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[bg]

Also forgot to congratulate our marathon runner Barb. What an awesome start to this season superstar! If this were baseball, you would be the leading vote getter for the All-star game. Am I right Kona?

thanks...it's so nice to start out the season healthy......and it helps that my running mileage is down.....btw...as rosi said thanks for the post, k2....and welcome back and wooo hooo to everyone's rowing.....

[Kona2]

Healthy is always always always good...it's so great to see teammates bouncing back, though...or RUNNING back as might be the case for you, bg! Celebrate all the victories, big and small. Woot!

Also good to see more returning teammates on the roster: welcome back to Gail and to Angelo. At this time last year, we had 64 on the roster, and this year 100 have checked in thus far. THAT'S HUGE! Wowzer, mates! And the milestones are click click clicking away!

Apologies if my late capture of the numbers messed up anyone's special number sequence. If I didn't capture it right, send me a message and I'll post a corrected version. Memorial Day, as a remembrance day, is one where we might see a lot of 888's, or a 1K, and would be good to get those postings right.

Season meters as of 26/365 = 12,431,982 m

Total meters on the day = 790,929 m

Oars in space (participation) = 52 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

750 K Walter - a cool three-quarters of a million!
600 K Jerry
500 K bg - a cool half million!
450 K Ron
400 K Cathie
400 K Jay
350 K Danno
250 K Bernie - a cool quarter million!
200 K Marie
200 K Brian
150 K Elton
150 K Katerina
100 K Fritz
100 K Angelo
100 K Marty
50 K Tim K

Thanks to all who rowed today !

Gene 989 m
Lily 1,005 m
Jeff M 1,017 m
Tony m
Peter G 2,021 m
Steven D 2,736 m
Denny 3,000 m
Nataliya 3,800 m
Bobbie 4,025 m
Hal 4,500 m
K2 5,000 m
Jerri 5,011 m
AJ 5,047 m
Robyn m reads the same front to back...
Zander 5,500 m
Marie 6,300 m
Sunny 6,333 m
Anita 7,000 m
Christa 7,030 m
Ronnie 7,450 m
Diana 7,800 m
Bernie 8,021 m
Scott 8,500 m
Marty m reads the same front to back...
Brian 10,000 m
Gail 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Rivka 10,100 m
Jane 10,601 m
Dana 10,650 m
Elton 10,875 m
Pat S 11,500 m
Sarah 12,800 m
Minnie 12,927 m .. you sure can finish with that just 27 m for the end of row...wowzer, Minnie
Sam 13,3 m
Ted 15,000 m
Michelle 15,450 m
Fritz 16,171 m
Jim 17,991 m
Richard T 20,000 m
Tim K 20,000 m
Katerina 20,600 m
Rosi 21,097 m ...half moon over Mexico!
Ron 23,097 m .. half moon over Vermont!
Ed 25,000 m
Jay 27,000 m
Cathie 30, m
Danno 33,097 m ...a half moon over Florida for sure
Jerry 48,000 m
bg 51,691 m ...whoa...hope that's two days worth...
Walter 57,800 m.. red giant star for over 50K...
Angelo 107,226 m

Meanwhile, I believe the two goldens are buddies with the bunnies out in the yard. Not that I want the dogs to catch them, but I'm pretty sure they're supposed to at least chase them...

[Kona2]

Memorial Day here in the US today - a day of remembrance for loved ones and the men and women who have lost their lives in the service of this country. Early traditions were to hold parades, place flags on gravesites. (Wondered if Da Do Ron Ron and his regiment were participating in any of these events?) The National Moment of Remembrance Resolution was passed in 2000, which asks that all Americans at 3 PM local time " voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to 'Taps." Similar days of remembrance are celebrated in many other countries: Australia and New Zealand celebrate Anzac Day (April 25th). The Netherlands celebrate Dodenherdenking on May 4. The Royal Family holds a ceremony in Dam Square in Amsterdam and at 8PM, the entire country stops for two minutes to remember lost loved ones. Public transportation, radio and television broadcasts all come to a halt (thanks to ABLE innovations blog for the info).

And, in a segue to the team stats, can't help but think of sport heroes when I go through our roster. We have a lot of inspiring people on our team, and some teammates share who inspires them. Brotherjim loves baseball, and some of his earliest heroes were baseball players. His current profile picture shows a photo of Baseball Hall of Famer New York Yankee catcher (and manager and author) Yogi Berra. Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra got his nickname Yogi from a teammate who said he resembled a yogi (practictioner of yoga) whenever he sat around with arms and legs crossed waiting to bat or while looking sad after a losing game. Yogi's well known for creating some funny sayings. It's perhaps less well known that during World War II, Yogi served as a gunner's mate during the D-Day invasion. And by the way...Yogi wore the number 8 on his baseball uniform. There are no coincidences...

