LUNA-TICS TEAM ROOM: Year-round "Looney" fun.

[Kona2]

Woohoo and hooyah! Spurred on by all the fireworks in the sky, Ken G completes his first million of the 2012 rowing season! Congratulations, Ken, on achieving a one million meter rowing season! We wish you many, MANY more!

[Kona2]

Woohoo and hooyah! Congratulations, Jeff P, on achieving a ONE million meter rowing season! We wish you many, MANY more!

Wowzer, mates! TWO teammates earning their first millions of the rowing season thus far today! Spectacular!

[bg]

Woohoo and hooyah! Congratulations, Jeff P, on achieving a ONE million meter rowing season! We wish you many, MANY more!

Wowzer, mates! TWO teammates earning their first millions of the rowing season thus far today! Spectacular!

woooo hoooo jeff and ken.....and your adventure deserves many more woooo hoooo baz....

[Kona2]

Whoa....winter returns (or maybe arrives finally) to the Rocky Mountain states. Great day to row indoors! Something about those single digit temperatures....brrrrrrrisk.

Stats were captured a bit early today (comparatively ), so hope I didn't miss your numbers. If so, we'll catch them the next time!

Valentine's Challenge...is ON ! 44 Luna-Tic ERG Lover's So Far...


Rebecca Whitcomb Readfield ME USA LUNA-TICS 34,000
Walter Washington Twentynine Palms CA USA LUNA-TICS 34,000
A J Tudury Fair Oaks CA USA LUNA-TICS 24,229
Chris Tudury Fair Oaks CA USA LUNA-TICS 25,663
Richard Tessier Easthampton Ma USA LUNA-TICS 26,666
David Tangerini Sherborn MA USA LUNA-TICS 24,000
Bernie Svendsen Wanganui NZL LUNA-TICS 24,013
Scott Ryan Tampa FL USA LUNA-TICS 31,027
Wim Rumping North Liberty IA USA LUNA-TICS 19,674
Nataliya Pyatrova Zhigansky RUS LUNA-TICS 24,502
Jeffrey Pixler Houston TX USA LUNA-TICS 32,701
Anthony Parendo Duluth MN USA LUNA-TICS 23,331
Jackson P IL USA LUNA-TICS 15,000
Ronnie Mills Alligator Pond JAM LUNA-TICS 50,035
Katerina Mack Springfield IL USA LUNA-TICS 17,300
Ron MacBruce Brookfield VT USA LUNA-TICS 51,194
Rivka Levitt Nazareth ISR LUNA-TICS 22,000
Robyn Lee SanFrancisco CA USA LUNA-TICS 17,500
Christa Krause Pilsen CZE LUNA-TICS 41,500
BJ Kinkade Port Republic NJ USA LUNA-TICS 15,038
Jim (Jay) Kielma Jr. Hot Springs AR USA LUNA-TICS 95,000
Jim Kielma Malvern AR USA LUNA-TICS 32,600
Diana Kelly Spartanburg SC USA LUNA-TICS 27,610
Samuel Johnson Bethel AK USA LUNA-TICS 21,014
Cathie Johnson Bethel AK USA LUNA-TICS 62,000
Harold Janusek Thunder Bay CAN LUNA-TICS 21,960
Anita Holub Pilsen CZE LUNA-TICS 27,602
Kenny Holliman Biloxi MS USA LUNA-TICS 34,700
Jerry Heath Lakeland FL USA LUNA-TICS 68,055
Martin Hayes Hot Springs AR USA LUNA-TICS 17,533
Sarah Hallbeck Nazareth ISR LUNA-TICS 26,000
Roger Gwinn Mt. Ida AR USA LUNA-TICS 28,800
Tammy Gwinn Mt. Ida AR USA LUNA-TICS 16,500
Kenneth Guenther Oslo MN USA LUNA-TICS 20,000
barbara grandberg somerville ma USA LUNA-TICS 34,521
Elton Giogri Athens GRC LUNA-TICS 23,950
Zander Fraser May Hill JAM LUNA-TICS 55,000
Ross Drown Asheville NC USA LUNA-TICS 24,433
Michelle Donavon Arlington VA USA LUNA-TICS 57,000
Rosita Delacruz Mazatlan MEX LUNA-TICS 22,010
Mike Crossley Richland WA USA LUNA-TICS 25,000
Daniel Cox Ormond Beach FL USA LUNA-TICS 18,099
Gene Bayersdorfer Brewster NY USA LUNA-TICS 29,850
Marie Ballantine Madison WI USA LUNA-TICS 53,980


Season meters as of 289/366 = 153,530,901 m

Total meters on the day = 390,350 m

Oars in space (participation) = 21 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

4.05 MM Jim
3.25 MM Anita
1.15 MM Charles B
1.0 MM Ken G
1.0 MM Jeff P
900 K Sunny
570 K Mario Jackson
450 K Nataliya
130 K Ethan
100 K Gene B

Million Meter Watch:

Jay with (216,200 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:

Minnie with (164,148 m) to go!

