Monday

katholeenie · Oct 24, 2011

UG.
 
Who decided that the 2nd day is worse??? I don't think there is a part of me that doesn't hurt. Crap night of sleep because of it. <img alt="tongue2.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/tongue2.gif">
 
Feel better Duck! And good luck today.
 
For Crane:
 
From the dining room 
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104432/width/350/height/467/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="floor9.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18224" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18224/width/350/height/467" style="; width: 350px; height: 467px"></a>
 
from the back door looking into the bathroom
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104434/width/350/height/467/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="floor9-2.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18225" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18225/width/350/height/467" style="; width: 350px; height: 467px"></a>
 
from the back door looking into the rest of the kitchen. (That's the fridge in the lower left)
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104436/width/350/height/467/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="floor9-3.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18226" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18226/width/350/height/467" style="; width: 350px; height: 467px"></a>

katholeenie · Oct 24, 2011

And for some fun, here is my penguin sweater
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104441/width/288/height/360/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="e-PenguinSweater.jpg" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18230" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18230/width/288/height/360" style="; width: 288px; height: 360px"></a>

Runninlaw · Oct 24, 2011

((((((((((((((((((((((<img alt="duckie.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/duckie.gif" style="width:17px;height:15px;">))))))))))))))))))) - that sounds horrible! I hope you feel better today.
 
Kath - that looks amazing. Hope you also feel better today.
 
Woot - I am excited. It is our "practice" 5K for GOTR today. We do it up big and put on a fun race, but it is only our team and running buddies/volunteers in our town, as opposed to our "real" 5K which is a big race with 1000+ people (400 of which are GOTR girls). Today is fun though. I am excited. I'm sure I'll have some great pics,

gatorbob · Oct 24, 2011

Fell better, Kath.
 
Have fun tonight, RIL. Sounds like a good time!
 
I'm still a little achy after the race on Saturday. I didn't do anything yesterday other than rake leaves, so I should be good to go tonight for a short run. I got another 5k coming up next weekend also. After that, I'll have nothing on the schedule. I really need to make some kind of plan for the next marathon. I'm still thinking about Phoenix in January, if I can swing the logistics. Is Frankie ever around here any more? I missed out on seeing him in AZ when I bailed on that race two years ago...

bard73 · Oct 24, 2011

Good morning! Had a busy weekend, with an extra rehearsal on Saturday for my community chorus and followed by a 2 hr drive to visit my family for the remainder of the weekend. 
 
My heel was hurting on Saturday, and then was feeling fine in the morning so I went out for a 4 mile run. 2 hills, oof, my hammies were not happy. Unfortunately neither was my heel, but I now believe it is PF, so I bought a new pair of some OTC shoe inserts that have worked very well for me in the past. Today, my heel was feeling better (not 100%), so I am going to avoid running for a few days.
 
I'm hoping this week speeds by. I have a quick visit to SF this weekend, it's been about 8 weeks since our last visit together so I can't wait.

Ailarie · Oct 24, 2011

Greetings, all.
 
Duckie! good grief, dude! Hope today is incident-free for you and that you heal up quickly!
 
Kath - Maaaaaahvelous work, daahling! Both on the floor as well as the penguin sweater. (the latter makes me giggle!)
 
Bob - I haven't seen Frankie on the boards in ages, but he's active on Facebook. 
 
RiL: Yah for GoTR stuff.
 
I am STILL fighting this stupid head cold. Every day is a step in the right direction, and last night I slept without the aid of any medication, but I constantly have this buzz-feeling in my head, as if I have partaken in a few adult beverages. I've had it for five freaking days now. >< If I were in Jamaica or some vacation resort, perhaps that would be a good thing. Not so much now. >< Anyway, I came into work to get a few things done (figured I'm out of the contagious stage by now), but likely will be heading home by lunchtime. zzzzzz.

Litchfield Hills · Oct 24, 2011

Good lord Duck, go back to work already. It is safer.
 
Kath - the floor looks beautiful
 
DD finds out if she is going to be class president today - voting was last Thursday, results are supposed to be today.
 
4.5 sleasy this morning. May look at a Halloween 5 K next weekend, just to see where I am at fitness wise.

NCRG71 · Oct 24, 2011

Good Morning!
 
Love both the new floor AND the penguin sweater Kath! Now I want to see it ON a penguin!
 
We did a lot of work at home too this weekend. Here's an update:
 
Before:
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104448/width/213/height/159/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="ok1.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18234" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18234/width/213/height/159" style="; width: 213px; height: 159px"></a>
 
After:
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104450/width/213/height/159/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="nk2.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18235" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18235/width/213/height/159" style="; width: 213px; height: 159px"></a><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104452/width/213/height/159/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="nk1.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18236" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18236/width/213/height/159" style="; width: 213px; height: 159px"></a>
 
The windows and dishwasher will be in this week and then it's just 2 more weeks for the countertop and we're back in business! I am so happy with how it's turned out that I can hardly stand it.
 
