WK of 21 December - WISH Walking/Running Club

[Kristi1357]

My birthday is tomorrow

The big 4-0

 

[MouseDogMom]

Happy Birthday Dave!!!!



Jackie

 

[goofyinohio]

Happy Birthday Dave!

 

[mkymsehi]

Dave, Happy Birthday. Do you get a party, or it's a two-fer with Christmas?

Deb, who are you, and what are you doing on these boards? Welcome back sistah.

It was 82 degrees out at 5:15 pm, brrrrr.

I did 8 1/4 miles on the beach of Waikiki. It was a sand workout, and checked out all the people watching the sunset. While they were sucking down Mai Tai's and Pina Colada's, they were watching me plod along through the sand.

 

[MomofCKJ]

Hey everyone! Just popping in to wish you all a Merry Christmas! Can't believe it is here, can't believe the big race is just a smidge over two weeks away!

All is well here in MA. Snowy and cold (though I hear we will be in the 40s today!), but well!

Allyson

 

[hockeygirl]

Happy Birthday Dave!!!!!

To everyone...I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Can't wait to see everyone in January at WDW.....We are almost there.

 

[chimera]

Dave!

Welcome back, Debra...great to see you!

I'm off to do 5 miles, then come back for the cooking marathon. We prepare all the food on Xmas Eve, then just have to heat it up on Xmas Day. We eat tomorrow at noon if y'all want to join us

 

[jmasgat]

Happy 4-0, Dave! As a recent "Big Birthday" celebrant (5-0, but not in Hawaii!), I can tell you it will all be okay. Just breathe deeply!

Debra Good to see you! Are you joining us in January?

Jeff Congrats on the water heater...and check the Test Track thread--you're in!

Allyson Yeah for 40. I'm in Danvers now hoping to get in a run today between picking up DH at airport and cooking the prime rib for dinner.

Everyone Don't forget to put out the milk and cookies for Santa tonight. In my case, they will probabkly have to be place on top of the fridge---the only place my dog can't reach!

Maura

 

[Kristi1357]

We eat tomorrow at noon if y'all want to join us

Don't tempt me, Mel!

 

[MouseDogMom]

Mel - Haven't even been to the grocery store yet, so can you add 3 plates for lunch?

Debra - GREAT to "see" you!

Jeff - It's a balmy 42 right now. And that's the warmest it's been for 3 days. I still can't get motivated to run. DH would be so jealous - he's been dying to put a solar water heater in for years!

I promised the vet I'd pay off the bill and wait till after marathon weekend... but friends of ours found a puppy who'd been abandoned by the side of the road, and they've decided that it's too much for them with the dog and cat they already have so they're trying to find it a good home... and they've offered to let us have a trial run, AND keep it for us while we're in WDW... and she looks just like Mystic did as a puppy... anyone want to place a bet on whether our household has a new dog for Christmas? Those of you on Facebook can see her picture... (I absolutely refuse to post it here until she's official!)

Jackie

 

[aladdinsgirl]

Dave!!!

Mel--Whatcha making? I can be in FL in about 16 hours.

Debra--Good to see you again! I can't wait to officially meet you in 2 weeks!

Jackie--Crossing my fingers the puppy works out for you.

You'll notice a total lack of training being reported. I did a 10K on Thanksgiving and a 8 miler on 12/14 and that's about it. The half marathon is going to be lots of FUN! Oh well, only 2 half weeks, 2 full weeks, and 1 day and I will be a stay at home mommy with lots of time to train.

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone and we'll see you in 2 weeks!!!!

By the way, please tell me I am not the only person who had to come into work today.

 

[chimera]

Mel--Whatcha making? I can be in FL in about 16 hours.

I would love to spend Carter's first Xmas with him

We're having ham, turkey, squash casserole, sweet potato casserole, mashed taters, broccoli salad, spinach salad, cheese ball, black bean dip, veggie tray and rolls. We have monkey bread and mini quiches for breakfast. There's a big Amish/Mennonite community here so Grandma Yoder makes my pies (chocolate, peanutbutter and apple)...I just can't make peanut butter pie like my grandma used to. Grandma's stuffing recipe died with her too...we havent had stuffing at Xmas in 20 years.

It's gonna be 80 degrees tomorrow so you can all come to the beach afterward. Made my run this morning interesting...67 degrees, 87% humidity. I had a hard time getting my legs worked out and stumbled and stuttered through the first few miles. To save the run, did the last mile with no intervals in 11:11. I think that's a one mile PR for me!

