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 2013-07-02 9:27 PM in reply to: amd723 |
Regular  5477    LHOTP |  Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes)Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by bcrahtSoooooo, we have an old dog. Almost 14. We were out a little too long yesterday and she peed in the house. Annoying, but what do you do? Rubber mats and laminate floors make for relatively easy cleanup. Combine that with two younger dogs greeting a skunk in the front yard....SO was NOT impressed. Of course, she went home a little earlier than I as I was dropping off my son at home, so she was dealing with it all alone...Poor little Sammy skunk was hiding in a storage shelf in the carport when I got home. I made him a little escape route so he could go on his merry way as the young dog got a bath... Too bad we had put the old boxspring/mattress out there for donation--I don't think anyone will be wanting it now! Oh no, what a stinky day! Fachmie. That sounds terrible. I'm sorry :/ |
| 2013-07-02 10:49 PM in reply to: switch |
Science Nerd 28760   Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by switch I gotta say black too. The green is cute, but you throw in any rain and some sweat and you'll need to charge admission to see those highbeams. Your babe is gorgeous! Oh God....see this is why I never post pictures! Ack! |
| 2013-07-02 11:00 PM in reply to: Artemis |
Regular 5477 LHOTP | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Artemis No, no don't worry. This pic was totally g2g, I just think wet and sweaty the green wiuld show a lot. Not necessarily a bad thing, but always better to know the possibility exists ;)Originally posted by switch I gotta say black too. The green is cute, but you throw in any rain and some sweat and you'll need to charge admission to see those highbeams. Your babe is gorgeous! Oh God....see this is why I never post pictures! Ack! |
| 2013-07-02 11:32 PM in reply to: switch |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) So this is supposed to be my "catch up" time where I'm actually on the computer. Not tonight.... baby girl, after waking me at 4 am, comes downstairs crying about the storm that started as she was going to sleep tonight. So I'm sitting in the rocking chair with her, and the computer, along with an unfinished bottle of cider, is waiting for me. |
| 2013-07-03 2:49 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m... |
| 2013-07-03 3:03 AM in reply to: 0 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m... BA HAHAHAHA! Especially with the intonation, that is priceless. Same goes for triathlons. ETA: I can't even listen to the end. I'm dying. SNOOOOOORT Edited by TriAya 2013-07-03 3:04 AM |
| 2013-07-03 3:19 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Ahh, trying to do a little catch-up posting while I am awake at 4:13 am and cannot sleep, WTF?! Stacey - you rock for sending such a wonderful care package to Yanti! Yanti - hope you are feeling better Salty - the beer/poutine pic is the bomb, you are too cool for school! Good luck at the 5000 tonight. Learn from last week and do what you can, but remember there ain't no shame in DFL with the crowd you are racing! TJ - awesome pics!! Ones to be proud of for sure. Ann-Marie - sorry to hear your beautiful poochie got attacked but glad to hear he is OK. Poor dear. Jen - The black does seem to go with the shorts better, matching-wise. Love little E's photobombing, she's a natural! Erin - sorry to hear it is so hot in your part of the world, do your best to stay cool. Darren - good luck putting your bike back together! Foxy - congrats on a speedy race!
Kirsten and Switch - I have no HIM experience and won't venture any advice, sorry! Kirsten - ick, skunk. Good luck getting your pup unstunk! I bow humbly at the flippers of anyone I may have left out. The manatees are the best folks around! Edited by melbo55 2013-07-03 3:47 AM |
| 2013-07-03 3:34 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Don't know if it made it past state/local news, but the town where I live had a close call today of almost Texas explosion intensity, but thankfully the response was quick and correct to keep the issue under control. Something (pump?) malfunctioned when a worker was unloading a train tanker car of butane gas. The man who was doing the unloading was badly burned and rushed to a burn center. Thankfully the responding fire companies have a set protocol for dealing with problems at this site and had drilled for just such a disaster and the fire didn't escalate to an explosion or larger fire. Over 150 firemen were there along with hazmat and medical responders. They evacuated a nearby hospice and convenience store mandatorily, other evacuations were by choice. Roads were shut down. Thankfully no one else was seriously hurt and the responders knew exactly what they were doing. Also thankful I live at the other end of town, as does Dad, so we were fine. My brother lives a little closer to the incident area but was also within safe range. I don't know if it was reporters being reporters and exaggerating to get better ratings, but they did say it had the potential to be a big a blast as what happened in Texas in the past month, and I'd be inclined to agree. There were multiple rail car tankers of gas next to the one that was leaking and it could've been bad, very bad.
