RunningAHEAD - Topic: GUESS WHAT!!!!!

Mississippi

posted: 9/28/2007 at 5:25 PM
modified: 9/28/2007 at 6:03 PM

MTA: Afterwards I realized I should have posted this in Gears and Wears...I wasn't thinking clearly from how shocked I was! _______________________________________________________________________________ I got home from work and there was a package for me. I opened it and guess what was inside....

From my parents as an early birthday present. WOW. Just WOW! I can't believe it. And the funny thing is that my husband is now annoyed since HE was going to get it for me and didn't know they were doing this. I'm sooooo excited. Big grin

Oh, I should call them and thank them.

Michelle

zoom-zoom

rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 9/28/2007 at 5:35 PM

Hey, do your parents wanna adopt a 34 year old...? Big grin

That is truly awesome! What a kickass gift! Smile

k

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Mississippi

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:00 PM
modified: 9/28/2007 at 6:04 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 9/28/2007 at 5:35 PM:

Hey, do your parents wanna adopt a 34 year old...? That is truly awesome! What a kickass gift! k

I'll ask about the adoption idea. Big grin

After calming down, I read the note that came with it and it says...Happy Birthday AND Merry Christmas! I found out that my 16 y/o called and told them what they should get for me for my b-day. What a cool kid! Now I have to figure out how to get this thing to work. Confused

Guess I'll have to read the manual.

Michelle

Mississippi

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:07 PM

The strange thing about all of this is how my parents NEVER ask me about, or seem interested in my running. But, in 2003 they bought me my treadmill, so I should know this is their way of expressing an interest and care for my running. Or at least an interest in my being healthy. Smile

Michelle

rockenmamaof5

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:18 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CONGRATS!!!! Looks like you can stop saving your pennies! So are you going to use it tomorrow?

Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head." - Joe Henderson

Mississippi

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:20 PM
modified: 9/28/2007 at 6:21 PM

Quote from rockenmamaof5 on 9/28/2007 at 6:18 PM:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CONGRATS!!!! Looks like you can stop saving your pennies! So are you going to use it tomorrow?

You have no idea of how close I was to buying one the other night. If I hadn't had too many other things going on I would have been at the store buying one. Imagine how thrilled I am that I didn't do that. I opened it, walked around the house showing it to everyone and then put it back in the box and headed back out the door. I'm back at work right now (I went home to deliver dinner!). Missing two days of work this week really put me behind with some deadlines so I'll be here for another hour or so. But, if I get home and don't have to play taxi cab driver for my teenagers, I'll be sure to figure out how to use it. Who knows, maybe I'll be going on a midnight run. Tongue

Michelle

modal

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:29 PM
modified: 9/28/2007 at 6:31 PM

, did you get out and run with it, yet?

Quote from Mississippi on 9/28/2007 at 5:25 PM:

And the funny thing is that my husband is now annoyed since HE was going to get it for me and didn't know they were doing this.

haha. Maybe your husband going to have to have a talk with your parents. Cool

Anyways, this might mean he can get you a cheaper gift...or maybe a tennis bracelet to for your other wrist. oops maybe your son is going to get a talk hahaha

Vim

Mississippi

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:35 PM

Quote from modal on 9/28/2007 at 6:29 PM:

, did you get out and run with it, yet? haha. Maybe your husband going to have to have a talk with your parents. Anyways, this might mean he can get you a cheaper gift...or maybe a tennis bracelet to for your other wrist. oops maybe your son is going to get a talk hahaha

This is funny...for Christmas last year my husband was going to get me an Ipod Shuffle, but guess who beat him in doing so??........MY EX-HUSBAND (as a gift from my three older children). Big grin

We all joked about it for months, but deep down I think he was a little frustrated.

Michelle

Mandy Simpson

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:44 PM

hey michelle - guess what me too!!!! my 205 arrived today. ok not a present (well only a present from me anyway) but it arrived this morning. is currently charging before its first trip out this afternoon when i go for my run with club. i'm so totally Big grin

Mississippi

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:47 PM

Quote from Mandy Simpson on 9/28/2007 at 6:44 PM:

hey michelle - guess what me too!!!! my 205 arrived today. ok not a present (well only a present from me anyway) but it arrived this morning. is currently charging before its first trip out this afternoon when i go for my run with club. i'm so totally

It's a GREAT day! Like Christmas, with homework (trying to figure it out). Confused

Michelle

rockenmamaof5

posted: 9/28/2007 at 6:51 PM

Quote from Mississippi on 9/28/2007 at 6:35 PM:

This is funny...for Christmas last year my husband was going to get me an Ipod Shuffle, but guess who beat him in doing so??........MY EX-HUSBAND (as a gift from my three older children). We all joked about it for months, but deep down I think he was a little frustrated.

Poor Scott!! I have to say, nice to see that he's more interested in your running than he admits!

Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head." - Joe Henderson

HurricaneS

posted: 9/28/2007 at 7:45 PM

Michelle, that is so exciting!! Your son was the best to know to tell your parents to get you a Garmin! I'm so jealous!

BadDawg

posted: 9/28/2007 at 8:03 PM
modified: 9/28/2007 at 8:03 PM

Quote from Mississippi on 9/28/2007 at 6:00 PM:

I found out that my 16 y/o called and told them what they should get for me for my b-day. What a cool kid!

Way to go kiddo, your mama didn't raise no fool. Talk about scoring some major points. Have fun with it!

E.J.
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Chenille

posted: 9/28/2007 at 8:36 PM

Yeah, Michelle! What a great surprise!!!

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Sockoni

posted: 9/28/2007 at 10:39 PM

Congratulations!! Happy early birthday! Your son is so nice for suggesting that to your obviously awesome parents!! I love it- xmas with homework! Big grin

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