I won't likely be back before the festivities...hope you and yours have happy wonderful joyous holidays.


BTW,
NORAD Santa Tracker

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! It means a lot to me. Looks like I'm going to see many of you soon in a couple of weeks. I had no plans to run Disney this year, but it looks like I will be there afterall.

 

[Kristi1357]

Oh Mel...you are evil! I just may hop on a Southwest flight yet! Chad & I looked at each other yesterday and were like "what are we eating on Christmas?!" We have bought nothing to cook. And we are staying home, just us 3, until at least 5pm. Hmmm....might be canned soup & grilled cheese!

Krista - if it makes you feel any better, I am at work too. Hence the posting. And no near-future visions of not working either. Even though you think you will have lots of time to train once you aren't working, don't count on it! My friend Melissa is a SAHM and she is the busiest person I know!

And Dave is coming to WDW!!!!

 

[goofyinohio]

Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone! It means a lot to me. Looks like I'm going to see many of you soon in a couple of weeks. I had no plans to run Disney this year, but it looks like I will be there afterall.

Did you end up getting a Half bib? I remember reading you were looking for one.

Mel - That sounds sooooo goooood. I hope everyone enjoys the food you prepare. People often forget to thank those that did the cooking. So I would like to thank you!

It's warm here (40's) which is probably best since they said we'd have a foot and a half of snow if it was colder. Thank you rain!

It's a day or a few hours anyway of hanging out and watching TV with the oldest. We went Ice Skating yesterday. I worried the whole time something would happen to my legs. Had a blast though. That kid loves ice skating.

 

[Honeibee]

Dave! Happy birthday, you youngster!! And I'm thrilled that you are coming to WDW!

Wait. If I do finally get to meet you, what will I have to tease you about now? I'll have to come up with some new material.

 

[escape]

Jackie - I'm so sorry about your little puppy. I lost two precious cats in the last three weeks and I know your pain. They are indeed at the Rainbow Bridge and taking good care of each other.

Dave - another HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Jeff - what a bargain! Wow! I need some more Croc flip flops. I love 'em.

Hope everyone's training is going well. I'm sad to report that I probably won't be able to participate in this year's half as planned. I hurt my knee at the San Antonio RnR event and re-hurt it at the Dallas White Rock Marathon Relay last weekend. I think I just need to sit out WDW and let it heal properly so I can do future races although I'm afraid I'll get there and want to particpate. *sigh* I'm just not prepared due to the injury. If I don't run, I'll root for everyone from the sidelines.

On a happier note, I get to spend New Year's in Paris. I leave this Saturday and I get back two days before leaving for WDW. This was a surprise trip planned by a good friend of mine. I'm hoping to spend a day at Disneyland Paris while I'm there. I'm really excited - I just wish it wasn't back-to-back with the WDW trip but I'll take what I can get.

May the Christmas spirit bring you much peace, hope and comfort.

Have a safe and happy holiday!

 

[mkymsehi]

Susie, you can always start your race in the EPCOT parking lot, walk around Spaceship Earth, then collect your medal. That's about a mile or less.

Have fun in Paris, and DP.

 

[MouseDogMom]

Krista - So sorry you have to be at work today. I'm off until 1/5, then work Mon, Tue, and 1/2 Wed, then leave for WDW! Our office is at least open next week for 3 days - corporate and plants are closed due to economy.

Mel - Your menu sounds fabulous. And the beach is very enticing... plus you're much closer to WDW, which is where I'd rather be anyway...

DAVE'S GONNA BE THERE!!!!!

Kristi - It's just the 3 of us too at home tomorrow, hence the simple menu of steaks. I did buy some munchies in case we get bored. The advantage of having an almost 18-yr old means there may be lots of napping!

Susie - Paris? WOW! Sorry the half isn't going to happen, but we can always use more cheerleaders. Probably better to be safe... that said, is walking an option?

Have a fabulous holiday everyone! I'm off to finish wrapping, and maybe, just maybe, call our friends and see about picking up puppy. Might wait until tomorrow - I'd love to have her under the tree in the AM, but don't know how to work that out!

Jackie

 

[hockeygirl]

Susie--Sorry to hear about your injury and that you won't be running. But glad to hear that you will still be there cheering us on. I have been wondering how you were doing, as I haven't seen you over on the Super Goofs thread. And Paris for new year's...I am sooooo jealous!! Enjoy and see you in a few weeks!

Dave--Glad to hear you are coming to WDW in a few weeks!! That's awesome.