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[lisah0711]

Happy Birthday, Princess Nancy!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Lindsay, I'm so happy to hear that your eye is getting better. I hope that it continues to improve. That is scary stuff! Glad the Beast continues to have a winning season, too.

Maria, sending you good thoughts and through your last busy day. And then it's bon voyage for you! Have a wonderful time!

Rose, I know that you like to take a few days to process a race but just letting you know that we are thinking of you and ready to listen when you are ready to share!

Kathy, your California trip sounds like a lot of fun. Even though you might not make it in Club 33, you should take Michael to Blue Bayou for lunch. It is the restaurant that is inside of the Pirates of the Caribbean. http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/blue-bayou-restaurant/ He would like it a lot!

What kind of shoes are you thinking about getting? I liked my Sauconys but I really love my Brooks so you might want to try something new out.

We haven't planned much for our trip, as DH pointed out over the weekend. I countered with "we are going to CA, we can do this in our sleep," which he agreed with. We are not making any dining reservations since we are buying APs and we like to do just counter service on the AP buying trip to save money, especially since all our Disney reward dollars are going to the APs. There are 2 new CS places in DCA and several places have changed their menus since we have been there so I am excited to try the new food and figure out what I want to eat Tink weekend. POTC is down for refurb, which is a bummer, but it should be running in January. I want to ride the Matterhorn in case it goes down in Jan for its long rumored refurb. I also can't wait to ride the new Little Mermaid and Star Tours. A friend of mine might join us for a day so I need to figure that out. DL has short hours the whole time we are there so no late nights for us!

Lisa, woo hoo on getting that vacation weight kicked to the curb so quickly!

Tink training is going slowly but I kind of expect that since it's only been two weeks since my half. I'm looking forward to kicking things up a bit this week-end with my 10K. I'm a bit nervous because I really want this to be at the 16 MM pace. DH and I just switched our kid transportation duties around so that we can both make sure we have opportunities to work out after work. I'm hoping to take a page from Lindsay and Kathy's books last year and run outside as many runs as I can -- there is a big difference between running outside and inside on the track.

I think something will definitely happen to the Matterhorn sometime next year since I've seen pictures of the new cars. Rose says Star Tours is fabulous! Let me know what you find foodwise for the Tink. That is one of those things I am a bit nervous about. I was at AKL for the Princess and it was not ideal. I won't have a car so I've got to bring from home or make do with what is at Whitewater Snacks.

Nancy, you little stealth birthday girl, you! Hope that you are having a wonderful day! Sounds like a nice visit with your folks. What did they think about your new house?

Going to work early this morning so need to get in the shower. Have a great day ladies!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Happy Birthday, Nancy!

I was going to write in pink, but then I remembered Nancy prefers blue!

Yep, busy day is just getting started. Yesterday 5 applications went in -- today it's 7, and I'm not kidding that when my boss informed me yesterday afternoon I had to do one more (we're taking over an agency's contract, and even though they have to be the applicant of record, they flat out said they aren't doing the renewal application -- yesterday, the day it was due), I almost cried. I also found out in the morning the other new application I have due 10/11 had to be radically changed...and I have to get a draft of it out today. So, we're just going to muddle through and make all these things work. Luckily the funder for the late one is familiar with the junk these people pull, that's one reason why we're taking over their contract...

So, there we are.

Everyone have an awesome day! I do hope to chat a little as the day goes on.

So very glad to hear your eye is improving, Lindsay! I really was worried about you.

In "Maria's going to do more local races" news -- I agreed to have Dennis sign us up for a Turkey Trot. I think I read Kathy is doing one, too! Mine's in Somerville...

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Hello princesses!!

Happy Birthday Nancy! Hope you have a fabulous day and dh treats you like the princess you are.

Maria-Did you survive the rains ok this morning? My yard is flooded but it's not pouring into my basement as quickly any more, so I'm going to be ok. I get so stressed, even though I've been through it before, but I just saw peabody is completely flooded again, so I really can't complain. Congrats on doing a turkey trot. Will Ben do it too? Ours is in Wakefield, and we did it last year, michael's first one, and I want to keep it as tradition until I can. Good luck with all your deadlines.

