Category Archives: gainesville

Friday: Solo Century Ride with bonus Chanterelles Treat!

Posted on July 2, 2010 by taroman

Somehow I managed to ride 100 miles today! First time I rode that far since the Horrible Hundred back in November ’93 (I think that was the year). I’ve been contemplating a 100 mile ride for a couple weeks, as … Continue reading →

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Fuck You GPD!!!!!
(Gainesville Police Department)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by taroman

Sure feels good to get that out! As I write this I am supposedly taking the online Florida Driver Improvement course (in another window). What a waste of time and money ($20), you have to be logged in for 4 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bike Ride: Purple Veined Milkweeds & Crossing the River Styx

Posted on June 6, 2010 by taroman

I finished off my bike week with a 51 mile road ride this morning, in quite humid conditions. I’ve really been biking like crazy this week! Three mountain bike rides at San Felasco totaling 83 miles & two road bike … Continue reading →

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I just survived almost 2 hours of Defibrillation!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by taroman

No, I did not have heart issues! I am referring to my mountain bike ride on the new trail at San Felasco Hammock State Park informally named the Defibrillator. It is the most recent trail to be added out there … Continue reading →

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Blue Curls!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by taroman

This weekend I was pleased to discover the re-seeding of Blue Curls in my Gainesville yard! It was one of my favorite wildflowers in the backyard of my first house when I lived in Orlando. At that time I bought … Continue reading →

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Jared Diamond speaks at University of Florida (4/9/09)

Posted on April 11, 2009 by taroman

I had the opportunity this week to hear Jared Diamond speak about his book ‘Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed’. He provided a glimpse of his book and touched on the collapse of many of the societies referenced … Continue reading →

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Gainesville’s ‘Field of Dreams’

Posted on July 8, 2008 by taroman

I am trying to understand what is going on with the local government in this town I live in. It is a college town & if you look at the public opinion you’d think we are among the most progressive … Continue reading →

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Saving Gas

Posted on July 6, 2008 by taroman

As I live and work in downtown Gainesville, Florida, gas prices don’t hit me too hard. My Toyota Matrix gets pretty good mileage (usually 30-36 mpg), However, I have this crazy habit of driving about 15 miles out of town … Continue reading →

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