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 2013-08-16 10:09 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master  1890     Gig Harbor |  Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes)Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Stacey - I have this grandiose idea in my head that when we get a dog it's not going to be allowed onto the couch or the bed... somehow I have this feeling that this isn't going to go as planned within about a week or two. We had a chocolate lab, Hannah, who was a "failed show dog." We got her just before her first birthday. Someone she had it in her head that she was not on the furniture as long as two feet were on the ground. She would crawl her entire body onto the sofa and keep a few toes touching the floor. When we got Emma (she moved in on Hannah's 7th birthday. Worst. Gift. Ever. in Hannah's opinion). Anyway, Emma learned this habit from Hannah so we still have the two foot rule -- dogs in our lap but not on the furniture (except the Big Bed, they are allowed there as long as they get off when Kevin says). Someday I'll share the Gil song. We do it on occasion when we do acoustic sets. Short story, Gil was a black Lab that failed Guide Dog School. He owned the house, had a truly memorable personality, and thought he was a lap dog. He slept with us every winter, did a great job of keeping our feet warm. Buster was my daughter's dog, a Blue Tick Beagle. Not as big as Gil, but LOVED sitting on the arm of the sofa. And he enjoyed sleeping under the covers in the bed with us. I miss our dogs, but we do not have the time to take care of them properly at this point, so we are currently sans dog. But not forever. The love provided by 4 legged family members is unbelievable. My Dog Emmitt is not allowed on the furniture, and definitely not allowed on my bed. In part because he sheds soooooooo much. However- I have often come home from a ride to find him jumping off the couch. Funny how he knows not to do it when I'm here, but as soon as I turn my back he's on the couch. Stupid Smart Dog. He is kennel trained - so if I'm gone for a long ride or run - he sleeps in his kennel. I will not let a dog (or my cat) in my bed. My cat actually sleeps under my bed. Short haired dog - but you would never guess it by the amount of hair in my vacuum cleaner every week! The middle pic is when I was fat and before I shaved my head. |
| 2013-08-16 10:10 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
Master 9705  Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Racing Manatees! To last week's racers, thanks for leaving Milwaukee still standing! August 17-18 |
| 2013-08-16 10:10 AM in reply to: 4agoodlife |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by 4agoodlife Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
DH just sent a text saying "Chattanooga! Next year." I thought he meant we were relocating. Now it makes more sense. LOL - this made me laugh pretty hard. |
| 2013-08-16 10:12 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl I guess I was confused- I thought the question was more how to upload a new picture. Oops. Love that face!Originally posted by StaceyK Ok so what stupid thing am I doing wrong so that I cant change my profile pic? I've got the new one showing up - what a cutie!! |
| 2013-08-16 10:14 AM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
Be interesting to see what they came up with. So far it sounds like they may have stayed out of the hardest things. The home page lists the swim as a loop, but on the course page it's listed as point to point? Hopefully it's the latter so you don't have to swim against the current!! Bike with 2100ft of climbing and a run with 700ft of elevation... it'll be interesting to see how quickly this one sells out. That's nothing - the Fast and Flat crowd will be helping this sell out very soon! That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. Me personally - I want tough! I plan to do that race back east (can't remember the name) where you get your name in brick if you make that climb. You know - the one where everyone is falling over! |
| 2013-08-16 10:19 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by StaceyK Ok so what stupid thing am I doing wrong so that I cant change my profile pic? It did change. Press F5 and see if it updates for you as well. DAWGEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! I want to meet your doggies, too. Kind of a package deal. I adore my mastiff-sand-smile pic. |
| 2013-08-16 10:20 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
Be interesting to see what they came up with. So far it sounds like they may have stayed out of the hardest things. The home page lists the swim as a loop, but on the course page it's listed as point to point? Hopefully it's the latter so you don't have to swim against the current!! Bike with 2100ft of climbing and a run with 700ft of elevation... it'll be interesting to see how quickly this one sells out. That's nothing - the Fast and Flat crowd will be helping this sell out very soon! That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. Me personally - I want tough! I plan to do that race back east (can't remember the name) where you get your name in brick if you make that climb. You know - the one where everyone is falling over! While I love a good challenge, and LOVE to pass people on climbs (hence O'side and considering St George) I wouldn't mind trying a flat and fast just to see what I could do on a course like that. However, there is no flat near me so that won't be happening any time soon. |
| 2013-08-16 10:20 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Skrat, I'd be part of the "Local and Short" crowd. |
