Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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10:28 am - Mr. Doughnut_girls Blog
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7:48 am - and now it's 8
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I conned, err, I mean convinced Mr. Doughnut_girl to give me a bigger handicap. Used the ol' "it's that time of the month" excuse. :-)
This is going to be so fun! When I got home last night we has just finished his "test" ride on the mountain bike. He borrowed some of my bike shorts. They were baggy on him. That was reason enough for me to win the race.
:-)
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Monday, June 30th, 2008
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1:49 pm - Friendly competition
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Nothing like a little family competition.
I bet Mr. Doughnut_girl I'd beat him at the Howdy Du this weekend. http://www.texasduseries.com/howdydu/
Here's why:
1) He hasn't ridden a bike in 20 plus years.
OK, probably not reason enough, but the smack talk is fun. I know my transition time and bike time will be faster, but probably not fast enough to make up his 6 minute miles.
I did get him to give me a 5 minute handicap for the overall time though.
And he is riding a mountain bike. :-)
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008
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8:52 am - weekend stuff
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Wow! to crabby and leah!!!!
Still in awe and so proud.
I was in Duluth, MN with Mr. Doughnut_girl to be part of the Grandma's Marathon. It is so gorgeous there. I ran along Lake Superior two days in 58 degree weather. It's absolutely gorgeous.
Rode in the lead vehicle with Mr. Doughnut_girl while he did the radio announcing for the race. It was fun, fun, fun.
I'm happy to be home with all of our pets.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008
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7:44 am - all of the place
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i'm all of the place emotionally.
last night i pretended i was an athlete. i rode my bike from my house to Brushy Creek Park, participated in the summer stampede 5k and then rode home.
12 minute ride; 36ish run; 30 minute ride. clearly the wind was in my face coming home.
i was very happy and add to that i did it all by myself. :-) Mr. doughnut_girl is in Iowa. He comes home tonight. Iowa is not the place to be right now.
after i got home and talked on the phone, i went upstairs and turned on CNN. The Scout tragedy has me completely shaken. My sons are scouts. Not in Iowa, but I can't imagine the boys fear and sadness and the parents. i called Mr. doughnut_girl when i got upstairs after watching it. I couldn't barely speak through the tears and he thought our boys were hurt somehow. way to go Jill.
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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
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3:01 pm - Friend looking for a job
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I've got a friend who, due to a divorce, will be going back to work. She has a legal background and office admin.
Please let me know of any leads. In the meantime, she can/will work contract work. If you have a home office or something that needs to be organized or set up, let me know! Thanks!
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Friday, May 30th, 2008
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8:49 am - Save the Date - Round Rock Express Game
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Austin Marathon Training Kickoff - Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 6:05 PM vs. Nashville Sounds
Mark your calendars for August 17 and get ready to join the AT&T Austin Marathon at training group kickoff night at the Dell Diamond.
More details are at www.dickbeardsleyfoundation.org
Proceeds of ticket sales go to the Dick Beardsley Foundation.
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
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8:35 am - fun, fun, fun...again
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Mr. Doughnut_girl and I camped at Buescher State Park. We played golf, swam at Bastrop State Park pool, fished and ate. So relaxing and hot.
There is a lake at Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park. Neither of which they allow dogs in or you to swim in. We won't go back there. Inks Lake State Park is the best for both of those.
Who has a lake in Texas and says no swimming? :-(
Bike Time Trial tonight. Game on.
Oh and a follow up to Mr. Doughnut_girl's swim....we went the next day to Quarry Lake and he swam 750 meters while I kayaked. I have to train to swim that far. He didn't. Doesn't seem fair.
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
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9:10 am - pink streak
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
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10:08 am - swim, swim, swim
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i swam yesterday at Pure Austin in Quarry Lake. Mr. Doughnut_girl and I got there well before the Splash and Dash, which I didn't even know was last night.
Mr. Doughnut_girl was in a kayak while I swam. I went 700ish meters. It was "fairly" easy. The whole open water anxiety was removed knowing Mr. Doughnut_girl was right there with a noodle if needed.
Then Mr. Doughnut_girl even swam a bit. After 20 years of no swimming, he wasn't too bad. Back tonight we go. He's toying with doing the Couple's Tri with me. Can't imagine him on a bike, but we will take baby steps.
:-)
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Monday, May 19th, 2008
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11:30 am - i did it!
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I did the tri as planned and I'm coming back for the one in July! Very happy with being back. :-)
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008
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7:44 am - wow
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I ran the Summer Stampede last night. Nothing like be humbled by running a 5k. Shows that if you basically take a year off, gain some weight, you are right back to square one.
I signed up for the Skeese Women's Tri on Sunday. It's been at least two years since I've done a Tri. It's hopefully short enough that I can do it.
Last night Mr. Doughnut_girl and our furry critters spent about 30 minutes hunkered down in the our bathroom. Very scary. We live right in the line of the first storm. It was interesting what we both took in with us "just in case"
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Friday, April 11th, 2008
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8:29 am - ahhh....travels
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Mr. Doughnut_girl had a speaking engagement today in south dakota. he left our house yesterday at 1:30 for a 3:30 flight to denver, changing planes to south dakota. his flight from denver was cancelled due to blizzard in south dakota. the earliest he could get out today from denver to south dakota would have put him at his event after it was over. he got on standby back home last night and crawled in bed at 1:30.
12 hours of nothing. flying, sitting, standing and waiting.
on a happier note, i had an awesome ride yesterday. it's been awhile since i've been on SW parkway. AND a happier note, i got a nice happy hug from someone i rarely see.
Toughest 10k in Texas is tomorrow. Mr. Doughnut_girl will be there! off to boston next week. to play, watch and cheer.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
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10:10 am - glass top table and chairs
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I am selling mine...if you are interested, I have pictures. :-)
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Monday, February 25th, 2008
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7:58 am - off i go
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i am still such a daily lurker and not a poster any more.
i signed up for the half at grandma's to hopefully jump start my activity and get me moving again.
we leave tomorrow for a belated honeymoon. napa valley. then at the end of the week mr. doughnut_girl is working the event and then running the marathon.
yippee!
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008
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9:24 am - Happy Valentine's Day!!!
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(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
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(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you would be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
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(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
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(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
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(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
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(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says "Thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say you're welco me" ... that will bring on a "whatever").
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(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying @*!? YOU!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.
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* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology. * Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true.
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Monday, February 11th, 2008
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9:20 am - chicken enchilades
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Monday, January 28th, 2008
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1:21 pm - pictures
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
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3:49 pm - Heath Ledger - Brokeback Mountain fame
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
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9:29 am - Monkey needs a home - Orange tabby
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I thought I could post pictures, so let me know if you want to see him.
Monkey is not his real name, it was Rocky, but you know how that goes.... here's some data on The Monkey Boy, as he is affectionately called...
Age 5 or 6
Neutered
Chipped
Shots updated, last in Summer 2007
On Revolution heartworm meds (preventative)
Weighs approx 9 lbs
Declawed
Indoor
He's a homebody, a lover, not aggressive, he is chatty, loves to be petted, can watch tv with you, or sit for hours and watch out your window.
Monkey's owners haved moved so this precious animal needs a home today! Plus he comes with a 30 day guarantee, totally refundable if it just isn't working out. So call today to take Monkey for a test drive. You'll make him one happy cat.
Email Rob at rob@robgrady.com or call 731-6202 for a date to meet Monkey.
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