This morning we woke up to a sparkling clean house, thanks to Matt, Heather and Leo.
I came down the stairs and Matt and Heather were sitting on the sofa, side by side watching TV and looking like two "little angles". I was like, "Wow, you didn't have to clean this up, you shouldn't have, but I'm sure Alice will really appreciate it". They also cleaned the downstairs bar area as well.
Leo had just come back from his run and was looking fresh. I decided to mess up the kitchen and make some breakfast for everyone. With triathletes in the house, you want to make sure they get the "healthy food" their bodies and arteries deserve, so I made Bacon, Eggs, Toast, Pancakes and Coffee. A meal fit for a Denny's Platinum Card holder.
I'm not the cook of the family and I guess I did something wrong because right after I started frying the bacon, the Fire Alarm went off. Matt turned the stove fan on and opened the back door, I opened the front door and used my hat to fan away at the alarm. The amazing thing is that with the Alarm sirening for what seemed like a minute, none of the kids woke up.
After breakfast Leo left, and Matt, Heather and myself went for a 40 km ride in the escarpment. It was a beautiful day for a ride, not a cloud in the sky and perfectly warm.
It was a really easy pace and as luck would have it, Matt and Heather got stopped by a female Police officer and were being questioned about riding side by side and blocking a semi-truck from passing. I think the Police Officer was John's friend from yesterday.
The last time Matt was in Canada he got pulled over by Police and now he's two for two. The first time, he learnt Canadian Police Officers don't like to be called Mounties. At the end of the ride, I circled by Jamie's and he wasn't there. His garage doors were opened and at least Matt and Heather got a chance to look at his cars.
On one of the Ferrari's on his driveway, I noticed what I thought was a polishing rag. Upon closer inspection, it was a House of Payne Beer Run shirt. It's good to see Jamie has already put his shirt to good use.
After Matt and Heather left to head back home, I took my empty keg back and bought a new one. The first thing I noticed is that I'm "hurting" physically. Al Nolan was wrestling and gave me a "brain buster" to my temples, and they were still sore. I also had scabs forming on my elbows and knees from rubbing on the trampoline.
As well, my left cheek bone hurts. I'm not sure why, but I assume someone fell on my face while we were wresting. However, the worst injury I have right now is my left ankle. It is so sore and it's swollen to the size of a golf ball. I have NO IDEA how I got it. I was going to go for a run today, but decided to postpone it until tomorrow and give it more time to heal. I hope it's just a sprain.
Today I was looking at photos from yesterday's Beer Run and party. There is some great shots. Unfortunately I can't post them all, some could potentially impact careers, negatively. One of the shots that I thought was the funniest was one that showed a party at another house in the background.
The house is owned by a Police Officer and he was having an outdoor afternoon party at the exact same time as ours. We could see their party and they could see ours. Theirs looked very "family" or "church" orientated, with a level of civility and maturity.
I could only imagine what they were saying to each other when they looked over and saw grown men wrestling on the trampoline or a women taking a "pull" from the beer bong, or the "host" peeing off the deck and 70's music playing loudly. I posted a shot of Heather and if you enlarge the image and look in the background, you'll see the neighbour party I'm talking about. Which party would you rather be at???
Tonight I decided to re-watch the UFC pay per view event. I really want to know what happens. I emailed Jamie and told him I got a new Keg, he thought I was joking when I told him it was emptied last night, that's the equivalent of drinking 7.5 cases of 24 beers in less than a week.
John Barclay was also disappointed, he hasn't yet had one beer from the Kegerator. By the time he got back to our place after going home to take care of his dog Nero, it was all gone. Poor John. Although, I'm sure it won't be long until he drinks "fresh juice" from the Beer Tree.
Alice was super appreciative that Matt, Heather and Leo cleaned up. The place was a mess with beer bottles and glasses. Alice told me she much prefers the Kegerator over beer bottles. Putting glasses in a dishwasher is much easier than boxing and returning empties. I agree and it just shows how much of "a giver" I am.
I also like buying kegs of beer. There is no greater feeling than walking into the beer store with a large empty Keg and have them wheel out a 58 litre full keg on a dolly. It's very ceremonial. The looks on others faces is "priceless" and if they see my Ironman tattoo or logo on a shirt, they must be thinking, "who is this guy?" It probably doesn't compute.
Today, when we were leaving the Beer Store, one guy said, "man, you guys are thirsty, I'm coming to your house".
Easy Bike Ride - 1:40:39 / 40.07 km / 23.89 kph
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Poor John. I forgot he didn't get a pull on the kegerator before he came back.
You have an amazing location for biking. One of the best bike rides H and I have had to date. We really appreciated you holding back on the bike and hanging with us.