| 2013-08-16 10:22 AM in reply to: rrrunner |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by rrrunner While I love a good challenge, and LOVE to pass people on climbs (hence O'side and considering St George) I wouldn't mind trying a flat and fast just to see what I could do on a course like that. However, there is no flat near me so that won't be happening any time soon. Again I say come to FL. Rev3 Venice. Fast, flat, not too cold. And the added bonus of dinner/beer with DubSix and TW. |
| 2013-08-16 10:23 AM in reply to: kgore |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by kgore As of 3 PM today, I got an answer about what's up with my mom. This is what she told dad soon after her surgery--I am hoping that she got it right and the drugs weren't making her muddled: They did exploratory abdominal surgery this morning and ended up having to do a full hysterectemy as they found a cancerous uterine tumor. As of now, it looks like they got all of the cancer and she will not need any chemo or radiation. I am alternating between being completely numb and crying my eyes out. she doesn't want visitors right now, so I will have to wait to talk/see her. I did leave a message on her cell, so I hope that I will hear from her soon. My dad is doing ok--all things considered, he is pretty numb as well. This was not AT ALL what I was expecting. I don't even know of anyone in our extended family who hashad or does have cancer....with all of us its always been heart issues. I just don't get it. ^^^Sending prayers for that!!! Hope you get to see her soon. |
| 2013-08-16 10:24 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees! To last week's racers, thanks for leaving Milwaukee still standing! August 17-18 Looks like some fun racing going on this week! Go get 'em MANATEES!!!!!!!!! Healing prayers for our ailing Manatees, and their families. Lets pop a virtual bottle of champagne (or beer) for her Saltiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (BTW I did discover that the building in question is a new SBUX! Woo!) |
| 2013-08-16 10:24 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 6834 Englewood, Florida | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees! To last week's racers, thanks for leaving Milwaukee still standing! August 17-18 GO Racers!!!!!! Heal up my achy friends. |
| 2013-08-16 10:25 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Muskrat37 That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. I thought ExpeditionMan was a net elevation loss? |
| 2013-08-16 10:27 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by rrrunner While I love a good challenge, and LOVE to pass people on climbs (hence O'side and considering St George) I wouldn't mind trying a flat and fast just to see what I could do on a course like that. However, there is no flat near me so that won't be happening any time soon. Again I say come to FL. Rev3 Venice. Fast, flat, not too cold. And the added bonus of dinner/beer with DubSix and TW. Someday. I'd like to do one with an OWS on the "right" coast. I saw one of the Rev3 is going to be televised in the next few days. |
| 2013-08-16 10:31 AM in reply to: 0 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
Be interesting to see what they came up with. So far it sounds like they may have stayed out of the hardest things. The home page lists the swim as a loop, but on the course page it's listed as point to point? Hopefully it's the latter so you don't have to swim against the current!! Bike with 2100ft of climbing and a run with 700ft of elevation... it'll be interesting to see how quickly this one sells out. That's nothing - the Fast and Flat crowd will be helping this sell out very soon! That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. Me personally - I want tough! I plan to do that race back east (can't remember the name) where you get your name in brick if you make that climb. You know - the one where everyone is falling over! It'll be interesting to see what people get as they actually ride it. The volume of hills isn't much per what's been listed, but the roller potential is still enough to really sting you if not careful. And as for what type of race, the occasional flat short course is fun to really hammer and just fly, but otherwise I want some adventure. ETA: And Savageman is the race with the brick. Better do it soon ('14 or '15) as they are running out of room for bricks. Edited by brigby1 2013-08-16 10:35 AM |
| 2013-08-16 10:33 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 3870 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by cdban66 Skrat, I'd be part of the "Local and Short" crowd. I second that!...for now. |
| 2013-08-16 10:40 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) GO Melbo!!! |
| 2013-08-16 10:49 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Asalzwed Originally posted by bcraht Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by QueenZipp Just curious....I know this isn't your usual thing to llok at as a zoologist---my reptile loving friend---have you seen this? http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/newly-discovered-mammal-suffered-mistaken-identity-centuries/story?id=19968422
Very cool find and what a cute little critter!! What I find funny is that this "newly" found critter has been in zoos for years! Little did Helgen and company know, this little critter has been hiding in plain sight. For years, museum curators, zoo keepers and researchers mistook the olinguitos for their relatives, the known and named olingos. If it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck...don't ask if it is an olinguito... Since you will already be in HM shape and all: http://www.databarevents.com/saltys.asp Just signed up - thanks for posting this. Will you be doing this race? |
