Here is the URL for the St. Pete Event
http://komensuncoast.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=264374
You can click on the "Register Here" agree to the waiver information and then when you get the screen to the registration window mark the "Join a Team" (Register as a team member on an existing Team). There is a pull down "Please select a Team". Click on the arrow on the right and select the "The Nameless Walking Group" and hit continue and the registration screen comes up for you to enter your personal information. At the Fees section of sign-up you want to select "General Race Registration: $30.00" There is no Team discount for the registration fee. You can make additional donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, but are not required to. You can select what you want as your donation goal and if you want a personal donation web page created you need to do it on this screen. After you have completed the rest of the questions on the page click on continue and the screen for putting in your credit card information comes up and you can complete your registration for the Race.
To save not having to pay a sign-up late fee and also get your race packet by mail, you must have completed your registration by September 23rd.
As the race gets closer we will firm up transportation arrangements. This race will have 15,000 or more runner and walkers in it. It starts 8:00 AM. We would need to leave by m 5:45 AM from Brandon at the latest, because there will lots of traffic and you will have to park further away the later you are arriving.
For more information about the Event/Awards/Schedule click on this URL -
http://store.geomerx.com/sgksuncoast/index.cfm?fuseaction=storepage&customPageID=125
Sunday, August 31, 2008
10/4/2008 Race for the Cure Information
The new T-Shirts are in. I have some extra medium, large, and x-large sizes if you did not pre-order a shirt and would like to purchase one. We hope that every body who signs up for the Susan G. Komen 5K Walk will have one of the new gold T-Shirts. Deborah is our Team Captain.
Mileage Update
From: Mary M.
Mileage update as of Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Saturday, August 30th, morning on the Parkway Trail
Total = 16.1 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1731.45 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 276.55 miles
It was a small crowd walking on Saturday, but we did get an additional 16.1 miles in for our total. We are less than 300 miles away from our goal and we have 122 days let to get to "2008 Miles in 2008". Marie was unable to join us on Saturday morning because her Mom was has been feeling under the weather. We are praying for a speedy recovery for Marie's Mom.
Mileage update as of Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Saturday, August 30th, morning on the Parkway Trail
Julie - .6 miles
Bonnie F. - 3.1 miles Mary M. - 3.1 miles
Tony - 3.1 miles
Susan - 3.1 miles
Bob - 3.1 miles
Tony - 3.1 miles
Susan - 3.1 miles
Bob - 3.1 miles
Total = 16.1 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1731.45 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 276.55 miles
It was a small crowd walking on Saturday, but we did get an additional 16.1 miles in for our total. We are less than 300 miles away from our goal and we have 122 days let to get to "2008 Miles in 2008". Marie was unable to join us on Saturday morning because her Mom was has been feeling under the weather. We are praying for a speedy recovery for Marie's Mom.
Saying thank you is such a wonderful feeling
Hello everyone:
I am up here in New York and trying to sort everything out before I start my new job on Tuesday. These last few months have been quite an adventure for me. The experience allowed me to find out a lot about myself and my life, not the least of which were the lessons I learned about the value of the friendships I have.
Of course there are many mixed feelings and emotions here given the nature of the solution and the situation that has subsequently been created. Given my age and other challenges that I had to face head on under the circumstances I am thrilled to have found a new job. I will be challenged and also given the opportunity to make a real contribution to something meaningful. This is the sweet side. On the other hand I have to be separated from my family and say farewell to my friends. This is extremely difficult for me.
I am very lucky to have a wife of 36 years whom I am still madly in love with and who can still make my day just with her smile. I miss her very much already. I also miss my daughter and I'm probably driving here crazy by calling the house 12 times a day. I've learned a great deal from both these women over the years. Not being there with them in Florida is very very tough for me as you might imagine.
What I also learned though is how important my friends in Florida have become to me and how much I miss them already. Of particular note are the friends I have made through the Nameless Walking Group. It all started out as a noble pursuit in the interest of health maintenance, but this group turned into something much more than that for me. I will remember for the rest of my life the Saturday and Wednesday walks, the discussions about various topics...the kids, the grandkids, photography, jobs, spouses, politics or anything that suited the moment. Breakfast.
