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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife I've spent several days getting things in order to be a foster home for a rescue pup. The kill number at the shelters is staggering (50+ dogs at our local just last weekend) and the rescues are overwhelmed. Thank you thank you thank you for being a doggy foster home!!! There's a huge need (as you clearly know) and it makes the dogs much more adoptable. Shelters are so stressful for them it often takes several months for them to regain their normal personalities. One of our dogs is a two-time rescue who's been fostered both times. He was rescued from a shelter first, then by the same organization when his previous owner almost had him euthanized. Fortunately the vet saw the tag from the rescue and called them instead of euthanizing him. It was really cool to be able to get more behavioral information and a better sense for his personality than we would have had we gotten him from the shelter. He's such a special boy and it makes me feel sick to think that he was almost killed - twice. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by ponderingfox Originally posted by 4agoodlife In my life... Mak has pink eye. Taylor looks like he's getting it. Swam for first time in a month yesterday. That race in 10 days was screaming death threats at me. I've spent several days getting things in order to be a foster home for a rescue pup. The kill number at the shelters is staggering (50+ dogs at our local just last weekend) and the rescues are overwhelmed. Our family location may be changing in the next few months. I'm doing lots of city researching. I have a treadmill set up next to my trainer now. No excuses for heat or sick kids Someday I'm going to have that treadmill/trainer setup. Right next to my indoor 25y pool. Yup. Someday. Of course. Isn't it a must? Like winning the lottery is on my "to do" list. |
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![]() | ![]() Originally posted by laffinrock I need some Manatee advice. I'm signed up for a 1.5 mi. race on Sunday; there's a 5K option. I've been doing my running based on time, not distance. Just got a 310XT so I can track the distance now. Current training has been/will be as follows:
I'm thinking about doing the 5K on Sunday. It's a really flat course. It's a little bit of stretch but I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility. Think I can/should do it? Echoing what the others have said, it seems very doable and a logical progression. And again, as others wisely said, stick to your plan of running/walking and you will do just fine! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by 4agoodlife I've spent several days getting things in order to be a foster home for a rescue pup. The kill number at the shelters is staggering (50+ dogs at our local just last weekend) and the rescues are overwhelmed. Thank you thank you thank you for being a doggy foster home!!! There's a huge need (as you clearly know) and it makes the dogs much more adoptable. Shelters are so stressful for them it often takes several months for them to regain their normal personalities. One of our dogs is a two-time rescue who's been fostered both times. He was rescued from a shelter first, then by the same organization when his previous owner almost had him euthanized. Fortunately the vet saw the tag from the rescue and called them instead of euthanizing him. It was really cool to be able to get more behavioral information and a better sense for his personality than we would have had we gotten him from the shelter. He's such a special boy and it makes me feel sick to think that he was almost killed - twice. Wow! At least he is safe now. I was in tears for an hour last weekend when I saw all the dogs on the euthanize list. We almost went to get a Mini Pinscher but found he had been rescued. With three large dogs, a cat and two young kids, I don't know how much I can help, but I told the rescue lady I will do what I can. Sadly, in our area it's 80% pitbull mixes and Chihuahua mixes that are euthanized. Sooooo many backyard breeders |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Our family location may be changing in the next few months. I'm doing lots of city researching. Whoa, whoa, whoooooaaaa - details, woman!!
