Adam's Top 25 - Part 4

16. The Rolling Stones- Sticky Fingers (1971)
This is actually the only Stones album I own but it seems to be on a lot of people's top 100 so I guess I own one of the better ones. This was their 9th studio album and the first one on their own label.
Key Songs- "Brown Sugar", "Wild Horses", "Can't You Hear Me Knocking"



17. Rites of Spring- End on End (1986)
Largly considered one of the first bands to shift hardcore to a more personal place , they are considered by many as the first emo band. This is one of the many bands I wish I could have seen live but they only played 12 live shows and I would have been 8 or 9 at the time. Featured Guy Picciotto and Brendan Canty of Fugazi.
Key Songs- "Drink Deep", "For Want Of", "Deeper Than Inside"



18. Tori Amos- Little Earthquakes (1992)
A good friend I met in college worshipped everything that was Tori, so that is how I came to love this record. After listening to hours of hardcore and punk records in college i would play this cd while i was studying or to relax so it holds a certain place in my hear if only for nostalgia purposes. Plus, Tori is a redhead which doesn't hurt her cause either.
Key Songs- "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "Me and Gun"



19. The Weakerthans- Reconstruction Site (2003)
The first time I heard The Weakerthans it was when they played live with Lucero and Murder by Death (two of my favorite bands at that time) in San Diego. The next day I went out and bought this record and I don't think more than two weeks have gone by where I haven't listening to at least one song off it. Every good mix cd should include a Weakerthans' song.
Key Songs - "One Great City!", "Plea From A Cat Named Virtue", "The Reasons"



20. The Promise Ring- 30 Degrees Everywhere (1996)
This record is super emo but you gotta love Davey's lisp and catchy lyrics. This band started off as a side project to Cap N' Jazz but became the signers full time thing after they broke up in '95. I thought it was funny that the super emo singer always wore football jerseys. "Couldn't you just take the second bus home?"
Key Songs- "A Picture Postcard", "Everywhere In Denver", "Red Paint"

Time Is A Game That Only Children Play Well

Katie and I had another triathlon this weekend.



This event featured a pool swim, which has its pros and cons.


In the pool waiting for my start time.


Out of the pool and onto the bike.


Katie sticks her tongue out at the competition.


I should mention that Katie won her age group. She is a beast!


Brennan and Shawn came to cheer us on. Thanks!


Vijay had a party to celebrate his PhD defense. I don't know the story behind the sash, but he is holding Grey's cool but kind of creepy artwork.


Check out the rad cake that Kari made Vijay. Everything you see is edible.


After food and cake the party moved downstairs to the fooseball table. Katie demonstrates the importance of stretching before a match.


And Grey demonstrates how important it is to take your meds everyday, so you can avoid embarrassing pictures like this.


It is not as easy as you might think to play dominos while wearing a case of beer on your head.


"Brennan, look me in the eye and tell me you don't love me."

Leave The Ring On The Rail For The Wheels to Nullify

Last week was my Aunt Terry's (center, blue top) 50th Birthday celebration. Her and my Uncle Billy rented an 8 bedroom house in Virginia Beach. She is one of 9 siblings. Six of them are pictured here. (Sorry for the blurry photo.)


We played lots of Wii bowling until it was time to hit the beach or the backyard pool.


I learned to play Mexican Train Dominos and now I am addicted!


Then my cousin Eric (yellow shirt) developed a game that pitted two teams of siblings against each other. Teams took turns answering questions about about one another and growing up together. I learned that Ken's favorite present was one that he still has some 40 years later; a desk he got when he was a kid.






The following week a group of us went to Lost Cove near Linville Gorge.


Annie made the trip as well. She is 16 years young.


Our camping spot.


Our dominos playing spot.




Still breaking in the new hammock. This might have been the first time it has left my back yard.


Swimming spot #1.




Swimming spot #2 was a really mellow waterfall. Climbing back up was really challenging for Rob's dog Baker.




Sliding down on your butt was a bit painful but too fun to pass up.


Emily, Tamara and Rebecca got in on the action as well, but here the dudes all following each other down.




Rob and Baker.


Check out the new feature Tamara taught me how to do with my camera!


Art.


Annie gets a sherpa to carry her out.

I Think We Will Just Have To Adjust

2nd Annual Barnes Street Scavenger Hunt.


There were some good costumes again this year. Heather sports her prize winning outfit complete with condom holders.








Brennan and I crossing the finished line. We won the stage but did not get to wear the yellow jersey. I think we finished 5th.


Team Disastrously Fabulous got 2nd place despite having only 1 bike and no camera at the beginning of the race and not knowing their way around Carrboro.


Team Wrap Your Johnson.


Another climbing trip to the New River Gorge in WV. This climb kicked my butt last trip but i gave it the business this go around.




Rebecca got her first lead climb under her belt.




Jenny got her first lead climb in as well. Go Team Cousins!




Everything looks high when you live in Tamara's world. Here she is on top of "Morning Dove Crossed With a Malamute" 5.10a.


This guy was waiting for us on the trail as we hiked out. Thanks for not attacking us buddy.