I thank you all for these wonderful experiences and memories. Mary and Tony, Keith and Val, Bonnie and Bonnie, Deborah, Marie, Julie, Pam, Bob, Cindy and family, Christine, and everyone else I had the pleasure of walking with....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Special Thanks to Bob O'Donnell. Bob, I hope we will always maintain our friendship and I can't thank you enough for all the things that you have introduced me to. Don't forget Gasparilla in '09. Mary and Tony...you are magic! Nobody could ever ask for anymore out of a friendship than I have experienced from ours!
As soon as I'm settled down here I will resume my walking. I don't think that my miles can count toward the club total, but know they are being clocked in the spirit of this thing we have started. I hope at least to be there in spirit with all of you when the 2008 mile goal is reached.
For all those who took me to breakfast and gave me such a nice sendoff....I can only say thank you once again. I carry my digital picture frame on my key chain.
Thanks for everything and it is my hope that everyone who has experienced the Nameless Walking Group will continue to put a priority on their health maintenance and will include walking as a mainstay for that pursuit!
Later.....
I am up here in New York and trying to sort everything out before I start my new job on Tuesday. These last few months have been quite an adventure for me. The experience allowed me to find out a lot about myself and my life, not the least of which were the lessons I learned about the value of the friendships I have.
Of course there are many mixed feelings and emotions here given the nature of the solution and the situation that has subsequently been created. Given my age and other challenges that I had to face head on under the circumstances I am thrilled to have found a new job. I will be challenged and also given the opportunity to make a real contribution to something meaningful. This is the sweet side. On the other hand I have to be separated from my family and say farewell to my friends. This is extremely difficult for me.
I am very lucky to have a wife of 36 years whom I am still madly in love with and who can still make my day just with her smile. I miss her very much already. I also miss my daughter and I'm probably driving here crazy by calling the house 12 times a day. I've learned a great deal from both these women over the years. Not being there with them in Florida is very very tough for me as you might imagine.
What I also learned though is how important my friends in Florida have become to me and how much I miss them already. Of particular note are the friends I have made through the Nameless Walking Group. It all started out as a noble pursuit in the interest of health maintenance, but this group turned into something much more than that for me. I will remember for the rest of my life the Saturday and Wednesday walks, the discussions about various topics...the kids, the grandkids, photography, jobs, spouses, politics or anything that suited the moment. Breakfast.
I thank you all for these wonderful experiences and memories. Mary and Tony, Keith and Val, Bonnie and Bonnie, Deborah, Marie, Julie, Pam, Bob, Cindy and family, Christine, and everyone else I had the pleasure of walking with....THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Special Thanks to Bob O'Donnell. Bob, I hope we will always maintain our friendship and I can't thank you enough for all the things that you have introduced me to. Don't forget Gasparilla in '09. Mary and Tony...you are magic! Nobody could ever ask for anymore out of a friendship than I have experienced from ours!
As soon as I'm settled down here I will resume my walking. I don't think that my miles can count toward the club total, but know they are being clocked in the spirit of this thing we have started. I hope at least to be there in spirit with all of you when the 2008 mile goal is reached.
For all those who took me to breakfast and gave me such a nice sendoff....I can only say thank you once again. I carry my digital picture frame on my key chain.
Thanks for everything and it is my hope that everyone who has experienced the Nameless Walking Group will continue to put a priority on their health maintenance and will include walking as a mainstay for that pursuit!
Later.....
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Mileage update - Less than 300 miles to go!!!
From: Mary M.
Mileage update as of Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Saturday, August 16th, morning on the Parkway Trail
Sunday, August 10th, on the Parkway Trail
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Wednesday, August 20th at the Brandon Mall
Total = 12.7 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1715.35 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 292.65 miles
Group News
On Wednesday, August 27th, I got an e-mail from Bonnie P. that she would not make it to the Mall to walk on this evening. Tony and I decided we would cancel the Wednesday evening, since Deborah and Bob are on vacation. Tony and I did meet Bonnie F. and walked 3 laps of the Mall in the afternoon. On the last lap we stopped at the new Yogurt Store in the new wing. The frozen yogurt and toppings are very Weight Watcher friendly. at 5-10 calories per ounce you can get a nice portion for less than 2 points.