So however you celebrate your day today, hope you spend some time with those who are important to you.

Season meters as of 27 of 365 = 12,608,215 m

Total meters on the day = 176,233 m

Oars in space (participation) = 19 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

500 K Michelle - woohoo! a cool half million!
300 K Baz
250 K Ronnie - a cool quarter million !
200 K Rivka
100 K AJ

Thanks to all who rowed today!

Tony m
Nataliya 3,950 m
Harold 4,000 m
Zander 4,000 m
Dave H 5,000 m
Elton m
James G aka enrage 6,140 m
Anita 7,000 m
Christa 7,000 m
Rivka 7,500 m
Denny m
Diana m
Jane m
Ronnie 12,000 m
Michelle m
AJ 14,010 m
Baz 15,000 m
Minnie m reads the same front to back or back to front..
Richard T m

[BAZzy]

The following is recited each night in our Returned Services Clubs, and of course on ANZAC Day...

But just as appropriate on your Remembrance Day...

They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest we forget

Cheers, BBB

[Kona2]

Thanks, Baz and Ron, for providing a broader view of memorial day celebrations. Love hearing how different places in the world celebrate. While internet and other somewhat instantaneous communications provide some quick knowledge, the perspective of what the traditions mean and the roles they play in the culture aren't as easy to see in a snapshot of information.

Our team meter wheel was spinning big time this past weekend, and we've now crossed the lucky 13 million meter milestone. Welcome back for the 2013 Rowing Season to Carolyn M and Hannah P (back on the grid!). It's going to be a great rowing season...and a lucky one (hint: they're ALL lucky).

Big day, today! We're going to start the first million meter countdown of the season....for Walter!

Season meters as of 28/365 = 13,311,753 m

Total meters on the day = 703,538 m

Oars in space (participation) = 46 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

800 K Walter
700 K Jerry
400 K Richard T
200 K Jim
200 K Sam
150 K Ross
150 K Robyn
150 K Ted
100 K Sunny
100 K Nataliya

MILLION METER WATCH:

Walter with (184,005 m) to go!

Thanks to all who rowed today!

Lily 825 m
Gene m
Denny 1,800 m
Bobbie 2, m
Raoul 4,017 m
Diana 4,500 m
Elton 4,500 m
Sunny m
Tom M 5,000 m
Nataliya 5,620 m
Harold 5,800 m
Peter G 6,212 m
Ronnie 7,000 m
Scott 7,0 m
Anita 7,500 m
Christa 7,500 m
Jeff P 7,500 m
Sarah 7,500 m
Rivka 7,5 m
Rosi m
Gail 10,000 m
Brian 10,500 m
Jim 10, m
Jane m
Ted 12,000 m
Dana 12,005 m
Marty 12,3 m
Fritz 12.520 m
Michelle 13,000 m
Bernie 13,012 m
Richard T 13,513 m
Baz 15,000 m
Ross 15,094 m
Marie 16,895 m
Hannah 17,9 m
Robyn m
Sam m
Paul S 20,509 m
Danno 21,097 m
Cathie 24, m
bg 25,085 m
Da Do Ron Ron 25,097 m
Katerina 25,3 m
Jay 35,3 m
Walter 42,195 m
Jerry 66,195 m .. pretty sure there's a full marathon here also!
Carolyn 71,200 m

[bg]

[quote="Kona2"]Thanks, Baz and Ron, for providing a broader view of memorial day celebrations. Love hearing how different places in the world celebrate. While internet and other somewhat instantaneous communications provide some quick knowledge, the perspective of what the traditions mean and the roles they play in the culture aren't as easy to see in a snapshot of information.

Our team meter wheel was spinning big time this past weekend, and we've now crossed the lucky 13 million meter milestone. Welcome back for the 2013 Rowing Season to Carolyn M and Hannah P (back on the grid!). It's going to be a great rowing season...and a lucky one (hint: they're ALL lucky).


thanks from me too and welcome back....

[Kona2]

Welcome back to Steve J!

Hooboy! Lot of mooning going on ! We've got full moon over California, half moons over Florida, Massachusetts, Vermont! Summer solstice is coming! (Except for Baz, Dave and Angelo).


Season meters as of 29/365 = 13,832,028 m

Total meters on the day = 510,275 m

Oars in space (participation) = 52 percent! Whoop, whoop!

