Upcoming runs I plan on taking part in...

Chick -Fil-A Charity 5K	Athens, AL	April 14, 2012	http://www.active.com/running/athens-al/chick-fil-a-charity-5k-2012	Bridge of Hope
Run Through The Roses 10K	Madison, AL	May 5, 2012	http://www.active.com/10k-race/madison-al/madison-run-through-the-roses-10k-and-5k-2012	City of Madison Youth Sports Leagues
Cotton Row 10K	Huntsville, AL	May 28, 2012	http://www.active.com/running/huntsville-al/mercedes-benz-cotton-row-runs-10k-5k-and-1-mile-2012
Barbarian Challenge	Gadsden, AL	June 23, 2012	http://barbarianchallenge.ettend.com/
Rocketman Triathlon	Redstone Arsenal, AL	August 26, 2012	http://www.imathlete.com/events/RocketmanTriathlon	USMCR Toys for Tots Program

Dead Can Dance - Live Happenings Part IV AND DCD announces North American tour

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N. American tour dates @ http://www.deadcandance.com/

NRC docs for Browns Ferry; Get Your Rear In Gear 5K; Aretha Frankenstein's; Etc...

Hah!!! Fooled you! The NRC didn't post anything in ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry over the past week.

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The Get Your Rear In Gear 5K was this morning. It went to benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition. The race conditions were AWESOME! I've done a faster 5K, but I was reasonably happy with 24:38. Great job to my four other fellow runners! Here are the results. In addition, one of the several hundred other runners (and the folks he was there with) had t-shirts regarding the Moonshine Mud Run. Sounds like it could be a blast. However, given that it's a couple of hours away, I have other local pressing business that day, and a major test for work starting the Monday after, I don't think I'll be doing this one. However, if you've entertained doing a "mud run", give it a gander. Looks fun!

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After the run this morning, those of us who were up there from North Alabama went to Aretha Frankenstein's for breakfast. The food, as always, was great. The wait to sit and then actually get food was, well... long. I had my usual standby, the "Elephants Gerald".

From Blogger Pictures

Moral of the story: If you're in Chattanooga and want to visit a truly unique food landmark, get there as close to opening time as possible!

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End with a nice trance song

Papa Murphy's Gourmet Vegetarian for dinner

The only difference between the picture and what we are eating is that we have feta cheese added. Seriously TASTY!

From Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate......

Happy St. Patrick's Day; NRC ADAMS docs for 3/10 - 3/17/12; Rocket Run 10 Miler

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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1. ML12069A413 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - NRC Emergency Preparedness Annual Inspection 05000259/2011502; 05000260/2011502; 05000296/2011502.
2. ML12054A735 - Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses With Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events.
3. ML12065A009 - Brown Ferry, Sequoyah, Watts Bar - Fitness for Duty Annual Program Performance Data, January through December 2011.
4. ML12054A694 - Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses With Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents.
5. ML12053A340 - Request for Information Pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 50.54(f) Regarding Recommendations 2.1, 2.3, and 9.3, of the Near-Term Task Force Review of Insights From the Fukushima Dai-Ichi Accident.
6. ML12054A679 - Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation.
7. ML12066A196 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3 - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) -805 License Amendment Request Delay (TAC ME7841, ME7842, and ME7843).
8. ML12068A373 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, Registration of Use of Cask to Store Spent Fuel.
9. ML12073A366 - Correction To Issuance Of Orders And Request For Information Issued Pursuant To Title 10 Of The Code Of Federal Regulations Part 50.54(f).
10. ML12074A289 - Browns Ferry 2012-003 RP Document Request.
11. ML12018A086 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Safety Evaluation for Relief Request 3-ISI-26, for Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval.
12. ML12056A044 - Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation (Effective Immediately) - To All Power Reactor Licensees and Holders of Construction Permits in Active or Deferred Status.
13. ML12073A188 - Letter to All Operating Boiling-Water Reactor Licensees With Mark I and Mark II Containments - Issuance of Order to Modify Licenses With Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents.
14. ML12056A045 - Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Requirements for Mitigation Strategies for Beyond-Design-Basis External Events.
15. ML12056A043 - Order Modifying Licenses With Regard to Reliable Hardened Containment Vents - To All Operating Boiling Water Reactor Licensees With Mark I and Mark II Containments.
16. ML12056A047 - Enclosure 1 - Recommendation 2.1: Seismic.
17. ML12056A048 - Enclosure 2 - Recommendation 2.1: Flooding.
18. ML12056A051 - Enclosure 5 - Recommendation 9.3: Emergency Preparedness.
19. ML12056A049 - Enclosure 3 - Recommendation 2.3: Seismic.
20. ML12056A052 - Enclosure 6 - List of Power Reactor Licensees and Holders of Construction Permits in Active or Deferred Status.
21. ML12056A050 - Enclosure 4 - Recommendation 2.3: Flooding.
22. ML12068A372 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, 10 CFR 21 Interim Report - Cracks in Residual Heat Removal Pump Motor Stator Frames.