Ronnie with (219,659 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:

Zander with (135,333 m) to go!

Christa with (150,842 m) to go!

Baz with (224,257 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:

Elton with (88,530 m) to go!

Sam with (189,773 m) to go!

Katerina with (215,530 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:




Chris H with (44,301 m) to go!

K2 with (53,890 m) to go!

Diana with (59,602 m) to go!

Angelo with (59,836 m) to go!

Mitch with (77,820 m) to go!

Sunny with (96,563 m) to go!

Kevin N with (97,550 m) to go!

Ted with (147,000 m) to go!

Thanks to all who rowed today! Another GREAT day!

Lily 1,009 m
Ethan 1,122 m
Ashlee 1,250 m
Kaylee 1,360 m
Elton 3,000 m
Mario Jackson 4,000 m
Sarah 4,000 m
Sunny 4,000 m
Diana 5,000 m
Peter G 5,047 m
Scott 5,512 m
Tony m
Richard T 6,000 m
Rick 6,280 m
Anita 6,302 m
Dave H 7,000 m
Denny 7,000 m
Ronnie 7,000 m
Rosi 7,000 m
Sam 7,000 m
Zander 7,000 m
Nataliya m
Jerry 9,500 m
Wim 9,835 m
Christa 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Jeff P 11,000 m
Jim 11,000 m
Michelle 12,000 m
Gene BZ 19,464 m
Ken G 20,000 m
Cathie 22,000 m
Charles B 145,126 m - nice update!

[BAZzy]

Thanks for the posts team! And have I signed up for next year yet, no not yet, still digesting this one! But must say I think there is unfinished business, plenty of low hanging fruit in terms of improving my time, which was much slower than I thought it could have been (but the aim was to cross the finish line regardless of time )

As a matter of interest, in the one day event both the mens and womens was won by the 'Ushers' a married couple who have won it previously, Richard about five times now, but both winning in the same year is a first for the event.

Richard finished in about 11 1/2 hours (one-day!) and passed me just before the finish line and he even gave me words of encouragement as I headed to the line (as he passed at a million miles an hour!).

We spend the day relaxing in Christchurch today, and will visit the Antartic Centre before returning home tomorrow.

I've got some great pictures that were taken on the course by the official photographic team, who are flown in by helicopter because of the terrain, so I'll get some of them up over the next few days...

And here I am indulging!! Congratulations to all the achievements on the team over the past week!!!
Cheers, BBB

[Jodi]

Bazz's accomplishment has been such an inspiration!
I spent my week letting my muscles take turns screaming at me in protest for the rigorous workouts I've been putting them through. In an effort to drop the pounds that I put on in the last few months since my thyroid quit working I started back on a weight training program that I did with great success four or five years ago. But my body has insisted on reminding me that I'm not as young as I used to be Oh my aching body Along with weight training I have re-introduced running very short, and slow distances, although I continue with my greatest love...rowing, for the sprint workout portion of the training. It's not as long a workout as I've been doing but much more intensive. I haven't seen results yet, but I remember from the last time I did this 3 month program that the first month was a building month and after that I saw results. So here's to hoping for success over the next few months.
It's great to see the new Luna-tic members and I welcome each of you. This is such a supportive group of people, and like I said, an inspiring one as well. I really enjoy the posts, and the encouragment that comes from everyone on this team. I know you're going to love them too!

[bg]

Bazz's accomplishment has been such an inspiration!
I spent my week letting my muscles take turns screaming at me in protest for the rigorous workouts I've been putting them through. In an effort to drop the pounds that I put on in the last few months since my thyroid quit working I started back on a weight training program that I did with great success four or five years ago. But my body has insisted on reminding me that I'm not as young as I used to be Oh my aching body Along with weight training I have re-introduced running very short, and slow distances, although I continue with my greatest love...rowing, for the sprint workout portion of the training. It's not as long a workout as I've been doing but much more intensive. I haven't seen results yet, but I remember from the last time I did this 3 month program that the first month was a building month and after that I saw results. So here's to hoping for success over the next few months.
It's great to see the new Luna-tic members and I welcome each of you. This is such a supportive group of people, and like I said, an inspiring one as well. I really enjoy the posts, and the encouragment that comes from everyone on this team. I know you're going to love them too!

love the cartoon and hope the training goes well....