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

850 K Walter
550 K bg
500 K Ron
450 K Jay
450 K Cathie
400 K Danno
200 K Bruce
200 K Ed
200 K Rich M
150 K David T
150 K Paul S
150 K Rebecca
150 K Harold

MILLION Meter Watch:

Walter with (141,810 m) to go!

Thanks to all who rowed today!

Akira 126 m
Lily 950 m
Hannah 1,100 m
Bobbie 1,600 m
Denny 2,005 m
Jay R 2,014 m
Marty 2,650 m
Scott 3,500 m
Zander 4,000 m
Sunny 4,200 m
Elton 4,400 m
Anita 4,500 m
Christa 4,500 m
Rosi 4,540 m
Diana 4,950 m
Nataliya 5,003 m
Jerri 5,015 m
Harold 5,300 m
Steven D 5,548 m
Dana 6,826 m
Sam 6,900 m
Ross 6,969 m
Dennis 7,000 m
Rivka 7,000 m
Marie 7,1 m
Jim 7,500 m
Ronnie 8,000 m
Robyn 8,400 m
Tom M 8,684 m
Baz 10,000 m
Ed 10,000 m
Jeff P 10,000 m
Paul S 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Tim K 10,000 m
Brian 10,500 m
Katerina 12,000 to bring YTD to m - that was cool to see!
Jane m (almost missed this)
Rich M 12,358 m
Jay K 12,500 m
Bernie 13,036 m
Michelle 13,200 m
Bruce 13,463 m
Raoul 13,717 m
Sarah 14,006 m
Cathie 15,000 m
David T 18,000 m
Danno 21,097 m
Ron 21,097 m
bg 22,141 m
Jerry 24,100 m
David A 29,142 m
Walter 42,195 m

[Restless]

I've been so far out of the loop recently, it's embarrassing. I won't ever catch up on the posts here that I've missed, but I would like to welcome all the new and returning members. As well as send out congrats to all for their achievements

-Rebecca

[Kona2]

I've been so far out of the loop recently, it's embarrassing. I won't ever catch up on the posts here that I've missed, but I would like to welcome all the new and returning members. As well as send out congrats to all for their achievements

-Rebecca

Glad you checked in. I was wondering what kind of flowers you have posted for the team profile photo. It seems easier to ask you than look them up!

[Restless]

I've been so far out of the loop recently, it's embarrassing. I won't ever catch up on the posts here that I've missed, but I would like to welcome all the new and returning members. As well as send out congrats to all for their achievements

-Rebecca

Glad you checked in. I was wondering what kind of flowers you have posted for the team profile photo. It seems easier to ask you than look them up!

The flower is a type of azalea. I had first seen it while hiking in the southern states with my father, probably about 14 years ago now. We both fell in love with the fiery appearance, and started calling it a *blaze azalea*. This one resides on our lawn along with a pink version (may use that picture as well), both are beautiful while in full bloom.

-Rebecca

[Kona2]

Another episode...


A bronze of a skier carrying a baby is the profile picture for Concept2's member of the day, Todd Cedarholm. The photo sent me down a bunny trail before I could even capture the stats of the day...a bunny trail that tells of a great escape, and bravery of Norweigan x-country skiers who carried the embattled King's 18 month old son to safety by skiing through the mountains and forests of Norway. The skiers were called Birkebeiners due to the birch bark protective leggings used. Back in the early 1200s, Norway was busy with the Norweigan Civil War. The bronze Birkebeiner is one that is in Lillehammer, Norway. The route taken to safety was from Lillehammer to Trondheim....a distance of a couple hundred kilometers. Extraordinary acts by ordinary people - those are the things that inspire. The Birkebeiner race to safety is commemorated in Norway, and in the US each year. The American Birkie takes place in Wisconsin and has grown to be a series of events that reflect a lifestyle that is dedicated to health and outdoor fitness...whether you run, ski, row, bike. American Birkie has its own trail system and hosts a bunch of different activities. Here's a link to the history:

http://www.birkie.com/page/show/110405-history

And, while I did capture the numbers late in the day yesterday, I didn't get a chance to put the stats out on the forum. Pretty close to a million meters posted over the last two days - lotta good rowing going on!

Season meters as of 31/365 = 14,756,933 m

Total meters for 30/365 = 651,526 m

Total meters for 31/365 = 332,552 m

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

900 K Walter
750 K Jerry
550 K Michelle
550 K Ron
350 K Baz
350 K Minnie
250 K Sarah
200 K Jane
200 K David A
200 K Dana
200 K Christa
200 K Anita
200 K Robyn
200 K Katerina
200 K Jeff P
150 K Rosi
150 K Diana
50 K Jodi
50 K Greg C
50 K Raoul
50 K Pat S

Million Meter Watch:

Walter with (81,810 m) to go!