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Results via the Huntsville Track Club for the Rocket Run 10-Miler, Mooresville, March 17, 2012

Overall
By Age

Next on the list... Bell's Brewery Kalamazoo Stout

 Bell's Brewery Kalamazoo Stout

Links:

Bell's Kalamazoo Stout @ beeradvocate.com

Kalamazoo Stout from Bell's Brewery

The Lion Stout I had last night wasn't bad. I'm still always a sucker for a Guinness!!!

2012 Chattanooga Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run/Walk

If you can, please consider a donation for the Colon Cancer Coalition:

http://events.getyourrearingear.com/site/TR/Chattanooga/General?px=1074560&pg=personal&fr_id=1220

Lion Stout from Sri Lanka

 I've noticed the pick your own six pack option from Publix for a while, but finally decided to try it on the way home from work. The first candidate is a stout from Sri Lanka. Further beers forthcoming...

Links:

Lion Stout profile @ beeradvocate.com

Lion Brewery Ceylon PLC

What did the NRC post to ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week?

1. ML12062A093 - Browns Ferry, Unit 3 - Notification Of Inspection And Request For Information, IP 71111.08. - NRC assessment of Browns Ferry's programs to monitor degradation of highly important piping/pressure boundaries
2. ML12066A060 - Browns Ferry, Inspection/Activity Plan, 30/01/2012 - 06/01/2013, RPT 22. - Scheduled inspections by the NRC for the next year at Browns Ferry
3. ML12066A059 - Annual Assessment EOC Cycle Letter for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3 (NRC Inspection Report 0500259, 260, 296/2011007. - NRC assessment of the Browns Ferry site for 2011

NRC docs in ADAMS for Browns Ferry (2/25-3/3/12); UAH Spring 10K Road Race

Here are the documents the NRC placed into ADAMS for Browns Ferry last week. Of particular interest is the document covering the results of Part 2 of the 95003 inspection the NRC is conducting at Browns Ferry.

1. ML12058A141 - Part 21 Report - Rosemount Nuclear Instruments, Inc., Pressure Transmitter with Nonzero Based Calibrations.
2. ML12059A314 - IR 05000259-11-012, 05000260-11-012 & 05000296-11-012, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3, 10/1/2011 - 12/31/2011, Supplemental Inspection - Inspection Procedure (IP) 95003.
3. ML12054A688 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Reply to Notice of Violation; EA-11-252.

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Courtesy of the Huntsville Track Club, here are the results of the UAH Spring 10K Road Race:

Overall
By age

NRC stuff for Browns Ferry 2/18-2/25/12; Think local; 306 BBQ

This is the material regarding Browns Ferry posted in ADAMS for the past week...

