Category Archives: sports

Michael Phelps – The Man Is a Machine

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Joey Gibson

I’ve watched quite a bit of the Olympics so far, and I continue to be amazed at how Michael Phelps keeps racking up the medals. I just watched him win the semi-final of the 200 Meter Individual Medley. He was … Continue reading →

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Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Joey Gibson

Oh. My. Goodness. We’re watching the opening ceremony and I am absolutely blown away. This is staggeringly beautiful. I think this just might be the most beautiful Olympic ceremony I’ve ever seen. Stunning. Breathtaking.

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Ouch…

Posted on April 18, 2004 by Joey Gibson

I just got back from my first ride of the year and all I can say is “Ouch.” About 20 yards into the ride my legs were berating me for being a heretofore lazy idiot who now expects them to … Continue reading →

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Another Exciting Gladiator Night!

Posted on March 23, 2004 by Joey Gibson

Thomas and I just got back from another exciting evening with the Gwinnett Gladiators, and what a night it was! The visiting team was the Alaska Aces who, unfortunately for them, lost 5 – 0. There was much cool stuff … Continue reading →

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Evenings With the Gwinnett Gladiators

Posted on March 14, 2004 by Joey Gibson

Friday night I took Thomas to his first ice hockey game and he loved it! He loved it so much we went back for another game tonight (Saturday)! The team is the Gwinnett Gladiators, part of the ECHL, which is … Continue reading →

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I Found the Old Mill Wheel

Posted on September 15, 2003 by Joey Gibson

Tonight while riding at Tribble Mill Park, I found the remnants of the old mill wheel. I had been within about 20 feet of it before and never noticed it, but a fellow last week told me where to look. … Continue reading →

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Still More Trails

Posted on August 4, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I spent nearly two hours at Tribble Mill Park tonight exploring new trails. I had no idea how long I was out there, but it was a blast. These trails are becoming something of a Siren song: each time I’d … Continue reading →

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I’m Digging the Off-Road Thing

Posted on August 2, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I have recently started doing some off-road riding out at Tribble Mill park, as I’ve mentioned before here and here. I kicked it up a notch this morning when I drove out to the Yellow River Regional Park which is … Continue reading →

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First GeoCache Find

Posted on July 28, 2003 by Joey Gibson

As I mentioned yesterday, I got a handheld GPS unit and was going to give GeoCaching a go. Well, today when I got home, Thomas and I headed out for our first “treasure hunt.” The cache we were after is … Continue reading →

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I Got A GPS Unit

Posted on July 27, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I finally got around to getting a handheld GPS unit today. I got the Garmin eTrex Venture and took it for a spin today when I went cycling at my usual location. Pretty cool little unit. Good price, too. On … Continue reading →

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The Old Mill Site

Posted on July 20, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I asked a fellow cyclist today at Tribble Mill if he knew where the trail was that would take you to the old mill site. He did and told me where to look. I had driven in my car to … Continue reading →

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I Beat The Hill!

Posted on July 19, 2003 by Joey Gibson

The hill at Tribble Mill Park that I mentioned here suffered a crushing defeat today as I surmounted its summit. It sounds impressive, but it really isn’t. Most riders probably wouldn’t flinch at this hill, but it whooped me the … Continue reading →

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Ullrich Wins Stage 12

Posted on July 18, 2003 by Joey Gibson

In an amazing ride, Jan Ullrich of Germany, riding for Team Bianchi, rode the 47 kilometers in 58′ 32″! Incredible. Lance came in at 01′ 36″, almost two minutes behind. Armstrong keeps the Yellow, but today’s victory brings Ullrich to … Continue reading →

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I Overdid It

Posted on July 9, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I went riding again last night with grand plans to ride 12 miles, topping the 10.6 I did Monday night. Well, about 30 yards into my ride my thighs just above my knees started hurting mightily. I pressed on, thinking … Continue reading →

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Made It: Ten Miles!

Posted on July 7, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I made my fourth trip in as many days to Tribble Mill tonight, planning on doing two circuits of the track, which would bring me to about 5.5 miles. After the second circuit I stopped for a delicious Vanilla Crisp … Continue reading →

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Hamilton Will Ride!

Posted on July 7, 2003 by Joey Gibson

Holy broken collarbones, Batman! According to Lance, Tyler Hamilton, who broke his collarbone in 2 places during that terrible pile-up in Stage 1 yesterday, will ride today in Stage 2, and will ride as long as he is able. What … Continue reading →

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Bad Pile-Up On First Stage of Le Tour de France

Posted on July 6, 2003 by Joey Gibson

There was a serious accident during the first stage of Le Tour de France today, with only 400 meters to go before the finish line. American Tyler Hamilton is out with a broken collarbone; Levi Leipheimer has a broken hip … Continue reading →

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Tribble Mill Day Three

Posted on July 6, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I rode my bike out at Tribble Mill Park again today. That makes three days in a row, each day going further than the last. Today I rode the paved double-track twice; once in each direction. Both directions seem to … Continue reading →

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Tribble Mill Park

Posted on July 5, 2003 by Joey Gibson

I said earlier today that I was going to take some pictures at Tribble Mill Park. Well, during a respite from the rain, I headed out for a ride and took the digicam with me. You can see the photos … Continue reading →

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New Riding Trail

Posted on July 5, 2003 by Joey Gibson

A friend yesterday told me about a local park with a really nice paved multi-use trail called Tribble Mill Park, which is about a 10 minute drive from my house. I went out there and discovered a really lovely trail … Continue reading →

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