Lisa-That restaurant looks great. I'll put it in my planning book. It's fun to plan. I can't believe you're doing a 10k this weekend. You are so inspiring, and I know you can do the 16 min miles.
I've gotten the same saucony's 3 times now, but am planning to try some others out this time. I haven't tried any others the past 2 times, so I'd like to.

Hello to everyone else!! I gotta run to work now. Should have left a little earlier with the rain. Oh well, need my dis time. Have a great day!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Lisa I can't believe you're doing a 10k this weekend. You are so inspiring, and I know you can do the 16 min miles.

Sorry I missed this! Lisah you are going to do great! I can't believe how often you are racing -- you are my hero!

Maria

 

[dumbo_buddy]

What kind of shoes are you thinking about getting? I liked my Sauconys but I really love my Brooks so you might want to try something new out.


Tink training is going slowly but I kind of expect that since it's only been two weeks since my half. I'm looking forward to kicking things up a bit this week-end with my 10K. I'm a bit nervous because I really want this to be at the 16 MM pace. DH and I just switched our kid transportation duties around so that we can both make sure we have opportunities to work out after work. I'm hoping to take a page from Lindsay and Kathy's books last year and run outside as many runs as I can -- there is a big difference between running outside and inside on the track.

last winter during princess training i had a foot injury - still don't know exactly what it was. but i took my feet to the fancy running store and just told myself that i'll pay whatever i need for a good pair of shoes (the famous footwear discounted ones are discounted for a reason i guess!)

one thing i did do right during my training (i think) was run every single run outside. i don't have a treadmill and i really didn't want to join a gym. so outside it was. and it was pretty miserable but i think it helped me get a feel for how long each of my distances were. also, i feel like it's easier than running on a treadmill or indoor track because the monotony of doing it inside would have driven me crazy!

Happy Birthday, Nancy!

I was going to write in pink, but then I remembered Nancy prefers blue!

Yep, busy day is just getting started. Yesterday 5 applications went in -- today it's 7, and I'm not kidding that when my boss informed me yesterday afternoon I had to do one more (we're taking over an agency's contract, and even though they have to be the applicant of record, they flat out said they aren't doing the renewal application -- yesterday, the day it was due), I almost cried. I also found out in the morning the other new application I have due 10/11 had to be radically changed...and I have to get a draft of it out today. So, we're just going to muddle through and make all these things work. Luckily the funder for the late one is familiar with the junk these people pull, that's one reason why we're taking over their contract...

So, there we are.

Everyone have an awesome day! I do hope to chat a little as the day goes on.

So very glad to hear your eye is improving, Lindsay! I really was worried about you.

In "Maria's going to do more local races" news -- I agreed to have Dennis sign us up for a Turkey Trot. I think I read Kathy is doing one, too! Mine's in Somerville...

Maria

getting work THE DAY IT WAS DUE was the worst! for me it would be when a japanese client would call me at 9pm and be like, "oh can you show me the returns of my portfolio for the last 12 leap years?" uuuggghhhh. hate that! i don't blame you for almost crying! i certainly have been known to go in my office, close the door, and cry. it's cool. now i just cry openly in my house when a certain 2 year old is driving me insane

i want to do a turkey trot! when is yours? is it ON thanksgiving? gosh, i had one planned to do but obvs that ain't happening this year. next year though! oh and i know sommerville! my friend lived there after college and i visited her a few times. is that far from where you live? my boston geography blows.

I can't believe you're doing a 10k this weekend. You are so inspiring, and I know you can do the 16 min miles.

i know, right?? she is the wo-man!

