Country Music Full/Half April 25th, 2009

[deekaypee]

'Ohana Monday Mixer

Mental Health Day

We all know that our mental-health days are just as important as our workouts, recovery days, and proper fueling. So, Monday's question for the 'Ohana mixer, which starts here on the team thread, is....

If you had an unexpected free day--no work or other obligations--and $20 to spend just on you, what would you do?

So please share those small indulgences that are essential to your mental well-being. Hopefully, we'll get new ideas and find kindred souls.

There are three little rules. Just because.

1. You have to spend at least part of the $20 on you. No giving it away, no saving it for a rainy day, and no spending the $20 entirely on your beloved partner, cute kidlets, or BFF. You can spend time with these folks, of course, and some of the money. But the focus is on YOU and what you want to do.
2. You can choose to work out, if you wish, or your mental health day can coincide with a recovery day.
3. What you do on your mental health day has to reflect your everyday, local life. No "I just happened to be in Paris..." You can imagine, however, that you have perfect weather.

As usual, full stories that are related to your mental-health day are welcome. Not to mention the odd digression! And you're always welcome to bring drinks, goodies, and profound thoughts on the meaning of life.

 

[kareneast]

Sorry I haven’t checked-in in awhile. Lots of LTO & computer issues. Hope training is going well for everyone.

Did everyone see they announced the headliner for the concert? The headliner is Billy Currington. I know some of his songs & I like the ones I know. John & I are planning on attending the concert. Anyone else planning on going?

Liz – Sorry you & Patrick won’t be able to make dinner Friday night, but glad you are planning on making the BBQ dinner on Saturday.

Susan – Have you registered yet?????? Come on….you know you want too.

Chester – Sorry Tracy won’t be able to come to Nashville. Definitely don’t blame you guys for not wanting to leave the house to your DD over Senior Prom Weekend.

Allie – How’d this weeks long run go? Don’t worry….you’ll do fine at the race.

Looks like we have 18 so far for Old Spaghetti Factory on Friday night. Anyone else interested in joining us???

Here is who we have so far:
2 - Karen (kareneast) & John (Space Ranger)
3 – Jeanne (jeanneg) & John & DS
2 – Pat (WDWFAN9) & Jim (jims2cool)
1 – Sara (msblrobs)
4 – Lisa (princessrunner) & family
2 – Anne (maherae) & Robert
2 – Susie (escape) & Steve
2 – Lily (Tiger Lily 03) & Ted

 

[FireDancer]

I'll check with my non-DIS friend to see if he is in for the Friday dinner. I don't see why not since we will be looking for a carb load anyway. We got Dave Matthews Band tickets for Saturday evening so I think I am out for the BBQ.

I also noticed I'm not on the first post with the listing. Can you add me, my real name is Frank and I'm staying at the Millennium Maxwell House.

 

[FireDancer]

OK, add two for the Spaghetti Factory dinner on Friday.

 

[rKyDeX]

Please add one more to the pasta party Old Spaghetti Factory on Friday night.

Chester
W.I.S.H. Half-Fast Marathon Team

 

[Maherae]

Whooo hooooo!! Look at this fantastic group for Nashville !! I'll finally get to meet Fast Feet Frank!!
mousemgr/Susan, Come on down!! Diane did Princess, YOU do CMM!!
aldisneygrl/Allie/Sandi, have you figured out if it's just you or is the family coming? We have to talk about the Nov race in AL!!

Now that the Princess is over, we're the next race!! Get those steps in folks!!

 

[mousemgr2]

I really want to do this one especially since I didn't get to do the Princess because of work issues. I'm not complaining though. Having a job in the Detroit area is something to be thankful for.

I am waiting for Diane to decide if she is going to do this one. Once I know what her plans are I will make my decision.

 

[WDWFAN9]

I really want to do this one especially since I didn't get to do the Princess because of work issues. I'm not complaining though. Having a job in the Detroit area is something to be thankful for.

I am waiting for Diane to decide if she is going to do this one. Once I know what her plans are I will make my decision.

Where's the keeping-our-fingers-crossed smilie?? Hope you can make it!!

 

[aldisneygrl]

Anne - Yes, I believe the family is coming. Just not sure WHICH family members are coming. We can't make up our minds. It may be all of us or just me and the kids, or just me and DH. We just haven't had a chance to decide yet (Mainly sit down, and actually make a decision). We have confirmed our room for the Hampton though. We got a King size suite. That's why I lean towards bringing the kids along. They could sleep on the sleeper sofa.

