100 percent.

That was the theme of our Friday sprint workout. It's an optional day, meaning RL Silver practices three, and Friday is an optional fourth.

I had a four-hour CLE in Eau Claire from 8:30-12:30pm, and wouldntchaknowit, last night it snowed. Really snowed, where they threw salt and you had to add the extra 10 minutes to warm and brush the car, if you park outside.

Does it sound like I'm complaining? While I can be critical, especially highly self critical, I'm not much of a complainer...

It was a beautiful drive. Straight shot south on 53 (look it up if you care to), to Eau Claire. Off an exit, down the street to the conference room at the big hotel in town.

I like these CLE's really. Some are really worthy; you pick up a lot. This one was a bit of bankruptcy, family law impact, and sponsored by the lawyer's insurance group. Those CLE's, I've found, are some of the most economical -- dollar credit for credit.

It was informative, and this past year, I've been getting my hair cut in Eau Claire. Great Clips, one of those walk in chains, but I called ahead and made sure my regular stylist was working today. Darned though, if she didn't tell me she started at 1pm, which was switched to 2pm by the time I got there today at 12:45.

I took a chance, with no time to spare heading back to afternoon swim practice...

Make a long story short, the new lady did fine, as far as I can tell. The holiday haircut, as it will be at its best in another 2-3 weeks.

Here's a Big Pig classic, to crank tonight: the lyrics are nonsense, but the hard-driving rhythm will surely keep you warm.

UPDATE: Lest you think I was ending on a down note (?), I forgot to mention I stopped at the local wine dell and purchased a recommended bottle of Argentinian Malbec. So happy Friday to you too out there.