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Podilato is the Greek word for bicycle. This is a blog started about my second knee surgery and other ramblings.

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facebook - OMG

So, I’ve made what living I’ve been able to pull of through the internet and supporting technologies.  So, what is one of the most popular web sites?  Facebook.

After a long time and many requests from friends and family, I just joind on Friday.

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Knee Update - I am feeling pretty good!

The second storm of the year is coming through and I feel good.  I had feared these storms since they have made my bones hurt in the past, but I don’t seem to be bothered by them.  I’ve even been riding more and doing some weights.  All in all, I am on my longest streak of time without majore swelling and setbacks!
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A Better Time out Sailing

I got out for a Hot Rum “race” to see how my knee would react to being on the boat again.  It is hard for me to not be active and involved on the boat.  I did another casual sail on one of the summer beer can races that left me pretty sore.
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Fantastic Day on the Water

IMG_7106The last trip on the boat was a huge success: Sophia was happy and wore her life jacket. We did a bay tour and enjoyed a little time on the water. This trip was a huge success and a full family outing. It was a successful boat trip and fishing trip all rolled into one.
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San Diego Lobstering

IMG_6884The idea of catching lobsters Southern California style has intrigued me for a while now.  The season opened about two weeks ago.  Last night I gave it a go with a friend who also had never been.
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Knee Update

The good news is that I haven’t been thinking about my knee too much recently.
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First Yellow Tail

DSCN1591_2What ended up being one of my most epic days of fishing started out as a low expectation day.  A lat start and a chance to take a non-fisherman friend along meant that we were going to keep it simple.
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My Worst Fall that Didn’t Happen

Wow. My pulse is still way up. In my post surgery recovery, I am finally starting to ride again. Today is the first time in over a year that I’ve pointed the bike uphill. There was a downhill to go with it.
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The 3 B’s

Fishing has been slow this year, but the classic 3 B’s are back. We headed out for a casual Sunday afternoon on the kelp. My main goal was some fresh air knowing the fishing has been slow. We ended up with the 3 B’s: Barracuda, (calico) Bass and Bonito.
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Microfracture: 1 Year Post-OP

I can’t believe it has been a year since my microfracture surgery. A year ago today, I wasn’t sure how I was going to make it through the next 6 weeks of my life on crutches. A lot ended up happening in those 6 weeks.
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