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I've thought about the camp idea more than once, just not sure I would get any better sleep on the ground compared to all the people and animals that wake me up in my own bed. Argh, the dilemma. Either way I am out. Gotta show our rental in the morning. Have fun.

Ditto for, that is if I can get the pickup running. And McC as it's usually cooler than CC this time of year.

Have thoughts of taking the lady and the mini lady(2yr old) to Big Bear for some camping. No back country pack in stuff, but some car/tent camping. Any suggestions on places to camp at Big Bear? Being by water, lake or stream, would be nice. Something quiet is ideal. I don't want to camp next to those loud talkin' moto revving dirt bike people. Heehaw. No really, I don't, because I won't have my bike. Going in a few weeks. Any suggestions would be welcome. Not totally set on Big Bear, but not looking to go much farther.

okie dokie.

Ah-ha, I see, thanks d.d. As for poop houses, that is no biggie to me, but worth noting if they can be found. Anyone else?

I have a couple of these (see 1st link below), they are cheap. I got them free from work and they are minimal in size, but they absorb a lot of water. You can get a couple. Ride with one for half the day or what have you and then come back and swap out with the other. Or place one in a zip bag in your backpack or waist pouch and pull out when needed. Also, when making runs back to the staging area, you can place the used in some water and you can keep rotating out over a l....o....n.....g day. Although, they usually take a little time to fully absorb what they need. They last a decent length of time and again they are minimal in size. You could even double stack them around your neck, one forward facing and one back facing On crazy hot 100+ days. But you won't see me riding in that kind of hot mess and investing in a vest system might be more prudent with that kind of temp riding. Getting an extra vest cooler for you bike might be worth it too on hotness like that. Woowee. Like Robert said, I too believe minimal in size helps keep air flow moving on the body or neck. http://www.amazon.com/Evaporative-Cooling-Neck-Band-American/dp/B001EIW3TS Here's a few more minimal types on one website. http://industrialsafetygear.com/hard-hats/bandanas.html?gclid=CM_iyK-Ij8ACFcRcMgodpGoArQ

Oh and some other stuff to keep you COOL "thermally." You're on your own for looks and attitude. 1. Breathe: This seems simple, but most of us don’t think about breathing enough while riding. We need to supply our bodies with oxygen to keep our body temperatures down. The same goes for controlling our metal steeds. Less man handling and more precision use of foot peg pressure, knee placement, counter steering, etc means less energy use and less exhaustion. 2. Hydrate: Staying hydrated is essential to having a good day riding your dirtbike. Drink plenty of water on your drive out to the staging area, drink during the ride, breaks and at the end of the day (at home). It will not only stave off dehydration, but will also keep your muscles flexible and less soar from a hard day's ride. And as Robert stated, get some electrolytes in there too. 3. Vented riding gear: Most of the major MX gear companies have a line of vented pants, jerseys and almost everything else for motocross. If you wear underarmor, then having a wicking poly base layer helps as well. 4. Sunscreen - burned skin does not help keep you cool. 5. Sunglasses or tinted goggle can help with body cooling. 6. Vented Googles. I have a pair of Smith Optics that have a pop up vent above each eye. I can notice the difference. 7. Vented helmet - wear one with as many vents as possible, both intake and exit vents. 8. Take them off - your boots, gloves, jersey, body armor off during breaks. And bring extra socks to change out between runs. 9. Keep moving - like our bike keeping things moving keeps things cooler. Reduce the putt putt and pick up the pace. Stop only when needed i.e., crossroads, regrouping... 10. Naked - go free Willy and you'll stay pretty cool, but make sure to use A LOT of sunscreen and perform excellent maneuvers around the Cholla. Doing the aforementioned and other things can help keep your body, heart and brain 10 degrees cooler on a ride day. Making you ride day a great one, instead of a short ill effected day.

For those now and again moments. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/1/1/107571-boon-odd-ducks-multi-color-purple.html

And looking back, i used to wear sportbike leathers when i started riding the xrl even in summer and still did just fine. You should start wearing those again, seems like it retains moisture better than your dirt gear. Love to see you out at McC with the one piece on. Oh and, as far I as I know, I'm hitting the trails next Sunday. Shoulder is still slightly tweaked, but much better.

xr650lnoob needs a cooling system, he won't admit it, but he is thermally challenged. I think he is going through MENopause.

Walmart- http://www.walmart.com/ip/Grabber-Magic-Cool-Cooling-Bandana-Khaki/15935557 Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Ergodyne-Chill-Its-6700CT-Evaporative-Cooling/dp/B005H58TKG Columbia - http://www.columbia.com/Freezer-Zero-Bandana/CU9499,default,pd.html Lowes - http://www.lowes.com/pd_458086-49433-103166_0__?productId=4751323 There are many variations out there, also note, they do not work if it is humid. Only dry hot air and do not freeze them or even refrigerate, just dunk in water, let sit for a while and then use.

Did the foot thing happen on the training day event at McC? Wow. How did that all play out e.g., how did it snap? I remember you asking for super tiny boots.

Who was at roll call last Sunday?

Actually, I'm not sure either. Definitely bruised right at the end of the clavicle/shoulder. I'm leaning towards a bad bruise, but a minor fracture is possible. With that said, I'm riding tomorrow. No I'm not, maybe this Sunday pending how it feels and temps. I have most of my mobility, but trying to cross my arm over my chest to scratch my back is a no go. Can cross, but the back itch part, . It's improving each day, but not sure about Sunday until probably on Saturday to make the call. By the way I sent you and email last week. Roll call for last Sunday?????

It would have been a 10 if you were concussed and fractured your shoulder.

I want video of carnage. No not crashes, but lightning bolts to helmet. Have fun, damn me for missing the wet dirt fun.

Did you know lightning can strike when there are blue skies over head for miles. http://news.discovery.com/earth/weather-extreme-events/lightning-on-clear-day-110729.htm

Got out to McC at 5:40 in the am to have the place to myself. Around 6:30 Rev5 dropped in and then Bobslut and his student, and then xr650lnoob and his bro. Later on a small group of SDAR nudes and a trials rider along with a few or so others. Nice weather out there today. A little warm in gear at the staging area, but nice when moving. The clouds stayed keeping things nice as well as a little breeze helping out. I took some falls, I think in part to getting little sleep the night before and being off the bike for a while, but all is well enough. I'll post some pics/vids later.

REV5 wants to re-ride some trails from last week.

1st pic is what I looked like before the second pic. Sure I was.

I've noticed the cairns adding up near the edge.

Our group (foreground 3) and others (background 3) out on the day.

me on the ground after a hi-side launch. Got head whacked on that take-off.

From Auzzy's cam.

Ive done it a few times, if you power off it its a smooth landing..and yes you need to be aware of the boulder on the left side of the landing zone...if you balk and do a vert drop its a suspension test.......and knee, ankle,wrist etc etc test. You best have lots of forward motion and be hard on the gas when you land. After doing it a few time I swore off it, risk/pain(and my sizable mass) vs fun factor wasnt adding up. But I keep looking to ride off those rocks along the left of the bypass loop. All of my thoughts to a tee on that rock drop.