1. ML103080043 - November 16, 2010 Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations.
2. ML12045A343 - LER 10-003-02, for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Regarding Failure of a Low Pressure Coolant Injection Flow Control Valve.
3. ML12055A063 - 02/29/2012-Notice of Forthcoming Meeting with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Regarding Fire Protection.

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For those in the Athens, AL/Limestone county area, check out the "Limestone Ledger" (list of local goings-on) from the Athens News Courier.

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Speaking of thinking local, we tried 306 BBQ this afternoon. I had heard good things about the restaurant, so we decided to visit. If you're in the Athens area (living or visiting), check it out...

306 BBQ also has a page on Facebook...

Khan gets khrazy

Two upcoming runs and Hyperfocus for you...

UAH Spring 10K

Rocket Run 10 Miler

I currently plan on doing both...

30ish years ago (warning: slightly edgy video, but you have to click play first) and NRC docs for 2/11-2/18/2012....

There were plenty of things for which I had a large margin of improvement. I wasn't really fond of most physical activity and I loved food (plenty of it) and that resulted in a nearly inevitable status of ballooning up...

At 41ish, I am getting better at some of those things. As an example, I'm leaner and meaner (but not really mean) than ever before (post boot camp is a close second). I can run a fair distance and I'm looking to double that by the end of this year. I occasionally partake in some physical challenges of varying degrees of difficulty/silliness and areas of endeavor. Witness last weekend or the time I successfully completed the "gallon challenge". However, one thing I'm still fairly bad at is roller skating. I woke up to do an arm workout with an old high school buddy this morning. After chilling at home for a few hours afterward, I went out for a brief 4.5 miles just to keep the blood pumping. The same high school buddy and his family thought it would be fun to go roller skating in the afternoon. It definitely was, but...

I STILL SUCK AT SKATING!

If I practice, I'm sure I will improve. In the meantime, I had multiple (re)introductions to the floor. At least I'm pretty good at falling and I'm sure I provided some measure of comic relief...

Plus, I still have great taste (I know, totally subjective) in music...

Exhibit 1 - Armin van Buuren presents Gaia - J'ai Envie de Toi



Exhibit 2 (the slightly edgy one) - LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It

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NRC docs for Browns Ferry for the week of 2/11-2/18/2012

1. ML12040A283 - Notification of Potential Part 21 - Failure to Include Seismic Input in Reactor Control Blade Customer Guidance.
2. ML120440372 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - Notification of Licensed Operator Initial Examination 05000259-12-301, 05000260-12-301 and 05000296-12-301.
3. ML12045A063 - IR 05000259-11-005, 05000260-11-005, 05000296-11-005; 10/01/2011 -12/31/2011; Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2 and 3; Event Follow-up.

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Now looking forward to some P90X2 Yoga with Ric and Tony Horton in the morning...

Brief weekend recap; Happy Valentine's Day; Obligatory NRC ADAMS stuff from last week

So, I'll start by saying that this past weekend was MOST EXCELLENT! It all started on Friday with a fairly uneventful drive from here to Greensboro, GA. By the time we arrived, it was pretty much time to crash to be ready for what turned out to be the most physically challenging event I have ever particpated in. It was awesome to have someone else out there running. Thanks and congratulations, Shawn. Additionally, it was utterly cool to have someone else who ended up running along most of the course and taking some great pictures along the way (not to mention running in the half marathon the next day). Thanks (and also congrats), Tina. I won't go into too many specifics about how rough the TM course was. One of my biggest challenges was being VERY cold. Example?

Further Saturday Tough Mudder pix from Georgia can be viewed here.

After that was done, it was about noon GA time and we set out for Birmingham, AL. By the time we were all set up in the hotel room, it was dinner time. Tasty food. Beyond that, a few e-mails and it was time to crash again. Another early and colder morning (at least there was no water involved) set the mood for Sunday morning's little 2-2.5 hour romp through Birmingham. The women I was there to run with did a SUPERB job! Personally, I was just happy to have finished. My knee was killing me. Congrats and/or thanks to all parties involved in running/being there (Shawn, Tina, Sarah, Stephanie, Michael)!

