This design is no other than the Basque symbol of Northern Spain, known as the Lauburu. "Lau" and "Buru" mean "four heads" or "four summits" in Euskera (the Basque language), representing the four regions of the Basque Country. The symbol is plastered all over the Basque country.
So we figure that it is a pretty wild coincidence that this so-called "reclaimed wood from back east" happens to have the Basque Lauburu in it. It makes us feel more at home.
Sam and I (Matt) buzzed over to Salt Lake City for the weekend while Becky went to Denver for a wedding. Sam had a great time getting acquainted with the liquorice bowl (above), and getting re-acquainted with his cousins (below) . . .
I went back to Moab this last weekend with Foley, Keir, and Brian. We rode the Porcupine Rim Trial one day, and then the famous Slickrock trail the next. It was a tall order for spring cycling. Some highlights:
When it was all said and done after miles and miles of hot desert riding, we weren't feeling very fresh, as evidenced by Foley's posture.
After getting hammered with snow all winter here at 8,000 feet, and with a river running 15 feet from our back door, and with spring temparatures on the rise, we are preparing for flood season (along with every other resident of Aspen) . . . and thus the sandbags.