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morning all! of course thomas is yelling in his crib for me to get him RIGHT when i sit down to post. eh, story of my life lately.

thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. it was a pretty lame-o day but honestly, the days of the partying bdays went out the door about 10 years ago! john had an event in central park last night so he wasn't home until late. i had an 8am OB appt so by the time it was 9:30 or so i had fought traffic downtown and fought it coming back - it was still early and i was tired! we went to the park for a bit then back home for lunch and nap. and then the best part of my day was the TWO hour nap i took. thanks thomas!! after nap it was back to the park then a little walk around the neighborhood and then dinner for thomas. my aunt and uncle stopped by with an entemman's cake. mmm. i actually made brownies again earlier (i was feeling a little sorry for myself) and of course i wind up with brownies, a cake and when john finally got home he had a carvel ice cream cake.

something disney exciting: john got me a gift certificate to the saratoga springs spa! ok, yeah, i can't use it til our trip in may but i'm looking forward to it. it'll be a nice little way to relax and leave john with the kiddos. and he got me a ticket for the keys to the kingdom tour for one of the days of the trip too. nice, right? now i want it to be may! also, it will MAKE me have to get bronxbaby on a bottle (unlike thomas who never took one!)

ok, must run. mommy and me this morning and i have to run to the store to get apples for the class. we are painting with them today

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Taking off for the airport. Everything got done that needed to, more busy when I return. I'll try to check in a little on my Crackberry while I'm gone. Everyone have a wonderful rest of the week!

Viva Las Vegas!

Maria

 

[mikamah]

Have a wonderful time, Maria!! If you hit more than a million bucks, I hope you'll take all of us to the Princess with you.

A quick hello. Got to bring the car in before work since the check engine light is on. Hope it's not too bad of a bill.

GLad you had a nice birthday, Nancy. Your gifts are just perfect. Kudos to dh. And thomas for letting you nap. What a good boy.

Lisah- loving my DL planning. thanks for all the tips. The hojo's webcam was awesome, and it looks so close. I think that will be the place we'll stay. It's 143 a night, not bad, but there might be more deals too. I've got lots of time to plan.

Have a great day, princesses!!!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Lindsay, how is the eye doing? Hope it continues to improve!

Nancy, glad that you had a nice birthday! That was nice of John to get you some Disney gifts. Nope, don't think that you will be doing any Turkey Trots for Thanksgiving, although it may be crazy enough at your house that you want to run away.

I agree that running outside is the best way to go -- it's most like what you do in a race. The TM is the worst for me. The indoor track wasn't too bad, I did my 10 miles on it, 110 laps, because I ran into people I knew all the time. I'm thinking my big problem was that I never got to the pace I needed beyond 3 miles but I'm getting that down better now. I know in my heart that it wasn't my day at the Princess and that half of it was things I couldn't control but half of it was things I could have done better. Lesson learned.

Maria, Viva Las Vegas indeed! Safe travels! I bet all your guys will miss you a bunch.

Kathy, hope the check engine light is just a reminder about a tune up or something. Glad that you are enjoying the DL planning. It is different but not as hard I think because there are only two parks. I think that you will have a wonderful time, especially with a ball game, Universal and San Diego.

It's good to do this stuff now while Michael is younger and before you start to suck like Maria and I have . . . Keep that in mind, Nancy, when Thomas insists on being attached to you.

Hello to the rest of our princesses!

 

[lisah0711]

Oops! Forgot to say

Congratulations Lisabelle for being the BL this week!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Ok, we are back. We got home last night around midnight.

Lindsay--How very scary about your eye. I hope it is still on the mend? What caused it? My dad had laser eye surgery in the early 80s at the eye hospital in Philly--what's it called again? This was when it was still cutting edge. Anyhow, I hope you are doing well today!

Nancy--Happy Birthday! And a new house--how exciting. I hope you and Thomas have fun with your Mom--was it pumpkin picking??? I'm glad you had an ok visit with your Mom and Dad.

Kathy--Definitely you need to go to San Diego if you go to Anaheim. We have lived all over the country and I think California traffic is the worst. Bumper to bumper at 70mph is just scary. But the drive to San Diego isn't bad. There is soooooo much to do in Southern California. I'm glad the review went well. I will keep my fingers crossed that you get 36 hours soon. What is Club 33?