We will meet at the Parkway Trail at 7:15 AM on Saturday. We will miss Gary and Deborah. Bob will be back from vacation and should be joining us. Pam sent me an e-mail that she might make it to the WW meeting on Saturday. She and her husband are going to Fort Lauderdale to board a cruise ship on Saturday. The cruise is to celebrate their 19th Wedding Anniversary.
Mileage update as of Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Saturday, August 16th, morning on the Parkway Trail
Julie - .6 miles
Sunday, August 10th, on the Parkway Trail
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Wednesday, August 20th at the Brandon Mall
Bonnie F. - 3.0 miles in the morning
Mary M. - 3.0 miles in the morning
Mary M. - 3.0 miles in the morning
Tony - 3.0 miles in evening
Total = 12.7 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1715.35 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 292.65 miles
Group News
The Weight Watcher meeting attendees were late getting to the Parkway Trail, and it was not raining at 7:20 AM. When Gary arrived a little early at the Parkway Trail, he assumed we went to Golden Coral, since it was raining. Gary not finding anyone at Golden Coral returned to the Parkway and found us hanging out deciding if we should take a chance of getting wet if we walked. The consensuses was to go to Golden Coral and start Gary's Good Bye Celebration a little early. It was a nice time. You can see all of the photos of the celebration on the blog. Gary is driving to New York and leaves tomorrow morning. We all wish safe travels and good luck with the new job. Tony talked to Julie on Tuesday and she said she walked her usual route on the Parkway Trail on Saturday in the rain with an umbrella. Congratulations to Julie. She is our only perfect attendance walker.
We will meet at the Parkway Trail at 7:15 AM on Saturday. We will miss Gary and Deborah. Bob will be back from vacation and should be joining us. Pam sent me an e-mail that she might make it to the WW meeting on Saturday. She and her husband are going to Fort Lauderdale to board a cruise ship on Saturday. The cruise is to celebrate their 19th Wedding Anniversary.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Rose Francis said...
Good Evening Gary and Friends,
I could not let the day go by without adding my farewell to Gary. I am sorry that my Mom and I could not make it today, but as you all know, she has not been feeling well, and I have been keeping her close to home for recovery.
Gary, a part of me is not surprised that you would be moving to NY to a town that has SUCCESS in it. I have watched you handle your personal challenges with a zest and a very determined face, ya know, the one with the eye brows that are centered close, which adds a wrinkle in your forehead. Life sure has given you a run for your wrinkles but it was your determination, your love for your family, and your spirit to feel success that has brought you to this stage of your life. So now you are off to NY. A new chapter in your life.
It's your story Gary, it's your life and you are the writer. Problem is, we write it as we go along and we never know how it is going to end. So, here's my advice, keep your beginning close to your heart, and forget knowing or understanding your final chapter. Just take your time, sit back. and enjoy the "meat & potato's" of your book. All the days of your life and the new days ahead. Fill your life with a ton of success and a ton of love and you will never worry or be concerned about your ending. Life has a way of giving chances to have the best ending ever but it is how we live the middle of our book, the middle of our life, that puts us in the writer seat. Write your chapters with love, with success, and with the thrill to enjoy each day of your next chapter. You are a GOOD PERSON Gary, you have added chapters in so many other's book, and you will be remembered.
Stay Happy, healthy, and safe for life.
God Bless you Friend,
Cindy
Good Evening Gary and Friends,
I could not let the day go by without adding my farewell to Gary. I am sorry that my Mom and I could not make it today, but as you all know, she has not been feeling well, and I have been keeping her close to home for recovery.
Gary, a part of me is not surprised that you would be moving to NY to a town that has SUCCESS in it. I have watched you handle your personal challenges with a zest and a very determined face, ya know, the one with the eye brows that are centered close, which adds a wrinkle in your forehead. Life sure has given you a run for your wrinkles but it was your determination, your love for your family, and your spirit to feel success that has brought you to this stage of your life. So now you are off to NY. A new chapter in your life.
