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2008-01-15 2:11 PM
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January Challenge Week 2 (aka, The World According to Beth)

Swim, bike, run, post, post, post!  The cornerstones of the January Challenge! 

Ok, so posting really isn’t one of the triathlon sports, and really has nothing to do with the January challenge, although early in week 2 you wouldn’t have known that based on the posting activity of the Talking Tilapia Flying Fish and the Twisted Blisters!  Members of both teams took the posting challenge to heart and members of each team valiantly tried to out post each other.  They even started to resort to replying to each other’s posts within their own thread (ummmm, certainly nothing yours truly would have done) – LOL!!  Captains Kendra and Beth called a truce and started new threads and the focus is back on the challenge (although, the blisters are ahead in the post count hehehe!)

Funky-Chrono-Monkeys of the Frozen Cinder Tundra Captain Bluejack
Be very careful when heading over to the Monkey thread to talk smack, we recently learned that they are not afraid to fling poo.  Apparently over the weekend Captain Bluejack started to resemble his avatar – ummm, you’ll have to ask him for the details.  For those running teams in the top 3 spots – (interesting how the running teams are at the top hmmmmm!) anyway – don’t write those Monkey’s off for the challenge – between injuries, colds, and vacations, they are doing quite well – I’m thinking there may be a sneak attack race to the end!

Flying Fish – Captain Kendra
No surprise that all of the Flying Fish were able to find the new thread.  If you have a burning need to learn new Fish names be sure to visit pages 44 and 45 of the first flying fish thread.  Flying Fish I, is also full of songs, pics, and posts where people are talking to themselves.  Flying Fish II has much more conversation about swimming – a few pics and some talk about football and floaters – not in the same post and NOT what you’re thinking! Happy Birthday dear Nancy, Happy Birthday to you!

Team Ride Lots – Captain Scott
A new bike for MissKelly!  Woo Hoo – that is always a fun thing – pics please???  (I missed that for last week’s update.  Apparently it’s so quiet in this thread because everyone is out riding and not posting – Rumor has it that WaterDogg66 is going to mentor the rest of the team in the art of using a computer and riding at the same time – no, no, no……not on the open road.  This activity is reserved purely for when one is on the drainer. –

Loving Every Mile – L.E.M. - Captain Lisa
Some smack talk going on between teams, and that seems to be working as this team moved up a spot in the over all rankings.  There seems to be a bit of a contest within the team around who can get up the earliest or is it who can get the least amount of sleep.  These folks always have lots of good conversation and advice around the actual topic of running – if you need any tips – this is a great thread to visit!

Who’s your Marmadaddy? – Captain Sal
The challenge within a challenge emerged this past week. Powder Puff Girls vs the Manly Men – this seems to have spurred on quite a bit of activity not just in running, but in all disciplines.  Captain Sal is now being referred to as He who shall not be named – and secret font usage is on the increase in this thread.  Oh and in case anyone is wondering as of the week 2 results posting – the men are ahead {ducking and running for cover after posting that}

Wet and Wild – Captain Jeni
Talk about some dedicated team members! Etknowles got a swim in on a day that there was ice on his windshield – ok, those folks that live in a wintery area are saying – sooo, what’s the big deal?  Well!  He swam in an outdoor pool! It was around 40 when he started and in the 50’s when he finished – brrrr – that is cold anyway you cut it, if you ask me.  Nice job on raising the team in the rankings this past week – your dedication is paying off! 

Twisted Blisters – Captain Beth
The Twisted Blisters turned in another solid week of posting and running - LOL.  Some key highlights, Hector is finally back among the living.  We’re pretty certain that it was Julie’s cure for coughing that finally brought him back (I’ll just leave it at this, I wouldn’t recommend consulting a certain pharmacist for a substitute for cough syrup.)  Some motivational pics from multiple disciplines have been posted on the thread, providing entertainment, motivation and in some cases some serious laughter.  We have team members hooking up for races, and planning to meet as folks move around the country.

Scrambled Legs – Captain 1for1
The Scrambled Legs are running along, although there has been some movement in the top three spots – it’s way to early to call it done though.  It seems that at least one member Scrambled Legs team member has the neighbors talking – I never thought about wearing a balaclava when running outside in the cold and the dark, maybe that’s because I never thought about running outside in the cold and dark, period.  They have also been exploring choices in avatars – I wonder if Dee will adopt any of the future choices?