 
(((((Duck and Lori)))))
 
Nice running boB!
 
Great game for DS, RIL! My DS played his first hockey game this weekend with his new team and they won 10-3. I couldn't go b/c of the house project, but he was pumped when he got home!
 
Kris - roll a golf ball under your PF foot. It will feel sooooo good.

wipaddler · Oct 24, 2011

morning all
 
didn't get to see bridesmaids this weekend but it was a good weekend over all. Maybe next weekend I will get to see it.

Runninlaw · Oct 24, 2011

Kris - I hope it is not PF and that you feel better soon.
 
Shannon - gawgeous! Love it!! And congrats to your DS too.
 
Litch - good luck to DD. Hope she gets it.
 
Bob - you are a racing machine!
 
Hi Wippy!
 
I went for a short run yesterday with DH. My calves and hammies were super sore afterwards, and my L ankle/achilles/heel were all barky. Well alright then. Fortunately, everything feels completely fine today. Goal for this week is to come up with some sort of running schedule. Not sure if I am going to run a half the weekend of 11/5 or not. If my L ankle calms right down, I will go for it. Otherwise, I seem to know way too many people with serious injuries, so I am keeping those experiences in mind as I make any rebounds here.
 
FIL left this morning and we are gearing up for another crazy busy week.
 
Ailarie - sorry you are not feeling well. I still have a nasty head cold and upset stomach. Enough already. It didn't help that I ate/drank like crap all week and weekend. Now I am trying to make up for it by sipping on Airborne water and chicken noodle soup for breakfast.

