Vegas / Lake Havasu, AZ

First week of November, I was asked / told to take my vacation asap. Scrambling on Internet where is warm with a pool or ocean.

With flights, accomodation and all we picked 3 nights in Vegas then 2.5 hr drive south to Lake Havasu, AZ for 6 nights.

I was in Lake Havasu 7 yrs ago in a Duathlon with my parents, beauty dessert town with a mountainous backdrop.

Seth was sure overwhelmed with the lights and sounds of Vegas. It had been 7 yrs since the last visit, much has changed. City Centre is mind blowing!

Nice to relax in Havasu after Vegas. Had a time share with full kitchenette and 3 pools. 25 degrees made for a late summer for us. Days spent with hours of casual strolls along the water and pool time.

Snuck in a round of golf - course with palm trees and cactus lining the fairways. 4th round of year, played with fun guys from Oregon..shot 74 :)

The states are depressingly cheap. $15.99 for a 60 lber of rum at Safeway!

Great times overall, nice to get away in November as such an in between time of year.

Seth's 1st Halloween

Seth's first Halloween

He was too much in the chicken outfit!!!

Seth had fun with buddies Laken and Charles trick or treating, although mommy would not let him eat all the candy.

Tour Duh Canmore - hilarious

Keith and Liz had talked about a stationary bike race at the Drake in Canmore, decided that afternoon to hit it up that night...sure why not.

No idea what to expect, 3 of us headed to Canmore dressed up in costumes as they had prizes for best costumes and Halloween after all.

Ended up being a fundraiser for the local Rocky Mountain Racers - National X Country and Biathlon teams.

4 bikes hooked up to a computer portrayed onto a large screen for all to see.

15 odd sec all out - fastest time and speed

Terrible first heat realizing after how much I suck in front of these national athletes.

After a few Pilsners my times became faster and ended up in finals....and ended up winning :)

Overall one of the funniest nights in a long time, similar to last years Indoor Cross Race in the barn....booze and bikes.

Keith took top costume prize
http://www.canmoreleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2161406

Browse www.rmracers.ca for a breakdown of event and $$ pics

After putting on 15 lbs since Bow 80, I am ready to roll again after this night.