I'm suppose to be out of my office today by the end of the day. Yet people keep coming in here asking questions about electrical, etc and if they can use my phone. Can they just wait a day?
lgraceh, It was a doozy. Temps were in the high 80s and humidity was near 100% (no rain). Traditionally, this race is run with temps in the 40s, so this was a shock to everyone, including race organizers. They had a great heat plan including ice, cold towels and sponges, and lots of water, and they encouraged strongly that marathoners drop down to the half distance. People were experiencing heat exhaustion left and right. 2:45 into the race, they decided to cancel the full marathon and rerouted all runners toward the finish. We ended the day with 17 miles, but I think it was a smart decision. A member of our group who completed the half had to be taken to the ER. It was very scary, and I am glad we are safe and able to run another day. We have chosen a race in December to make up for it. So much for my taking a break for a while!
lgraceh, It was a doozy. Temps were in the high 80s and humidity was near 100% (no rain). Traditionally, this race is run with temps in the 40s, so this was a shock to everyone, including race organizers. They had a great heat plan including ice, cold towels and sponges, and lots of water, and they encouraged strongly that marathoners drop down to the half distance. People were experiencing heat exhaustion left and right. 2:45 into the race, they decided to cancel the full marathon and rerouted all runners toward the finish. We ended the day with 17 miles, but I think it was a smart decision. A member of our group who completed the half had to be taken to the ER. It was very scary, and I am glad we are safe and able to run another day. We have chosen a race in December to make up for it. So much for my taking a break for a while!
OMG. That is crazy! I hope your friend is recovering quickly, and no one else got ill. 17 miles is no joke in those conditions.
Post by sleepymonkey on Nov 9, 2015 10:55:06 GMT -5
The terrible two's hit my house full force this weekend. I can already predict that the wine store down the street will see a sharp uptick in sales for the foreseeable future.
ironbaby that does sound like a doozy! Congrats for finishing as much as you did! I'm pretty sure this is going to be the longest week ever. H is cranky, work stinks, and I'm in TWW. I do get to travel for work Sunday-Tues., which will help keep me busy. I actually really like traveling with this one partner, so I'm looking forward to it.
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The terrible two's hit my house full force this weekend. I can already predict that the wine store down the street will see a sharp uptick in sales for the foreseeable future.
+1. He was a nightmare this weekend. Had to cancel several outings he was such a mess. I feel you.
Post by TheEleventhHour on Nov 9, 2015 11:14:58 GMT -5
ironbaby Wow! That is so crazy! The weather seems really off for the season all over the place. 17 miles is impressive in that heat (well, impressive to me no matter what lol). GL with your next race!
singingsea I just saw that last night. I guess because the cups are solid red and don't have any stereotypical Christmas symbols that means Starbucks hates Jesus? No idea why they have their panties in such a bunch.
Post by sleepymonkey on Nov 9, 2015 11:15:33 GMT -5
singingsea, I think (and really hope) that the controversy if being stirred up by a small handful of people. Even Candace Cameron, who is very vocal about her religion, basically said it is silly for people to consider the red cup to be a "war on Christmas" because it doesn't have any traditional Christmas symbols on it. Maybe this is an UO but I really cringe when people start talking about the supposed war on Christmas. No one is taking Christmas away from Christians. You are free to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, decorate your home, and celebrate however you want. But companies serve many people that are not Christians and they should have the right to be respectful of other religions as well. Besides, as much as I love Christmas, it is in your face enough so if some places tone it down a bit, that is alright by me!
Post by TheEleventhHour on Nov 9, 2015 11:17:11 GMT -5
Also I haven't lived very close to a Starbucks in a long time so don't go that often but didn't the cups always used to be just solid red for the holiday season? I didn't think they started changing the theme of them every year until recently. Were people offended by the red cups a decade ago?
One of my FB friends posted about the Starbucks thing (that it was stupid, not that he was angry about it). Prior to that, I haven't heard anything about it...
singingsea, I think (and really hope) that the controversy if being stirred up by a small handful of people. Even Candace Cameron, who is very vocal about her religion, basically said it is silly for people to consider the red cup to be a "war on Christmas" because it doesn't have any traditional Christmas symbols on it. Maybe this is an UO but I really cringe when people start talking about the supposed war on Christmas. No one is taking Christmas away from Christians. You are free to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, decorate your home, and celebrate however you want. But companies serve many people that are not Christians and they should have the right to be respectful of other religions as well. Besides, as much as I love Christmas, it is in your face enough so if some places tone it down a bit, that is alright by me!
This. Starbucks also doesn't put out Hanukkah or Kwanza themed cups, but nobody seems to complain about that.
Post by TheEleventhHour on Nov 9, 2015 11:20:10 GMT -5
I have to work tonight (first of three overnights in a row, hold me) so I am going to nap around 1. I cleaned the kitchen and am doing laundry right now. I also think AF is about to start which is probably why I am eating everything in sight. SO HANGRY.
Post by kayladawn91 on Nov 9, 2015 11:20:42 GMT -5
It's not even like the cups had a nativity or cross on them before, so I don't understand why Christians are offended. I'm a Christian and I think the whole thing is stupid. It's a cup. As long as it keeps my drink from spilling on me who cares what it looks like?