It's your story Gary, it's your life and you are the writer. Problem is, we write it as we go along and we never know how it is going to end. So, here's my advice, keep your beginning close to your heart, and forget knowing or understanding your final chapter. Just take your time, sit back. and enjoy the "meat & potato's" of your book. All the days of your life and the new days ahead. Fill your life with a ton of success and a ton of love and you will never worry or be concerned about your ending. Life has a way of giving chances to have the best ending ever but it is how we live the middle of our book, the middle of our life, that puts us in the writer seat. Write your chapters with love, with success, and with the thrill to enjoy each day of your next chapter. You are a GOOD PERSON Gary, you have added chapters in so many other's book, and you will be remembered.
Stay Happy, healthy, and safe for life.
God Bless you Friend,
Cindy
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Gary's Party - Saturday, August 23rd.
The Nameless Walking Group's Breakfast to say Good Bye, Good Luck and Best Wishes to Gary Black will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at 8:30 AM at the Golden Coral Restaurant in Brandon, FL. Everybody in the group is invited. Breakfast will be dutch treat.
On Saturday, August 23rd, Gary will be joining others from The Nameless Walking Group on The Brandon Parkway Trail at 7:15 AM for the usual Saturday morning walk. After the walk Gary and the rest of the Group's walkers will be going to Golden Coral. We expect to be there around 8:30 AM.
Gary, our group leader, has accepted a position as Manager for Technology Services with DealerTrack which is located in Lake Success, New York. Gary will be leaving Florida on Wednesday, August 27th and will be starting his new job on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
Besides being Nameless, Our Walking Group will now be leaderless, too.
On Saturday, August 23rd, Gary will be joining others from The Nameless Walking Group on The Brandon Parkway Trail at 7:15 AM for the usual Saturday morning walk. After the walk Gary and the rest of the Group's walkers will be going to Golden Coral. We expect to be there around 8:30 AM.
Gary, our group leader, has accepted a position as Manager for Technology Services with DealerTrack which is located in Lake Success, New York. Gary will be leaving Florida on Wednesday, August 27th and will be starting his new job on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
Besides being Nameless, Our Walking Group will now be leaderless, too.
Mileage update as of August 20th, 2008
From: Mary M.
Mileage update as of Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Saturday, August 16th, morning on the Parkway Trail
Julie - .6 miles
Bonnie P. - 2.0 miles
Deborah - 2.0 miles
Pam - 2.0 miles
Pam - 2.0 miles
Marie - 3.1 miles
Bonnie F. - 3.1 miles
Bonnie F. - 3.1 miles
Judy - 3.1 miles
Martha - 3.1 miles
Dale - 2.0 miles
Sunday, August 10th, on the Parkway Trail
Deborah - 2.6 miles
Tuesday, August 19th at the Brandon Mall
Bonnie F. - 2.5 miles in the morning
Mary M. - 2.5 miles in the morning
Wednesday, August 20th at the Brandon Mall
Bonnie F. - 2.5 miles in the morning
Mary M. - 2.5 miles in the morning
Mary M. - 2.5 miles in the morning
Deborah - 3.0 miles in the evening
Mary M. - 3.0 miles in the evening
Tony - 3.0 miles in evening
Tony - 3.0 miles in evening
Total = 42.6 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1702.65 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 305.35 miles
Saturday August 16th,
From: Bonnie
There were 7 who walked Saturday, plus Julie was just getting ready to leave as you can see by the picture. Plus we met Dale on his way back from the roundabout. Julie did her usual.
Marie, Bonnie F., Martha and Judy all went to 60 and back. Deborah and Pam kept me company to the roundabout and back. In the final picture everyone is waving to Pam and wishing her luck for her walk in October. Saturday was her final walk until October. Not much wildlife, just our usual osprey and heron. The sunrise is taken from the parking lot at WW.
Wednesday, August 20th,
From: Mary M.
I talked to Gary's wife, Maryann, this evening. Gary plans to do his last walk with the Nameless Walking Group of Brandon, FL on Saturday morning and will be going out to breakfast with us to say good bye to the group. The plan will be to go to Golden Coral after we walk. For those who will not be able to walk, but would like to join us for breakfast at Golden Coral we should be there around 8:30 AM on Saturday, August 23rd.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Group News and Mileage Update
From: Mary M.
