Year: 2013

These folks make really, really great coffee.  REALLY.  I met them first at the Christmas Show in Lethbridge, Alberta last December(2012).  I tried a cup of espresso and was hooked.  I bought a bag  of the Guatemalan and one Nicaraguan. Both delicious.  Not just coffee. Distinctive flavors.  Something to ease you out of bed in the morning.  Or go to bed at night looking forward to that great cup when you awake.

They are now set up so that you can order online.  If you prefer premium coffee and want fresh roasted, I promise you will not be disappointed.

Red Engine Coffee Roasters

Tell ’em Martin sent you:)

Great coffee roasters in Vancouver, Canada.  Their “Perfect Storm” is superb.

Check them out here: Republica Coffee Roasters

Saw this sign a couple of weeks back.  Just as a warning – be careful driving around.  Don’t want to run over any naked people in winter.

My current swim workout below.  I don’t swim with a Masters Swim Team. I probably should but I justify it with my erratic schedule and my easygoing lifestyle.  Although I swim pretty hard, I do find that when there is someone in the pool that is fairly close to my speed, I tend to go faster to keep up or pass.  I increased my overall workout distance a few months ago from maxing out at 1600 meters per work out to now regularly at least 2500 meters.  My speed is consistently better since I got up to this distance.  And I’m able to get it done pretty much in the hour that I’m allowed.  I do mostly freestyle. 

200 warm up
600 trying to keep under 9:30
200 legs only with fins
200 drill: stroke 1,2,3 stroke then kick skating on side for a few kicks then stroke
6×100 – keeping under 1:30 with long rest :50 sec
8×50 – on 1:10
8×25
200 cool down

I used to do a 6 beat kick but now a kind of double beat with a hard one when I push with my arm that balances the stroke.  Feels great.  I change the workout fairly regularly to keep it from getting boring.