Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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RACE DAY! Wendy is doing the half too! So we are all running today! Will do a race report if I have time this afternoon it's a pretty busy weekend! Wish us luck!5
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Good luck, marathoners!!!1
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Have fun everyone!0
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Good luck to our running women!! Have a great time!!0
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Friday Nicci, Patrica, Tammy and I met up and did some shopping. In the evening we had fun learning some line dancing. They started out slow enough that even my klutzy feet could follow, then they sped up. It was great fun. We needed to turn in early for the race so we did not stay up late.
We woke to drizzling rain and the races were delayed about a half hour. It really seemed like half the nation was there. The night before I got an app that would combine a panoramic street view with a two D map thinking it would keep me on course. No need for a map. I just stayed with the many people running. The course was very well marked. I actually finished which I was very glad for.
Hubby and I met Tammy and family at Burger republic for dinner. Burger republic was wonderful. Lovely burgers and the tater tots with cheese sauce was an inspiration.
At night we all met up for The Grand Ole Opry which is a very fun show. John Conley sang Rose-colored Glasses passionately, and Vince Gill what a gentleman what a voice!
After the show we went to Chuy's and had a great time talking.
I'm actually very sad I had to go home today.3 -
Congrats, Rock -n-Rollers!!!!
I am officially exhausted. We camped with Cub and Boy Scouts on Friday and Saturday. I woke up with a migraine and toughed out the Scout Expo anyway. Woke up with head still hurting this morning, taught Sunday School, had an anniversary lunch with hubby and spotted for him at he gym. Then I ran a 5k to support Providence Medical Clinic. 41:42 was my time, with a headache, no complaints about that time.
I hear a bubble bath calling my name...see you tomorrow.3 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Congrats, Rock -n-Rollers!!!!
I am officially exhausted. We camped with Cub and Boy Scouts on Friday and Saturday. I woke up with a migraine and toughed out the Scout Expo anyway. Woke up with head still hurting this morning, taught Sunday School, had an anniversary lunch with hubby and spotted for him at he gym. Then I ran a 5k to support Providence Medical Clinic. 41:42 was my time, with a headache, no complaints about that time.
I hear a bubble bath calling my name...see you tomorrow.
You deserve a very nice bubble bath!1 -
Friday Nicci, Patrica, Tammy and I met up and did some shopping. In the evening we had fun learning some line dancing. They started out slow enough that even my klutzy feet could follow, then they sped up. It was great fun. We needed to turn in early for the race so we did not stay up late.
We woke to drizzling rain and the races were delayed about a half hour. It really seemed like half the nation was there. The night before I got an app that would combine a panoramic street view with a two D map thinking it would keep me on course. No need for a map. I just stayed with the many people running. The course was very well marked. I actually finished which I was very glad for.
Hubby and I met Tammy and family at Burger republic for dinner. Burger republic was wonderful. Lovely burgers and the tater tots with cheese sauce was an inspiration.
At night we all met up for The Grand Ole Opry which is a very fun show. John Conley sang Rose-colored Glasses passionately, and Vince Gill what a gentleman what a voice!
After the show we went to Chuy's and had a great time talking.
I'm actually very sad I had to go home today.
So glad you got to come up, Wendy!! Great recap!
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Was Burger Heaven, heaven?! Also, I loved your description of the tater tots being an inspiration. I'm inspired by food a lot lately.
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I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!12
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Good going0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Self control...more and more, I think mine is born in the gym. I don't do things that affect my gains.2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Highest of fives, my friend! I don't understand the big deal about Fireball, cinnamon and whiskey, not my jam. Rum on the other hand, or amaretto.
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MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Self control...more and more, I think mine is born in the gym. I don't do things that affect my gains.
Exactly! Hubby even made a joking comment about "She doesn't drink any more. She's a powerlifter now." LOL5 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Highest of fives, my friend! I don't understand the big deal about Fireball, cinnamon and whiskey, not my jam. Rum on the other hand, or amaretto.