Maria--Have fun in Vegas! We haven't been for about 20 years, but it is definitely a unique place to visit. That's too crazy about all your last minute grants stuff! I hope things calm down a little.

Lisa--I hope your shin splints are doing better. I am learning the hard way that you have to keep up on calf stretches, etc. No shin splints, yet, but lots of other stuff. Anyhow, I hope it's going better. woohoo for being the BL!

Lisah--You know I love 10ks! Too fun! I think (as much as I HATE cold weather) I am going to make a bigger effort to run outside more this winter too. It's just not the same on the treadmill. Though, I will probably still do more than I want on the treadmill, I am going to try to get outside more.

Corinna--if you are reading along--Congrats to you!

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I don't know if I am going to do a trip report this time. So I will just give you all the highlights.

You probably figured it out from facebook--but I forgot SOOOOOO MUCH STUFF!!!! Uggh. The worst of which--the endurolytes. And no one at the expo sold them. Anyhow, more on that later.

So the trip down was great. Walked right on Magical Express and our room was ready. We were at BWV by lunchtime. We ate some stuff in our room (garden grocer delivery) and then went to Great Britain for some french fries. It was pretty warm, but so nice after how cool it has been here.

We had dinner that night at Narcoossees. The food was ok--mostly we went to see and hear Wishes. Well the sound system wasn't working right so we could see it, but couldn't hear it. I was beyond disappointed. The whole day had just been one little snafu after another--from the time we got up. Nothing major, but I was happy to see the day end!

Friday morning we went to the expo and tried to find endurolytes--no luck. But I did get another running belt which says--I know I run like a girl, try to keep up. I got an xs race shirt, but it's a men's and still huge. I ended up buying another shirt which is cute--I'll post a pic later. We talked to a bunch of people and had a nice time. But, the princess expo was more fun.

Friday night we went to Raglan Road for onion rings and then went and hung out at Epcot for a while. I could eat almost nothing at f&w. And it was such a pain, you had to wait in line at every booth just to ask if I could eat it. I was feeling pretty down in the dumps about the whole gf thing. We decided to try a Welsh Dragon. Anyhow, Mike went in to get it and I was starting to have a big old pity party--my foot was KILLING me, I couldn't eat anything, cue the tiny violins. So two guys stopped and told me to come in and they would buy me a drink--which made me feel at least a little better.

Saturday we weren't sure what we were going to do--the foot did not feel well. We decided to go to the 40th anniversary celebration at MK. I am so glad we did. A couple times I had tears in my eyes. It was just lovely.

We headed back to the room and hung out and watched Carolina play horribly and tried to get my phone to post to facebook better. I also had a little chip binge--not a good choice before the race. Oh, I forgot before we went back to the room we went to DTD and had ghiradelli ice cream. Yum! I love ice cream before a race. So we headed to the bus for the race around 7:15. We just missed the long lines. We hung out before the race with a few Wishers. Jen and Nicole from Team Ohana and Jen's husband Butch. There were some other people but I don't remember there names.

The weather was gorgeous--just perfect! Jen was in corral B with us so we inched as far up as we could. Mike had taped my foot and ankle really well and it was feeling ok--for the first time in days. The race went pretty well. I was really missing my endurolytes. I had some roctane--but once I get too hot I don't like to eat--which is when I really need the endurolytes. Not good. The first 8 miles went pretty well. We were around 10:15 pace at that point. Then my foot and calf started getting uncomfortable. Around mile 10 my knee gave out and I almost fell--it wasn't a pain thing--it was like a misfiring thing--the muscles weren't working right together. We walked for a couple of minutes and I stretched. Up until that point we had been doing run 4 walk 30. The last three miles we ran around a 12 minute mile without stopping. When we ran past boardwalk at mile 12 I REALLY wanted to go to my room and just take a shower and go to bed. The last 3 miles were tough. My foot was hurting, my knee was messed up and my calf was throbbing. But I finished. 3 minutes faster than last year. They said online there would be beer and wine at the finish--but they only had beer. That was a bit disappointing. I did eat a banana--but couldn't eat any of the bread products/clif bars.