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| 2013-07-03 4:09 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by melbo55 Don't know if it made it past state/local news, but the town where I live had a close call today of almost Texas explosion intensity, but thankfully the response was quick and correct to keep the issue under control. Something (pump?) malfunctioned when a worker was unloading a train tanker car of butane gas. The man who was doing the unloading was badly burned and rushed to a burn center. Thankfully the responding fire companies have a set protocol for dealing with problems at this site and had drilled for just such a disaster and the fire didn't escalate to an explosion or larger fire. Over 150 firemen were there along with hazmat and medical responders. They evacuated a nearby hospice and convenience store mandatorily, other evacuations were by choice. Roads were shut down. Thankfully no one else was seriously hurt and the responders knew exactly what they were doing. Also thankful I live at the other end of town, as does Dad, so we were fine. My brother lives a little closer to the incident area but was also within safe range. I don't know if it was reporters being reporters and exaggerating to get better ratings, but they did say it had the potential to be a big a blast as what happened in Texas in the past month, and I'd be inclined to agree. There were multiple rail car tankers of gas next to the one that was leaking and it could've been bad, very bad.
Holy crap. So glad it got contained quickly and I hope the one fellow makes out okay. That much scarier when it's so close to home. |
| 2013-07-03 4:17 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Even. My non-sporty DH thought that was funny.Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m... |
| 2013-07-03 4:40 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by Richardsdrr Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m... Even. My non-sporty DH thought that was funny. I'd love to do a triathlon one. I just don't have the requisite faux Anglican minister Monty Pythonesque voice. |
| 2013-07-03 5:57 AM in reply to: TriAya |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by TriAya Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by switch what on earth is poutine? It looks like a plate of chips and gravy to me with something else thrown in Originally posted by Asalzwed You're killing me. Ladies, a girl can only handle so much nice rack in one day. Show a little mercy. And I've never had poutine :/ Oh yeah! In honour of our beloved Canadians in here:
 Cheese curds! It's divine! I do so miss Aussie chips and gravy. I only let myself have them when I'm there. I'M COMING IN DECEMBER just catching up -WHAT the FACH!!!! Lunch in Melbourne? |
| 2013-07-03 6:05 AM in reply to: jobaxas |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jobaxas Originally posted by TriAya Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by switch what on earth is poutine? It looks like a plate of chips and gravy to me with something else thrown in Originally posted by Asalzwed You're killing me. Ladies, a girl can only handle so much nice rack in one day. Show a little mercy. And I've never had poutine :/ Oh yeah! In honour of our beloved Canadians in here:
Cheese curds! It's divine! I do so miss Aussie chips and gravy. I only let myself have them when I'm there. I'M COMING IN DECEMBER just catching up -WHAT the FACH!!!! Lunch in Melbourne? If a side trip from WA won't break the bank and nobody in my family is in crisis (HAHAHAHAHAHAHA) I'll hop over! Better yet, kidnap Nigey Pie and Tammy and bring 'em over to Busso |
| 2013-07-03 6:07 AM in reply to: Richardsdrr |
Expert 1452 Troy, MI | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Richardsdrr Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m...
So funny and true. I am posting it to my log for a couple of days before Marine Corps so that I can find it again. |
| 2013-07-03 6:08 AM in reply to: TriAya |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) I haven't been able to keep anything down except small bits of Nutri grain with soy milk, chicken broth, white rice, crackers, etc. but I honestly think I might be able to have a few chips and gravy ... |
| 2013-07-03 6:11 AM in reply to: TriAya |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by TriAya Originally posted by jobaxas Originally posted by TriAya Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by switch what on earth is poutine? It looks like a plate of chips and gravy to me with something else thrown in Originally posted by Asalzwed You're killing me. Ladies, a girl can only handle so much nice rack in one day. Show a little mercy. And I've never had poutine :/ Oh yeah! In honour of our beloved Canadians in here:
Cheese curds! It's divine! I do so miss Aussie chips and gravy. I only let myself have them when I'm there. I'M COMING IN DECEMBER just catching up -WHAT the FACH!!!! Lunch in Melbourne? If a side trip from WA won't break the bank and nobody in my family is in crisis (HAHAHAHAHAHAHA) I'll hop over! Better yet, kidnap Nigey Pie and Tammy and bring 'em over to Busso Well this is your year Miss Yanti - Mr Macca is in I think for Busso - well he really wants to do it...so it's high time you and he met up. I shall let him know nearer the time that you are my twin stalker manatee. I'm hoping to do Busso HIM next year. Supposed to be the best party race. |
| 2013-07-03 6:13 AM in reply to: TriAya |
Elite 4435 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by TriAya I haven't been able to keep anything down except small bits of Nutri grain with soy milk, chicken broth, white rice, crackers, etc. but I honestly think I might be able to have a few chips and gravy ... I am not a fan of chips nor gravy but post race I crave that dish badly - and a glass of bubbles. Ah hydration at its best. |