Mileage update as of Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Wednesday, August 13th at the Brandon Mall
Total = 12.7 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1660.05 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 347.95 miles
Bonnie F. was the only person that walked on Wednesday afternoon, since I did not check my e-mail until after I should have arrived at the Mall. Bonnie F. walked two loops, before she decided to give up on me arriving. We now have each other's cell phone numbers. To make up for not walking yesterday, Bonnie F. and I went to the mall this morning and walked three loops. After that Bonnie F. headed out and I went shopping for a couple of hours. Found some good bargains at J C Penney's.
On Wednesday evening, Tony and I went at the Mall at 6:30 PM. Just after we arrived there was a 10 minute or so down pour. We waited at the Food Court and pretty soon Bonnie P. arrived. We waited until 7:00 PM to see if anybody else was coming. We did a lap and a half and then went to Panera Bread for coffee. We left the mall around 8:30 PM.
Tony and I will be in Georgia this weekend. The Group will be meeting as usual at the Brandon Parkway Trail at 7:15 AM. This rainy weather should be all gone by then. We will be back on late on Monday, August 18th.
The new T-Shirts have been ordered. We should have them by Saturday, August 30th.
Congratulations to Gary on getting a new Job! He will be working in New York. It was under his leadership that we became The Nameless Walking Group of Brandon, Florida. We will truly miss him. Hopefully, when he comes home to Florida he will be able to walk with us.
From: Gary
I am proud and pleased to let you know that I have been offered and have accepted a position as Manager for Technology Services with DealerTrack http://dealertrack.com which is located in Lake Success, New York. Pending completion of a background check and drug test, which I presume are standard activities associated with employment in the 21st century, I will be starting my new position in New York on September 2, 2008.
Pam will be starting her intensive training for the 3-Day Susan G. Komen Walk for The Cure soon, so she will not be able to join us on Saturday mornings until after the walk is over in November. She and her family will be part of The Nameless Walking Group Team that is doing the 5K Race for the Cure on October 4th.
From: Pam
Hi Everyone,
My training walks are scheduled on Saturdays from 5:30 - noon, so Saturday 9/16 will be my last day walking on the parkway until after the event in November. Training is going well, but the thought of walking 60 miles is still overwhelming to me. The Nameless Walking Group is officially entered into the event you can view our picture on the site: http://www.the3day.org/ Search using my name or the group's name.
If you find the time between now and October 21st please send me a card or letter of encouragement to help keep me going during the event to the address below:
Write a letter expressing your love and support to your walker, which we’ll deliver to them on the event at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. (Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Mail must be postmarked no later than October 21st in order to ensure delivery at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. Any mail that is not retrieved by the walker by November 1st will be destroyed.)
Please send letters to:
Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office
ATTN: Pamela Lovett
P.O. Box 40887
St. Petersburg, FL 33743
Thank you,
Pam
Mileage update as of Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Wednesday, August 13th at the Brandon Mall
Bonnie F. - 2 miles in the afternoon
Bonnie P. - 1.5 miles in the evening
Mary M. - 1.5 miles in the evening
Tony - 1.5 miles in evening
Thursday, August 14th at the Brandon Mall
Tony - 1.5 miles in evening
Thursday, August 14th at the Brandon Mall
Bonnie F. - 3.1 miles in the morning
Mary M. - 3.1 miles in the morning
Total = 12.7 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1660.05 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 347.95 miles
Bonnie F. was the only person that walked on Wednesday afternoon, since I did not check my e-mail until after I should have arrived at the Mall. Bonnie F. walked two loops, before she decided to give up on me arriving. We now have each other's cell phone numbers. To make up for not walking yesterday, Bonnie F. and I went to the mall this morning and walked three loops. After that Bonnie F. headed out and I went shopping for a couple of hours. Found some good bargains at J C Penney's.
On Wednesday evening, Tony and I went at the Mall at 6:30 PM. Just after we arrived there was a 10 minute or so down pour. We waited at the Food Court and pretty soon Bonnie P. arrived. We waited until 7:00 PM to see if anybody else was coming. We did a lap and a half and then went to Panera Bread for coffee. We left the mall around 8:30 PM.
Tony and I will be in Georgia this weekend. The Group will be meeting as usual at the Brandon Parkway Trail at 7:15 AM. This rainy weather should be all gone by then. We will be back on late on Monday, August 18th.
The new T-Shirts have been ordered. We should have them by Saturday, August 30th.
