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As a Spanish teacher, one who has visited Spain 7 or 8 times, one who was in Madrid the day they lost to the Swiss in June, and as one who became an enthusiastic futbol fan while in Spain 3 years ago, this image is really, really fantastic. There are a variety of dopes in this pic, but San Iker, the one holding the trophy as captain, is a class act.

**bike related, I had a great day of cycling, however limited. I took an 11-mile bike jog before supper on the Quickbeam. After my 70 yesterday I just wanted to stretch the legs a bit. Later, Lithodale loaned me a dremel tool for a bike project, so I rode over on the Ute, and he gave me a beer to boot! 17 total miles on the day, and all very pleasant.