Farm Animals in the City

Some of the city ordinances were recently changed regarding what types of animals can be kept within city limits.  I began to ponder what category a goat might fall into.  That's when I decided to ask my uncle, who is a building inspector.  He is around codes and ordinances every single day.  If anyone would know, he would.  I said, "Uncle, is it illegal to keep a goat within city limits?"  He said, "Not if it's your favorite goat and you keep it in the house."  Looks like I am in good shape.

The pre race days are melting away one after another like the mountain snow feeling the current 80+ degree temperatures!  If a calendar on the wall isn't proof enough, the big orange signs placed throughout the city on the course will warn everyone.  No more pretending that time is secretly on hold.  This race is coming quickly!

The Goat wanted to do a practice round in the time of day that the race will take place.  Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far; so it was a good test.  Just in case the heat  hits May early, he wanted to know if his nutrition plan was going to work or not.  He has done more research than I can explain here on proper nutrition during this long race and has had to experiment with a few things to figure out what his stomach can and cannot handle.  Apparently after so much exercise for so long, the stomach shuts down; so the trick is keeping hydrated and enough calories to keep going without puking.  Sounds like fun eh?

I was relieved to hear the Goat say that he's getting tired of all these killer long bike rides and runs and is ready for a break.  I thought I'd never hear him say that.  Wow!  He said it!!!  He said he was planning to wear his ugly old jersey because his new one is "too hot."  I said....."Um.....no....you're not wearing that thing.  You worked this long and hard and you will wear something NICE if I have to design it and make it myself."  I will confiscate that shirt if he tries to wear it.  Gross!

To add to the wild weekend coming May 1st, we are expecting puppies!  Whew.  I could be wrangling the paparazzi job at the same time as baby bullies.  But I'm so excited!  :)  Ruff Ruff Bahhh Bahhh

Oh, supposedly the weather forecast right now for Ironman weekend is cloudy!  The Goat has his fingers crossed.  A delay in the Southwestern Heat could be a magical relief.  Goooooooo Goat!!!