Thanks to everyone for rowing!

From May 30:

Princess Anais 504 m
Steven D 899 m
Lily 925 m ....not on the roster today - hope all is well and good rowing
Tim K 2,000 m
Gene 2,205 m ... also not on the roster today - hope all is well and good rowing
Elton 3,000 m
Marty 3,000 m
Scott 3,500 m
Diana 3,600 m
Harold 4,000 m
Nataliya 4,800 m
Pat S 5,000 m
Terry B 5,000 m
Jerri 5,015 m
Anita 5,250 m
Christa 5,275 m
Brian 5,500 m
Marie 5,500 m
Katerina 6,050 m
Fritz 6,166 m
Rivka 6,775 m
Zander 7,000 m
Bobbie 7,500 m
Sarah 7,500 m
Ross 7,521 m
Sunny 7,650 m
Ed 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m ...blazing azaleas (sounds like a good exclamation)
Greg C 10,460 m
Ronnie 10,600 m
David A 11,278 m
Jane 11,313 m
David T 12,000 m
Jeff P 12,000 m
Paul S 12,000 m
Rich M 12,358 m
Jim 12,608 m
Sam 13,405 m
Bruce 13,415 m
Rosi 13,600 m
Michelle 14,000 m
Dana 14,860 m
Baz 15,000 m
Ted 16,000 m
Paul B 17,000 m
Jodi 17,250 m
Jay 18,200 m
Steve J 18,560 m
Jerry 24,400 m
Robyn 27,500 m
Cathie 34,000 m
bg 37,390 m
Ron 51,194 m
Walter 60,000 m

From May 31:

Bobbie 2,850 m
Denny 3,000 m
Elton 3,000 m
Marty 3,500 m
Scott 3,500 m
Diana 3,890 m
Nataliya 3,900 m
Harold 4,000 m
Zander 4,000 m
Marie 5,515 m
Jim 5,710 m
AJ 5,746 m
Mitch J 6,151 m
Katerina m ..reads the same front to back..and there again..
Peter G 6,533 m
Ronnie 7,500 m
Ross 7,590 m
Rosi m
Pat S 9,100 m
Jeff P 10,000 m
Larry 10,000 m
Raoul 10,000 m
Jane m
Anita 12,000 m
Christa 12,000 m
David T 12,000 m
Rivka 12,000 m
Robyn 12,000 m
Rich 12,358 m
Minnie 12,772 m ... there's a 27 in there..
David A 14,052 m ... and he returns to the 14ers range!
Baz 15,000 m
Sarah 15,000 m
Jay 17,500 m
Michelle 19,500 m
Jerry 24,500 m


And condolences to the Arkansas community where Jim and Bobbie live. The community lost another 8 year old in an ATV accident, and this time the boy's baseball team will be honoring a teammate. Being 8 is difficult no matter where you live, and these kids are getting more than their share of losses. Hug your kids.

[bg]

And condolences to the Arkansas community where Jim and Bobbie live. The community lost another 8 year old in an ATV accident, and this time the boy's baseball team will be honoring a teammate. Being 8 is difficult no matter where you live, and these kids are getting more than their share of losses. Hug your kids.[/quote]

i am so sorry to read this,,,,healing thoughts going out to you all......

[Kona2]

C'mon - that was a really good bunny trail...

[just27]

C'mon - that was a really good bunny trail...

It was a great bunny trail, Astrogator. I wondered what it was about, when I saw the profile picture, last night. (Skiing with an 18-month old under your wing ... eghads. I can barely hold the 20-month old princess grand baby at hip level for 5 minutes!)

My bunny trail was looking at pictures of Brits in Union Jack dresses and red/white/blue bowler hats. Elizabeth II has been queen since 1952, and I have a picture of me as a 2-year old, waving a flag as she passed by on her way to her coronation. (Back when we walked 10 miles to school, through snow drifts. Not carrying babies.)

[brotherjim]

C'mon - that was a really good bunny trail...

It was a great bunny trail, Astrogator. I wondered what it was about, when I saw the profile picture, last night. (Skiing with an 18-month old under your wing ... eghads. I can barely hold the 20-month old princess grand baby at hip level for 5 minutes!)

My bunny trail was looking at pictures of Brits in Union Jack dresses and red/white/blue bowler hats. Elizabeth II has been queen since 1952, and I have a picture of me as a 2-year old, waving a flag as she passed by on her way to her coronation. (Back when we walked 10 miles to school, through snow drifts. Not carrying babies.)

Both great bunny trails