Wk of Dec 31--WISH Walking/Running Club

[wtpclc]

DH grew up in a house where the Christmas tree was typically not put up until Christmas Eve night. So, although we don't put ours up that late, it's not uncommon for ours to stay up until February.

 

[keenercam]

In any event, aren't we entirely justified in waiting until at least January 7 in observance of "little Christmas"?

 

[wfloyd]

Our tree will be up till after the races although I did get the outside lights down yesterday so the neighbors won't complain. I still need to climb in the attic to find our suitcases and start packing since we leave tomorrow. Somehow when you are just driving over it doesn't seem as bad since most likely we will wind up just throwing stuff in the car.

Bill

 

[TXBelle]

You guys are killing me with the green water and the work of art in progress! You know what is really funny? If we all just step back from the computer and look at everyone else around us. What's up with them? They don't seem nervous, excited, giddy, or having to make 10,000 potty breaks an hour. Think of what they are missing. We, my friends, are the lucky ones. (At least that is what I will be shouting as they haul me off to the funny farm when I start running around screaming like Mel suggested ).

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Anyone just want to run around screaming for awhile???

Me! I do! I am!

 

[wtpclc]

We, my friends, are the lucky ones. (At least that is what I will be shouting as they haul me off to the funny farm when I start running around screaming like Mel suggested ).

So, has evryone gotten funnier as a result of taper madness or am I more easily amused or is it the cold meds?

 

[ohMom]

Quick question....
If I have so much to do, why am I just sitting here on the boards wanting to read about the race!
AHHHHHH!
Must peel away and get my butt in gear.....

me too! me too!!

aladdinsgirl -- 2 trees - my house -- DH says deadline Jan 31

must pack! must pack!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

...You know what is really funny? If we all just step back from the computer and look at everyone else around us. What's up with them? They don't seem nervous, excited, giddy, or having to make 10,000 potty breaks an hour. Think of what they are missing. We, my friends, are the lucky ones. (At least that is what I will be shouting as they haul me off to the funny farm when I start running around screaming like Mel suggested ).

Spot on! Wheeeee!

 

[escape]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

That's me running around the house and coming back here to post it.

What am I doing here? I still need to pack! I leave tomorrow! I also need to clean the kitchen and great room. I better get going!

 

[thndrmatt]

And of course right when I think we have everything set up, Uncle Sam rears his ugly head.

I'm now scheduled for a simulator that's right, Saturday afternoon from 10am-2pm. Basically the whole President Ford passing thing gave us Tuesday off which was nice, but to make up for it we're having to come in and fly the sim on Saturday.

So now although Cheryl (DW) will still be driving down Friday morning and probably make the meet, I won't be able to leave until Saturday afternoon, and will not only miss the meet, but the entire half marathon as well.



So basically I'll be driving by myself from 2pm-10pm or so (lose an hour going east) show up at the hotel, try to sleep until 4am or whatever, and then immediately have the run the marathon Sunday. After that it's back in the car all the way back home together, and I have a crack of dawn sim on Monday morning as well. Oh, and also Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 12 hour days all the way through.

I'm ridiculously upset that I'll be missing out completely on my wife crossing the finish line of her first big race ever, 5 miles longer than she's ever run. I really hope you all get to meet her on Friday, and hopefully some of your scream teams will recognize her along the way (guessing around 2:30 finish time), because I'll only be there in spirit.

 

[WDWFAN9]

yes!! We are just about out the door! Finally!

See ya real soon!

 

[akasleepingbeauty]

Count me in as another one who has a MILLION things to do and yet here I am on the boards. AHHHHHHHHH - running around the room just for Carrie

Sara - sorry for the loss and for the accompanying difficulties. Hugs to you and your dh as you make your way through all of this

Matt - what a rotten turn of luck for both you and dw. I am sure that the WISH team will step up and help her along the way but I know it must be very disappointing for you both that you can't be there. Wishing you the best of luck making it through all of the next week - it sounds crazy to me!

Kevin - I am just so sad that you won't be there this weekend. I was really looking forward to meeting you! I hope that your mono passes as quickly as possible and leaves you no worse for the wear. We'll definitely be looking for you next year

My list is soooooooooo long at this point. My sister is getting married Friday morning so we have all of the accompanying duties for that, then I need to get packed for this weekend (along with all of the laundry I need to do first!), and then I have to get the house and kids ready for our absence; my mother and aunt will be here to stay with the kids but there is so much to do to help them manage while we're gone. I think it will take a novel of "notes" on where to find things, when the kids need to be where, what they need for lunch, etc. etc. etc. AHHHHHHH - more running around the room!

Too many things coming to a head at once - hope I don't just run away instead of dealing with all of it

Better get busy - my aunt and cousin arrive late tonight so I guess having the guest room in order is a necessity, huh?????

