#2287  Traci  

Today at 12:50 AM Host: c-68-50-59-179.hsd1.md.comcast.net

Nicely played, Scoot! Not only did you make someone's day with a cup of coffee, you drew Aaron back out of the woodwork ! Enjoying WV, Aaron? I can't thank you enough for hooking me up with people here (ez, peeps...I'm talking running, not other stuff). I've been able to hit the trails almost weekly lately thanks to the connections you've helped me make! Are you running the Ring this weekend? I'll be at the women's half next weekend so maybe I'll see you and your sideburns there!

Wanda...how are the fingers????

#2286  schep  

Today at 12:13 AM Host: pool-70-19-199-207.bos.east.verizon.net

Dolly Sods! I thought so. What is the history behind the name? Dolly Sods sounds like either a candy maker or an infamous serial killer. I could google that I suppose.
Here in MA we are getting ready for the hurricane tomorrow. This will likely turn out like many non-events in my life, promise, big huge build up, hope, then, disappointment.

#2285  aarun  

Yesterday at 11:06 PM Host: host-12-165-4-126.canaantv.tv

schep, yup, it's near the mountain shack (ez, kellykellykelly), aka, the chophouse. That's up in Dolly Sods Wilderness, it was during a 40 miler in june. Good times! (ez, goodtimes)

#2284  schep  

Yesterday at 05:42 PM IP: 65.88.2.5

you be funny aaron. I'd friend you if either one of us was on facebook.

And those sideburns are well beyond 90210. Nice! is that near your 'cabin'?

#2283  aarun  

Yesterday at 01:18 PM Host: host-12-165-4-126.canaantv.tv  

deer scoot,

Eye wood liek one herbal tea. Please and thank you.

In other gnus, happy 90210 day! To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event, you should sleep with your best friend's significant other, and get bulimia.

#2282  The Mayah  

Yesterday at 09:58 AM Host: buic025-0105-dhcp-200.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

SCOOT: Xtra skim milk and one Equal please - thank you so much!

#2281  Wicked Wanda T. Lurker   Subject: Scooter's story

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 06:20 PM Host: pool-151-205-239-4.cap.east.verizon.net

Excellent story, Mr.Scoot! Thanks for the giggle.

#2280  scoot   Subject: Ride Report

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:16 PM Host: pool-173-48-239-95.bstnma.fios.verizon.net

Yesterday I was on my biek, rolling up to an intersection/red light. A car was slowly coming to a stop in front of me, and I noticed a cup of coffee on the roof. I stopped alongside and asked them if they would like a cup of coffee, then presented the cup from the roof. Delighted they were! The end.

#2279  The Mayah  

Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:39 AM Host: buic025-0105-dhcp-200.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

KIWI - That is SO funny! Jay and I have very good mutual friends Steph & John... Told Steph about this connection - Jay is here in the States right now, visiting family/friends. Saw Jay last week at X Terra Lake Placid.

I am tossing around the idea of IM NZ in 2012...

How many days and what is the long range forecast??

#2278  KiwiChris  

Saturday, August 28, 2010 09:48 PM Host: 125-237-171-53.jetstream.xtra.co.nz

That is totally amazing. Yes, it was Jay that I was riding with. We chatted a bunch about upstate NY. It'll be funny next time I see him Are you known as woody to all your friends?

Another reason that you should come and visit NZ!

#2277  schep  

Saturday, August 28, 2010 12:07 AM Host: pool-70-19-205-97.bos.east.verizon.net

Wow that is just amazing.

Also amazing I hear scoot tore it up at an evening tri tonight and came in 5th out of like a lot of people? do tell more!

#2276  The Mayah  

Friday, August 27, 2010 09:59 AM Host: buic025-0105-dhcp-200.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

KIWI: It IS a small world! Jess (the vet) and Jay (the husband) are from the Albany, NY area!! Don't know Jess well - I know Jay better... nice guy! He is a helluva X-Terra athlete -

FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY!

