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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2011-03-11 5:49 PM Check out this video of the tsunami wave surge near my house!!!! Impressive!!!! ![]() Wow... |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rnihill - 2011-03-11 8:37 PM owl_girl - 2011-03-11 5:49 PM Check out this video of the tsunami wave surge near my house!!!! Impressive!!!! ![]() Wow... Two toppages in a row?! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hi everyone! Life is BACK TO NORMAL! (sort of, for the most part, we'll see) ... the folks are gone! I can reclaim my home, my time, my diet, and my life! ;-) Went back to work today (I work 5 on/5 off) and we had the tv on all day - wow, the devastation in Japan is so mindnumbing, and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected world-wide. I've worked in Emergency Services for not quite 10 years now and I've been involved in my fair share of major events, including mass evacuations and natural and man-made disasters ... I can't even begin to imagine Japan's situation. Wouldn't even know where to start. Think I would just throw down my gloves and say, wtf ... but then I'd likely pick those gloves back up again and dig in - we get through by doing, right? To everyone, I've read all the posts but don't want to be a post-hog - so ... I'll just say great news to everyone who's had some, sorry about the injuries to those who are hurt (believe me I feel your pain!) ... and happy weekend to everyone who's a normal person! ;-) ETA: Life isn't completely back to normal as my boyfriend leaves in a few days for 3 weeks of holidays (without me, yes, without me, but with his kids, so I'm cool with it) ... so ... that'll be weird, but absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? Edited by bodhi_girl 2011-03-11 8:34 PM |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() OK...here is one more video for you of the river near my house. This is where I go running. We actually got a reverse 911 call at 4:45AM! I'm really tired. Night night. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() bodhi_girl - 2011-03-11 6:31 PM Hi everyone! Life is BACK TO NORMAL! (sort of, for the most part, we'll see) ... the folks are gone! I can reclaim my home, my time, my diet, and my life! ;-) Went back to work today (I work 5 on/5 off) and we had the tv on all day - wow, the devastation in Japan is so mindnumbing, and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected world-wide. I've worked in Emergency Services for not quite 10 years now and I've been involved in my fair share of major events, including mass evacuations and natural and man-made disasters ... I can't even begin to imagine Japan's situation. Wouldn't even know where to start. Think I would just throw down my gloves and say, wtf ... but then I'd likely pick those gloves back up again and dig in - we get through by doing, right? To everyone, I've read all the posts but don't want to be a post-hog - so ... I'll just say great news to everyone who's had some, sorry about the injuries to those who are hurt (believe me I feel your pain!) ... and happy weekend to everyone who's a normal person! ;-) ETA: Life isn't completely back to normal as my boyfriend leaves in a few days for 3 weeks of holidays (without me, yes, without me, but with his kids, so I'm cool with it) ... so ... that'll be weird, but absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? You are so right. It is hard to wrap your head around such a huge disaster. The Japanese people are amazingly resilient. They have proved it time and time again throughout history. |
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Royal(PITA) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Worked out with my trainer today AND swam....man I was out of gas on that swim!!