I walked around epcot with ice taped to my knee--which really helped. I felt pretty cruddy at the end. I think cause night races are just hard and cause my electrolytes were messed up. But I didn't have any major issues--no porta potty emergencies. (Oh and I still had t.o.m. going on--yuck!) We went to Mexico and had gf nachos--which were yummy! We hung out for a little bit, but were both kind of chicken fried at that point. I hobbled back to the room and got a long shower.

I couldn't sleep that night--I drank a coke at the finish, bad choice. And my calf/foot/ankle was pretty uncomfortable. We had breakfast at Kouzzinas--Fabulous! gf Mickey waffles with marscapone (sp?) cheese and nuts and honey. Yum! Then I took a nap! That afternoon we went to AK and saw the parade--we'd never seen it before. Then we had dinner at Boma! Yum. Afterwards we hung out at the lounge at BW and talked to this lady in her 50s who is a firefighter and just ran her first half. And had a couple of glasses of sparkling something or other.

Over all it was a great race and a great trip! I have been taping my foot and ankle and it has made a huge difference! It feels much better--still hurts, but not as bad as last week. Monday night we had dinner at Rose&Crown--yum! They made me vegetarian gf shepherd's pie! Delish. There was a little drama cause they weren't sure if the welsh dragon was gf--it was, I checked later. Then we tried to eat some chocolate at the Belgium booth--found out after waiting in line--not gf. But we had some more sparkling drinks and watched 38 Special--so it was all good. Tuesday we hung out at DHS--and had lots of fun!

Oh, and just wanted to share--we had our first Mickey bar--sooooo good! We never tried one before going gf. It's my new favorite. I'll try to post some pics later.

Thanks for being so supportive of me. I have been in such a slump. On Sunday my calf was so painful--I told Mike I'm done, I can't do this anymore. But I'm feeling better. So we'll see. I got in a bad habit this summer of hanging out in my pajamas in my room on my days off doing nothing--the beginnings of depression for me. So, the laptop is staying downstairs and I'm going to work hard to "get to a better place." I still might end up going to the ortho, but I'm going to give it a couple more days. I should have been taping all summer.

Ok, sorry for the run on report. I do love to run. It's been a hard year dealing with the gf and the injuries, but hopefully things are on the upswing. I would really miss it if I stopped.

Love you all to pieces. I thought about you all often over the weekend. When I run I take a little bit of each of you with me.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

just a quick post to share my new ultrasound pic

looks just like thomas. technology these days is crazy, right?

 

[mikamah]

just a quick post to share my new ultrasound pic

looks just like thomas. technology these days is crazy, right?

That is an amazing picture. How beautiful. He looks like he's going to be a good sleeper too.

 

[mikamah]

Welcome home, Rose. Loved reading about your trip, and so happy you were finished the race and beat last years time. That is just awesome with all you've been through. I can't believe you just had your first Mickey bar. I have at least one each trip, usually more. Only one january when it was so cold the icecream and chocolate never even started to melt did I not enjoy it fully. They are soooo good.
Thanks for the SoCal tips. San DIego really sounds like a good idea to me, for our first trip out there, too. While reading a DL trip report, I came across the Club 33, which is from what I understand, a private club/restaurant in DL, there's a locked entrance you have to give a password, and it's looks like a very fancy meal, over looking New Orleans square. There is a waiting list, but it's so long they aren't taking names to join any more. There is probably much more to it, and our DL experts can chime in, but it sounds pretty amazing. Definitely not in my value resort style price range, but it's fun to look.

Lisa- I am loving all the advice, tips and links your sending. I definitely want to make this happen, and there are so many things to do, I know I won't be able to do them all, so I will need to spend endless hours researching and picking where to go.

It's good to do this stuff now while Michael is younger and before you start to suck like Maria and I have . . . Keep that in mind, Nancy, when Thomas insists on being attached to you.

