RAGNAR to hunt

At this point I am pretty psyched about RAGNAR. 5 months away, but a killer way to prepare for the hunt. Will help pass the time. 12 of us are going to run from Logan to Park City in a relay fashion. Last year was one of the most amazing experiences ever. I really didn't know what to expect going in, but now that I know what it's all about I have Christmas time anticipation going on.
Our team will be known as Hot Property! Our name comes from a stand up skit done by the very funny Norm MacDonald. He talks about how every band to ever compete on "Star Search" was named Hot Property! I actually found this clip of a band named Hot Property! This is exactly how a band with that name should look and perform, and these are the exact songs they should sing. It would be nice to think that the Ragnar team "Hot Property" is the running world's equivalent of America's favorite corporate band. Would it really be out of line to claim that? I think I will put their set list on my ipod to listen to while I run. Enjoy this clip, and please watch all of it.

My first leg is classified as "very hard" and described as "knee jarring" Take a look at that descent. I'll let gravity do most of the work.
Now I got to pick up some elevation. One of my favorite things to do, whether hunting or running.A nice little 5K to end it all. I should be plenty tired by now and if it is like last year I will run this one early in the morn'. No running in the dark for me. Maybe.

U SUCC

Just got this e mail the other day:

Dear BRIAN :

Thank you for your recent application for the Turkey Draw.  Your
results are:

Appl #  Hunt                                   Result
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
542903  PU-170, PU-171 TURKEY                  UNSUCCESSFUL
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Only a $10 handling fee was charged; therefore you will not receive a
refund.  

So, I will not be providing the main course for Thanksgiving this year. Unless you need me to buy it at the store.

I bet I will only draw one tag this year anyway, general archery deer. It's a pretty good participation prize, so I am not complaining.

And just to make this post not totally lame, I will post a random picture:

Oops made it even more lame.
 

The Raging Clues

When I asked if anyone knew what I was doing in the picture from the previous post, my brother Mark's guess was: "coaching the worst Jr. Jazz basketball team ever?" He was 100% correct. Alright, maybe not the worst ever, I was once on a team that lost 66-6. But the "Raging Clues" are pretty bad. Pretty much the team consists of a group of kids that live near the bungalow and belong to broken homes (for the most part). 9th and 10th graders. One of the most frustrating things I have ever done, but a lot of fun. The games are classic. Comedy at it's finest. So far this season we are 0-4. But we are in 2nd place in the sportsmanship category. Kind of proud of that. We also have a black kid on the team!

The "Clues" after snatching defeat from the Hands of victory. We actually had a 10 point lead early on in this game. I like my pants too.
"The Raging Clues"

A good way to pass the time. Just my way to give back to the community.

Its Been A While (sang in Nuge voice)

Just a quick update to let all know that I am still alive. Now have a laptop so I will be better suited to blog. Here is an update of things to come.

One way I pass the time in the off season:
Can you tell what I am doing in this picture? It has nothing to do with hunting, but everything to do with hillarity

In the Game

Come on big money, no whammy, no whammy....

Thank you for submitting your online application for the Utah 2008 Big Game Draw.

Here is your Session ID and Confirmation Number.
Session ID: 40npgxiypf4erg2cmj3gb4uj
Confirmation #: 828406

If you have any questions regarding your online application, you may view your application information at http://www.sci-nevada.com/webutapps/

Application Details
Customer ID: 5076854
Brian C Robbins
2460 Bengal Blvd
Salt Lake City, UT 841215154
US

You own a License, with a License Number of xxxxxxxx


Hunt Choice(s)

Hunter Name	App Fee	Donation	Permit Fee
===============================================================================
Brian C Robbins	$10.00	$0.00	$35.00
This application is for a single hunter
1) 984 - ARCHERY BUCK DR - STATEWIDE (SEE PROCLAMATION) (AUG 16 - SEPT 12, 2008)

Hunter Name	App Fee	Donation	Permit Fee
===============================================================================
Brian C Robbins	$10.00	$0.00	$280.00
This application is for a single hunter
1) 315 - LE ARCHERY BULL ELK - WASATCH MOUNTAINS (AUG 16 - SEPT 12, 2008)

Hunter Name	App Fee	Donation	Permit Fee
===============================================================================
Brian C Robbins	$10.00	$0.00	$408.00
This application is for a single hunter
1) 978 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOAT - WASATCH MOUNTAINS, LONE PEAK (SEPT 13 - OCT 19, 2008)

Card Number: ***********31117

The following will immediately be charged to your card:
Nonrefundable Handling Fee: $30.00
License Fees: $0.00

Pray for me to draw all of these tags so I will have lots of good things to blog about.

Also I'm in the mix for turkeys. Cross your fingers.