ROW the WORLD - Team Jack SparRow Row Row (CLOSED GROUP)

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  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    Hey all!

    Had a decent jog today; was able to burn 686 today. Adding up totals now... :)
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Recorded up to here.

    Quick question/advice needed: We have several crew members have not reported cals for several days. First of all, I am NOT referring to anyone who posts late or has been ill or anything like that. Not at all. I just hate being the mean person emailing all the time for info. Part of me wants to treat it like a game (which it is) and just replace without worrying about offending. Part of me wants to just be patient - maybe something happened, maybe they were too sick for the computer, etc.

    Any suggestions? Again, I can put my foot down and just start booting people, but then what if they have some sort of weird circumstance?

    To the majority who always post, thank you! You make this much easier. I am a very competitive person, so to see us so far behind is tough, especially when we have so many zeroes.

    Thanks for letting me vent guys! :)
  • fh1951
    fh1951 Posts: 440 Member
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Recorded up to here.

    Quick question/advice needed: We have several crew members have not reported cals for several days. First of all, I am NOT referring to anyone who posts late or has been ill or anything like that. Not at all. I just hate being the mean person emailing all the time for info. Part of me wants to treat it like a game (which it is) and just replace without worrying about offending. Part of me wants to just be patient - maybe something happened, maybe they were too sick for the computer, etc.

    Any suggestions? Again, I can put my foot down and just start booting people, but then what if they have some sort of weird circumstance?

    To the majority who always post, thank you! You make this much easier. I am a very competitive person, so to see us so far behind is tough, especially when we have so many zeroes.

    Thanks for letting me vent guys! :)

    as captain you can establish a policy for this if you like. you might consider posting some guidelines for crew members to stay on the boat. as long as people know what's expected they can make the decision to comply (or not) and if they don't, and find themselves off the boat, it won't come as a surprise. this is supposed to be fun and you certainly shouldn't have to be a babysitter (captain is enough responsibility). we are all adults.
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    July 10 - 336 calories

    I agree with fh1951 - I think if you post some general "Rules of the Boat" as fair warning, then if folks don't comply they walk the gangplank :-) It's not fair to those of us who are rowing our little arms off to fall behind because others are not rowing at all AND not letting the captain know what the deal is, and when they'll be back. People get sick, travel, have life stuff happen, and that is all understandable as long as they have the courtesy to email you or post to the group and say "hey gang, I'm going to be out this week, but I'll be back on "x date" or a simple email to you to say something major came up in their lives and they can't play, or whatever. Or, if you're taking a rest day (which is totally acceptable and healthy), just let folks know that's what you're doing and that you haven't fallen overboard. The big problem is when folks don't communicate at all.
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    Cool - thanks for the support guys, mucho appreciated!!! :)
  • run_momma_run
    run_momma_run Posts: 319
    Hi all,

    July 10th already - isn't that crazy?!?! Day 2 of 30 day shred is all for me. I'm not sure I'll be able to move tomorrow let alone try that again... geez. Jillian is crazy - level 2 is quite a jump up imo...

    So anyway, 280 cals for me today = 5 miles. I had a sleep-in day for once in about 3-4 weeks, so it was well deserved and really quite nice. (Sleep-in for me means 8am... lol)

    I hope everyone has a lovely evening and I'll be back to my high burn tomorrow! Any special double days coming up we need to know about???

    Oh, and I agree that you should just set a guideline and then follow through. Personally, I think 3 days no communication should be your cutoff. Replace and move forward. :smile:
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    July 11: 341 cals.
    A splashy run in the rain today :smile:
  • wilsonshome
    wilsonshome Posts: 100
    July 11 - 563 calories: 11.26 miles
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    7/11 887 cals, 17.54 miles

    I totally agree about booting people not responding. I was really mad that I worked so hard on double mile day and half the team didnt show up.
    I dont like losing! :)
  • run_momma_run
    run_momma_run Posts: 319
    Ditto that - I'm runnin' my butt off here and I want people to play along!!

    July 11th - 1040 calories - didn't realize I was so close to another 50 otherwise I woulda kept going a bit!!

    Have a good one!!
  • fh1951
    fh1951 Posts: 440 Member
    July 11: 440 calories
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Good morning all, I'm snuffling and wheezing and in bed today, so I think it will be a no-exercise day while I try to fight off a nasty cold. Sorry guys, I'll be back at it as soon as I can and I'm planning a long run for triple day!
    My husband claims it is from running in the rain yesterday but I am going to blame the shipmate at the back of the boat, who must have passed his illness to the crew (no names, fh :smile:)

    Captain Sparky, I think it's a great idea to post "Rules of the Boat" on this list and PM them to the people who haven't posted here and might not see them. Then if you don't get a response, you can replace them with someone who has the time to play.
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Recorded to here...

    Quick reminder - tomorrow is DOUBLE MILES TUESDAY!!!

    @Rubybelle - get well soon!!

    Thanks for all the feedback - look for the rule of the boat later tonight!

    My cals were 537 today. I like that anything below 600 is becoming a low cal burn day for me!
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    RULES OF THE BOAT

    1. PLEASE POST YOUR MILES DAILY TO THE BOARD, LOCATED HERE:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/278666-row-the-world-team-jack-sparrow-row-row-closed-group

    2. If you are not going to be near a computer, please post to the board or send me a message IN ADVANCE so I know you will not be posting.

    3. If you do not post or email me for 3 consecutive days, you will be replaced no questions asked. No more reminder emails.