#2275  IronLucha  

Friday, August 27, 2010 08:19 AM IP: 65.123.201.5

It's a small world after all..

#2274  schep  

Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:56 PM Host: pool-70-19-205-97.bos.east.verizon.net

Now what would be the odds of these being Woody's friends AND you met them? very cool.

#2273  KiwiChris  

Thursday, August 26, 2010 06:44 PM Host: proxy.agresearch.co.nz

Mayor,

TeA is about 40 min drive from my house. Are your friends very very sporty?

I recently met a guy (on the bike) who was a triathlete and have moved here from NY. I believe his wife was a vet.

#2272  The Mayah  

Thursday, August 26, 2010 06:20 PM Host: buic025-0105-dhcp-200.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

KIWI: Do you know where Te Awamutu (sp?) is? I have a couple of friends who recently moved there from upstate NY.

#2271  KiwiChris  

Thursday, August 26, 2010 05:48 PM Host: proxy.agresearch.co.nz

morning all

#2270  scoot   Subject: evenin' Mary

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:49 PM Host: pool-72-93-216-183.bstnma.fios.verizon.net

I rode my biek today. In the rain. Yesterday and Monday in the rain, too.

#2269  schep  

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 09:51 PM Host: pool-70-19-205-97.bos.east.verizon.net

Morning, Wood.

(that is always funny, even at 8:50pm)

#2268  The Mayah  

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 01:31 PM Host: buic025-0105-dhcp-200.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

#2267  Fleet   Subject: happy belated bday to me
fleet1@optonline.net

Monday, August 23, 2010 09:13 AM Host: ool-18bca946.dyn.optonline.net

....and robert plant

email if you want race report

no more trips to bear, haven't run or swim since lp...did 80 miles on bike this weekend...lots of house work

mary...i was thinking about a hat rack as they are piled too high!

#2266  schep  

Sunday, August 22, 2010 11:25 PM Host: pool-70-19-205-97.bos.east.verizon.net

Hi Mary!
great question as mine are all shoved on a shelf, can never find the tops that match the bottoms, and I end up using my fav same 2 over and over anyway. But its quite a mess. I usually end up throwing a bunch away but that is not environmentally friendly.
Speaking of tops and bottoms we spent a great day in Ptown Sat was just so much fun! brought the dogs and hung out. I did ZERO sort of training this weekend and it was great.

#2265  Mary   Subject: hi peeps

Sunday, August 22, 2010 08:40 PM Host: bngr-74-212-27-147-pppoe.dsl.bngr.epix.net

Hi everyone!

Was thinking I should say hello at some point. ;) Still can't run - stupid foot. :(

Anyway- I wanted to know if anyone has figured out creative solutions for water bottle storage? We have tons of bottles, and there doesn't seem to be a good way to store them!

I'm considering designing and making my own, but thought I'd see if anyone else invented the wheel yet!


Mary

#2264  schep  

Friday, August 20, 2010 11:12 PM Host: pool-70-19-205-97.bos.east.verizon.net

IMUSA 2011

has Woody started countdown yet? checked the weather?

has Fleet been to Bear 5x yet? done twelve 19 milers (not 20, 19 milers?)

NO? what are you waiting for?

#2263  IronLucha   Subject: 337 Days to go!!

Friday, August 20, 2010 09:07 AM IP: 65.123.201.5

I'm just sayin.


Glad to see GarvAid will be back in action for the Lucha!

#2262  The Mayah  

Monday, August 16, 2010 09:40 AM Host: buic025-0105-dhcp-200.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

#2261  schep  

Saturday, August 14, 2010 06:32 PM Host: pool-70-19-194-60.bos.east.verizon.net

dancing santa

#2260  scoot   Subject: afternoon Big Fella

Friday, August 13, 2010 04:24 PM Host: pool-173-48-242-237.bstnma.fios.verizon.net

GarvAid prep is beginning for 2011.