Saw news footage of the tsunami hitting Japan. Very powerful to watch. My heart goes out to these people. Such devastation!! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriAya - 2011-03-11 3:25 PM rh8463 - 2011-03-11 11:46 AM I have a stupidly busy weekend planned but with any luck it will be fun at least. Short version - reffing most of the day tomorrow, remedial massage, referees pre season BBQ, 80k bike on Sunday, yoga, lunch with friends, groceries, cleaning.....and maybe a little sleep if I am lucky! that's it? hope your mood improves ... good luck with everything this weekend! Thanks Yanti. I had a horrible weekend though. Paid the price for too much rushing around, backed my car into someone, definitely an insurance job |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2011-03-12 8:35 AM And here is another video up in Crescent City about an hour north of me. The Crescent City harbor has sustained massive damage. This video was taken from a point along the bike course of the Crescent City triathlon that I do every August. Glad you are safe. Also heard someone was swept away taking pictures - what idiots, seriously! People should take more care! Stay safe and have a good weekend |
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Royal(PITA) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rh8463 - 2011-03-12 4:45 PM Aww, Rachel.....this is bad TriAya - 2011-03-11 3:25 PM rh8463 - 2011-03-11 11:46 AM I have a stupidly busy weekend planned but with any luck it will be fun at least. Short version - reffing most of the day tomorrow, remedial massage, referees pre season BBQ, 80k bike on Sunday, yoga, lunch with friends, groceries, cleaning.....and maybe a little sleep if I am lucky! that's it? hope your mood improves ... good luck with everything this weekend! Thanks Yanti. I had a horrible weekend though. Paid the price for too much rushing around, backed my car into someone, definitely an insurance job ![]() |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rh8463 - 2011-03-13 6:45 AM TriAya - 2011-03-11 3:25 PM rh8463 - 2011-03-11 11:46 AM I have a stupidly busy weekend planned but with any luck it will be fun at least. Short version - reffing most of the day tomorrow, remedial massage, referees pre season BBQ, 80k bike on Sunday, yoga, lunch with friends, groceries, cleaning.....and maybe a little sleep if I am lucky! that's it? hope your mood improves ... good luck with everything this weekend! Thanks Yanti. I had a horrible weekend though. Paid the price for too much rushing around, backed my car into someone, definitely an insurance job True. It does give you perspective, gratitude, and humility. But it doesn't mean your problems don't suck, heh. {{MELON PRESS}} actually I had no idea how tall you were, I am a shortie at 5' 3" (ish), it'd be more like a my-head-with-your-melons press. Oh, I like that. I used to get so frustrated with all the preparation and crap just getting my bike out the door, never mind if something went wrong ... however, lots of practice there makes perfect as well, it's just getting it down. Also, some tyres are just much harder to change than others. Chain--mini chain tools are cheap and portable but not so easy to use. Magic Link is pretty good (it's an easy-to-use replacement chain link). A regular chain tool is bulky, but if you've already got a big saddle bag or jersey pockets, an easy toss. Worst comes to worst, you can actually use a thin zip tie to connect the two ends of the chain. Won't keep you on your ride, but it'll get you home. |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() So after three days in bed, I make it out for an ocean swim--turns out to be the worst conditions I've ever swam in. They weren't great to begin with, then they got rough, fast (I saw the surfers heading in!) and a flash storm broke out. It was awesome. I don't think I've ever swum so fast in to shore or run so fast back to shelter ... |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Today's 10 mile race should be interesting. The forcast calls for lots of rain, thunderstorms and 25mph sustained winds. Maybe part of the race will be a tailwind! |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2011-03-13 11:42 PM Today's 10 mile race should be interesting. The forcast calls for lots of rain, thunderstorms and 25mph sustained winds. Maybe part of the race will be a tailwind! Dang! That's what I call an open-water run!