This quote made me chuckle, and believe me, michael will tell you I suck at times too, but not as much as I will in a few years, I'm sure. Hugs to you and Maria. Motherhood is not for the faint of heart.

Lindsay-Hope all is well with you and the eye is continueing to improve.

Liesel- Congrats to you, our biggest loser!! Nice job getting back on track after vacation.

Well, I was very happy when the mechanic called to tell me that nothing is wrong with my car, maybe the gas cap was loose. He didn't charge me anything. It's a new mechanic, near the hospital, and he seems pretty honest and this definitely confirmed that to me. I went to the dealer while under warrantee, but wanted someone closer to work, so I'm happy.

We need to go return our Redbox movie now. It's convenient, but I can see how you can forget to return, and the days could add up. It's only a dollar, and I could return it on the way to work, and how much gas will I burn going out? More than a dollar? Maybe. Hmmmm, maybe I'll just put my pajamas on.

Have a great night!!

 

[mommyof2Pirates]

I am so sorry I am being a horrible friend lately. I just am overwhelmed with life at the moment. Work, Kids, eyeballs, sports, PTA, etc....

My eye is still on the mend. I am still on every hour eye drops through friday. Its getting really annoying. I have another recheck on friday. cha ching. Now that my eye is getting better thats all I hear when the doctor says to come back for a recheck. At 30 buck copays a visit this is getting ridiculous. I am going to need to refill my drops too another 140 bucks. I think when all is said and done I will have spent almost 1,000 including my glasses I had to buy. Insane.

Ok so again I totally aplogize for not being around I am currently in the middle of a pity party for myself about how my life is a mess and I am being pulled in 100 different directions. I have a feeling PMS is lurking because life always seems harder around that time.

Real Quick-

Nancy- That baby is beautiful and wow that technology is amazing.

Maria- Have fun in Vegas

Rose- I loved the TR. It seems like overall it sounded like a great time. Great job on the race time and being faster with a bum leg is amazing. You go girl.

Hi Lisa and Kathy!!!!

I will try to get back with better replies at some point this week. Know that I think of you all every day even when I dont get on here.

 

[dumbo_buddy]

rose - overall it sounds like a great trip! esp the onion rings! now wait...you had an ice cream the day OF the race? that didn't make you, um, have to go to the bathroom? sometimes dairy isn't my BFF. i read some of the reviews on the races/competitions area and people were complaining about the lack of entertainment and how dark it was. what did you think? also, what's a welsh dragon?? one of these days i'd like to stay at the boardwalk. looks like a fun resort!

my princess time was 2:22 so i'm right where you are...but i'd like to try the run 4 walk 30 ratio. how do you keep your time? stopwatch?

that was a bummer that you had to wait in line to ask if something was g-f. you should have been allowed to just go to the front and ask the question and then decide if you were going to get in the line. hrrmph.

lindsay - so sorry about your eye. that really sucks. and a money suck to and $30 a pop. ugh. and don't worry about being a terrible friend. we all have stuff going on and not everyone has time to log on and say hi!! oh, and i only just saw your PM. i'm going to try to get to the post office today. i'm beginning to think the t-shirts aren't going to fit the BEAST but maybe they'll fit nick and nick's friend.

kathy - wow, you don't hear too often of a mechanic being like, "hey, nothing's wrong, no charge!" nice! funny actually b/c the gal who runs mommy and me had a nail in her tire yesterday and i was going to pick her up from the gas station while it was being fixed and she didn't need me b/c the mechanic just pulled it out right away, fixed the hole or whatever and charged her only $10. it must have been honest mechanics day!!

oh and i love the mickey ice cream bars too but you know what really were good in sept? the mickey ice cream sandwiches. with the heat SO bad, they were easier to eat and i think they are bigger than the bars! lol! plus it's like oreo ice cream and that's just a recipe for yum!

lisa - um, can we go back to the 110 laps you ran indoors? how did you keep count? how did you not go crazy?? sure you ran into people but maaaaan, that was a mental feat of strength that is just amazing!

maria - hope you made it to vegas ok. how was the flight? lots of bachelor/bachelorette parties being loud? whenever i had to go to vegas on business i always got a little annoyed with the party-goers because 1) i was tired from work and nervous about whatever meeting or conference i was going to and 2) i was jealous that i couldn't party. hehe.

liesel - nice job on being biggest loser this week! way to kick that vacation weight to the curb!!!

