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 2010-04-09 6:14 AM in reply to: #2778767 |
Champion  10742     Ames, IA |  Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month!skrtrnr - 2010-04-08 8:29 PM skrtrnr - 2010-04-08 8:24 PM deehtz - 2010-04-08 8:21 PM skrtrnr - 2010-04-08 6:18 PM ok. well. that went better than expected. i just got back from the in law conversation....and....well....it went really well. i kind of got the impression i wont mention him by name that there were going to be all sorts of issues, and there were none. though. i have to say that 'crafted' the conversation in such a way, from the very beginning (they said i could start, so i did) so that the focus was on the KIDS (as well it should be) rather than dredging up 19 years worth of issues (and what would be healthy or productive about that??) both inlaws are ON BOARD w the whole MOM AND DAD MIGHT BE GETTING A DIVORCE, BUT WE'RE STILL A FAMILY concept were promoting w the boys...i was told by both of them that im STILL a welcome member of the family and will be included in all family gatherings, holidays, et al. we all agreed that THIS is in the best interest of the kids. so. that. settles. that. very easy peasy...strangely. but i'll take it. stacieb It is a little spooky when things like that go so much better than we expect! But I am so glad that it did go well.. i guess i went into it apprehension cuz i was under the impression that were issues that they wanted to address. i made room for them to address....asking, 'are there any issues that would make it difficult for us to move forward?' if they are any, they didnt care to mention them. and they were both really, really nice to me. not that they havent been in the past. they've always been, its just....well the circumstances. not sure why that surprises me, but they were and i was and its all good. stacieb i guess its true what ive been saying all along.... WE GET TO DECIDE HOW THIS ALL PLAYS OUT. and if my (our) intention is that things are going to go a certain way, that certain 'tone' is going to be set - one of cooperation and good-will and mutual respect (because THIS is what children need to see modeled for them) then that's what dictates how things will move forward. never underestimate the POWER of INTENTION. that and the fact that i NEVER bought into the script that we have to be WARRING SIDES. that we could move forward reasonably and amicably. i even mentioned it to J. parents tonight, we actually have the potential of having a better relationship in the future seperate that we could've ever had together. i really am hopeful for that. though i dont have 100% control over that....never have....never will. we'll just have to wait and see how THAT plays out. stacieb stacieb Glad to hear the conversation went well. With your attitude and approach I'm sure things will work out well for you and your family. |
| 2010-04-09 6:15 AM in reply to: #2779059 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! givemashot - 2010-04-09 12:35 AM mndymond - 2010-04-08 10:15 PM wgraves7582 - 2010-04-08 6:49 PM ironannekidd - 2010-04-08 8:32 PM onevette80 - 2010-04-08 7:57 PM Can I get in on this challenge? I know its late but, my logs filled out and I think I've got plenty of time for meet these goals. Ryan Well our group is more of a group and less of a challenge. We have been together since we were put on the same challenge team in October. The group of us here just sort of clicked and have stayed together. Every month we pick a goal to work for, more or less. We are less interested in logs, and more interested in the spirit of each individual... and margarita's.  So we are less of a challenge group than the others. There is a Team A and Team B right now that are the actual challenge groups. I'm not sure what the platform is this month but if you contact D001 she usually runs the groups and could put you on a team if you ask. The challenges generally start the beginning of the month. Usually the last week of a month you will see something here in the challenge forum about the next challenge. Ann(e) - Ryan is one of our Mentees FYIRyan, do you mean the ironman challenge?? Sure...we are basically all just seeing how many full ironmans we can complete in a month...Neal has one down already...I'm done 2IM's worth of swimming and 1 run...and the bike is only halfway so far :S haha...We don't really keep track of one anothers mileage! Just let us know when you have completed an IM this month total! We trust you!....these challenges are just an excuse to stay together hahathe big monthy challenges are a bit different...and you would have to get ahold of D001 to get in on that action (this month is a four-is-more challenge...so swim, bike, run and one other thing of your own choosing! I think that at the rate I'm going this month, I might actually finish two 5k's, LOL. Maybe someone will take pitty on me and gift me some of their miles. Neal??? Bill???  My excess miles will be up for grabs to any ghoulie. I'm a giver like that |