Just as an FYI for those attending the dessert party on Sunday night - see you around 8:15 or 8:20 in the UK Pavilion near the Fish 'n Chips takeout window. They'll escort us down to the terrace at 8:30 and the party will last until 9:30ish. If anyone runs into any kind of problem, call my cell phone at 214-334-6807 and I'll do what I can to help!

I am so sorry I won't be there Friday night but maybe Cam can call me and let me hear all the fun I am so looking forward to seeing everyone during this weekend and hope that you all know how immensely indebted I am to each and every one of you for your presence in this group. Without all of you I could never have made it this far and I can't wait to cross that start and finish line with Cam by my side!

 

[ohMom]

just passing along a bit of my wisdom.........you probably already know this tip being a DIS'er and all.......i just printed out labels with my name, resort and cell phone number for my disposable camera in case heaven forbid i drop it on the course

have i gotten anything done since i last post? uhhh....no just bouncing around my house. well a load of laundry i guess. still nothing added to me suitcase. tomorrow

 

[Kristi1357]

OMG! You guys have my laughing my head off! I had to just read back about 4 pages.


I am going to run around screaming now!
I am very jealous of the green Target bras!

 

[Big Vic]

Still packing.

Just thought I'd fly by and say hey!!! HEY!!

Be back in a bit.

 

[Jen117]

Hey all... work was unbelievable. I got out 1 1/2 hours late because of all the stuff I needed to do (I didn't even finish). So here I am, supposed to be packing, but instead catching up on 4 pages of hoo haaa here!!!! I wish I could have joined in today.

We leave tomorrow at about 8:00 am, drive to Milwaukee and catch a jet to WDW! We won't get in until about 6:30 pm. We have the Kids Races on Friday and then I hope to make it to the meet at POP! I am SOOOO nervous and worried that I will forget to pack something important.

OK... DH is nipping at me about stuff. SEE YOU ALL AT THE WORLD!! YIPPPEEEE

 

[Cruella de mom]

Thank you everyone -

DH was reading over my shoulder tonight and he no longer thinks that I am "over reacting" Evidently, he has had some repressed thoughts about my behavior the last few days. He was smart enough to keep silent. But then he read about the green toilet water and he realized that I am not alone in my obsessing. So thank you.

Safe travels to everyone leaving tomorrow. I have until friday morning at 4 am. Yes thats AM. I hope the rising sun doesn't blind the pilot. I won't complain, its a free flight.

I have no idea what to wear when I am not running. So I decided I better start doing some laundry tonight. I wonder where I stored all my summer clothes?

Oh, and a bit of advice from an "old Pro" that I thought I would pass on: Run about a mile or two on saturday. It will lossen up the legs after travel and it will help you adjust to the climate a little better. It will remind you of how it feels to run in the heat. Especially important for those like me, who ran their last LR in below freezing temps.

Also, does anyone know the website where they have the time adjustments based on Temperature? That might be a good thing to look at.

Matt - what is it with the military and those simulator flights? They always seem to schedule them at the last minute and at the most inconvient times. Be careful driving all that way by yourself.


Sara - My dh's grandmother died 9 days after his GF and we decided it was too much to take the kids out of school for a second time in two weeks so we didn't go. My MIL eventually understood. Hang in there.

Cecilia

 

[MelRhoads]

Cecilia - I haven't even started packing!!! I'm leaving for the airport at around 7:30 but we don't get to mco until 4 (i'm not sure why i thought it would be better to drive 3 hours for a direct flight than to fly from here w/ a plane change????) I don't know what to wear either!! I always call summer "the summer of feminity" b/c i like to wear lots of skirts (even biking skirts) Anyway, i don't think my little skirt outfits will work that great at WDW!

Vic - when you are done packing, can you help me out??

Lynn or Christa - I'm hoping to see you ladies b/4 the start of the race. I think Phil is thinking that he might want to move a little faster than me and some company might be nice. I'm not sure he could do the 4 hour thing, but he did that other one in just over 4 and 1/2 and it was hilly.

Colleen - I am going to miss the meet friday night. how will i find you 5 hr. peeps on sun am????

 

[MouseDogMom]

I just have to say that you guys are SO FUNNY! And I'm so envious! Although I'm really glad that I'm relatively sane right now... it would be so much more fun to be packing and running around crazy getting ready to go... and wondering what color the toilet water is... and if the lime green sports bra is the right thing to wear...

DD's boyfriend wants to do the full next year, and his dad has done the half and full in years past but didn't know about the Goofy until a couple of days ago. His eyes were wide with envy when he found out he could add another medal, so I may have a support group here to train with for 2008.

Again, good luck to all!

Jackie

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Aww gee Matt, I'm sorry about your messed up work stuff. I hope something works out that you feel good for sunday at least. Seems like a lot on your plate now.

I've got stuff done today and went to do the bills online and the bank is off line! WTH!

Molli, great tip about the stickers/camera.

One more work day for me. I guess I should go to sleep...