Don't knock it 'til you try it - straight out of the freezer. It's yummy. (There's no whiskey taste at all. Just cinnamon. Like a fireball candy.)0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Highest of fives, my friend! I don't understand the big deal about Fireball, cinnamon and whiskey, not my jam. Rum on the other hand, or amaretto.
Don't knock it 'til you try it - straight out of the freezer. It's yummy. (There's no whiskey taste at all. Just cinnamon. Like a fireball candy.)
But I don't like cinnamon. No Hot Damn, no Atomic Fireballs, no Big Red gum, no Hot Tamales. Nothing cinnamon flavored.1 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Highest of fives, my friend! I don't understand the big deal about Fireball, cinnamon and whiskey, not my jam. Rum on the other hand, or amaretto.
Don't knock it 'til you try it - straight out of the freezer. It's yummy. (There's no whiskey taste at all. Just cinnamon. Like a fireball candy.)
It's the only flavor of the moonshine that I can stomach, too. Haha.2 -
So, Burger Republic. My son's 21st birthday was in October. He's a burger kid, he's tried every burger everywhere I think. He chose Burger Republic as the place to celebrate his 21st birthday. It's pretty awesome. Too bad the rest of the crew missed out.
We had tator tot fondue.
I had the Reeses' spiked shake (YUM)
Jalapeno popper burger (YUM)
and more tator tots to get some more of that fondue cheese!
It's right down the street from my house, but we only go a few times a year because calories count (unfortunately).
The marathon was fun. The weather cooperated and the sun stayed behind some clouds all day. If it had been sunny, I probably would have wanted to switch to the half.7 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I went camping this weekend, and even though everyone was passing around the Fireball straight out of the freezer (yum!), I maintained my #soberdays streak. 159 days!
Quik did I ever tell you you're awesome? Of course I have! Great job!!3 -
I recently spent over a week at Disney World, and 1) I don't like people in general anymore 2) especially foreigners.0
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Bry_Lander wrote: »I recently spent over a week at Disney World, and 1) I don't like people in general anymore 2) especially foreigners.
Large crowds have that same effect on me. I hope it wears off soon.
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Bry_Lander wrote: »I recently spent over a week at Disney World, and 1) I don't like people in general anymore 2) especially foreigners.
I personally don't care if they are foreign or not... Crowds suck!0 -
Bry_Lander wrote: »I recently spent over a week at Disney World, and 1) I don't like people in general anymore 2) especially foreigners.
WTF?
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Italian_Buju wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I recently spent over a week at Disney World, and 1) I don't like people in general anymore 2) especially foreigners.
WTF?
I may be wrong, but I think large crowds are made worse by a language barrier. Actually, anything can be made worse by a language barrier.1 -
Hi, all,
I haven't had much time to update/check in but here is a brief recap:
Nashville was AWESOME! The company, not the city itself. To be honest, I have little desire to go back to Nashville. It was a bit like a college summer break, and given I am not often drinking these days, and never could go out for a night of drinking, it wasn't really my scene. I am sorry my shortened stay limited my ability to go bar hop (soda drinking) to experience the live music, but there you go.
The race was good, I liked the course, the crowds were great and very supportive, we missed the pouring rain as just as Nicci and I were about to get out of the car there was a downpour and Wendy texted us that they had delayed the race by a half hour. So Nicci and I waited and we avoided the pouring rain (yay!), it stayed grey and drizzly a bit through the whole race but cool enough (albeit pretty humid). So, all in nearly perfect marathoning weather.
I was slow on the run. Continuous lack of training and 16 days of 12+ hours of work and 4-5 hours a day of commuting took its toll. But I finished. And the race medal is pretty cool.
After the race Nicci and I opted to go back to the house and shower as we were sticky and Nicci had hurt her hip on the run and we needed showers, plus we had Cherie and Nicci's Mom with us, so we did miss out on Burger Heaven. We didn't realize that Wendy had met up with Tammy to do that, so didn't really get a chance to go, but we did tell Wendy we were going back to the house and meeting up later at the Opry, so ah well.