| 2013-07-03 6:25 AM in reply to: jobaxas |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Speaking of being a pro pro-triathlete stalker Chris Lieto talking with me about bike leg: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/Albums/Album/16978#prettyPhoto Chris Lieto's swim video (it ain't pretty! just warning!): ---seems like same link for above? I'll check 'em once I post this Chris Lieto and I racing fly (lesson 1: don't wear a boob scoop. lesson 2: come up earlier from pushoff and hit it): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10101642358207815¬if_t=like |
| 2013-07-03 7:10 AM in reply to: TriAya |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) So here is today's upbeat and motivational thought (OK, maybe not the most motivational, but I really want to tell some folks I work with this): "Give me enough time and bananas, and I can train a chimp to do your job!" I may need the day off tomorrow more than I think |
| 2013-07-03 7:35 AM in reply to: switch |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by switch Originally posted by bcraht Sorry to interrupt the usual witty banter with a training question, but...HIM race is in less than 2 weeks. My longest run to date was yesterday, 12.5km. Do I try to get another long run in next weekend (1 week to race day), or just do some shorter up tempo stuff? I felt pretty good yesterday, other than being holy hell hot! OK, so I have NO HIM experience--my first one is in three weeks, so take this for what it's worth (and hopefully people who don't have their head up their azz will also give some insight). I like to get as close to the distance or over before a race, just so there's no niggle in my mental game. I sleep better knowing I can do the distance no probs. My note would be to do another long run, no tempo, keep it easy, but just get some miles. I will be watching eagerly to see what those who know what they're talking about have to say See how some workouts go before determining if you're feeling ok. I've felt fine just walking around or at work after lots of things, but awful once I tried to get going in a workout. Trying to scale some things I might do into this. I'd probably do another good sized run in there and pick up the pace some later in it for a bit. Not really as long overall as you just did, but still big enough to be on the longer side. Maybe 8-10k considering the volume you've been putting in? Picking up the pace would only be for a few minutes. However, see how you're feeling from this one first. Would you be able to get in a little bit at or just over estimated race pace in another run? A couple days before or after the bigger one? Not a stressful tempo, but enough to help you get the feel for it. How different would this pacing be from your regular speed? |
| 2013-07-03 7:39 AM in reply to: TriAya |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by TriAya Speaking of being a pro pro-triathlete stalker Chris Lieto talking with me about bike leg: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/Albums/Album/16978#prettyPhoto Chris Lieto's swim video (it ain't pretty! just warning!): ---seems like same link for above? I'll check 'em once I post this Chris Lieto and I racing fly (lesson 1: don't wear a boob scoop. lesson 2: come up earlier from pushoff and hit it): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10101642358207815¬if_t=like Or just positioning yourself to gawk at his calves again. |
| 2013-07-03 8:18 AM in reply to: TriAya |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by TriAya Originally posted by StaceyK Originally posted by Richardsdrr Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m... Even. My non-sporty DH thought that was funny. I'd love to do a triathlon one. I just don't have the requisite faux Anglican minister Monty Pythonesque voice. I love the guy that did this, is name is Tony Aldenshaw, he's an actor on a popular soap opera over here, but is a very good runner. He does a short little skit on marathon talks podcast each week, and they are funny. Makes me listen each week. |
| 2013-07-03 8:21 AM in reply to: jogo |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jogo Originally posted by Richardsdrr Thought it might be nice to post this here... http://ec.libsyn.com/p/7/e/c/7eccc0914ea84ce9/The_Marathon_Prayer.m...
So funny and true. I am posting it to my log for a couple of days before Marine Corps so that I can find it again. Makes me think of Salty's Boston Marathon when i hear that Also, you should hear is Gingerbread Man song, very funny too. |
| 2013-07-03 8:37 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by TriAya Speaking of being a pro pro-triathlete stalker Chris Lieto talking with me about bike leg: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/Albums/Album/16978#prettyPhoto Chris Lieto's swim video (it ain't pretty! just warning!): ---seems like same link for above? I'll check 'em once I post this Chris Lieto and I racing fly (lesson 1: don't wear a boob scoop. lesson 2: come up earlier from pushoff and hit it): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10101642358207815¬if_t=like Or just positioning yourself to gawk at his calves again. I think you know me better than I know myself. |
| 2013-07-03 8:41 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by cdban66 Maybe you should take Friday off too!So here is today's upbeat and motivational thought (OK, maybe not the most motivational, but I really want to tell some folks I work with this): "Give me enough time and bananas, and I can train a chimp to do your job!" I may need the day off tomorrow more than I think |
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