| 2010-04-09 6:16 AM in reply to: #2779060 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! givemashot - 2010-04-09 12:37 AM Neal, congratulations on the run today! I knew you could do it!! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your celebratory steak. (Did you get any extras to share with your fellow Gouhlies? )Did I just hear grillout at Neal's place? |
| 2010-04-09 6:17 AM in reply to: #2779163 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! |
| 2010-04-09 6:18 AM in reply to: #2779174 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! kimk - 2010-04-09 6:09 AM ceilidh - 2010-04-06 3:33 PM I'm HERE, I'm Here I'm HERE. I'm here toooo....well kinda if you call being on pg 38 "here"! The good news is I don't work until 1 so I might be able to catch up....if you all don't talk too much! Morning Kim! You realize by the time you're really "here" we will probably be "there". And by there I mean 10-15 pages down the road |
| 2010-04-09 6:22 AM in reply to: #2779186 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! disturbed275 - 2010-04-09 7:18 AM kimk - 2010-04-09 6:09 AM ceilidh - 2010-04-06 3:33 PM I'm HERE, I'm Here I'm HERE. I'm here toooo....well kinda if you call being on pg 38 "here"! The good news is I don't work until 1 so I might be able to catch up....if you all don't talk too much! Morning Kim! You realize by the time you're really "here" we will probably be "there". And by there I mean 10-15 pages down the road Good morning Neal and Kim |
| 2010-04-09 6:24 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 14677  Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! Morning Neal and Kim and Ann |
| 2010-04-09 6:25 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! Yea on your long run Neal!! I'll bring the potato salad and some wine for the cookout. |
| 2010-04-09 6:26 AM in reply to: #2779194 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! ceilidh - 2010-04-09 7:25 AM Yea on your long run Neal!! I'll bring the potato salad and some wine for the cookout. I'll bring some brownies. I like mine with walnuts in but I know some people don't, so I'll make a batch of each. I'll stop and grab a bottle or 3 of Cabo Wabo for the margarita's, too. |
| 2010-04-09 6:30 AM in reply to: #2779193 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! |
| 2010-04-09 6:33 AM in reply to: #2779186 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! disturbed275 - 2010-04-09 6:18 AM kimk - 2010-04-09 6:09 AM ceilidh - 2010-04-06 3:33 PM I'm HERE, I'm Here I'm HERE. I'm here toooo....well kinda if you call being on pg 38 "here"! The good news is I don't work until 1 so I might be able to catch up....if you all don't talk too much! Morning Kim! You realize by the time you're really "here" we will probably be "there". And by there I mean 10-15 pages down the road Yep so I am going to try to do double duty and read "here" and "there" *Catching up TOPpage* Edited by kimk 2010-04-09 6:34 AM |
| 2010-04-09 6:35 AM in reply to: #2779183 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! disturbed275 - 2010-04-09 6:16 AM givemashot - 2010-04-09 12:37 AM Neal, congratulations on the run today! I knew you could do it!! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your celebratory steak. (Did you get any extras to share with your fellow Gouhlies? )Did I just hear grillout at Neal's place? I'm in! Now what to bring? |
| 2010-04-09 6:36 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! I forgot to mention that I am up for Phoenix or San Diego in January, whichever works out bestest for the Ghoulies. I'm flexible like that |
| 2010-04-09 6:36 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! KimK got 69 TopPage!!! |
| 2010-04-09 6:37 AM in reply to: #2779217 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! disturbed275 - 2010-04-09 7:36 AM I forgot to mention that I am up for Phoenix or San Diego in January, whichever works out bestest for the Ghoulies. I'm flexible like that I like a guy that's bendy. I'm just sayin'. |
| 2010-04-09 6:37 AM in reply to: #2779190 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! ironannekidd - 2010-04-09 6:22 AM disturbed275 - 2010-04-09 7:18 AM kimk - 2010-04-09 6:09 AM ceilidh - 2010-04-06 3:33 PM I'm HERE, I'm Here I'm HERE. I'm here toooo....well kinda if you call being on pg 38 "here"! The good news is I don't work until 1 so I might be able to catch up....if you all don't talk too much! Morning Kim! You realize by the time you're really "here" we will probably be "there". And by there I mean 10-15 pages down the road Good morning Neal and Kim Morning Ann and Neal! |
| 2010-04-09 6:38 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! Hi Kim! How do you feel about running a full or half marathon in January in San Diego next January? |
| 2010-04-09 6:43 AM in reply to: #2779218 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! |