Trust me, I wish I had them! The planner in me is having anxiety issues. Though, in all reality, things are in the beginning stages, and I should hardly bat an eyelash yet. lol It is lots of fun to research You tease! You know exactly what I want to know... where??? What cities??? We're still looking almost every other day at what the housing situation is like in Austin & have tickets booked to go visit in May... WHEEEE! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by 4agoodlife I've spent several days getting things in order to be a foster home for a rescue pup. The kill number at the shelters is staggering (50+ dogs at our local just last weekend) and the rescues are overwhelmed. Thank you thank you thank you for being a doggy foster home!!! There's a huge need (as you clearly know) and it makes the dogs much more adoptable. Shelters are so stressful for them it often takes several months for them to regain their normal personalities. One of our dogs is a two-time rescue who's been fostered both times. He was rescued from a shelter first, then by the same organization when his previous owner almost had him euthanized. Fortunately the vet saw the tag from the rescue and called them instead of euthanizing him. It was really cool to be able to get more behavioral information and a better sense for his personality than we would have had we gotten him from the shelter. He's such a special boy and it makes me feel sick to think that he was almost killed - twice. Wow! At least he is safe now. I was in tears for an hour last weekend when I saw all the dogs on the euthanize list. We almost went to get a Mini Pinscher but found he had been rescued. With three large dogs, a cat and two young kids, I don't know how much I can help, but I told the rescue lady I will do what I can. Sadly, in our area it's 80% pitbull mixes and Chihuahua mixes that are euthanized. Sooooo many backyard breeders I almost completely lost it when we got the kitties from the Anti-Cruelty Society - I wanted to bring them ALL home, which isn't really possible when you live in a 500sq/ft. place. When we (FINALLY) move to a bigger place, we'll go rescue a dog too - which I'm sure the cats will LOVE. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by 4agoodlife I've spent several days getting things in order to be a foster home for a rescue pup. The kill number at the shelters is staggering (50+ dogs at our local just last weekend) and the rescues are overwhelmed. Thank you thank you thank you for being a doggy foster home!!! There's a huge need (as you clearly know) and it makes the dogs much more adoptable. Shelters are so stressful for them it often takes several months for them to regain their normal personalities. One of our dogs is a two-time rescue who's been fostered both times. He was rescued from a shelter first, then by the same organization when his previous owner almost had him euthanized. Fortunately the vet saw the tag from the rescue and called them instead of euthanizing him. It was really cool to be able to get more behavioral information and a better sense for his personality than we would have had we gotten him from the shelter. He's such a special boy and it makes me feel sick to think that he was almost killed - twice. Wow! At least he is safe now. I was in tears for an hour last weekend when I saw all the dogs on the euthanize list. We almost went to get a Mini Pinscher but found he had been rescued. With three large dogs, a cat and two young kids, I don't know how much I can help, but I told the rescue lady I will do what I can. Sadly, in our area it's 80% pitbull mixes and Chihuahua mixes that are euthanized. Sooooo many backyard breeders We have a lot of backyard breeders here too. Lots of pits and rottweilers; you know, the "bully breeds" (most of whom are total marshmallows). Plus Denver and several other surrounding cities have breed bans. Makes me so sad. I raised and showed terriers when I was a kid but now am firmly committed to rescues, especially adult dogs. I can understand why people go other routes; I just choose to (a) avoid puppy teeth/potty-training, and (b) give a great dog a 2nd chance. We have 2 border collies now and I'm totally in love with the breed. We got Pippin from a great BC rescue in the area. We sadly can't get another one now; 1,200 sq. ft. house + 2 BCs and a cat = enough!! When the time comes, we'll likely go back to that rescue group. DH and I totally stalk their website for available dogs even though ours are still pretty young. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm really not a fan of chocolate, but pumpkin anything is delicious! Wait, what?! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Saw the post on tt that had a link to monterrey's 70.3. I want to swim in that crazy lazy river. The St. Lucia River walk looks irresistible. Next year's 70.3 is in March. The logistics of the trip are doable. It would be a 1200 mile trip one way. Must investigate the cost of flying versus the cost of driving. My Spanish is passable and I have plenty of time to refresh my vocabulary. I know the consensus of the Manatee is just do it but I want to hear everyone thoughts about this. Mucho gracias y est tiempo por una cerveza, mis amigos. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by laffinrock yes, she has some odd qualities, but she does love wine and coffee Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm really not a fan of chocolate, but pumpkin anything is delicious! Wait, what?! ![]() Edited by 4agoodlife 2014-04-24 4:04 PM |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock yes, she has some odd qualities, but she does love wine and coffee Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm really not a fan of chocolate, but pumpkin anything is delicious! Wait, what?! ![]() It's true, I do have odd qualities! And proud of them!! This is going to make you all cringe, but I dislike chocolate enough that even with the ice cream bars that we had at work yesterday, I took all the chocolate coating OFF and tossed it so that I could just eat the ice cream. I'm going to say NO to chocolate wine based on my dislike of chocolate. However, anything caramel flavoured, I'm allllll over!! |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by MadMathemagician Saw the post on tt that had a link to monterrey's 70.3. I want to swim in that crazy lazy river. The St. Lucia River walk looks irresistible. Next year's 70.3 is in March. The logistics of the trip are doable. It would be a 1200 mile trip one way. Must investigate the cost of flying versus the cost of driving. My Spanish is passable and I have plenty of time to refresh my vocabulary. I know the consensus of the Manatee is just do it but I want to hear everyone thoughts about this. Mucho gracias y est tiempo por una cerveza, mis amigos. Of COURSE we're all going to say dooooooooo eeeeeeeeeeeeeet! The race really sounds like a fun one to do - and I've looked at it more than once purely due to the gorgeous swim venue. It's certainly on my bucket list of travel races - though for ME, I'd rather fly in and get there sooner with more time to chill by the water than spend the time driving. Whichever you choose though, I'm sure you'll have a phenomenal trip - which will be made easier with your Spanish. I may not enjoy beer, but when isn't it time for a drink?? |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by mtnbikerchk GOOD AFTERNOON!!! Melanie - Scary stuff and a good reminder! Mary - just do it ![]() HOORAY THURSDAY!! Who's got what this weekend? I've got a 10K Sunday - and the weather looks niiiiiiice finally!! In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock yes, she has some odd qualities, but she does love wine and coffee Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm really not a fan of chocolate, but pumpkin anything is delicious! Wait, what?! ![]() It's true, I do have odd qualities! And proud of them!! This is going to make you all cringe, but I dislike chocolate enough that even with the ice cream bars that we had at work yesterday, I took all the chocolate coating OFF and tossed it so that I could just eat the ice cream. I'm going to say NO to chocolate wine based on my dislike of chocolate. However, anything caramel flavoured, I'm allllll over!! Well, since I proudly have some odd qualities of my own, I guess I'll just have to accept you, quirks and all. I'm sure you could have found somebody willing to take that chocolate off your ice cream bar. I've been happy to help but I think the commute would have been a little rough on the ice cream. Sigh.... I'm totally with you on the caramel. I keep seeing the ad for caramel gelato on TV and telling DH not to buy any because I'd be eating it for dinner. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jbwills In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. Hope you have a great race, Jonathan! What's the temp range likely to be? And what the heck are you still doing awake?! |
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![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock yes, she has some odd qualities, but she does love wine and coffee Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm really not a fan of chocolate, but pumpkin anything is delicious! Wait, what?! ![]() I've had a decent chocolate wine from the NY Finger Lakes area. Mmmm, pumpkin (especially with cream cheese icing). Mmmm, chocolate. Mmmm, wine. Just a little FYI, I'm not racing the half marathon this Sunday, or even doing it. I will be there to cheer my friends on, however, and pick up my swag bag and shop the expo. Not enough run training under my belt and there really is no glory in dragging my carcass 13.1 miles of pain and discomfort, hoping to finish in under 3 hours. Unfortunately there is no way that I've found to remove races from one's race list. |