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good morning friends!

a certain little boy was up earlier than usual today. not too bad but i sure could have used a little more time in bed. i was up half the night tossing and turning. but i've discovered the k-cup chai latte and it has changed my mornings! if any of you has a keurig i definitely recommend picking up the cafe escaps chai latte. it's heavenly. and 70 calories. but totally worth it.

yesterday around noon thomas was sitting in his high chair eating lunch and i was sprawled on the couch with my feet up when i hear a knock at the door and see my 6'7" cousin brian's head at the door (only he is tall enough to actually see through the little window at the top of the door!). "oh hey nance, my friend here wants to know if he can look at your house." oh yeah, sure, no big deal. first off let me say that i made the beds yesterday morning and am SO glad i at least did a quickie clean that morning! i think the guy liked the house but honestly i don't think it's right for him. darn. he has 2 children. but, he's a fireman which means he has a bunch of fireman buddies who are probably pretty handy and he could finish the basement pretty easily if he wanted to. anyway, you have to start with someone looking, right? at least i can say someone has looked! keep your fingers crossed that brian brings more people over!!

mommy and me class today. this is the weird class - and also the one where people have not even paid for sept - and oct payment is due today. i hate telling people they need to pay.

tomorrow is apple picking with my mother. oh boy!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Kathy--I'm glad the car wasn't anything pricey. Mike's check engine light has been on for years--it's not anything major, and not worth fixing.

Lindsay--don't even stress about not being around. You have had more than your share of craziness. I am so glad the eye is on the mend. Hang in there!

Nancy--the baby looks so sweet! What a cool picture. Dairy doesn't bother me--only gluten. That was what was so weird--I should have figured it out a lot earlier that that was what was making me sick, cause we have consistently eaten ice cream the night before races. I even had sliced cheese and hummus the afternoon before w&d. Go figure. I don't even know what is in a Welsh dragon--but the Bols melon liquor is what they were worried about--and I googled it and it was gf. We love boardwalk. At Christmas we are staying at Beachclub--which I think is going to be very relaxing. They have great music by the pool! We stayed there when Tom first went to college--but I was stressed, overweight, already having gluten symptoms and didn't really enjoy it. So I'm hoping this time will be better. Good luck with the house! Are you all doing FSBO? We time the 4/30s with a garmin. Works great.

Hi to Lisa and Lisa and Maria!

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So about the race and the darkness, etc. I posted a review on the events board. I think it's a great race. A lot of the stuff that people are complaining about are just part of the race. Yes it's curvy and there are choke points--that's what you get when you run through the parks. I didn't mind waiting around before the race because you didn't have to walk 7 million miles to the queues like at Princess. They were right there. Yes, it's dark--it's night, duh. As for the people who are puking--part of the challenge of running at night is learning to balance speed/nutrition/activity during the day/the heat and humidity, etc. It's mentally challenging--but we really enjoy it. I did feel kind of cruddy at the end, but I didn't get sick and felt much better once I ate something. Overall, I think it's a great race.

It's very sad about Steve Jobs--such a reminder that all the money in the world can't buy you health sometimes. And that life is way too short.

So today is day 2 of get your butt out of bed and downstairs and it's working better. Last night I bought Tom's ticket for Thanksgiving. He's flying cause he didn't find anyone to drive with. I found a reasonable ticket into Louisville, which is great. A lot of times we have to drive to pick him up.

Ok, time to get ready for work. Have a great day.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning Princesses and Belles!

Maria, hope that you arrived safely and are having a wonderful time in Vegas!