| 2010-04-09 6:46 AM in reply to: #2779223 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! ironannekidd - 2010-04-09 6:38 AM Hi Kim! How do you feel about running a full or half marathon in January in San Diego next January? hmmmm I just signed up for lakefront Mary here in Milwaukee on Oct 3rd.....And hubby's yearly trip to SanDiego was canceled and I was so sad not to go.....maybe this is a way we could get back there! |
| 2010-04-09 6:47 AM in reply to: #2779231 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! |
| 2010-04-09 6:51 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 10742 Ames, IA | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! okay, off to work. I might actually stop by and say hi today. I gotta keep tabs on my mentor thread to make sure it doesn't explode with people. Hopefully the IT police aren't out and about |
| 2010-04-09 6:52 AM in reply to: #2779243 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! disturbed275 - 2010-04-09 7:51 AM okay, off to work. I might actually stop by and say hi today. I gotta keep tabs on my mentor thread to make sure it doesn't explode with people. Hopefully the IT police aren't out and about IT people aren't scary. They're probably doing worse things on their computer than you are. Not that I know from experience or anything. I've just heard rumors. |
| 2010-04-09 6:56 AM in reply to: #2773229 |
Elite 3447 West Allis, WI | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 7:44 AM skrtrnr - 2010-04-07 8:37 AM wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 7:31 AM skrtrnr - 2010-04-07 8:25 AM wgraves7582 - 2010-04-07 7:21 AM skrtrnr - 2010-04-06 9:24 PM my friend has been RAVING about the spin boot camp class. so im gonna give it whirl tomorrow night. he had me doing push ups 'in preparation' you'd think i could do a reasonable amount. i could barely manage five push ups in a row. ARE YOU FRIGGING KIDDING ME???? i was mortified. wth? Oh my Queen - you are going to be so sore!!! Spin Boot Camp - Interesting Spin on it. I have just done boot camp. You will be wishing for pushups after 8 count body builders or walking lunges around the gym or whatever else torture they come up with. keep me posted I would love to hear how they combined the 2 activities!!! thanks mr w. graves. for those words of encouragement. i REALLY appreciate it (she says, words dripping w sarcasm) LOVE ya BABE. mwah. stacieb Queen, I only speak words of warning. You have to understand where I am coming from. I dreaded going to the Y because boot camp is m-w-f. I get there will plans of walking by the class and doing my own thing and I find out our instructor is on vacation. Can you say Thank God!!!!!!!! I was so happy I did a dance - LOL so wait. im confused. you take boot camp. or you dont take boot camp. please clarify. AND....though i have no experience taking SPIN boot camp (yes, it will be interesting to see how in the world they combine the two) i have had experience taking ONE 'regular' boot camp class. i VOWED i would never walk into that fitness studio EVER again, i was sore as ALL GET OUT. in fact, it took me longer to recover from THAT class than it did from my fall 1/2 marathon. course im in the class thinking i was A BAD AZZED TRI ENDURANCE ATHLETE....it was the Plyos more than anything else that just SMASHED me. believe me, i KNOW what im in for. and that's why im OUT OF MY SCARED S-H-I- YOU KNOW WHAT LESS. BUT.... NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING GAINED. and like i said, I (WILL) ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS train to my limiters. even though its gonna SUCK/HURT LIKE HELL. stacieb I took it over the winter once my leg healed up. It got to the point when I just hated doing it because it hurt so much and I "BELIEVE" I am in pretty good shape. This lady kicked my A$$ all over the gym and back. She even called me out one day for sandbagging on the weight of weights and bands I was using - LOL. I told her I am 43 and I am totally comfortable with my body. I believe in Long and Slow not short and Fast (And Yes Ann(e) all areas of my life!!! In case you were curious - LOL) I will tell you one thing - I am stronger today because of it. Mostly Fast Twitch type stuff but I know she helped me and I will give her credit and gratitude when I kick TransIowa's A$$ in 2 weeks! That being said I will never return (at least for the time being because I ride most of the time!) Please give me the low down on Spin Boot Camp though when you get it. I will be very interested in hearing how they incorporate it. I have some ideas but want to hear the horror of it all!!! - LOLX2!! |
| 2010-04-09 7:20 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! HEY ROBIN!!! You still love me, right? |
| 2010-04-09 7:21 AM in reply to: #2762042 |
Champion 16743 Somewhere I can be nekidd | Subject: RE: The Ghoulies are doing Ironman distances this month! I was torn this morning. I wanted a running themed inspire, for Robin's race this weekend. I had it narrowed down to two. The one I used and "Life is short, running makes it seem longer." Did I pick the right one? |
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