Karen - Count us in on the Old Spaghetti Factory. We LOVE to eat there when we go home to Atlanta, so we aren't going to eat there next week, while we are there for Spring Break, since we know we will get too in Nashville. Put my group in for four, and I will reduce the number, if necessary.

Sandi/Allie

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

This is great. Seems like our group has grown.

 

[deekaypee]

'Ohana Monday Mixer

Most WISHers are back from the Princess half, and many of us are going through Disney withdrawal in one form or another....

So, to spread a little PD that will keep everyone moving forward with a Tiggerish bounce in our training steps, tomorrow's mixer question is:

Who or what is your favorite Disney character, and why?

We hope that you feel inspired to post some light-hearted Disney memories on the Team 'Ohana thread. Pictures--from races, recent trips, childhood experiences--and stories are welcomed. And if your favorite character is a Pixar one--or gasp, from some other studio--feel free to share that as well.

 

[deekaypee]

Guess who's running the CMM?

Yep, Dane from the Biggest Loser. You can all look for him on the course. Be sure to show him our shirts--I think he'd appreciate the DLF>DNF>DNS motto.

 

[jeanneg]

Interesting, Deb.......do we have any WISHers that are doing the full? Most of the people I know have signed up for the half. My son is planning to run the full, but his full time is just slightly longer than my half, so he won't be anywhere near Dane.

 

[momoftwogirls]

Jeanne - I'm doing the half but Mike is running the full. I wonder what Dane's anticipated finish time will be.

Karen - Mike and I will be at the dinner on Friday night. Do we need to make a reservation for our large group?

Just a little over 5 weeks left!



Kathy

 

[deekaypee]

Interesting, Deb.......do we have any WISHers that are doing the full? Most of the people I know have signed up for the half. My son is planning to run the full, but his full time is just slightly longer than my half, so he won't be anywhere near Dane.

I know PrincessRunner Lisa is doing the full--her first. Maybe FireDancer Frank?

I have no idea about Dane's projected time, but suspect both those WISHers would leave him behind unless they chose otherwise. I'm not sure I would be interested in running with Dane, myself. I need redemption in a lot of areas, mind you, just not on the course.

 

[jeanneg]

Jeanne - I'm doing the half but Mike is running the full. I wonder what Dane's anticipated finish time will be.

Karen - Mike and I will be at the dinner on Friday night. Do we need to make a reservation for our large group?

Just a little over 5 weeks left!

Kathy

Yay, I didn't realize you were going to be there! Just tell Karen that you plan to be there for dinner. If I remember correctly they don't take reservations except for the big room and they needed at least 20 people to get that. I think we've already got that number and more. Are you also staying at the Hampton Inn?

 

[rKyDeX]

Interesting, Deb.......do we have any WISHers that are doing the full? Most of the people I know have signed up for the half. My son is planning to run the full, but his full time is just slightly longer than my half, so he won't be anywhere near Dane.

I'm running the full and I think that Optimator Mike is also.

Chester

 

[Cruella de mom]

Hi All.

I too am doing "just" the half. Dh and I plan to drive to the finish and take a shuttle to the start. I also plan to have a change of clothes and a cooler in the van so that I can wait for Lisa to finish the full.

We should designate a place to stand at the full finish line so that we can cheer for Lisa (and all our other full marathoners) together.
I will even take drink and snack orders if you want them.

Cecilia

 

[Cruella de mom]

Looks like we have 18 so far for Old Spaghetti Factory on Friday night. Anyone else interested in joining us???

Here is who we have so far:
2 - Karen (kareneast) & John (Space Ranger)
3 – Jeanne (jeanneg) & John & DS
2 – Pat (WDWFAN9) & Jim (jims2cool)
1 – Sara (msblrobs)
4 – Lisa (princessrunner) & family
2 – Anne (maherae) & Robert
2 – Susie (escape) & Steve
2 – Lily (Tiger Lily 03) & Ted

Where is the old Spaghetti Factory? Dh and I might join you if its not too far a drive.

Cecilia

 

[twoWDWfools]

I'm doing the half and Patrick is doing the full so will definitely be hanging around the finish line. I'll pack my recovery stuff and dry clothes in check bag. May be looking for something cold to drink while waiting.