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Royal(PITA) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() A delightful ride on my bike this afternoon....fresh from a tune up so I had to work really hard to reign myself in. Body Combat ......a tough class after a good ride!! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Race today... first DNF My first DNF ![]()
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Royal(PITA) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I'm sorry, Emma. ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriAya - 2011-03-13 4:26 PM rh8463 - 2011-03-13 6:45 AM TriAya - 2011-03-11 3:25 PM rh8463 - 2011-03-11 11:46 AM I have a stupidly busy weekend planned but with any luck it will be fun at least. Short version - reffing most of the day tomorrow, remedial massage, referees pre season BBQ, 80k bike on Sunday, yoga, lunch with friends, groceries, cleaning.....and maybe a little sleep if I am lucky! that's it? hope your mood improves ... good luck with everything this weekend! Thanks Yanti. I had a horrible weekend though. Paid the price for too much rushing around, backed my car into someone, definitely an insurance job True. It does give you perspective, gratitude, and humility. But it doesn't mean your problems don't suck, heh. {{MELON PRESS}} actually I had no idea how tall you were, I am a shortie at 5' 3" (ish), it'd be more like a my-head-with-your-melons press. Oh, I like that. I used to get so frustrated with all the preparation and crap just getting my bike out the door, never mind if something went wrong ... however, lots of practice there makes perfect as well, it's just getting it down. Also, some tyres are just much harder to change than others. Chain--mini chain tools are cheap and portable but not so easy to use. Magic Link is pretty good (it's an easy-to-use replacement chain link). A regular chain tool is bulky, but if you've already got a big saddle bag or jersey pockets, an easy toss. Worst comes to worst, you can actually use a thin zip tie to connect the two ends of the chain. Won't keep you on your ride, but it'll get you home. You are a shortie Yanti! I had no idea either I seem to gather shorter friends and regularly look like a giant in photos but I'm used to it. Thanks for the tips! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() QueenZipp - 2011-03-14 6:42 AM I'm sorry, Emma. ![]() Absolutely. Try not to be too disappointed Emma, everyone (well lots of people anyway), has a DNF or two to their name for whatever reason. I have one myself from a few years back, just a 10k, and I was so sad because it was an Easter race with chocolate eggs for finishers and I didn't get one! Look after your shins! |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Emmanem - 2011-03-13 1:24 PM Race today... first DNF My first DNF ![]()
I'm sorry, Emma. I had a DNF this fall at an Oly race. I was getting sick. I finished the swim and pulled out of the race. It's good to know when your body can't take any more abuse. Take care of your shins. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I finished the 10 mile race in brutal conditions. I thought I had a PR! Unfortunately, I was mistaken. Oh well. The wind was howling and it rained the whole time. At one point, my pace slowed to a 10 minute mile due to the headwind! Sheesh! I'm still happy with my time because I know it would have been a PR had the weather been better. ![]() |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2011-03-14 8:27 AM I finished the 10 mile race in brutal conditions. I thought I had a PR! Unfortunately, I was mistaken. Oh well. The wind was howling and it rained the whole time. At one point, my pace slowed to a 10 minute mile due to the headwind! Sheesh! I'm still happy with my time because I know it would have been a PR had the weather been better. ![]() Nice racing! Bet it felt good to finish in that weather! |
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Royal(PITA) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() owl_girl - 2011-03-13 5:27 PM I finished the 10 mile race in brutal conditions. I thought I had a PR! Unfortunately, I was mistaken. Oh well. The wind was howling and it rained the whole time. At one point, my pace slowed to a 10 minute mile due to the headwind! Sheesh! I'm still happy with my time because I know it would have been a PR had the weather been better. ![]() Running in a monsoon? Sure sounds like it! Great job hanging in there in that much rain!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() TriAya - 2011-03-13 2:27 AM So after three days in bed, I make it out for an ocean swim--turns out to be the worst conditions I've ever swam in. They weren't great to begin with, then they got rough, fast (I saw the surfers heading in!) and a flash storm broke out. It was awesome. I don't think I've ever swum so fast in to shore or run so fast back to shelter ... If you'd tossed a bike ride in between the swim and the run, you'd have been able to write it up like a race report! ![]() |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rh8463 - 2011-03-12 5:45 PM TriAya - 2011-03-11 3:25 PM rh8463 - 2011-03-11 11:46 AM I have a stupidly busy weekend planned but with any luck it will be fun at least. Short version - reffing most of the day tomorrow, remedial massage, referees pre season BBQ, 80k bike on Sunday, yoga, lunch with friends, groceries, cleaning.....and maybe a little sleep if I am lucky! that's it? hope your mood improves ... good luck with everything this weekend! Thanks Yanti. I had a horrible weekend though. Paid the price for too much rushing around, backed my car into someone, definitely an insurance job Hopefully things are looking better for you soon Rachel. |
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Elite ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Emmanem - 2011-03-13 4:24 PM Race today... first DNF My first DNF ![]()
That's too bad. Do you usually have problems with your shins? |
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