Team T.I.T.S – Captain Max (aka keeper of the T.I.T.S)
Captain Max has special ordered BRA’s (Bicycling Resource Advisor) to help any team member who has sagging T.I.T.S.  Team T.I.T.S. seems to have adopted tupuppy and ow_lgirl as honorary team members, hmmmmm, I wonder if either of them is just in it for the T.I.T.S. – It seems that some of the team like BOOBS (Bicycling On Our Bare Streets) as an– whatever works, right!  The team has posted some pics, including some well covered T.I.T.S. and some Pom Poms – much talk about – well – I think you get the picture, and ummm, yeah – they mentioned the weather once or twice



2008-01-15 4:07 PM
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Thanks for the update Beth! I love that!
2008-01-15 4:12 PM
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That's funny...hehe talking about floating fish doesn't sound good.
2008-01-15 6:01 PM
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tritwinmom - 2008-01-15 4:07 PM Thanks for the update Beth! I love that!

you're welcome!

2008-01-15 6:15 PM
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1stTimeTri - 2008-01-15 9:39 AM

D001 - 2008-01-14 8:47 PM
Glitterfy.com - Glitter Graphics

Ummmmmmm, if it's a Monday, there wouldn't be ANY glitter - glitter is reserved for happiness, excitement, and bliss, not for gloom, listlessness, and lethargy.



Well, in this case.... I thought the glitter more resembled hang-over bubbles. LOL

Anyway, I've adopted the little green guy as my "avatar du jour."

I kind of like him. Maybe I'll keep him for more than one day, even. (Not sure what that says about my outlook on life, but.... LOL)

2008-01-15 6:16 PM
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kns57 - 2008-01-15 10:30 AM

Yeah, even with the update on Team runs Alot, we are still in 5th place.


Maybe that's why Team RIDE Lots is so far down -- they've been trying to run.... :P



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2008-01-15 6:21 PM
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tritwinmom - 2008-01-15 3:34 AM

I love challenges! I always do more than I would If I didn't join, thanks guys for keeping me motivated! I will add two more hours to my goal if that is OK. I just wish I could start loosing the weight I put on!

Glitter Words



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(Go ahead and change it on the spreadsheet. Goal raises are always a GOOD thing.)




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2008-01-15 9:15 PM
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Look what Julie (Girl Passing on Left) created! LOL



Notice the flying fish coming out of the cup!
And there are little fishies on the purple slippers!
And the mug's logo is "Speedo."

Hahahahaha - This is great.

Thanks, Julie!

- Dee


2008-01-15 11:03 PM
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D001 - 2008-01-15 7:15 PM Look what Julie (Girl Passing on Left) created! LOL Notice the flying fish coming out of the cup! And there are little fishies on the purple slippers! And the mug's logo is "Speedo." Hahahahaha - This is great. Thanks, Julie! - Dee

 

 

 

Hahahah.   Love it!

 

I swam a WHOPPING 500 M tonight...hehe 

2008-01-16 8:25 AM
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tritwinmom - 2008-01-15 12:42 PM

Thanks for your well wishes fishes! 

I spoke with the Director of Nursing (who used to be my old nurse manager) yesterday morning, she was expecting me! Hawaii nursing is all under union contract and unfortunately it doesn't matter what your experience is if you have not done acute nursing in 5 years you are like starting as a new nurse.  Understandable, but to get back to your pay that you were making when you left takes too long! That needs to be changed in the contract.  I will be in on that when the time comes.  Any ways they did go to bat and were able to give me 7 months back meaning I got a couple of more $ an hour.  I should be back to the pay that I had in less than a year instead of over year and half.  This would also apply to a nurse that works home health or long term care for five years and then applies back to acute care nursing.  I feel better that I fought, I did get something for it! Now I can sleep better!



That is good news. So when will you be starting and how many hours a week? Just curious.

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2008-01-16 8:40 AM
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lastcall2003 - 2008-01-15 2:11 PM

January Challenge Week 2 (aka, The World According to Beth)

Swim, bike, run, post, post, post! The cornerstones of the January Challenge!

Ok, so posting really isn’t one of the triathlon sports, and really has nothing to do with the January challenge, although early in week 2 you wouldn’t have known that based on the posting activity of the Talking Tilapia Flying Fish and the Twisted Blisters! Members of both teams took the posting challenge to heart and members of each team valiantly tried to out post each other. They even started to resort to replying to each other’s posts within their own thread (ummmm, certainly nothing yours truly would have done) – LOL!! Captains Kendra and Beth called a truce and started new threads and the focus is back on the challenge (although, the blisters are ahead in the post count hehehe!)