#2259  The Mayah  

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 07:50 AM Host: bays139-0b01-dhcp147.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

#2258  schep  

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 12:19 AM Host: pool-70-19-194-60.bos.east.verizon.net

Fleet-its all in the special sauce.

#2257  Fleet   Subject: Holy llama uncle terry

Monday, August 9, 2010 07:50 PM Host: ool-18bca946.dyn.optonline.net

what have you been feeding the boy besides his daily taste of krista ...3rd overall? Gonna need some more details...sounds liek he's been doing some top secret mid-shep-man, behind the iron curtain trainin..sir!

#2256  schep  

Monday, August 9, 2010 10:45 AM IP: 65.88.2.5

another announcement: TErry as third male overall in a tri this weekend.
3.5 mile swim, 30 mile bike, 13 mile run.
I also did it and did not drown. And, kinda ran. It was a fantastic day.

#2255  Fleet   Subject: BBBirthday bbboys

Monday, August 9, 2010 09:42 AM Host: ool-18bca946.dyn.optonline.net

...enjoy B*5 and U2 mr. fuller

#2254  BOFF   Subject: Poke a nose 70.3

Sunday, August 8, 2010 06:50 PM Host: pool-74-99-162-241.hrbgpa.fios.verizon.net

lots of peeps in the Harrisburg area are stoked for the pocono 70.3 2011

Traci ?


boff

#2253  scoot   Subject: Announcement

Saturday, August 7, 2010 10:02 AM Host: pool-173-76-128-175.bstnma.fios.verizon.net

Happy Birthday Dug!

For a gift, I say we all pitch in and buy him an entry to the 2011 IMLP.

#2252  BOFF   Subject: Pocono 70.3

Friday, August 6, 2010 07:45 PM Host: pool-74-99-162-241.hrbgpa.fios.verizon.net

Whoa that is close to here. Only downside is my inlaws live there -

#2251  IronLucha   Subject: Link again

Friday, August 6, 2010 02:14 PM IP: 65.123.201.5

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20100806%2FNEWS%2F8060363

#2250  IronLucha   Subject: Pocono 70.3

Friday, August 6, 2010 02:13 PM IP: 65.123.201.5  

They are planning on putting a 70.3 about 45 minutes from us for next fall. I don't normally do them, but 2 1/2 months after IMLP I should be able to survive.

Or Iron Fan will just cheer all day.

#2249  BOFF   Subject: I think I have a problem

Friday, August 6, 2010 01:47 PM Host: pool-74-99-162-241.hrbgpa.fios.verizon.net

So, I just started real training for IM FLA - and am a bit hurtin' but in a good way.

So what am I doing? Already planning for 2011 - I think I have a major tri problem. I am going to sign up for Musselman Half in July and Savageman Half in Sept. Got a bunch o peeps suckered (I mean enthused) about Savageman - I want the brick in the wall!

TRACI you up for either of these?

My daughter is going to fly up to the OLY distance and do the Philly tri in June - I will be there cheering my head off

Back to my day off before a severe beating this weekend - MWHA HA HA Saturday is 62 flat bike (gotta get used to staying aero foevah) with a 30 min jog after. Sunday is a 1:30 run/jog/hobble/whatever

boff

#2248  schep  

Thursday, August 5, 2010 10:09 PM Host: pool-70-19-194-60.bos.east.verizon.net

that would not try that elsewhere as I don't think that would be an effective barrier method...though seeing one wrapped in bubblewrap would kinda be a buzz kill anyway so you might be on to something.

oh wait...are you talking about an actual banana? never mind then.

#2247  dug   Subject: i road today

Thursday, August 5, 2010 08:56 PM IP: 192.71.7.1

Mornin' awl.

I wrapped a banana in bubblewrap to protect it from the bumpy ride. Worked splendidly.

That is awl.