theia · Oct 24, 2011

~~~ Feel better, sickies. ~~~
 
This morning I got an email from hotels.com asking me to take a brief survey. I couldn't get past the first question.
 
Which of the following best represents your age?
0-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
etc.
 
I checked off 35-44 and then realized a split second later that it was wrong. So I had to check the box next to 45-54. I think I started hyperventilating at that point. <img alt="cry.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_21_1319463613391_9" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/cry.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;"> <img alt="icon_pale.gif" id="user_yui_3_4_1_21_1319463613391_16" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_pale.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;">
 
Duck! Get better!
 
Rough run for me yesterday. Proof that garbage in = garbage out. After a piss-poor day of eating on Saturday (hey, I'm allowed on my bday!), I really struggled on my run yesterday. The last 15 minutes were an exercise in mind over dizziness. I just kept telling myself, "You ate crap yesterday. That's all this is. Just keep moving." About a half mile from the Y, a friend running in the other direction said hi. As soon as I stopped running, I immediately thought I was going to pass out so I laid down in someone's front lawn. (!!!!) Needless to say, I walked the last half mile back to the Y after talking to my friend for a few minutes. (He was very concerned about me, kept offering me his water, his Gu, etc. Poor guy.) Moral of the story: what you eat the day before really does make a huge difference.

theia · Oct 24, 2011

P.S. Thanks for the good wishes on Saturday. Bonus points to RIL for the Greek! 
 
Oh, and congrats to Bob on an almost-PR without even trying!

wipaddler · Oct 24, 2011

Happy Birthday Theia!! If it makes any difference I thought you were just a few years older than me. No hyperventalating allowed!
 
HI RIL I hope your fun run tonight is fantastic! Are you guys going to have the colored hair sprays again? I'm still pretty sure you need a Silly String Shower at the finish line.

amichel · Oct 24, 2011

((Duck))
((Kath))
((KP))
( ( Ailerie ) )
( ( RIL ) )
((and the rest of the sick and injured))
Yikes! That list is too long, heal up quick!
 
Crazy busy weekend for me - Family Reunion and a wedding on Saturday. I finally got caught up on laundry and such. Unfortunately we all wore clothes today, so there will be more laundry tonight

I had stuff to say from the weekend, and I can't remember any of it.

clare · Oct 24, 2011

Hiya gang!
 
I had a great weekend but I'm tired out. Helped mom with the food bank on saturday (here's an article and pic of my momma):
 
<a href="http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2011-10-21/article-2784104/Loaves-and-Fishes-seeking-donations-to-restock-shelves/1" target="_blank">http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/Local/2011-10-21/article-2784104/Loaves-and-Fishes-seeking-donations-to-restock-shelves/1</a>
 
The drive went really well. Then we hopped in the car and went to Halifax for the night. Did some shopping. I got my new Saucony Kinvara 2s. And a Canada shirt to run in in NYC. A jacket and nice dress. Ate at one of my favorite places. Then we drove back yesterday.
 
Congrats on the run, Bob! 
 
Happy birthday, Theia!
 
Great new kitchens and floors, you guys!
 
Ouch, Duck! Take care of you!

gatorbob · Oct 24, 2011

Thanks for the congrats on the race, guys. I almost wish I was in better shape for it, becuase I'm sure I could've gotten 1:3x if I was. Well, there's always next year...
 
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Which of the following best represents your age?
0-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
etc.
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This sounds like a metaphysical, philosophical thingy. They didn't ask "How old are you?" but rather what "best respresents". Well, we're all still in our 30s mentally, right? So we're all "best represented" in our 30s. So you definitely should have clicked 35-44, unless you feel more 25-34... <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"> 

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Bob - I haven't seen Frankie on the boards in ages, but he's active on Facebook. 
 
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Yeah, and I haven't been spending much time on FB lately. Ever since they changed it around. I'm not sure if that's a coincidence, or I just needed a break from it. Anyway, I suppose if I do this, I should get in touch with him thru FB and let him know I'll be out there...

KP · Oct 24, 2011

back at work today...biggest challenge will be finding the appropriate height stool/chair to prop my leg up on.
 
Already been asked twice by people if they can paint my toenails.
 
Duck - holy shit dude please be careful!
 
Happy belated birthday Theia...age is just a statistic, and like all statistics it can be manipulated. You're as young/old as you feel.

Ailarie · Oct 24, 2011

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I now believe it is PF. I'm hoping this week speeds by. I have a quick visit to SF this weekend.. </div>
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Boooo for PF. Definitely attack that foot with a golf ball, woman! Yah for a SF trip, though!

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DD finds out if she is going to be class president today - voting was last Thursday, results are supposed to be today.
 
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GoGo Litchkidlet! ):
 
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Before:
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104448/width/213/height/159/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="ok1.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18234" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18234/width/213/height/159" style="; width: 213px; height: 159px"></a>
 
After:
<a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104450/width/213/height/159/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="nk2.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18235" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18235/width/213/height/159" style="; width: 213px; height: 159px"></a><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/104452/width/213/height/159/flags/" target="_blank"><img alt="nk1.png" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="18236" data-type="61" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/content/type/61/id/18236/width/213/height/159" style="; width: 213px; height: 159px"></a>
 
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Holy crap! Nice work!!!
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didn't get to see bridesmaids this weekend but it was a good weekend over all. Maybe next weekend I will get to see it. </div>
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I gotta get that movie, too. 

 
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I still have a nasty head cold and upset stomach. Enough already. It didn't help that I ate/drank like crap all week and weekend. Now I am trying to make up for it by sipping on Airborne water and chicken noodle soup for breakfast. </div>
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Well bleh! How is it that James was over this thing in two days and we're still fighting it?! Good for him, bad for us. I haven't even run since GR. I might try a 2 miler tonight, if I think I can manage the buzz in my head, and not run off the treadmill sideways 

 
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HI RIL. I'm still pretty sure you need a Silly String Shower at the finish line. 
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A big 1! on both of these counts!

duckgeek · Oct 24, 2011

That floor looks great, Kath. It's nice to have been there so that I have some perspective of your space.
 
Clare, your mom looks a lot like my SIL. She's doing good work, yay for her!
 
Thanks for the well wishes. I think the reason I fell off the ladder is because of the awkwardness of my ankle. I guess it could have been a worse weekend because I also used a 6" chipper shredder for a number of hours. Could have had a Fargo incident!

runningINnyc · Oct 24, 2011

Morning all! Had a pretty fun weekend with a good amount of productivity as well. Continued work on a big purge project and finally mailed out some belated b-day gifts. J & I also had a blast at a local Oktoberfest event, he was dressed as a member of Team USA (along with a few friends) inspired by the movie, Beerfest. 
 
Congrats on the HM, boB!
 
Kath – saw the pics of the new floor on FB, looks great! Makes a huge difference, I love me some home renovations no matter how big or small (said from a non-homeowner of course)
 
Moonie – your cookie baking experience reminds me of a favorite story of mine from childhood. My sister Beth was super excited to mix up some standard choco chip cookies but when they came out of the oven they were more chip than anything else; reason being she read the recipe as 2 one-fourth cups of flour instead of the intended 2 ¼ cups of flour
 
Missy – sounds like a fab trip! Let me know when you’re ready for visitors to the new place, I’m eager to see you all, catch up and see your new hood
 
((((Duckie))) how’s the eye & back today?
 
Mindi – good luck to all the GOTR crowd!
 
Litch – good luck to DD, let us know once the votes come in
 
Shannon – wow, awesome kitchen!!! What type of countertop did you go with?
 
KP - be careful and take it extra slow <img alt="wink.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/wink.gif">

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