So Blisters may be ahead now, and we will gladly let them be, but Flying Fish were ahead by 120 posts when the truce was called. LOL

Edited by kns57 2008-01-16 8:40 AM


2008-01-16 8:41 AM
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D001 - 2008-01-15 9:15 PM Look what Julie (Girl Passing on Left) created! LOL Notice the flying fish coming out of the cup! And there are little fishies on the purple slippers! And the mug's logo is "Speedo." Hahahahaha - This is great. Thanks, Julie! - Dee

LOL!  that is great

she made one of me too - it's posted in my blog and on the blisters thread

2008-01-16 8:42 AM
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kns57 - 2008-01-16 8:40 AM
lastcall2003 - 2008-01-15 2:11 PM

January Challenge Week 2 (aka, The World According to Beth)

Swim, bike, run, post, post, post! The cornerstones of the January Challenge!

Ok, so posting really isn’t one of the triathlon sports, and really has nothing to do with the January challenge, although early in week 2 you wouldn’t have known that based on the posting activity of the Talking Tilapia Flying Fish and the Twisted Blisters! Members of both teams took the posting challenge to heart and members of each team valiantly tried to out post each other. They even started to resort to replying to each other’s posts within their own thread (ummmm, certainly nothing yours truly would have done) – LOL!! Captains Kendra and Beth called a truce and started new threads and the focus is back on the challenge (although, the blisters are ahead in the post count hehehe!)

 

So Blisters may be ahead now, and we will gladly let them be, but Flying Fish were ahead by 120 posts when the truce was called. LOL

LOL!  I figured you might mention that - funny how you even know the exact #

2008-01-16 8:46 AM
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D001 - 2008-01-15 9:15 PM


Look what Julie (Girl Passing on Left) created! LOL



Notice the flying fish coming out of the cup!
And there are little fishies on the purple slippers!
And the mug's logo is "Speedo."

Hahahahaha - This is great.

Thanks, Julie!

- Dee




Very cute. Got to like that "girl passing on left" She has talent. I might get to meet her next week.
2008-01-16 8:48 AM
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I have been checking the status of pools where I am going to be next week. The community pool is closed for the season so that is out. I'm looking to see if there are any clubs that i can get a day pass to. I have sent an inquiry to one that will give you a free day pass if you go on a tour. Might be worth checking out. Claim I just moved? I don't know if I can pull that off. LOL
2008-01-16 8:50 AM
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lastcall2003 - 2008-01-16 8:42 AM

kns57 - 2008-01-16 8:40 AM
lastcall2003 - 2008-01-15 2:11 PM

January Challenge Week 2 (aka, The World According to Beth)

Swim, bike, run, post, post, post! The cornerstones of the January Challenge!

Ok, so posting really isn’t one of the triathlon sports, and really has nothing to do with the January challenge, although early in week 2 you wouldn’t have known that based on the posting activity of the Talking Tilapia Flying Fish and the Twisted Blisters! Members of both teams took the posting challenge to heart and members of each team valiantly tried to out post each other. They even started to resort to replying to each other’s posts within their own thread (ummmm, certainly nothing yours truly would have done) – LOL!! Captains Kendra and Beth called a truce and started new threads and the focus is back on the challenge (although, the blisters are ahead in the post count hehehe!)

 

So Blisters may be ahead now, and we will gladly let them be, but Flying Fish were ahead by 120 posts when the truce was called. LOL

LOL!  I figured you might mention that - funny how you even know the exact #



You know that if you posted that you were ahead now that I would have to respond.

Because Frank and I discussed it when we called the truce. He was giving me a hard time about something, so I just got him back with that one. LOL
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2008-01-16 10:20 AM
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kns57 - 2008-01-16 8:50 AM
lastcall2003 - 2008-01-16 8:42 AM
kns57 - 2008-01-16 8:40 AM
lastcall2003 - 2008-01-15 2:11 PM

January Challenge Week 2 (aka, The World According to Beth)

Swim, bike, run, post, post, post! The cornerstones of the January Challenge!

Ok, so posting really isn’t one of the triathlon sports, and really has nothing to do with the January challenge, although early in week 2 you wouldn’t have known that based on the posting activity of the Talking Tilapia Flying Fish and the Twisted Blisters! Members of both teams took the posting challenge to heart and members of each team valiantly tried to out post each other. They even started to resort to replying to each other’s posts within their own thread (ummmm, certainly nothing yours truly would have done) – LOL!! Captains Kendra and Beth called a truce and started new threads and the focus is back on the challenge (although, the blisters are ahead in the post count hehehe!)

 

So Blisters may be ahead now, and we will gladly let them be, but Flying Fish were ahead by 120 posts when the truce was called. LOL

LOL!  I figured you might mention that - funny how you even know the exact #

You know that if you posted that you were ahead now that I would have to respond. Because Frank and I discussed it when we called the truce. He was giving me a hard time about something, so I just got him back with that one. LOL SmileyCentral.com

Well, I could have easily requested a couple of days off from work or called in a couple of sick days and would have burned the boards non-stop, but that would have been unethical.

