Author Archives: garrett

Kindle Fire Review

Posted on November 16, 2011 by garrett

TweetHere’s my review of the Kindle Fire. Keep in mind, I’ve been an iOS user from the start and my experience using Android is limited. If you haven’t used a tablet and don’t own an iOS device, the Kindle Fire … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs on life

Posted on November 7, 2011 by garrett

Tweet When you grow up you tend to get told that the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world. Try not to bash into the walls too much, try … Continue reading →

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Cannondale CAAD9 4 – My First Road Bike

Posted on August 23, 2011 by garrett

TweetOver the past few months, I’ve scoured the internet and visited nearly every local bike shop, sometimes more than once shopping for my first road bike. After a long search and several test rides, I was overwhelmed by  more brands, … Continue reading →

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First Road Bike: Raleigh Revenio 3.0, Felt Z85, or Giant Defy 1

Posted on July 19, 2011 by garrett

TweetAfter putting more than 500 miles on my Northrock SC7 hybrid bike, I’m shopping for my first road bike. I’d like to keep the price under $1,500, and am aiming for a decent gruppo (or groupset), such as the Shimano … Continue reading →

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Thursday Brookside ride in Kansas City

Posted on July 1, 2011 by garrett

TweetMap of Thursday night Brookside group bike ride in Kansas City. I rode the shorter route, because the heat index in Kansas City yesterday was near 100 degrees.

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Tour de Brew KC – My first big ride

Posted on May 25, 2011 by garrett

Tweet On Sunday, May 22, some friends and I participated in Kansas City’s Tour de Brew 30-mile ride. This is my second organized ride and my longest consecutive ride by 10-miles. View route GPS. The ride started and finished at Knuckleheads … Continue reading →

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Roger’s 50th in Chicago

Posted on December 2, 2010 by garrett

TweetRoger’s 50th Birthday T-shirt, designed by Zack My great friend, Roger celebrated his 50th birthday in October this year. Our birthday gift to Roger was a weekend surprise party with twenty-five of his friends in Chicago, Illinois. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Puerto Vallarta – July 2010

Posted on August 5, 2010 by garrett

TweetJuly 28 through August 2, a group of twelve friends traveled from Kansas City to Puerto Vallarta for my friend Mike’s 30th Birthday. Highlights from the trip The penthouse We stayed at Vallarta Shores overlooking the beach, just south of … Continue reading →

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Northrock SC7 Men’s Bike Review

Posted on May 30, 2010 by garrett

TweetMy Review of Northrock SC7 Men’s Comfort Bike Specifications of the Northrock SC7 Lightweight Aluminum Frame RST Sofi T Fork – High Impact Absorption Shimano M191 Crank & Altus Drivetrain (21-speed) TEKTRO Linear Brakes SRAM MRX 3.0 Twist Shifters with PROMAX Levers VELO … Continue reading →

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Clean up your Gmail or Google Apps Mail inbox

Posted on May 10, 2010 by garrett

TweetLooking for a few quick ways to free up space in your Gmail or Google Apps e-mail account? Find and delete e-mail from non-human senders Search for the pattern below: from:((airlines OR announcements OR auto OR calendar OR confirm OR … Continue reading →

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