Monthly Archives: August 2008

First Nation Women

Posted on 29 August, 2008 by Sally

I somehow put these women at the back of my mind after the trip actually happened. We met these women while we were on the way to our put in point at a little mom and pop gas station/store/ice cream … Continue reading →

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I fell, again.

Posted on 28 August, 2008 by Sally

For the second time, in Jensen Lake, Lebanon Hills park. Just wasn’t paying enough attention. Here’s the funny part: I used an old volleyball roll to not really hurt myself. It’s called a barrel roll, and frankly, I hated it … Continue reading →

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Yeah, Lumpy needs to run this off…

Posted on 26 August, 2008 by Lumpy

On Sunday, 8/24/08, I was back at The Great Minnesota Get Together for my yearly gig. And well, just like last year I was inclined to partake of the very very special State Fair Fare…this year’s results:

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Random thoughts upon my return.

Posted on 25 August, 2008 by Sally

These are some direct quotes, some are casual observations that I have had since I’ve been back in “civilization;” “Oh my Gawd; my bathwater is GRAY.” (First bath after my return) “We could seriously sell all this fur on the … Continue reading →

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Mission Trails

Posted on 23 August, 2008 by Toots

Tomate dusted off my mountain bike (it’s been about a year since that poor thing has seen the light of day) and we decided to go for a ride at the Mission Park Trails.  Tomate has actually been riding quite … Continue reading →

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I have great hair.

Posted on 23 August, 2008 by Sally

16 days with no shampoo/soap and I still look the same… Well, I’ve grieved Pito, slept on many dubious surfaces, worried about being raped, almost gotten thrown from a boat, but I’m home. I’m exhausted, due to having not slept … Continue reading →

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Temporary memory loss?

Posted on 17 August, 2008 by Toots

I just finished week #5 of marathon training that ended with a 10 mile long run, the 1st double digit run in this training program.  I simply don’t remember getting here.  I know I’ve averaged about 1 missed run a week … Continue reading →

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Womens Marathon @ 2008 Olympics

Posted on 16 August, 2008 by Lumpy

The womens marathon even has already started at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Lumpy will attempt to live blog the event this evening, keeping our dear readers informed. Yes, I’m going to watch the whole thing. Start: -00:14:22 Just … Continue reading →

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Never really stopped running.

Posted on 13 August, 2008 by Toots

It’s been a tough last couple of weeks and I must say running has been great therapy.  I have not missed too many runs…but I did not run today’s 5 miler like I should have.  I was feeling great this morning … Continue reading →

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Pito (1938 – 2008)

Posted on 13 August, 2008 by Toots

In Loving Memory  ”A human being does not cease to exist at death.  It is change, not destruction, which takes place.”  -Florence Nightingale  ”It is not dying, but living, that is the preparation for Death.”  -Margo Asquith  ”It’s only another … Continue reading →

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