| 2013-08-16 10:55 AM in reply to: 0 |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by amd723 Originally posted by kgore As of 3 PM today, I got an answer about what's up with my mom. This is what she told dad soon after her surgery--I am hoping that she got it right and the drugs weren't making her muddled: They did exploratory abdominal surgery this morning and ended up having to do a full hysterectemy as they found a cancerous uterine tumor. As of now, it looks like they got all of the cancer and she will not need any chemo or radiation. I am alternating between being completely numb and crying my eyes out. she doesn't want visitors right now, so I will have to wait to talk/see her. I did leave a message on her cell, so I hope that I will hear from her soon. My dad is doing ok--all things considered, he is pretty numb as well. This was not AT ALL what I was expecting. I don't even know of anyone in our extended family who hashad or does have cancer....with all of us its always been heart issues. I just don't get it. Coming out of the blue, I'm sure that this was very shocking and scary; but the good news is they found it. As others have said, hoping for a smooth recovery and that they got it all. X2 - Thinking of you and your mom and a nice quick recovery. Edited by Muskrat37 2013-08-16 10:56 AM |
| 2013-08-16 11:02 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by Muskrat37 That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. I thought ExpeditionMan was a net elevation loss? It is - but the race starts at 6,224 feet of elevation, and it will probably be 95 degrees by the time I hit the run. Not only that - but there is a 5 mile climb at the beginning of the ride. For a guy that trains at sea level and an average temp of about 70 - 75 degrees... this is one hell of a challenge. |
| 2013-08-16 11:09 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
Be interesting to see what they came up with. So far it sounds like they may have stayed out of the hardest things. The home page lists the swim as a loop, but on the course page it's listed as point to point? Hopefully it's the latter so you don't have to swim against the current!! Bike with 2100ft of climbing and a run with 700ft of elevation... it'll be interesting to see how quickly this one sells out. That's nothing - the Fast and Flat crowd will be helping this sell out very soon! That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. Me personally - I want tough! I plan to do that race back east (can't remember the name) where you get your name in brick if you make that climb. You know - the one where everyone is falling over! It'll be interesting to see what people get as they actually ride it. The volume of hills isn't much per what's been listed, but the roller potential is still enough to really sting you if not careful. And as for what type of race, the occasional flat short course is fun to really hammer and just fly, but otherwise I want some adventure. ETA: And Savageman is the race with the brick. Better do it soon ('14 or '15) as they are running out of room for bricks. Savageman - that's it! Will put it on the list for 2015. Next year is all about KQ for me. Is it cheating if you change out your cassette, or do most people change it out for that climb? I have an 11 - 23 right now, but I think that climb would be pretty tough on a 23. I think I could go to a 25 or 27 right for my lowest rear gear right? |
| 2013-08-16 11:10 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 1890 Gig Harbor | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by jmkizer Racing Manatees! To last week's racers, thanks for leaving Milwaukee still standing! August 17-18 Goooooo Racers! Heal up Quick Limping Manatees! |
| 2013-08-16 11:16 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
Be interesting to see what they came up with. So far it sounds like they may have stayed out of the hardest things. The home page lists the swim as a loop, but on the course page it's listed as point to point? Hopefully it's the latter so you don't have to swim against the current!! Bike with 2100ft of climbing and a run with 700ft of elevation... it'll be interesting to see how quickly this one sells out. That's nothing - the Fast and Flat crowd will be helping this sell out very soon! That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. Me personally - I want tough! I plan to do that race back east (can't remember the name) where you get your name in brick if you make that climb. You know - the one where everyone is falling over! It'll be interesting to see what people get as they actually ride it. The volume of hills isn't much per what's been listed, but the roller potential is still enough to really sting you if not careful. And as for what type of race, the occasional flat short course is fun to really hammer and just fly, but otherwise I want some adventure. ETA: And Savageman is the race with the brick. Better do it soon ('14 or '15) as they are running out of room for bricks. Savageman - that's it! Will put it on the list for 2015. Next year is all about KQ for me. Is it cheating if you change out your cassette, or do most people change it out for that climb? I have an 11 - 23 right now, but I think that climb would be pretty tough on a 23. I think I could go to a 25 or 27 right for my lowest rear gear right? It's the Westernport Wall. Hell, you can go 11-36 if your rear derailleur is long enough. (I wouldn't recommend it, but you could). Are you already running a compact crank? (Is your bike in the Manatee Porn Gallery? Why can't I find it?) |
| 2013-08-16 11:19 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by MadMathemagician Woo Hoo !!!! Chattanooga will host it's first IM next year on September 28. Just got the e-mail. Time to refocus and adapt my training plan.