[Kona2]

Welcome to new team member Fritz. Here's wishing you many great rowing sessions and lots of camaraderie!

[Dave_H]

Well done Baz... that's a major league 'onya you've earnt there!
I am a bit of a Mark Webber (F1 Redbull team) fan, and noted he tweeted Richard Usher some encouragement before the event... it went something like "the young guns would kill to have what you have up your sleeve... wisdom!" Looks like he was on the money!
There's a thought, why don't you give the Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge a go next time its on? Five days and 350klms for this one... I could happily come along as a Team Komodo support crew member, (although I might be busy talking F1 stuff to Mark when you need me to help unload the Kayak )

Kudos to you too Jodi - its always tough putting in the hard yards at the start of any exercise program... trust you can stick with it and get to see the benefit soon!

Finally, welcome aboard Fritz! You will find all sorts of achievers here in this team, and in all sorts of sports and endeavours. I hope you enjoy your time with us, and that it is a long "stay".

[bg]

Welcome to new team member Fritz. Here's wishing you many great rowing sessions and lots of camaraderie!

welcome fritz....

[Kona2]

Hooboy - this team's been churning out some Valentines! We take up a whole page on the Honor Board!

50 Luna-Tic ERG Lover's ...!

Rebecca Whitcomb Readfield ME USA LUNA-TICS 44,000
Walter Washington Twentynine Palms CA USA LUNA-TICS 34,000
A J Tudury Fair Oaks CA USA LUNA-TICS 56,723
Chris Tudury Fair Oaks CA USA LUNA-TICS 46,765
Richard Tessier Easthampton Ma USA LUNA-TICS 35,143
David Tangerini Sherborn MA USA LUNA-TICS 30,000
Bernie Svendsen Wanganui NZL LUNA-TICS 36,027
Jan Stevenson Broomfield CO USA LUNA-TICS 17,583
Sunny Shiner Portland OR USA LUNA-TICS 20,348
Scott Ryan Tampa FL USA LUNA-TICS 36,527
Wim Rumping North Liberty IA USA LUNA-TICS 37,032
Nataliya Pyatrova Zhigansky RUS LUNA-TICS 33,502
Jeffrey Pixler Houston TX USA LUNA-TICS 37,701
Anthony Parendo Duluth MN USA LUNA-TICS 28,886
Jackson P IL USA LUNA-TICS 15,000
Jodi Nelson Jesup GA USA LUNA-TICS 15,397
Ronnie Mills Alligator Pond JAM LUNA-TICS 59,035
Fritz Mendell Salina KA USA LUNA-TICS 26,485
Katerina Mack Springfield IL USA LUNA-TICS 20,500
Ron MacBruce Brookfield VT USA LUNA-TICS 51,194
Rivka Levitt Nazareth ISR LUNA-TICS 25,600
Robyn Lee SanFrancisco CA USA LUNA-TICS 22,500
Christa Krause Pilsen CZE LUNA-TICS 48,500
BJ Kinkade Port Republic NJ USA LUNA-TICS 24,077
Jim (Jay) Kielma Jr. Hot Springs AR USA LUNA-TICS 119,000
Jim Kielma Malvern AR USA LUNA-TICS 40,100
Diana Kelly Spartanburg SC USA LUNA-TICS 32,615
Cathie Johnson Bethel AK USA LUNA-TICS 84,000
Samuel Johnson Bethel AK USA LUNA-TICS 28,514
Harold Janusek Thunder Bay CAN LUNA-TICS 29,460
Anita Holub Pilsen CZE LUNA-TICS 34,602
Kenny Holliman Biloxi MS USA LUNA-TICS 34,700
Jerry Heath Lakeland FL USA LUNA-TICS 79,055
Martin Hayes Hot Springs AR USA LUNA-TICS 21,033
Sarah Hallbeck Nazareth ISR LUNA-TICS 30,000
Roger Gwinn Mt. Ida AR USA LUNA-TICS 35,800
Tammy Gwinn Mt. Ida AR USA LUNA-TICS 18,800
Kenneth Guenther Oslo MN USA LUNA-TICS 20,000
barbara grandberg somerville ma USA LUNA-TICS 59,714
Elton Giogri Athens GRC LUNA-TICS 26,450
Rodrigo Garcia Mexico City MEX LUNA-TICS 21,459
Zander Fraser May Hill JAM LUNA-TICS 61,500
Ross Drown Asheville NC USA LUNA-TICS 35,530
Michelle Donavon Arlington VA USA LUNA-TICS 69,600
Rosita Delacruz Mazatlan MEX LUNA-TICS 25,010
Mike Crossley Richland WA USA LUNA-TICS 40,000
Daniel Cox Ormond Beach FL USA LUNA-TICS 18,099
Gene Bayersdorfer Brewster NY USA LUNA-TICS 29,850
Marie Ballantine Madison WI USA LUNA-TICS 61,093
David A. Alden Amberley Village OH USA LUNA-TICS 51,476

