Citizen Canuck

Good thing they allow dual Australian-Canadian citizenship - I've still got a bit of Aussie in me.

Thai cooking school

In the first week of our holiday, we did a family day trip to a Thai cooking school on Siray Beach, Phuket. Super fun, learnt a lot, and stuffed ourselves with great food.

Dragonfruit at the Phuket Town market beforehand

"Can I have a volunteer please?" Brendan on centre stage.

Creation number two: papaya salad, complete with rose made from a tomato

What could be more dangerous than five Holmeses with knives? 

And because we're Holmeses, we went running during our break, rather than sit on the patio overlooking the bay. Also, nothing says pristine beauty like a random garbage bag sitting on the beach.

Mum showing off her culinary chops.

Oh yes, what you need after five courses is some fruit to snack on. Ok, yes, we ate them. Dessert stomach? Longans and I think longons, mangosteens, and rambutans - mmm!

Time to blow some stuff up

Wilier For Sale

Wilier Triestina Escape 2008 road bike w/ Campy Veloce groupo, used $700

Bought the bike new for $2,200. This bike has seen a lot of action since. Will come with a different seat, and Fulcrum Racing7 front and rear (front had a flat today). Comes with Look Keo pedals.

Specialized Tricross For Sale

Specialized Tricross Comp 2009 54cm for sale

$999

Selling because it's not getting the love it deserves (too many bikes, too little time)

You may notice something missing. If you do, give yourself a pat on the back and throw in a brand new FSA K-Force Light seatpost (MSRP $140) and a seat. If you don't....carry on, there's nothing to see here.

Also have a pair of unused Specialized cyclocross tires that wont do me much good when I don't have a cross bike - take 'em!

Sorry, pedals don't come with the bike, but you probably have different shoes anyway, right?

Road and cross cycling gear for sale

Cervelo P3C 2009 TT/triathlon bike w/ DuraAce groupo, used $2300
Pic of P3C here. Current photos coming.

Zipp 404 front 2005, used $450

Mavic Cosmic Carbone Ultimate front wheel, with bag, used $800

Powertap SL+ 2.4, Campagnolo freehub, Ambrosio Light rim, used $600

Sigma Rox 9.0 bike computer with heart rate monitor, battery not included, used $30

Cyclocross crank SL-K Light Cross BB30, 36/46T, 172.5mm, new $250

SL-K Road Compact Handlebar, 31.8 X 40cm, new $100

K-Force Light seat, new $70

*SOLD* Avid Shorty Ultimate front and rear cyclocross brakes, new One MILLION dollars!

*SOLD* SRAM Red 4-piece, new

brake/shifters, rear derailleur, braze-on front derailleur One MILLION dollars!

SRAM Red 6-piece, new

brake/shifters, rear derailleur, clamp-on front derailleur, front & rear brakes $1000

Stem 31.8 x +/-6 x 110mm, new $30

K-Force Light BB30 Crankset, 39/53T, 172.5mm, new $400