Nancy, that is the cutest little baby! I just want to kiss his chubby little baby cheeks. It is amazing how much the technology has changed. It won't be long now! Nice to have some action on your house!

Oh, for the the track, I just would count one mile at a time, 11 laps. It was boring but it beat running outside in the snow and ice. In hindsight it wasn't ideal training, though. I'm hoping I can do better this time.

My running group seems to really love Yak Trax for running all winter long. They have a new group starting and the only rule is that you can't complain about the weather -- sounds like your kind of folk, huh, Lindsay? Since I don't really run with them I don't know that I will do it much but it's out there if I need it.

Rose, sounds like a wonderful trip and a great race report. So sorry about the endourolytes. I thought about offering to send you some but figured that they would be available at the Expo. Now I'm sorry I didn't offer. And I'm so happy that you found your earring! How is the foot doing today?

Kathy, glad that the car thing was no big deal! It's so nice when that happens.

Lindsay, so glad to hear that your eye continues to improve. That was a scary experience! Have the boys decided what they are going to be for Halloween?

I have been informed that we are done with trick or treating now. It's the end of an era!

No school tomorrow so I am really going to take tomorrow off, instead of saying I do and working a couple of hours. Have a great day all!

 

[mikamah]

Good morning Princesses and Lisabelles!!

I got my butt out for 4 miles this morning. It actually felt pretty good after the first mile where I just wanted to turn around and have my coffee. I feel motivated to eat well today, and quit goofing around with this weight loss thing. No more excuses. Onederland by the first of the year. With you, Lisa. Right!!!!????!!!! We can stinking do this!!!
I was thinking this morning that I wish I had a disney race to motivate me to get out there more. I'm going to try and get motivated to improve my time for the turkey trot, and pr, and perhaps beat that 40 min time that has been mocking me. I need something.

Lisa-I've heard good things about the yak traks too. I hope you have a mild, no snow, no ice winter so you can get out for all your training. When we had a lot of snow and ice, I found a different part of town, with wide streets, and little traffic so I could run in the street. Don't know if there's a development like that in your area or not. You enjoy your day off tomorrow, no working allowed!!!

Rose-That's great Tom will fly in for Thanksgiving. I can't believe it will be here before we know it. It is sad about Steve Jobs. I read a nice article about him, but didn't really know much about him beforehand. Amazing he survived with pancreatic cancer so long, it's usually such a devastating illness. Cynical me did think that his money probably did help him get a liver transplant with his diagnosis. Still so sad, but it sounds like he lived his life to the fullest and knew what was importang.

Lindsay- The money sucks, but I'm so glad things are improving. You never need to feel bad about not getting on here. This is our place for support and friendship, and we all have busy lives, and we don't need to have one more thing to feel bad about. We know you're always here for us, and we are here for you. Hang in there. I can't help but look forward to all the free time we'll have once football is over.

Nancy- I hope the fireman fell in love with your house and puts in an offer tonight. You never know, it might be the right time for him. But at the least it's networking, and getting it out there. Good luck at Mommy and Me. Michael likes the mickey ice cream sandwiches better too, but I'm a mickey bar girl. He usually gets an itzakadoozie, but often looks at the orange Donald popsicles and reminisces about the time he ate one on his frist trip and then threw up. Ah the memories.

Hi Lisal and Maria!!

Well, guess I should get to work now. We are going to my nephews football game at 4, and the michael has practice at 5:30, so a busy afternoon. If I get out of work on time, I will come home first and catch up on the BL thread. I need to get more involved, and be better at the HH.

Have a great day, ladies!!

 

[dumbo_buddy]

THIS DAY SUUUUUCCCCKKKKSSSS!!!

WAAAAAHHH!!!!!!



when i tell you this child has done nothing but cry all day i mean this child has done nothing but cry ALL DAY.

thomas is making my WORST clients look like angels!

i wanted to stay home. i wanted to stay home. i wanted to stay home....

that's all. carry on with your day. i'll just be over here banging my head against the wall.