Congratulations to Gary on getting a new Job! He will be working in New York. It was under his leadership that we became The Nameless Walking Group of Brandon, Florida. We will truly miss him. Hopefully, when he comes home to Florida he will be able to walk with us.
From: Gary
I am proud and pleased to let you know that I have been offered and have accepted a position as Manager for Technology Services with DealerTrack http://dealertrack.com which is located in Lake Success, New York. Pending completion of a background check and drug test, which I presume are standard activities associated with employment in the 21st century, I will be starting my new position in New York on September 2, 2008.
DealerTrack is a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the automotive retail industry in the United States. They utilize the Internet to link automotive dealers with banks, finance companies, credit unions and other financing sources, as well as other services and information providers, such as the major credit reporting agencies. DealerTrack has an established network of active relationships with over 22,000 automotive dealers, including over 90% of all franchised dealers; over 700 financing sources, including ten captive financing sources; and other service and information providers to the automotive retail industry.
The purpose of this note is twofold
1) Make my friends and colleagues aware of my job and industry change
2) For all those who provided me guidance, support and empathy as I embarked and made my journey through this challenge, my family and I thank you.
Sincerely
Gary
Pam will be starting her intensive training for the 3-Day Susan G. Komen Walk for The Cure soon, so she will not be able to join us on Saturday mornings until after the walk is over in November. She and her family will be part of The Nameless Walking Group Team that is doing the 5K Race for the Cure on October 4th.
From: Pam
Hi Everyone,
My training walks are scheduled on Saturdays from 5:30 - noon, so Saturday 9/16 will be my last day walking on the parkway until after the event in November. Training is going well, but the thought of walking 60 miles is still overwhelming to me. The Nameless Walking Group is officially entered into the event you can view our picture on the site: http://www.the3day.org/ Search using my name or the group's name.
If you find the time between now and October 21st please send me a card or letter of encouragement to help keep me going during the event to the address below:
Write a letter expressing your love and support to your walker, which we’ll deliver to them on the event at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. (Envelopes only, please. No boxes or large packages. Mail must be postmarked no later than October 21st in order to ensure delivery at the 3-Day Camp Post Office. Any mail that is not retrieved by the walker by November 1st will be destroyed.)
Please send letters to:
Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office
ATTN: Pamela Lovett
P.O. Box 40887
St. Petersburg, FL 33743
Thank you,
Pam
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
08-09 08 Walkers
From: Mary M.
Mileage update as of Monday, August 11th, 2008
Saturday, August 9th, morning on the Parkway Trail
Julie - .6 miles
Bonnie P. - 2.0 miles
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Marie - 3.1 miles
Susan - 3.1 miles
Judy - 2.2 miles
Martha - 2.2 miles
Rodney - 2.2 miles
Sunday, August 10th, on the Parkway Trail
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Total = 21.6 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1647.35 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 360.65 miles
From: Bonnie
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Was a little iffy early this morning as to whether we would be able to get the walk in since it was sprinkling when I got out of the car for the meeting. Luckily the showers waited until we were finished.
We picked up three new people this morning since mention was made at the meeting about our group walking. They are Judy Shehan and Martha & Rodney Cribbs. I did not get the e-mail address for the Cribbs and have copied you my e-mail to Judy. Judy is the one standing next to Deborah.
Julie was there, but had left before we arrive since we were a little late leaving the meeting. I'm assuming she walked her usual.
Susan waited until 7:15 and since no one had arrived as yet she started without us. She passed Deborah and Marie on her way back from 60 and caught up with me on my way back. I did my usual to the round-about.
I FINALLY got pictures of the Rosette Spoonbill as well as our resident Ospreys, etc. Imagine my surprise when I looked at the one of the sun trying to break free of the clouds and discovered I had also captured a Dragonfly.
The three new walkers did not go to 60 but instead crossed Brandon Pwy. and headed down to Lumsden then on back to the starting spot. As I said in the e-mail to Judy, I clocked it at 2.2 miles total.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Mileage update- Less than 400 miles to "2008 miles in 2008"!
From: Mary M.
