to be hundreds of different pastel colors. These trees are scattered in groups and find their place among the millions of pines that go on for miles, creating an almost mystical appearance with the browns, greens, yellows, reds, and oranges all coming together to make nautres art. The trail is awesome for cross country/downhill and perfect for an afternoon walk with the dogs or friends. Once up at the top, all you can do is sit in awe and just look at how amazing our world is and how amazing Durango is. I'd highly recommend going and checking out this trail before the leaves start covering the ground moreso than the trees.
To get there just go West on 160 about a mile past Wildcat Canyon to Lightner Creek Road and stay on that untl you hit the dirt road. This will take you to the trail head, once you hit the fork in the road, go right to the lower part then left at the second for. You can't miss the trailhead. Enjoy.