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DD called. Asked what I wanted for Christmas. I told her some socks.
50+ group normally have everything we need or want
Here is my list:
peanut butter 16 oz -to put in work truck so I will stop going without food all day.DW buys 4 lb jars.
socks----------------- work and cheap running socks
405 watch band ---- and some one to put in on for me
Marathon / ultra fee paid
Marathon Maniac dues paid
Local running club dues paid
Driver/ rider to the next over and back marathon / ultra (no hotel) 3-5 hours one way
Run until the trail runs out.
SCHEDULE 2016--
The pain that hurts the worse is the imagined pain. One of the most difficult arts of racing is learning to ignore the imagined pain and just live with the present pain (which is always bearable.) - Jeff
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Prince of Fatness
Beer.
Not at it at all.
This. Plus some beer.
Come all you no-hopers, you jokers and roguesWe're on the road to nowhere, let's find out where it goes
our typical gifts between my wife and I are socks, running shoes, jeans, and other stuff we buy for ourselves, wrap up and pretend to give to each other.
after years of scrimping all the time I've finally found a changed position. I got a year end bonus this year after 2 years of no bonus. It was more than I expected. My wife has done without an Apple computer since she left work when the kids started. We've simply not been able to afford one. I told her the bonus was small. So we bought 2 more gifts for the kids and plan to put a tiny bit into their 529 plan.
This year she's getting some soap, lotion, and a brand new iMac. It's going to be awesome.
I don't even want anything for Christmas other than to be there when she sees it.
MTA: beer would be ok though
our typical gifts between my wife and I are socks, running shoes, jeans, and other stuff we buy for ourselves, wrap up and pretend to give to each other. after years of scrimping all the time I've finally found a changed position. I got a year end bonus this year after 2 years of no bonus. It was more than I expected. My wife has done without an Apple computer since she left work when the kids started. We've simply not been able to afford one. I told her the bonus was small. So we bought 2 more gifts for the kids and plan to put a tiny bit into their 429 plan. This year she's getting some soap, lotion, and a brand new iMac. It's going to be awesome. I don't even want anything for Christmas other than to be there when she sees it.
after years of scrimping all the time I've finally found a changed position. I got a year end bonus this year after 2 years of no bonus. It was more than I expected. My wife has done without an Apple computer since she left work when the kids started. We've simply not been able to afford one. I told her the bonus was small. So we bought 2 more gifts for the kids and plan to put a tiny bit into their 429 plan.
Just think of all the stuff you will buy for your self in 14 years.Empty nest is not a bad thing.
14?
we've only got 10 years, 9 months, and 6 days.
But who's counting.
I usually get myself something for my birthday and Christmas. That way, I know I'll get something I really wanted.
I want a new computer. I broke my laptop last year and have been using my netbook since. I was holding off because I had a couple big purchases this year, but I think I'm ready to take the plunge. I'm also thinking about getting a Nook/Kindle/iPad-type device. But, I feel like I need to research the differences on those more.
Running-wise, when I'm training for something, one of my motivating tools is to make myself earn the stuff I want. There's a running jacket in my future if I hit my marathon pace during my long run today. Wish me luck!
My blog is JT Running DC. It's awesome. Guide to Washington DC Area Running Routes. Guide to the New York City Marathon. Guide to the Boston Marathon. Guide to Running Gear. Guide to Running Clothes.
CC Skate skis, (golf) driver, racketball gloves, golf balls, downhill skis, wakeboard, snow, peace on earth, end to desease and hunger and a new bike - Not in that order and I know I will be lucky to get the racketball gloves.
Long dead ... But my stench lingers !
Abd beer - Took DDs (11 & 6) downhill skiing all day (10am-9pm) yesterday (DW worked all day) - Got Home and the beer was gone
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........in a tree! Sorry - had to quote McKenzie Brothers "12 days of Christmas" as I heard this song last night and can't get it out of my head
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I usually get myself something for my birthday and Christmas. That way, I know I'll get something I really wanted. I want a new computer. I broke my laptop last year and have been using my netbook since. I was holding off because I had a couple big purchases this year, but I think I'm ready to take the plunge. I'm also thinking about getting a Nook/Kindle/iPad-type device. But, I feel like I need to research the differences on those more. Running-wise, when I'm training for something, one of my motivating tools is to make myself earn the stuff I want. There's a running jacket in my future if I hit my marathon pace during my long run today. Wish me luck!
Good luck and Happy B'day. Youngest DD and oldest GD have b'days next week. Wife's DS b'day is today.
love, world peace & the end of PF all over the world!
and a quick & inexpensive fix to our expensive stainless steel double oven that shorted out last night. older daughter home from college & had her 8th annual christmas party with her friends in which she does all the cooking for a 5-6 course meal (food science major). she split some kind of hot liquid & shorted out the oven. was at work but apparently there was quite the fireworks display from the oven. fun times
really I'm just glad both our daughters ( 22,24) are around for christmas & still enjoy the company of their parents & have a still beautiful wife of 27 1/2 yrs. that's all the Christmas gifts I need.
oh & maybe the Prince coming to Seattle for 5 years-we do have real grass & retractable roof
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My bday was back in July, but I'll take the well wishes late. I got myself the Garmin 610. Today, I'm jacket shopping for myself and Christmas shopping for my nieces. I wish I could just give them money but I'm guessing 4 and 6 year olds prefer things like toys.
3 months til Masters
I got a new ASUS laptop for Christmas. My parents have never spend more than 50-70 bucks on us for Christmas, so when my wife and I opened the laptop and my sister and husband got a iPad 2 we all just about passed out. I guess we were very good this year.
2023 Goals
Marathon Sub 2:37 (CIM) 2:41:18
10k Sub 35:00 (Victory 10k 34:19)
5k Sub 16:00 (Hot Dash 5k in March (16:48), Brian Kraft in May (16:20), Twilight 5000 in July and August (16:20/16:25 Both heat index 102-103F)
Sub 1:16 Half Marathon City of Lakes Half Marathon 1:15:47)
Sub 56:30 in 10 mile (Twin Cities 10 mile, Canceled due to weather, 56:35 as a workout)
2024 Goals
Sub 2:37 Marathon
Sub 1:15 Half
Sub 34 10k
Sub 16 5k