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Boston Marathon Weekend no running but a PB (Read 310 times)

nowor


    posted: 4/27/2008 at 4:57 PM
    modified: 4/27/2008 at 5:02 PM
    After living in Boston area for 40 years marathon weekend is my favorite time of year. This year was a PB because 1. Sat DH and I picked up waY5yom (Tim), his DW and DD and took them to Rockport for a little sight seeing and visiting. Third year in a row we've had the pleasure of Tim and Georgia's company. His DW refers to me as "the woman Tim picked up on the internet!" He is a fast one. 2. Sun watched the Olympic Trials from a curbside spot in Cambridge. Just fantastic. 3. As the Trials ended my first grandchild was born just down the river. Held her an hour later. Beautiful. Try to post pic later. 4. Monday-limited time but watched the elites go up Heartbreak. Thin crowd. Sent good vibes out to all the runners, especially the former Boomers. Droves of spectators were arriving as I left. Some to cheer on friends but most to cheer on and thank YOU who run w/ passion, dedication, and joy and make the weekend so special. Next year I hope to stay longer on the course and meet more of you Running Stars. Thanks for your RRs. Us spectator addicts would pay to read them!
    vista


      posted: 4/27/2008 at 6:40 PM
      Quote from nowor on 4/27/2008 at 4:57 PM:
      Thanks for your RRs. Us spectator addicts would pay to read them!
      Shhhh.......Some of them might try charging us. Tight lipped Congratulations on the new grandbaby. That is neat for sure.
      Vista
      evanflein


        posted: 4/27/2008 at 7:04 PM
        What a wonderful weekend you had! Hard to think of topping this one... how often do you get a new grandbaby and marathon trials on the same weekend and close to home?? Thanks for posting this...
        hally


        Head Procrastinator

          posted: 4/27/2008 at 7:50 PM
          Congrats on the new grandchild nowor!! Hope to see you at the next year's festivities. Barb
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          tetsujin209


          MM#209 / JapanJoyful#803

            posted: 4/27/2008 at 8:45 PM
            does her name start with a "d" by any chance? Smile

            "Enjoy yourself. Your younger days never come again." 100yo T. Igarashi to me in geta at top of Mt. Fuji (8/2/87)

            nowor


              posted: 4/27/2008 at 9:57 PM
              Quote from tetsujin209 on 4/27/2008 at 8:45 PM:
              does her name start with a "d" by any chance? Smile
              Nope. Salima
              btb1490


                posted: 4/27/2008 at 10:28 PM
                nowor! Congratulations! I was wondering how things went for you that weekend! Very well I see! Please let's make it a point to get together next time!
                tselbs


                  posted: 4/28/2008 at 6:34 AM
                  You sure had a special weekend, nowor. Congrats on the new grandkid. TomS
                  Holly S.


                  Marathon Maniac #957

                    posted: 4/29/2008 at 9:14 AM
                    Congratulations on your new grandchild! Sounds like a stellar weekend to me..... Smile

                    Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

                    evryday


                      posted: 4/29/2008 at 9:40 AM
                      Yes, I'm thinking grandkids (and especially the first) are a special blessing! I've met wa5yom once...my DW was with me....but now me thinks to keep a closer eye on him. Wink Thanks for showing Tim and his DW around...that's some real hospitality. Are you sure your not from OK? Big grin
                      Quit being so damn serious! When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change. "Ya just gotta let it go." OM
                      huskydon


                        posted: 4/29/2008 at 10:12 AM
                        Congratulations on your first grandchild!! Must be quite a thrill. So great that you could take in part of the race too. huskydon
                        Spareribs


                        King of PhotoShop

                          posted: 4/29/2008 at 10:37 AM
                          Great to hear from you Nowor, the famous lady who spurred me on in '02 Boston! Congrats on the new addition to the family. Thanks for staying in touch with us. Spareribs
                          arf


                          MM #405

                            posted: 4/29/2008 at 11:40 AM
                            What a special weekend! Congrats on your beautiful new grandchild!
                            Tallrunner


                              posted: 4/29/2008 at 8:59 PM
                              Congrats on the grand child and on supporting boomers and other runners. Big grin Clowning around Tall

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                              mrrun


                                posted: 5/2/2008 at 12:59 PM
                                Sue - Congrats on the new grandchild - where's the pic? There's only one thing better than a new grandchild - more of them - Enjoy! Marj
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