Thought I would pass on some Christmas decoration pics as we start our transformation to the North Pole. This was DS's idea for the mouse ear wreaths as part of our exterior garland. The garland is lit as well.
Thought I would pass on some Christmas decoration pics as we start our transformation to the North Pole. This was DS's idea for the mouse ear wreaths as part of our exterior garland. The garland is lit as well.
Don't forget the Colts are a "power running team now."I've been questioning that ever since they started talking about it. The Colts haven't been worth a crap running the ball since some guy named James left. It all starts with the line... that's all I have to say about that.
I'll say this much. I like Trent Richardson and I think he can be the workhorse back that the Colts need. I don't care who you are, when the first contact is consistently behind the line of scrimmage, it is hard to do much.
I told DW if this is the type of winter we are in for and it's starting this early we might be booking a late winter tropical getaway. Why do I live in Chicagoland again? I need to head south.
I would normally just post this in the running thread but I figure more people can laugh at/take pity on me here.
I had planned to get in a 10 mile run this weekend, hoping to do it Saturday morning to get it out of the way. Well, Friday not was a restless sleep for the little guy so I spent part of the night on the couch with him and ended up with a sore neck. So that pushed me off til yesterday when I made the decision I would hop out there after the Bears game (they were really finished about 5 minutes in and I'd have been better off going for my run then).
So by the time the game ended it was about 4 and though still sunny, I knew it would be dark by the time I finished my run. I pretty much knew I wasn't going to get 10 miles in but I thought I'd just push it as long as a could. Normally on a long run I would hit the bike path because it is safer and more pleasant. Knowing it would be dark that wouldn't be an option so I hit the streets. It was about 22 degrees out when I started running. I had a long-sleeved running pull-over on, a hat, and shorts because I don't like to run with pants on. It was quite nippy to start out but once I got going it wasn't too bad. I make a loop of about 5.5 miles that puts me about a little over a half mile from home and I start thinking about cutting it off. I glance south down my street and the RR tracks are clear. I think to myself that I should push myself to get a couple more miles in so I make another loop that adds about 2.5 more miles to my total and I'm headed home.
When I get to the stoplight that is about half mile from my house I notice that the rail crossing gates are flashing and then I notice that the train is stopped. So I decide to head west to the next place I could possibly cross the tracks even though I know it will probably add another mile and a half to the run (thus getting me close to the 10 had originally planned). I get about 2 blocks west and those gates start coming down so I know I'm not going to make it. So I just loop back to where the crossing is near my house. This train is crawling so I'm stuck there waiting for about 15 minutes freezing my butt off in the dark. With the wind chill it was probably about 10 degrees. It took me about 2 hours to warm up once I got home.
I told DW if this is the type of winter we are in for and it's starting this early we might be booking a late winter tropical getaway. Why do I live in Chicagoland again? I need to head south.
The exact reason I don't run.
There is plenty of room at CJs.
Watch them all, but my 72 degree living room is much mrs comfortable than 18 degrees with 25 MPH winds for a windchill of about
0. Thanksgiving is so last month.
We still had leaves on the tress until yesterday when the 40 MPH winds took care of it for us. I would normally just post this in the running thread but I figure more people can laugh at/take pity on me here.
I had planned to get in a 10 mile run this weekend, hoping to do it Saturday morning to get it out of the way. Well, Friday not was a restless sleep for the little guy so I spent part of the night on the couch with him and ended up with a sore neck. So that pushed me off til yesterday when I made the decision I would hop out there after the Bears game (they were really finished about 5 minutes in and I'd have been better off going for my run then).
So by the time the game ended it was about 4 and though still sunny, I knew it would be dark by the time I finished my run. I pretty much knew I wasn't going to get 10 miles in but I thought I'd just push it as long as a could. Normally on a long run I would hit the bike path because it is safer and more pleasant. Knowing it would be dark that wouldn't be an option so I hit the streets. It was about 22 degrees out when I started running. I had a long-sleeved running pull-over on, a hat, and shorts because I don't like to run with pants on. It was quite nippy to start out but once I got going it wasn't too bad. I make a loop of about 5.5 miles that puts me about a little over a half mile from home and I start thinking about cutting it off. I glance south down my street and the RR tracks are clear. I think to myself that I should push myself to get a couple more miles in so I make another loop that adds about 2.5 more miles to my total and I'm headed home.
When I get to the stoplight that is about half mile from my house I notice that the rail crossing gates are flashing and then I notice that the train is stopped. So I decide to head west to the next place I could possibly cross the tracks even though I know it will probably add another mile and a half to the run (thus getting me close to the 10 had originally planned). I get about 2 blocks west and those gates start coming down so I know I'm not going to make it. So I just loop back to where the crossing is near my house. This train is crawling so I'm stuck there waiting for about 15 minutes freezing my butt off in the dark. With the wind chill it was probably about 10 degrees. It took me about 2 hours to warm up once I got home.
I told DW if this is the type of winter we are in for and it's starting this early we might be booking a late winter tropical getaway. Why do I live in Chicagoland again? I need to head south.
It's too early for single digits.
Calling for a "wintry mix" here in mid TN tonight. Coming from Chicago when first here you do not think much of it until the light bulb goes on and ya realize the hills and slopes of the streets are not good for ice compounded by the fact that winter road removal capabilities are limited at best.
I get to travel up to Chicago tomorrow for business with a return trip home Wednesday. Yep, business travel the two days before Thanksgiving
Can't wait for the extra cold temps and jam packed airports
I'm starting to think CJ's is like Atlantis, no one has ever actually been there, but we talk about it like it's real
No, I actually sold the seats since I have no interest in sitting outside for a game that is under 40 degrees. Good luck to all those that thought a Super Bowl in NY in February was a good idea. You could call me a "fair weather" fan.
I'm with you. The cold spell convinced us to book a February vacation trip. Heading to the Dominican for some sunshine and warmer weather.
You are right, I did misspell it. We are doing Disney in August 2014. The positive outcome to the February (non-Disney
) trip is that it has guaranteed a 2015 Disney trip. That was part of the deal. Most likely at a value as the family we are traveling has 5 children
and most likely will need to book a suite. I have recommended we all look into renting points, but we'll see how that goes.
Calling for a "wintry mix" here in mid TN tonight. Coming from Chicago when first here you do not think much of it until the light bulb goes on and ya realize the hills and slopes of the streets are not good for ice compounded by the fact that winter road removal capabilities are limited at best.
I get to travel up to Chicago tomorrow for business with a return trip home Wednesday. Yep, business travel the two days before Thanksgiving
Can't wait for the extra cold temps and jam packed airports
Thought I would pass on some Christmas decoration pics as we start our transformation to the North Pole. This was DS's idea for the mouse ear wreaths as part of our exterior garland. The garland is lit as well.
, looks like a decoration you would find on Main Street
Nicely Done