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![]() | ![]() Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by mtnbikerchk GOOD AFTERNOON!!! Melanie - Scary stuff and a good reminder! Mary - just do it In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. ![]() GOOD LUCK, JONATHAN!!! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by laffinrock Originally posted by jbwills In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. Hope you have a great race, Jonathan! What's the temp range likely to be? And what the heck are you still doing awake?! Temps will probably be around 75-80. I am currently on Night Shift so I work 6 pm to 6 am. It lines up nice with trying to talk to the kids stateside, and has helped me get back to training. My afternoon worksouts temps are between 85-90. In the next 2-3 weeks temps will be over 100 almost everyday. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by laffinrock yes, she has some odd qualities, but she does love wine and coffee Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I'm really not a fan of chocolate, but pumpkin anything is delicious! Wait, what?! ![]() I've had a decent chocolate wine from the NY Finger Lakes area. Mmmm, pumpkin (especially with cream cheese icing). Mmmm, chocolate. Mmmm, wine. Just a little FYI, I'm not racing the half marathon this Sunday, or even doing it. I will be there to cheer my friends on, however, and pick up my swag bag and shop the expo. Not enough run training under my belt and there really is no glory in dragging my carcass 13.1 miles of pain and discomfort, hoping to finish in under 3 hours. Unfortunately there is no way that I've found to remove races from one's race list. There should be a way to remove it... If I remember correctly, you can click on the race to edit it and then scroll to the bottom, there should be either a delete button or remove race or something like that. |
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Champion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by mtnbikerchk GOOD AFTERNOON!!! Melanie - Scary stuff and a good reminder! Mary - just do it In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. ![]() GOOD LUCK, JONATHAN!!! ^^ what Mel said! GOOD LUCK! |
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Melon Presser ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by mtnbikerchk GOOD AFTERNOON!!! Melanie - Scary stuff and a good reminder! Mary - just do it In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. ![]() GOOD LUCK, JONATHAN!!! ^^ what Mel said! GOOD LUCK! [/QUOTE GO ICE CUBE (Desert Rose now? New nickname? Toasty? It's not desert there, though, just dry and mountainous. Goat?) You should be in the middle of it now, cheering for you! |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by mtnbikerchk GOOD AFTERNOON!!! Melanie - Scary stuff and a good reminder! Mary - just do it In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. ![]() GOOD LUCK, JONATHAN!!! ^^ what Mel said! GOOD LUCK! Gooooooooooooooooooooo Jonathan! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by bcraht Go Jonathan! Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by jbwills Originally posted by mtnbikerchk GOOD AFTERNOON!!! Melanie - Scary stuff and a good reminder! Mary - just do it In 4 hours, 6am local, I have the Shadow Country Music Half-Marathon here in Jalalabad Afghanistan. The sun will be up in 2 1/2 hrs so it will not be ridiculously hot, but temps will be climbing. Aiming for 2hrs or a 9:10 PPM or better. ![]() GOOD LUCK, JONATHAN!!! ^^ what Mel said! GOOD LUCK! Gooooooooooooooooooooo Jonathan! Thinking of all the armed forces personnel everywhere in the world today. It's ANZAC day here which is the day that we set aside to remember those that have served. It is the 99th anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand troops on the beaches of Gallipoli, Turkey and the massacre that followed. It is considered a defining time in our young nation's history. So Jonathan today we think of you and all your colleagues over there and pray that it is somehow a peaceful day for you all. I am truly thankful that I live with the freedom that was brought for me by the price of much bloodshed. A freedom that means even though I am a woman I am free to go to school and learn and make choices for myself, and wear pants and drive a car, and participate in sport. All these things I take for granted everyday. |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Originally posted by 4agoodlife hopefully your treadmill doesn't look like mine I have a treadmill set up next to my trainer now. No excuses for heat or sick kids
![]() I really have to clean it up cause time to start using it now that it is dark until much later in the morning. Edited by StaceyK 2014-04-24 10:40 PM (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (1268KB - 4 downloads) |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Race is done, report will be done later. I am off to sleepy land, but wanted to share the time. 1:55, 13.05 miles, 8:49 avg PPM. I am very pleased. More after a few hours of sleep. |
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