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singingsea, I think (and really hope) that the controversy if being stirred up by a small handful of people. Even Candace Cameron, who is very vocal about her religion, basically said it is silly for people to consider the red cup to be a "war on Christmas" because it doesn't have any traditional Christmas symbols on it. Maybe this is an UO but I really cringe when people start talking about the supposed war on Christmas. No one is taking Christmas away from Christians. You are free to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, decorate your home, and celebrate however you want. But companies serve many people that are not Christians and they should have the right to be respectful of other religions as well. Besides, as much as I love Christmas, it is in your face enough so if some places tone it down a bit, that is alright by me!
Exactly. The whole "war on Christmas" thing is ridiculous. I mean I'm agnostic and I LOVE Christmas. There is no war people.
ironbaby sorry to hear about the marathon getting screwed up!
I just got back from the dentist. I thought I was going to need $1000's of dollars of work and ended up only needing a filling. Yahoo!!! I still need more work down the line but don't have to get it all done right now.
Tonight I have to work until 8:30 for parent teacher conferences. I'm not feeling it!
Post by spicysalmonroll on Nov 9, 2015 11:34:35 GMT -5
ironbaby, wow that's crazy. Good of them to cancel and look out for everyone's health. That would be annoying to have to keep training a month longer than you planned. Are you trying to qualify for a certain race?
The Starbuck cup makes no sense to me either. Since when does lack of words = hate? It's not like the cups say "fuck Christmas" so I don't see how there is any type of "war" or "hate" happening. JFC.
I have to vent because this girl on my FB is driving me nuts. She announced her pregnancy on FB at 5 weeks. 5 fucking weeks along. Then a few weeks later she posted "Can't wait to for my Dr. appointment to find out it's a girl!" Seriously? Am I a bad person for being excited when I found out it's a boy LOL. So now she's like 15 weeks and really not showing at all yet. But every single picture that her & her husband post they have their hands in that weird position with one just under the boobs and one like on the pubic hair region. This is a fairly standard pose when you have a giant 30+ week belly there....but it looks ridiculous when there's no belly there yet. I am very happy for her and don't intend this to come off as bitchy or jealous, it's really just snark that she's one of those "annoying" FB posters.
spicysalmonroll, I am not trying to qualify for anything. I have gotten quite slow lately. But I am a coach, and this was a first marathon for one of my athletes, so I owe her a full marathon.
I totally get the FB frustration. There is a couple on my feed that posted as soon as the pee dried on the stick. No thank you.
I'm pretty excited that I received an invitation at the end of last week to help staff a leader training course next Fall. I think it'll be a lot of work but it will help build my presentation skills and will (hopefully) be a lot of fun. And my MIL decided she wanted to take a trip to the area she grew up in and try and find where her parents and grandparents lived and are buried this coming weekend so she invited me (the resident genealogist) to go along. I can't wait for Friday!
ironbaby, wow that's crazy. Good of them to cancel and look out for everyone's health. That would be annoying to have to keep training a month longer than you planned. Are you trying to qualify for a certain race?
The Starbuck cup makes no sense to me either. Since when does lack of words = hate? It's not like the cups say "fuck Christmas" so I don't see how there is any type of "war" or "hate" happening. JFC.
I have to vent because this girl on my FB is driving me nuts. She announced her pregnancy on FB at 5 weeks. 5 fucking weeks along. Then a few weeks later she posted "Can't wait to for my Dr. appointment to find out it's a girl!" Seriously? Am I a bad person for being excited when I found out it's a boy LOL. So now she's like 15 weeks and really not showing at all yet. But every single picture that her & her husband post they have their hands in that weird position with one just under the boobs and one like on the pubic hair region. This is a fairly standard pose when you have a giant 30+ week belly there....but it looks ridiculous when there's no belly there yet. I am very happy for her and don't intend this to come off as bitchy or jealous, it's really just snark that she's one of those "annoying" FB posters.
Every time someone posts about a pregnancy the day they pee on a stick I get soooo nervous:
Then it looks like everything will be okay and they start posting pictures and shit CONSTANTLY:
And then they reach a point where they overshare allllllll the details of late pregnancy:
And then they give birth and some other girl you know gets pregnant and starts the whole freaking cycle over again.
lgraceh, It was a doozy. Temps were in the high 80s and humidity was near 100% (no rain). Traditionally, this race is run with temps in the 40s, so this was a shock to everyone, including race organizers. They had a great heat plan including ice, cold towels and sponges, and lots of water, and they encouraged strongly that marathoners drop down to the half distance. People were experiencing heat exhaustion left and right. 2:45 into the race, they decided to cancel the full marathon and rerouted all runners toward the finish. We ended the day with 17 miles, but I think it was a smart decision. A member of our group who completed the half had to be taken to the ER. It was very scary, and I am glad we are safe and able to run another day. We have chosen a race in December to make up for it. So much for my taking a break for a while!
Holy crap! Glad they called the race but 17 miles is a huge accomplishment. 17 more than I ever want to run that is for sure.
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ironbaby, wow that sounds crazy, but makes for a great story! GL in December.
My family comes into town this weekend, we'll do our annual holiday shopping and eat at some great restaurants. So excited!
singingsea, MW and I are agnostic also and Christmas is seriously celebrated in our house. I do not get the "war on Christmas" either.
CD1 showed up, which means we're done TTC for 2015. We have an appointment with an RE December 4th and I'm just praying she can help us not endure another year of unsuccessful IUIs.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
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