    4. HAVE FUN!

    Now, if this was a real boat, here's what the rules might have been (according to Urban Dictionary):


    The following rules apply to pirate road trips:

    1. All involved dress like pirates.
    2. No pirate may change their clothes or shower for the whole trip.
    3. Aargh! is to be said as a part of every sentence.
    4. The following word substitutions must be made at all times:
    a) Car = Ship or Vessel
    b) Driver = Captain
    c) Left = Port
    d) Right = Starboard
    e) Girl/Woman = Wench
    f) Steal = Pillage
    5. On a rotating basis, one pirate in the ship is the Cabin Boy. The Cabin Boy must do whatever anyone else tells him to do.
    6. The main beverage must be rum - wenches may drnk Bacardi Breezers.
    7. Whenever there are empty bottles, it is time for Cannon Practice: try to hit roadsigns as you pass them.
    8. If a pirate farts, he must call Windows Up. The ship windows must be rolled up, the air conditioner must be changed to recycled air, and nobody may wave the fart smell away from themselves.
  • run_momma_run
    run_momma_run Posts: 319
    Now, if this was a real boat, here's what the rules might have been (according to Urban Dictionary):

    The following rules apply to pirate road trips:

    1. All involved dress like pirates.
    2. No pirate may change their clothes or shower for the whole trip.
    3. Aargh! is to be said as a part of every sentence.
    4. The following word substitutions must be made at all times:
    a) Car = Ship or Vessel
    b) Driver = Captain
    c) Left = Port
    d) Right = Starboard
    e) Girl/Woman = Wench
    f) Steal = Pillage
    5. On a rotating basis, one pirate in the ship is the Cabin Boy. The Cabin Boy must do whatever anyone else tells him to do.
    6. The main beverage must be rum - wenches may drnk Bacardi Breezers.
    7. Whenever there are empty bottles, it is time for Cannon Practice: try to hit roadsigns as you pass them.
    8. If a pirate farts, he must call Windows Up. The ship windows must be rolled up, the air conditioner must be changed to recycled air, and nobody may wave the fart smell away from themselves.

    The fart rule is nasty, nasty!! :noway: :sick: :huh:
  • wilsonshome
    wilsonshome Posts: 100
    RULES OF THE BOAT

    1. PLEASE POST YOUR MILES DAILY TO THE BOARD, LOCATED HERE:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/278666-row-the-world-team-jack-sparrow-row-row-closed-group

    2. If you are not going to be near a computer, please post to the board or send me a message IN ADVANCE so I know you will not be posting.

    3. If you do not post or email me for 3 consecutive days, you will be replaced no questions asked. No more reminder emails.

    4. HAVE FUN!

    Now, if this was a real boat, here's what the rules might have been (according to Urban Dictionary):


    The following rules apply to pirate road trips:

    1. All involved dress like pirates.
    2. No pirate may change their clothes or shower for the whole trip.
    3. Aargh! is to be said as a part of every sentence.
    4. The following word substitutions must be made at all times:
    a) Car = Ship or Vessel
    b) Driver = Captain
    c) Left = Port
    d) Right = Starboard
    e) Girl/Woman = Wench
    f) Steal = Pillage
    5. On a rotating basis, one pirate in the ship is the Cabin Boy. The Cabin Boy must do whatever anyone else tells him to do.
    6. The main beverage must be rum - wenches may drnk Bacardi Breezers.
    7. Whenever there are empty bottles, it is time for Cannon Practice: try to hit roadsigns as you pass them.
    8. If a pirate farts, he must call Windows Up. The ship windows must be rolled up, the air conditioner must be changed to recycled air, and nobody may wave the fart smell away from themselves.

    Aargh Good Rules,

    BTW I have to drive my new high school graduate to see his future university tomorrow and then I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled on Wednesday so I will be down for two days. I will report some calories on Thursday. <3
  • fh1951
    fh1951 Posts: 440 Member
    July 11: 440 calories

    hold the phone, i posted the wrong calories - s/b 638. sorry...
  • becca0211
    becca0211 Posts: 250 Member
    July 11th : 574 calories burned.

    Looking forward to the double day tomorrow. Lets go Jack SparRow, Row, Row!!!!
  • Rheagansmom
    Rheagansmom Posts: 53 Member
    Capt sparky: i sent you a message with my cals burned for the day, but just in case
    7/11: 395
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^6
    Recorded to here

    Anyone want to institute rule #6?
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Great rules Cap'n. Arrrrrhhhh, sniff.
  • charitydc
    charitydc Posts: 106
    July 11: 295 cal=5.9 miles

    Sorry for the low number I actually was gonna rest today, but I was feeling blah and kinda sad so I decided to sweat a little! Hope everyone is off to a good week so far!
  • charitydc
    charitydc Posts: 106
    Oh I don't know about Rule #6...I'm a vodka drink, whiskey shots kinda girl :drinker:
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    July 11 - 228 calories

    I'm game for instituting rule 6, rule 2 not so much - even if this is a virtual boat, I think 2 might be too much :-)
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    ^^^^^^
    Recorded to here

    I agree, #2 = me throwing someone overboard
  • ashleypietz
    ashleypietz Posts: 87 Member
    July 11th calories: 368
  • fh1951
    fh1951 Posts: 440 Member
    Good morning all, I'm snuffling and wheezing and in bed today, so I think it will be a no-exercise day while I try to fight off a nasty cold. Sorry guys, I'll be back at it as soon as I can and I'm planning a long run for triple day!
    My husband claims it is from running in the rain yesterday but I am going to blame the shipmate at the back of the boat, who must have passed his illness to the crew (no names, fh :smile:)

    Captain Sparky, I think it's a great idea to post "Rules of the Boat" on this list and PM them to the people who haven't posted here and might not see them. Then if you don't get a response, you can replace them with someone who has the time to play.

    get well soon, young honeys bounce back quickly!
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    11/07/2011 - 104
  • Charlottekd
    Charlottekd Posts: 94
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  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    Oh. No. They. Didn't.

    Crew? What Say ye?
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