Mileage update as of Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Sunday, August 3rd, on the Parkway Trail
Deborah - 2.2 miles
Wednesday, August 6th, afternoon at Brandon Mall
Mary M. - 2.0 Miles
Bonnie F. - 2.0 miles
Wednesday, August 6th, evening at Brandon Mall
Bob - 3.1 miles
Tony - 3.1 miles
Mary M. - 3.1 miles
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Total = 18.6 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1625.75 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 382.25 miles
Deborah did her usual Sunday walk on the Parkway Trail. Mary meet Bonnie F. who was back form vacation at the Brandon Mall at 2:00 PM. They walked 2 laps because they needed to leave a little early. At 6:45 PM sharp, Mary, Deborah, Bob and Tony started their mall walk. They completed 3 laps. Deborah lost her insulated water bottle bag along the way. Mary and Deborah retraced their steps and found it laying on a counter in one of the kiosks. We meet back up with Bob and Tony. After we went to Panera Bread and had coffee. While we were in line waiting to order, Bonnie P. came in. She had just come from the Airport after dropping her grand daughter off to go home to New Hampshire. Gary missed walking this evening . He is going on a job interview in New York, tomorrow.
Tony and I will be in Athens, Georgia this weekend. They will be back on Sunday. Bob will be leaving on vacation on Thursday, August 14th. He won't be back walking with us until Saturday August 30th.
Saturday's walk is as usual 7:15 AM at the Brandon Parkway Trail.
Mileage update as of Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Sunday, August 3rd, on the Parkway Trail
Deborah - 2.2 miles
Wednesday, August 6th, afternoon at Brandon Mall
Mary M. - 2.0 Miles
Bonnie F. - 2.0 miles
Wednesday, August 6th, evening at Brandon Mall
Bob - 3.1 miles
Tony - 3.1 miles
Mary M. - 3.1 miles
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Total = 18.6 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1625.75 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 382.25 miles
Deborah did her usual Sunday walk on the Parkway Trail. Mary meet Bonnie F. who was back form vacation at the Brandon Mall at 2:00 PM. They walked 2 laps because they needed to leave a little early. At 6:45 PM sharp, Mary, Deborah, Bob and Tony started their mall walk. They completed 3 laps. Deborah lost her insulated water bottle bag along the way. Mary and Deborah retraced their steps and found it laying on a counter in one of the kiosks. We meet back up with Bob and Tony. After we went to Panera Bread and had coffee. While we were in line waiting to order, Bonnie P. came in. She had just come from the Airport after dropping her grand daughter off to go home to New Hampshire. Gary missed walking this evening . He is going on a job interview in New York, tomorrow.
Tony and I will be in Athens, Georgia this weekend. They will be back on Sunday. Bob will be leaving on vacation on Thursday, August 14th. He won't be back walking with us until Saturday August 30th.
Saturday's walk is as usual 7:15 AM at the Brandon Parkway Trail.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Walkers August 2 2008
From: Mary M.
Mileage update for Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Saturday, July 26th 7:15 AM on the Parkway TrailMileage update for Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Julie -.6 mile (Still Perfect Attendance)
Marie - 3.1 miles
Deborah - 3.1 miles
Mary M. - 3.1 Miles
Bob - 3.1 miles
Gary - 3.1 miles
Tony - 3.1 miles
Saturday Total = 19.2 miles
Year-to-Date Total = 1607.15 miles
Miles to go to hit "2008 miles in 2008" - 400.85 miles
It was a small group walking Saturday Morning. Mary and Gary took off at a very brisk pace and missed the alligator siting in the first pond by the rest of the group. Mary and Gary waited for the rest of the group at Route 60. When they arrive Tony took the usual pictures and the females lead the way back with the three boys a little behind. After we finished Deborah, Mary and Tony went to Golden Coral for breakfast. We figured Bonnie P. and Melanie slept in.
The Wednesday evening 6:45 PM walk has been moved to the Brandon Mall until the evening rain showers season is over. We will meet just inside the Food Court Entrance by the pay phones.
The deadline for ordering new gold T-Shirts is Tuesday night August 5th. I will be placing the order on Wednesday. It will be a maximum of 10 days to get the shirts. Those who are going to do the Susan G. Komen 5k Race for the Cure in St. Petersburg on October 4th should order a new shirt since we plan to wear then on this group walk. Just send me an e-mail with your size. You will pay for your shirt when you receive it.
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