Back to the more important stuff - everyone having fun, working out, and staying healthy!

Go, FISH! Go, FISH!  Go.......go.....here we go!!

2008-01-16 10:37 AM
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I have completed another 1500y this morning.  I went to the indoor pool today, it's raining and cold this morning and I don't think the Y lifeguard was interested in uncovering the pool just for me!

This was a harder swim today for some reason.  I worked a pyramid, biggest to smallest this time, and I was pooped by the 100y set.  I may not swim tomorrow and try to do something else like the bike in the am plus PT to see how my ankle feels.  Then swim again on Friday.

Have a great day out there today Fishes!!!

2008-01-16 12:15 PM
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Nette213 - 2008-01-16 10:37 AM

I have completed another 1500y this morning.  I went to the indoor pool today, it's raining and cold this morning and I don't think the Y lifeguard was interested in uncovering the pool just for me!

This was a harder swim today for some reason.  I worked a pyramid, biggest to smallest this time, and I was pooped by the 100y set.  I may not swim tomorrow and try to do something else like the bike in the am plus PT to see how my ankle feels.  Then swim again on Friday.

Have a great day out there today Fishes!!!



I think your weather is headed our way. We are supposed to get an ice storm later this evening or night. Shall be interesting tomorrow.
2008-01-16 12:51 PM
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kns57 - 2008-01-16 4:25 AM
tritwinmom - 2008-01-15 12:42 PM

Thanks for your well wishes fishes! 

I spoke with the Director of Nursing (who used to be my old nurse manager) yesterday morning, she was expecting me! Hawaii nursing is all under union contract and unfortunately it doesn't matter what your experience is if you have not done acute nursing in 5 years you are like starting as a new nurse.  Understandable, but to get back to your pay that you were making when you left takes too long! That needs to be changed in the contract.  I will be in on that when the time comes.  Any ways they did go to bat and were able to give me 7 months back meaning I got a couple of more $ an hour.  I should be back to the pay that I had in less than a year instead of over year and half.  This would also apply to a nurse that works home health or long term care for five years and then applies back to acute care nursing.  I feel better that I fought, I did get something for it! Now I can sleep better!

That is good news. So when will you be starting and how many hours a week? Just curious.

I start Monday, I have to orient to the hospital again, there have been some changes so it will not be too boring I hope.  I will not start back in my unit until I get back from skiing!  I will be on call, I plan on doing one night a week.  I can only work nights cause I don't have solid coverage for one of the boys after school, the one with disabilities.  I hope this doesn't interfere with training too much!

2008-01-16 12:57 PM
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Back to the more important stuff - everyone having fun, working out, and staying healthy!

Go, FISH! Go, FISH!  Go.......go.....here we go!!

not a fish but an onlooker rooting for the fish.................and just dropping by for another random eeeeeeeeeeaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww

i did a run then bike combo yesterday.......surprisingly, legs feel pretty good today!! swimmy later on for me!!

k, nuff banter from me, back to your postings!!



2008-01-16 1:03 PM
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Swam again yesterday in 71 degree water, yes that is cold! Felt like swimming in syrup, ears hurt for a bit! I wish it would warm up, but it looks like it is going to stay cold for Hawaii, I know, poor us.   The swim practice time has been shorten due to the cold water, they are doing dry land instead.
2008-01-16 3:17 PM
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Just for your info .... supposed to be -3 when I trudge to the Y this Saturday for long swim.....Hawaii and 71 sounds great right now
2008-01-16 3:59 PM
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Okay, do I hope for an ice storm that closes work for tomorrow and then I can focus on getting ready for the trip and of course miss swimming because the county pool is closed due to the storm also,

OR

Do I hope that the storm misses us so that I can get my swim in tomorrow and only need one more session to finish the month out. Of course that means, no storm, I have to work tomorrow night.

Which one do I want to happen, because which ever one it is, I'll hope for the other cause then I will get what I want. Do you like my logic?

2008-01-16 4:08 PM
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djdavey - 2008-01-16 12:57 PM

Back to the more important stuff - everyone having fun, working out, and staying healthy!

Go, FISH! Go, FISH!  Go.......go.....here we go!!

not a fish but an onlooker rooting for the fish.................and just dropping by for another random eeeeeeeeeeaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww

i did a run then bike combo yesterday.......surprisingly, legs feel pretty good today!! swimmy later on for me!!

k, nuff banter from me, back to your postings!!

Thanks, Donk!  Always welcome here!



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