I got some good shots that I will post tomorrow from my camera.
I think I ate about a pound of bacon this morning too. I think that is why I was biking so well, all that grease went right to my joints and allowed them to move freely. That was the extra motivation that I needed!
We went to Niagra Falls on the way home and heeded Al Nolan's advice. Park far away and save a ton of money. We avoided every asian looking person that we could so we could try and avoid the ceremonial "Welcome to Niagra Falls, I take picture of you, yes?" person he was warning us about. Little did we know that the Niagra Falls was apparently China Town.
I don't know why cops like me so much... but luckily she wasn't yelling at me for being an American on her turf. If she reads the comments... the semi would not pass us, I waved him on twice and H and I WERE single file (we try to obey the law... sometimes) and he must have just enjoyed watching H's butt as she was cycling. I think after he finished doing what truckers do in their trucks watching women biking he decided to move on. No harm no foul. The cop was nice about it and was doing her job.
I felt bad seeing the mess in the house when we woke up. That and I wanted to make sure we get invited back :) haha. Thank you for having us in your house, H and I honestly have not had this much fun in a long time.
Ice your ankle man. Do you think the industrial strength beer bong bypassed your stomach and shot the beer straight down to your ankle???
Wow, that ankle looks bad. I hope that it heals soon and you can start training for Kona and NY marathon.
The picture with Heather taking a pull from the beer bong is just priceless. She is a very brave lady.
Shame on Jamie for using the HOP Beer Run t-shirt as a polishing rag. But then he did shots so maybe he does not feel worthy of wearing it. Ha-ha!
Just want to say that Matty O’s comments are the best. This one with “he finished doing what truckers do in their trucks watching women biking” made Miha and I laugh loud for minutes.
Matty-O...well done! THAT'S how you do a Canadian drink/drive by. Glad you guys had a good time on our turf? So when are you moving?
B
Wow, this is one awesome story. Glad you had a great weekend and some great pictures.
One day, one day I will join in
J
This is so awesome. Yes, I would MUCH rather be at your house for sure than with the church group!!
I wonder how far Ontario is from Caratunk? I have to google it.
Now I am pissed I went to that wedding this weekend instead of your place. ha ha At least it was here on the river. At least I will meet you at IMLP next year - I am IN for the post race party, even if I have to rent a wheelchair to get there!
after all that if the only ARI (Alcohol Related Injury) is a sore left cheekbone and sore ankle you came away okay!
love the contrast in parties caught on camera with beer bong front ground other party background
so great
-D
M, haha, I'm not to worried about JB, "you snooze, you lose". Next year, I guarantee, he'll be bringing Nero so he doesn't miss out. haha. I'm glad you guys liked the biking scenery, like I said on the ride, "I pinch myself that I get to enjoy this everyday". In terms of the bacon, I am a professional partier and yes, you figured out my system "grease=lubrication", for exercise that is. haha. Glad you enjoyed your self at "Hanoi Falls". haha. I know you guys weren't stopping the semi from passing, depending on the drivers persaution, I think he was definitely looking at one of your bums and it took so long for him to pass, I think he wanted to finish his "business" before he continued on his way. hahaha. Glad you guys had so much fun, I guess I take it for granted, it just seemed like a normal day to me and there's a reason we call it the "house of payne", hence the ankle. The funniest was watching you try to make yourself hidden when the beer bong came out. When I looked at you, the blood looked like it had drained from your face. haha. I know it wasn't the beer bong that got my ankle, that's why we drink from our knees, to slow the flow to the foot. hahaha.
D, thanks, hopefully it just looks bad. Next year Doru, I expect you to take a "pull from the pipe". haha. Love the comment about Jamie not feeling worthy of wearing the shirt, haha. Actually, I feel MORE honoured that he allowing it to touch his cars. haha.
Q, good question. haha. With Heathers beer drinking abilities, they will definitely fast track her through the immigration process. haha.
J, I'm waiting for that day, it will be AWESOME. That will be the year the HOP Beer run will become an international event and my be then refered to as "HOP 5 KM Beer Run WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS". haha. When you come, remember to bring that little blue wrestling outfit you wore as a kid. hahaha
M, don't jump so fast, if it was "A church group I started", it would definitely be a delima. Actually, if MY church group was on the other side of the fence and saw the Payne-a-poolza party, I would have jumped the fence and challenged them to a "Battle Royal". hahaha. You better be at the IMLP post party. I do think you will need a wheelchair, not to get there, but to get home from. hahaha.
D, I agree, all of our were blessed with minor minor injuries. Yah, at one point they were giving speechs and golf clapping according to Matty O. I can only imagine what they thought of our party. hahaha.
B
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