I thought I was pretty done. It wasn’t warm out and I had to hold a worm drive saw above my shoulders for quite awhile. That, plus, digging 4 post holes in two hours on my knees. The last few were pretty much solid rock. But, we are pretty much done. Gates up. Wire attached. Just a few rails to attach and it’s done. So, when I was told we were going to Frisco to treat-or-treat, I thought maybe not. But, I’m glad I didn’t let my apprehension get the better of me. It was super fun. Halloween in Kansas isn’t too much of a happening any more. I guess parents are worried about their kids. Frisco has a downtown business Halloween celebration. They closed the main street down and it was crowded. Kids, dogs, dressed up parents. Great people watching. And good candy. They don’t go for low rent candy in Frisco. Snickers, peanut butter cups, hot apple cider. So, if you happen to be in Colorado at the end of October, make sure you go out of your way to spend Halloween night in Frisco.

Bromont got a stuffed tick for Halloween.

Jack and foster dog, Gidget, sharing a drink.

I'm obviously not so good with the wire.

Just like home with the Wizard of Oz people.

Bromont wouldn't take a dog biscuit from the clown. I've told him not to take food from strangers.

The brain jello was great.

Where else in the country can you trick-or-treat at a convenient store?

A friend and former teammate’s son, Andreas Knickman, has been having a hard time the last couple years with cancer. On Wednesday, November 3rd at 9 am, there is a ride in LA to benefit Roy’s family. If you are near Newbury Park, California, please come by and participate. Here is the information. A few of Roy’s old Levi/Raleigh teammates, Andy Hampsten, Steve Hegg and myself are going to be doing the ride. Plus, lot of other friends of Roy and Debbie, including Dave Zabriskie, Chris Horner, and Mari Holden are going to participate. It is going to be a great ride through the Santa Monica Mts. for a worthy cause. For a little more information, Road Bike Action wrote a little piece on this last week.

I know most of you probably aren’t in that vicinity, but you can still help. There is a foundation set up to benefit Roy’s family. Please click here for the link to make a donation to Roy’s family. 100% of the money donated goes directly to Roy. And the donation is tax deductacle It’s important to note that you have to make the donation to the Andreas Knickman Fund. It only takes a couple minutes. It’s easy. Thanks.

Roy's family at the Tour of California.

Levi's team winning the Team Classification at the Coor's Classic, 1986. Andy Hampsten, me, Phil Anderson, Roy Knickman and Thurlow Rogers.

A photo from the 1987 Coor’s Classic. Andy was riding for 7-11. Roy and I were riding for La Vie Claire.