WoodbyDoug and Sandlapper Photography: Performance

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Performance

I have mapped out a 12 mile road course for me to use to train on my bike. It is all about performance. I want to get my legs working better for a old geezzer and hopefully loose some excess fat that I have.

The first time I rode the 12 miles I used my old Cannodale converted into touring bike. it took me about 59 minutes the first time. I now have ridden the 12 miles about 6 times and have gotten the time down to 46 minutes 55 seconds using my racing bike.That is about as fast as I can do it at the present time.

My goal is to get it down to at least 45 minutes for the 12 miles. To do this I have to get better on the hills which I hate. Several of the hills are very steep at least to me they are very steep. I would guess at least two hills are about 8 percent grade for nearly a half mile. When it hot my head is like a pressure cooker and the heat really built up which slows me down some. When it cooler like in the 70 I can go up the hills faster but not a lot. My bad leg is my greatest handicapped and that is why I want to train on hills. Hopefully I can get more strength in that leg.

Bicycle riding is a joy and I do like riding a bike as hard as I can sometimes. If I had a riding partner then a more leisurely pace at times would be more enjoyable. Well I don't have a ridng partner so I ride to suit.

Below is a map of my 12 mile training ride. I only do this about once a week with longer rides the rest of the time.

The video is about performance riding bike. It sort of describes me.

2 comments:

Harriett Diller said...: While looking for info about places to ride in Lancaster I happened upon your blog and enjoyed reading it. I also grew up in Lancaster and have ridden the Lynwood Drive route before. Thanks for blogging. Harriett Diller; August 25, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Unknown said...: Thanks Harriet for the commment. I grew up on Lynwood Drive and have recently moved back to Lancaster. I enjoy riding all the back roads between my house and heath springs. So I cross Lywood Drive a lot. I don't think when I lived on Lynwood drive that it extended as far in the country as it does now. Anyway the traffic is vefy low and so far has not been a problem at all.
I have found some routes north of Lancaster that sparks my interest but haven't ridden any of them For me to do that I would have to carry my bike to the other side of town and I just preferr leaving from my house to do bike riding for now.

I you ever are looking for someone to ride on a bike with in Lancaster maybe we could get together sometime. I sometimes ride around time which is easy to do and is fun.

Doug; August 25, 2009 at 3:12 PM

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Artist Statement

Artist: Douglas M. Smith

Medium: Wood/ Stone

Email Address: woodbydoug@msn.com

Studio’s Name: Wood By Doug

Trademark: Wonderful Out of Ordinary Designs by Doug

Birthdate: 4/2/1942

Please describe your craft:

The wooden bowls and vases I create are made from exotic woods selected from the four corners of the world. I also use domestic woods that highlight one of a kind grain patterns and alabaster stones that are native to Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. The uniqueness of color, grain pattern and textures inspire me to turn by lathe truly one of a kind pieces. I obtain wood and stone in its raw form, study the grain patterns and color variances and turn on a lathe the raw wood or stone into a unique bowls or vases.

How did you get started in your craft?

Sometime ago my wife gave me a router for Christmas. I had no other wood working tools and wondered what I could make with just a router. After researching the many different projects that I could create I stumbled upon a wooden bowl project that was truly beautiful. I told my wife “I can do that!” This inspired me to purchase more wood working tools, including a wood turning lathe. With practice, I slowly began to learn new turning techniques that ultimately allowed me to create the beautiful bowl that first inspired me. More researching on wood turning allowed me to create more intricate bowls and vases. If wood can be turned, why not stone? I researched stone turning techniques as well, allowing me to create turned Alabaster bowls and vases too. I told my wife “I can do that” and so began my venture into wood turnings, which is now my passion.

What inspires your work?

To pick up a piece of wood or stone in its raw form does not allow a person to see the beauty within it. When I look at a piece of wood or stone, I study it, I look at the shape, the color, the many attributes of the piece. I’m inspired by removing the mask that Nature has placed on many woods and stones. As a result of unmasking wood or stone on a lathe, the beauty within is visible. Mother Nature has challenged me to unmask the stunning colors, shapes and grains hidden by her. To expose the true beauty of a piece of wood or stone in an art form that is graceful and unique is very satisfying to me. This satisfaction drives me to continuously learn and look for methods that will make my work ever more beautiful and unique.

What would you like your customers to know about you?

Most of my career has been in the metal working industry where I worked as a Tool and Die Maker and then as a Manufacturing Engineer. The experiences that I have gained as a Tool and Die Maker and as an Engineer have allowed a much easier transition to the wood/stone turning processes.

All work and no play makes Doug a dull artisan. To avoid this from happening, when I can, I often travel to the Great Smokey Mountains to revel in nature’s back yard. I love to be near Nature. It is here where I am most at peace. I am currently creating many art pieces from turned wood and stone on a full time basis and enjoying life to the fullest!

Recognitions

When I was first selected by the South Carolina Artisan Center to be one of the particapting artist I had to first have my work juried before I was accepted. A couple of years later all the artist had to resubmit work to be juried again in order to stay in the Artisan Center. I wasn't sure about having to have my work juried again but I was surprised with the following email with the jury results of my work.

Congratulations! The jurors for the 2006 Jury Review for the South Carolina Artisans Center have selected you as one of our most outstanding artists in the gallery! We are proud to count you among our exhibiting artists and look forwardto great success in our new retail gallery opening this summer. Sincerely, The Board of DirectorsThe SC Artisans CenterDavid Smalls, Chairman

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Performance

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