I wasn't hungry and don't eat meat or dairy so it wasn't much of a miss for me.
The Opry was wonderful. We had the BEST time. If I lived in Nashville I would go there all the time. But the getting into the parking part was terrible. And then we had a fun dinner at a place right next to the Opry where we had a great time. I ran to get the car so Nicci's mom didn't have to walk so far, and by the time I got back Tammy and Glen had left so I never got to say a proper goodbye.... So it was great seeing you Tammy! Wendy and Lindy waited til I got back so there were big hugs and goodbye's all around
It was so great to meet Wendy and her husband and we are planning on getting together next time I am in TX (Wendy isn't that far from where I go for work). And to find a few marathons/half marathons to do together now that Wendy has the marathoning bug!
Going to move onto another post to continue this as its getting quite long....1 -
Part 2:
Sunday we all got up and drove 3.5 hours to Dollywood. That turned out to be a lot of fun! I was expecting it to be a bit corny, but it really was and wasn't at the same time. Dolly Parton is really an amazing woman. We rode a water ride, got soaked and froze a good part of the afternoon, but then did several roller coasters that dried us out. We needed more time there, so now Nicci, Cherie, her Mom and I are all planning a second road trip next year with maybe 2 days (including spa) at Dollywood, a trip to Memphis, and maybe a few other places along the way. Maybe we'll start in Nashville with the marathon again next year. We have to work it out. I have Oman to visit next year too! Plus I registered for the London Marathon so we'll see if I get in there.
After Dollywood we went to a real American dinner in a real 1950's style diner. The British loved it! I made them try corn bread (a hit), Texas Toast (not a hit), a root beer float (not a hit), cherry pie (some thought hit/others miss). Then a looooong drive home. I was exhausted. Nicci kept talking to me to keep me awake.
Monday we went to a plantation in the AM before I had to leave. Belle Mead. That was interesting, but it was pouring down rain and Nicci and Cherie were a bit disappointed that we didn't get to see more of the grounds of a real plantation (most of this was sold off) and learn more about the not so proud past of slavery. We had invited Tammy to join us but she wasn't able to so we never hooked up again. Maybe next time...!
I flew back Monday afternoon and returned to the 12 hour days in the CO on Tuesday. Today is Day 22 of the strike, Day 18 of non-repeating jeans. I am also going to consider it day 19 as I put on a pair of jeans that were so huge I took them off and put them in the to be donated pile and put on another pair.
Yesterday was very sad for me. Porch Kitten, whom I have been close to catching (would wait for me/follow me/come with in a foot of me) was killed by a car yesterday morning. I found him/her immediately after when I left for the CO. He/she was already dead, but it must have just happened, as I had just fed him/her. I am devastated. I picked him/her up but he/she was clearly dead and so I moved him/her to the side of the road. I wasn't sure what to do with him/her. I came home last night and he/she was still there so I dug a hole next to my porch and buried him/her. I am still really upset and sad about this.
And lastly, I am up an inordinate amount of weight. So, my plan was to go sober again after Nashville (not that I have been drinking much) and now I need to get rid of like 10!!! lbs. I can't understand how I could have gained so much weight working non-stop moving all day at the CO but there you go... I am up 10 lbs since this strike started.
So today is day 1 of #noalcohol (I don't like to say 'sober' it implies I am drunk and since I am very rarely drunk, I'll stick with no alcohol...). I'll see if I can beat Tami's streak after she quits sometime this month, I think (and she is doing amazingly well).
I have so many pictures but having issues with my phone synching to my computer, so need to sort that out then can post.
Take care, all. Back to wiring (and disconnecting) phone service.
Patricia1 -
Italian_Buju wrote: »Bry_Lander wrote: »I recently spent over a week at Disney World, and 1) I don't like people in general anymore 2) especially foreigners.
WTF?
No judgement.2
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