Season meters as of 290/366 = 154,248,792 m

Total meters on the day = 717,891 m

Oars in space (participation) = 34 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

6.8 MM Jay
5.7 MM Cathie
3.85 MM Minnie
3.3 MM David A
2.85 MM Christa
2.65 MM bg
1.15 MM Wim
800 K Jessica
700 K Rebecca
550 K Rodrigo

Million Meter Watch:

Jay with (167,200 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:

Minnie with (143,046 m) to go!

Ronnie with (210,659 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:

Zander with (128,833 m) to go!

Christa with (140,842 m) to go!

Baz with (224,257 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:

Elton with (86,030 m) to go!

Sam with (182,273 m) to go!

Katerina with (208,925 m) to go!

David T with (236,000 m) to go!

Million Meter Watch:



K2 with (36,868 m) to go!

Chris H with (44,301 m) to go!

Diana with (54,597 m) to go!

Angelo with (59,836 m) to go!

Mitch with (77,820 m) to go!

Sunny with (92,563 m) to go!

Kevin N with (97,550 m) to go!

Ted with (147,000 m) to go!

Thanks to all who rowed today! Another GREAT day!

Steven D 914 m
Jeri 2,000 m
Lily 2,112 m
Ken H 2,200 m
Terri 2,200 m
Tammy 2,300 m
Elton 2,500 m
Gene H 3,000 m
Rosi 3,000 m
Jodi 3,021 m
Bobbie 3,500 m
Rivka 3,600 m
Sarah 4,000 m
Sunny 4,000 m
Jeff P 5,000 m
Robyn 5,000 m
Diana 5,005 m
Michael D 5,044 m
Scott 5,500 m
Tony m
David T 6,000 m
Katerina 6,200 m
Zander 6,500 m
Marty 6,833 m
Anita 7,000 m
Christa 7,000 m
Roger 7,000 m
Jim 7,500 m
Sam 7,500 m
Richard T 8,477 m
Nataliya 9,000 m
Ronnie 9,000 m
BJ 9,039 m
Mike M 9,238 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Jerry 11,000 m
Ross 11,097 m
Bernie 12,014 m
Michelle 12,600 m
Harold 14,160 m
Mike C 15,000 m
Marie 15,193 m
K2 17,022 m
Wim 17,358 m
enrage (JG) 19,173 m
Jessica 20,311 m ...great update!
Minnie 21,102 m
Rodrigo 21,459 m
Cathie 22,000 m
bg 25,193 m
AJ 32,494 m
David A 41,663 m ... great update !
Jay 49,000 m
Fritz 154,314 m

[brotherjim]

Congratulations and kudos to you Baz for your major achievement. The race seems so impossible but you managed it with ease.

As this morning's snow changes to rain, I have my favorite Dan Fogelberg song running through my mind, " the snow turned into rain" from "Same Auld Lang Syne". I guess I will pop his cd in and do my second row of the day.

[brotherjim]

So sorry to hear that Ron, hope you are taking it easier and that you will mend quickly.

[DavidA]

About 9.30pm in Christchurch, and I'm enjoying a Speight's Beer!

I came across the finish line around 5.30pm ish, and I must say it was a welcome sight after a gruelling two-days, but I enjoyed the event greatly.

I'll post more on it later. But K2 was "Spot" on the money in an earlier post. I had the tracker with me on the first cycle this morning, but forgot to transfer to the kayak at transition. My sister thought I made a great time on the final cycle leg of 70 klms, but it was Janet, & TomO in the camper trailer

And what a great job they did looking after me...

And thanks to my Luna-tic mates for all your support and interest!!

Cheers, BBB

Woo Hoo!
Congratulation BAZ!

David

[BAZzy]

Back in Sydney and thought I'd post a couple of pictures. I wasn't the fastest time, in fact one of the slowest, but the goal was to finish and I'm happy with that. Plenty of room for improvement if I get back there again...

Over a beer in Christchurch last night I recall a suggestion (brother-in-law) that Mt Cook on the South Island was there to be climbed; crikey, best I give up beer!

Cheers, BBB

Walk to the start (Note: nervous smile!)

Mountain Section


15klm Cycle


Kayak Leg (Swam twice!)

The Finish (Wheres that line?)

Finally! The person in the photo on my left is Robin Judkins who conceived the race 30 years ago (and TomO of course!)