Be interesting to see what they came up with. So far it sounds like they may have stayed out of the hardest things. The home page lists the swim as a loop, but on the course page it's listed as point to point? Hopefully it's the latter so you don't have to swim against the current!! Bike with 2100ft of climbing and a run with 700ft of elevation... it'll be interesting to see how quickly this one sells out. That's nothing - the Fast and Flat crowd will be helping this sell out very soon! That begs the question to the Manatee's. Are y'all in that "Fast and Flat" crowd, or in the "The tougher the better" crowd. Me personally - I want tough! I plan to do that race back east (can't remember the name) where you get your name in brick if you make that climb. You know - the one where everyone is falling over! It'll be interesting to see what people get as they actually ride it. The volume of hills isn't much per what's been listed, but the roller potential is still enough to really sting you if not careful. And as for what type of race, the occasional flat short course is fun to really hammer and just fly, but otherwise I want some adventure. ETA: And Savageman is the race with the brick. Better do it soon ('14 or '15) as they are running out of room for bricks. Savageman - that's it! Will put it on the list for 2015. Next year is all about KQ for me. Is it cheating if you change out your cassette, or do most people change it out for that climb? I have an 11 - 23 right now, but I think that climb would be pretty tough on a 23. I think I could go to a 25 or 27 right for my lowest rear gear right? Oh goodness, yes change it out! People go with more than that on a compact front and still struggle mightily. There isn't just one hill, but a whole bunch. The Wall is just one notable point in the race. |
| 2013-08-16 11:25 AM in reply to: Muskrat37 |
Master 4452 | Subject: RE: Mad Manatee Mentors 2013: CLOSED (exc/ Pop Tart bribes) Originally posted by Muskrat37 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by jmkizer Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl Stacey - I have this grandiose idea in my head that when we get a dog it's not going to be allowed onto the couch or the bed... somehow I have this feeling that this isn't going to go as planned within about a week or two. We had a chocolate lab, Hannah, who was a "failed show dog." We got her just before her first birthday. Someone she had it in her head that she was not on the furniture as long as two feet were on the ground. She would crawl her entire body onto the sofa and keep a few toes touching the floor. When we got Emma (she moved in on Hannah's 7th birthday. Worst. Gift. Ever. in Hannah's opinion). Anyway, Emma learned this habit from Hannah so we still have the two foot rule -- dogs in our lap but not on the furniture (except the Big Bed, they are allowed there as long as they get off when Kevin says). Someday I'll share the Gil song. We do it on occasion when we do acoustic sets. Short story, Gil was a black Lab that failed Guide Dog School. He owned the house, had a truly memorable personality, and thought he was a lap dog. He slept with us every winter, did a great job of keeping our feet warm. Buster was my daughter's dog, a Blue Tick Beagle. Not as big as Gil, but LOVED sitting on the arm of the sofa. And he enjoyed sleeping under the covers in the bed with us. I miss our dogs, but we do not have the time to take care of them properly at this point, so we are currently sans dog. But not forever. The love provided by 4 legged family members is unbelievable. My Dog Emmitt is not allowed on the furniture, and definitely not allowed on my bed. In part because he sheds soooooooo much. However- I have often come home from a ride to find him jumping off the couch. Funny how he knows not to do it when I'm here, but as soon as I turn my back he's on the couch. Stupid Smart Dog. He is kennel trained - so if I'm gone for a long ride or run - he sleeps in his kennel. I will not let a dog (or my cat) in my bed. My cat actually sleeps under my bed. Short haired dog - but you would never guess it by the amount of hair in my vacuum cleaner every week! The middle pic is when I was fat and before I shaved my head. Ha! This reminds me of my old Sheltie. He too was not allowed on the couch. He would get down when he heard the keys in the door. Strange how the couch was always pre-warmed for me... As he got older, he was a bit slower to get down, and we would get the door to opening and just see the last foot leaving the couch. "Who me? Nope, wasn't on the couch, not me". Then, when he was really old, we could get in and get changed for a walk before he would wake up. Oh, the look of guilt on his face when he would lift his old head, clear the cobwebs, and realize we were coming up the hallway from the bedroom. Busted! He was so darn cute we couldn't scold him... |
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