While we were in Omaha, we stopped for a short day at the world renown Henry Doorly Zoo. I've got to say, if you are ever in the area, it is absolutely a must stop. In recent years, they've even built a desert dome habitat for desert animals and flora/fauna. It was like visiting Lyons in the summer. Look inside the dome and you can see a mini Steamboat Mountain.
Back from the big O and had to hit it hard. Seems like the last of the '06 Turner 5 Spots were a desirable item. Looks like the '07s will be here mid Spring. Keep your fingers crossed that they will come in early if you've got one on order!
Finally, we rounded out the work week with a throw down bash at the St Julien Hotel in Boulder. This was Boulder Mountainbike Alliance's 2nd annual party/fundraiser. The event brought in a few thousand dollars for BMA. In addition, freind of the 'Stone, Laura O, was able to present BMA with a $15,000 check from Wonderland Hills Development. They had a deal going with which, if a BMA member buys a new home, that member will get a $5k discount. Wonderland Hills, in turn, gives $5k to BMA. That's 3 BMA home sales right there. To add fuel to the fire, the new development in Lyons is right next to Bohn Park, the park that all the NIMBYs want to keep from getting a Heil Ranch trailhead. These 3 brave BMA souls purchased their homes because they want the trailhead in Bohn Park, and they want to have a trail in their backyard. That's more than I can say for the whiny NIMBYs in the surrounding neighborhood that claim to be hardcore mountainbikers. I can say what I think of that whole hypocritic mess, but that'd be another blog post entirely. Anyway, here's a pic of Mtb Mike talking to the crowd at the BMA banquet.
That's all for now. I hope everyone was able to get out this weekend. I got about an hour on the SS today.Oh, and Schuman, you'll be happy to know that I went ice skating today, too. I liked it enough that I went this AM and after dinner. Fun stuff!
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