MY PERSONAL INFO PAGE! Latest update to this site September 5, 2006 10:00 am

Everyone always asks what I do when I'm not working on computers or capturing "bits of color" with my camera. Well, I thought I would give you a better insight into "my other worlds". This will give you more of a perspective into what I do for fun and the person I am.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Mountain biking. This has to be one of my most favorite things to do. In the spring and summer when I'm not working or with my family, I spend most of my time mountain biking. I normally ride 2-4 times a week. (30-50 miles) This is another one of those "personal" challenges in my life that keeps me going. I grew up riding and racing BMX bikes. I enjoyed BMX in a much different way than the way I do my mountain biking. You really have to pour yourself into the bike. It's all about skill, endurance, physical and emotional energy... and just plain fun. The challenges are very different than backpacking, though I do apply my "bike climbing" to my "mountain climbing" which is basically, "push hard for the top". I love the downhills, jumps, stumps and anything technically challenging. There are about 7 -8 good trails around charlotte to ride on. When I get more pictures, I will update the site.

BACKPACKING I love spending time in the woods whether it be day hiking, backpacking miles down a trail or trasping thru deep snow and finding just the right campsite to perch on for the night. It's so peaceful and quiet and it gives me a chance to relax my mind and get away from all the technology that sometimes pulls me away from the more simple things in life. Winter time is the most enjoyable time for me to go. I love the deep snow... climbing a mountain in ice covered trails and getting battered side to side by the wind. It's very challenging mentally and sometimes emotionally as well. Most of the photos here are from winter trips I have been on with my friends. Here you will get a glimpse into what it is I really do and the great friends I have to share it with me.

4-WHEELERS I've always enjoyed the outdoors and the variety of things there are to do and anything that requires handlebars for getting some air, is no exception to the rule. Now here's a change of pace from the backpacking.... It's loud, fast , dangerous and exhilerating!!! Woo-aaaaa. I had the chance a few years ago to purchase some 4-wheelers for Addison and myself. What a blast that was. Our neighborhood was not yet developed, so we rode all over the place. The best place to rride, is in Morganton at a place called Brown Mountain. There's 40 miles of trails. It is mountainous terrain with huge jumps. Eventually we had to get rid of them after Addison got hurt. He is fine... but my nerves were not...so they had to go.