After the drive home, I had to drive into Huntsville to meet Suzanne at her parents' house. We had planned to go have a nice dinner (early Valentine's since I have odd hours this week) at Bonefish Grill. Dinner was great and capped off by a serious dessert from their "Specials" menu. CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE!!! That was truly some excellent dessert.

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Speaking of the above:

Happy Valentine's Day

A special Valentine's shout-out to Suzanne!

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On a drier note, here's what the NRC posted in ADAMS about Browns Ferry the week of 2/4-2/11/2012:

1. ML12037A092 - Public Meeting Summary for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Docket No. 50-259.
2. ML12038A028 - Failure of CRD Collet Retainer Tube/Outer Tube Weld.
3. ML12032A264 - LER 11-008-01 for Browns Ferry, Unit 1, Regarding High Vibrations on High Pressure Coolant Injection Booster Pump Thrust Bearings.
4. ML12032A265 - LER 11-009-01 for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 Regarding As-Found Undervoltage Trip for the Reactor Protection System 1A1 Relay that Did Not Meet Acceptance Criteria During Several Surveillances.
5. ML12032A240 - Notification of Potential Part 21 - 60-Day Interim Report Notification: Failure of CRD Collet Retainer Tube/Outer Tube Weld.

About to embark on one heck of a weekend...

Tough Mudder Georgia Saturday followed by the Mercedes Half Marathon Sunday...

Please wish me luck!

Last weeks additions to ADAMS for Browns Ferry; Bow Wow 5K

Not too much of import added to ADAMS regarding Browns Ferry last week:

1. ML120300351 - Browns Ferry - NRC Generic Fundamentals Examination Results.
2. ML120300576 - Confirmation of Requested Initial Operator License Examinations for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

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Here are links to the results of the Huntsville Botanical Garden's Bow Wow 5K from 2/4/12. I thought it was kind of funny that they mangled my last name (Mefenlf - probably my bad since I filled out the entry form by hand) and made me 10 years younger...
Overall and By age group

Download 'Live Happenings - Part III' by Dead Can Dance

Top ten legislative items searched on THOMAS, compiled on 1/29/2012 from weekly usage statistics

1. H.R. 3261 - [112th] - Stop Online Piracy Act
2. H.R. 3012 - [112th] - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
3. H.R. 1981 - [112th] - Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
4. S. 1867 - [112th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
5. S. 968 - [112th] - Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
6. H.R. 1540 - [112th] - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
7. H.R. 1148 - [112th] - Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
8. H.R. 3630 - [112th] - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
9. S. 570 - [112th] - A bill to prohibit the Department of Justice from tracking and cataloguing the purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns
10. H.R. 3699 - [112th] - Research Works Act

via http://thomas.loc.gov/home/topten/topten_20120129.html

NRC ADAMS documents for Browns Ferry 1/21 - 1/28/2012

1. ML12003A081 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 3 - Safety Evaluation for Relief Request 3-ISI-25, for the Third 10-Year Inservice Inspection Interval (TAC No. ME5400).
2. ML12018A376 - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Unit 1 - Request for Withholding Information From Public Disclosure for AREVA Fuel Transition Documents (TAC No. ME3775)(TS-473).
3. ML12017A161 - Browns Ferry, Units 1, 2 and 3 - Supplement to Technical Specifications Change TS-474-Request to Add a TS 3.7.3, "Control Room Emergency Ventilation (CREV) System," Action to Address Two CREV Subsystems Inoperable Due to...
4. ML12024A499 - IR 05000259-12-010, 05000260-12-010 & 05000296-12-010 and Notice of Violation on 09/23/11, Browns Ferry.
5. ML11241A166 - Tennessee Valley Authority Long-Term Hydrology Issues for Operating Nuclear Plants - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, Units 1, 2, and 3; Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Unit 1.