#2246  Mary   Subject: oops

Thursday, August 5, 2010 05:04 PM IP: 155.91.28.231

meant IronLucha. Darn brain can't spell anymore - it's toast.

#2245  Mary   Subject: IMLP 2011

Thursday, August 5, 2010 05:03 PM IP: 155.91.28.231

Well, I am. And IronLuca. And it will be a fight for iron-victory between us.

#2244  scoot   Subject: Schep wants the page alive

Thursday, August 5, 2010 04:36 PM Host: pool-173-76-128-175.bstnma.fios.verizon.net

So, who's doing IMLP 2011? Aarun? Art? Wanda? Gaav? Patrick? Jo? Caryn? Dug?

#2243  IronLucha   Subject: 352 days to go!

Thursday, August 5, 2010 09:40 AM IP: 65.123.201.5

I'm just sayin.

#2242  Mary   Subject: IMLP 2011 training

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 03:09 PM IP: 155.91.28.231

Hah- training for 2011.... I can't even think about it!

But in my plantar fasciitis world, I am cycling, cycling and cycling. Swimming may come later - if I feel like it.

#2241  scoot   Subject: mornin' Sto

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 10:06 AM Host: pool-173-76-128-175.bstnma.fios.verizon.net

How's everyone's training for IMLP 2011 coming along?

#2240  schep  

Sunday, August 1, 2010 02:03 AM Host: pool-70-22-137-237.bos.east.verizon.net

And now my turn to say WOODY is right as I just got back from the Wakefield 24 hour race. Sadly no I did not do it, those days might return, but I was 'shuffling' (can't say it was running) with someone I've been coaching/supporting to get ready for it.

This smallish race grew this year and I could not believe the complaints! what! no medals!(um, it was on the website instead we are giving out WAY cooler water bottles-stainless steele! with race logo!) I was also volunteering in the RD tent. This complaint came from people signing out after, well ok, 'only' 18 hours etc but they all also took 4 hours naps. I started telling them they could wear them around their necks on a string. Really, why not have something useful? BTW my response was not well received to people who have been out there that long heehee I of all people should have known but I was like damn, WTF? why are you b1tching about this?

that is all I have to report. For now. PS sad face Wanda I hope it wasnt THAT bad and you are back!

#2239  The Mayah  

Saturday, July 31, 2010 06:39 PM Host: bays139-0b01-dhcp147.bu.edu

Mornin' awl...

While some portions of the race, as well as the participants have changed - let's not lose sight of the core of the event.

When you assemble thousands of people in a highly charged area... add beautiful weather and surroundings - and you are bound to have a few knuckleheads.

With more participants each year, the percentage, albeit small - is bound to increase.

Yes - folks are volunteering so they can sign up - a smart move by the WTC. Families are bound to be stressed/selfish - as they have been during the training period of the athlete.

SCHEP is spot on WANDA - do NOT lose sight of why you have been involved for a gazillion years! Your presence, as well as Chip's is essential to the athletes! We need and want you (E-Z Jo)! I hope a week or two away will heal the poor representation you experienced and you can find the good that has brought you back to LP year after year!

Thanks WWTL!

#2238  Traci  

Saturday, July 31, 2010 12:37 AM Host: c-68-50-59-179.hsd1.md.comcast.net

AMEN, Schep:)! Wanda and family are simply amazing for continually returning to LP year after year on their own dime to support the athletes. Their record parallels Woody...100% attendance over the years (plus they take the credit for dragging my sorry butt into it...had it not been for Wanda being my room mother many years ago and remembering that I said I wanted to do an Ironman "someday", I wouldn't have learned of the event nearly as early on as I did!) Anyway, it would be a huge loss to the race to not have people who volunteer because they love to help people achieve their dreams (not just those who are doing it to get something in return... a slot for next year). This may be overly sentimental but in thinking about the race last weekend while following along at home, I thought how special it really was in those early years and how it will never be just the same now that it's gotten so big. Change is inevitable, I know...but a little sad sometimes.