I've just had my VNF4 Ultra based computer die a second time on me.  I get a BIOS post code 50 when I try to boot the box.  I bought this computer at the beginning of the year and a few months later, this problem cropped up and I had to RMA my mobo.  I got a replacement and it just happened again!

I think the issue is a heat issue, not a USB issue as they would have you believe.  I don't live in a very hot area and the mobo has averaged 110F.

Its absolutely ridiculous that this new computer can't handle staying on 24/7.  I am likely going to demand my money back.  I cannot handle this crap any more.

   I finally got to ride a decent trail with my new bike.  It isn't all that, but it is certainly a good trail for me.  I have a bike with full suspension and I'm sure it helped.  It was exilarating taking blind curves on the trail at a pace that could easily cause harm.  OK, I wasn't tearing it up, but I was going a little fast for my experience.  I did slam my shoulder into a tree on a tight turn.  The hills were killer.  This trail has been used as a race course this month.  I really doubt I could do a single lap without stopping.

There is one last race on Wednesday that I'm planning on giving a shot.  I watched last weeks race and the beginners class had a lot of kids, but something tells me I couldn't do it any better then them. I was dead after half a lap.  I've been slacking on my workouts recently, but I'm hoping I can manage the race.  I can at least say I gave it a shot.

So, get a bike and hit a trail, no matter your skill level.  You'll enjoy the outdoors and it'll provide a good chance to avoid work.