TimbukTOO Team Room

[dr. espo]

Dang, I'm way behind...had to go out of town, long drive, did my back in again...but, I'm on the erg today!

Congrats to all who have been logging the meters!

GO TEAM )

Mike

[damselfly]

Today's capture was taken a bit late -- sorry, I have family in town... But better late than never! On Friday, 17 of 59 members (29%) logged 195,030 total meters.

Milestones achieved: Raymond W hit 1M for the season. Congratulations Ray!

Lots of rowers looking forward to milestones -- it's a four-way race to 1.7M!! Matthew, Dennis, Jeff, and David with -29,739m, -33,687m, -43,000m, and -43,482m to go respectively, Adam is approaching 1.3M (-44,883m), Fred is approaching 1.2M (-9,374m), Christopher is approaching 800K (-48,091m), Daiva is approaching 700K (-28,948m), Yolanda is approaching 500K (-16,320m), Mike is approaching 250K (-24,017m). Row strong, team!

Posted Meters:
David W - 25,000 Killer numbers all week!
Christopher H - 21,097 A cool half marathon!
Dennis H - 15,000
Matthew R - 14,036
Raymond W - 13,438
John S - 12,593
Jeff S - 12,000
Adam M - 12,000
Fred B - 11,522
Joseph W - 10,203
Jamie B - 10,000
Chris H - 10,000
Mike E - 8,577 Welcome back to the boat! Watch that back...
Tom W - 6,870
Yolanda W - 5,000
Daiva S - 5,000
Brenda H - 2,694

[damselfly]

Sorry to report that we have dropped to 16th place in the standings. We need big numbers for the weekend to make up some progress. But, we're less than 60k down from 13th place. Today, 19 of 46 members (41%) logged 212,560 total meters.

Thanks to Bernie J for joining the challenge team!


Posted Meters:
Jamie B - 10,000
Fred B - 11,522
Mike E - 8,577
Peter H - 5,000

Brenda H - 2,694
Dennis H - 15,000
Chris H - 10,000
Christopher H - 21,097

Adam M - 12,000
Jeff R - 12,530
Matthew R - 14,036
Daiva S - 5,000

Jeff S - 12,000
John S - 12,593
Tom W - 6,870
David W - 25,000

Yolanda W - 5,000
Raymond W - 13,438
Joseph W - 10,203


Challenge Goals - Day 11 of 31 (35.5%):
Gary D - 59,901 of 180,000 (33.3%)
Mike E - 18,912 of 100,000 (18.9%)
Gary G - 83,736 of 200,000 (41.9%)
Yogi G - 16,253 of 48,000 (33.9%)
Lisa H - 32,900 of 100,000 (32.9%)
Yisroel H - 109,099 of 300,000 (36.4%)
Christopher H - 122,358 of 300,000 (40.8%)
Jeff S - 105,000 of 220,000 (47.7%)
Joseph W - 91,289 of 200,000 (45.6%)


Congrats to David W for breaking through 200k, Chris H and Jeff S for hitting 100K, and Raymond and Daiva for hitting 50k. Great rowing!!

[garygOP]

I took the plunge and bought a model C with a PM-2 from my gym- for $350. I knew it was coming up for sale and have been using this particular boat lately, so I know it is working just fine.
I am planning to upgrade to either the PM3 or 4- some time soon- not sure if I need the 4.
I will still do some rowing at the gym, but now I can also do some weight work without having to rush through a workout.
The price was more than fair, in my opinion.
I put down the back seats in my Prius and loaded it in- drove it home- and now I have a home gym.
So far however, there is still no land in sight.

[damselfly]

Sounds like a great purchase, Gary!! It's so convenient to have the rower at home. I got a PM 4 but don't think I use any of the features to be honest. You might get some chain oil from C2 but that's about it for maintenance besides cleaning dust from the flywheel housing and cleaning the rail and wheels (which mysteriously build up some sort of detritus but I can't figure out how! ).

And good to know another Prius driver!! Aren't they just the best?!?! I just got a bike rack for mine and the hubby and I are getting mountain bikes today.

[outsidenote]

If its not too late I would like to aim for 150000m for the challenge. I'm going to have to put the hammer down a bit to get there but you all are great motivation.

TomW

[damselfly]

Never too late, Tom! I'll set up your goal.

[outsidenote]

Thanks Lisa!

TomW

[Izzzmeister]

Day #12 had weekend participation and distance, so we fell into 16th ! Let's pick it up, guys – consistency and some stretches on the distance! I will do the same...
15 of 47 members logged 146,908 total meters (32% oars in the water)!

Posted Meters:
Fred B - 7,412
Su C - 2,715
Gary G - 10,032
Lisa H - 6,525
Dennis H – 15,000

Chris H - 10,000
Adam M - 3,763
Jeff R - 10,510
Matthew R - 7,113
Don R – 25,472

Tom W - 9,220
David W - 18,536
Yolanda W - 5,000
Joseph W - 10,238
Glenn Y - 5,372

Challenge Goals Progress [Day 12 of 31 (32.3%)]:
Gary D - 59,901 of 180,000 (33.3%)
Mike E - 18,912 of 100,000 (18.9%)
Gary G - 93,768 of 200,000 (46.9%)
Yogi G - 16,253 of 48,000 (33.9%)
Lisa H - 39,425 of 100,000 (39.4%)

Yisroel H - 109,099 of 300,000 (36.4%)
Christopher H - 122,358 of 300,000 (40.8%)
Jeff S - 105,000 of 220,000 (47.7%)
Tom W - 32,374 of 150,000 (21.6%)
Joseph W - 101,527 of 200,000 (50.8%)

Welcome to Don Roche, a TimbukTWO team member who signed up for the WEC!
Congrats to Jeff R for reaching 150K, and Joseph W for reaching 100K!

[goyo]

Go Team!!

[Izzzmeister]

All mateys on deck, with the score tied at Concept 2, Timbuk 2!
Saturday, 14 of our 59 resolute members (24%) logged 121,809 meters, causing the NCAA Finals to retain a Butler!

Milestones: Adam reached 1 ¼ million!
In The Finals Stretch: Dennis is approaching 1.7M (-18,687m) as is David (-24,946m), Fred now very near 1.2M (-1,962m), Glenn closer to 700K (-18,957m), Yolanda is approaching 500K (-11,320m), Paul close to 450K (-13,781m), Barbara (-3,096), Cindy (-4,124m) & Gary D (-6,099m) soon to reach 200K while Mike B (-655m) & Yogi are approaching 50K (-8,899m).

Pulling for Their Favorite Team
David W – 18,536 You amaze me!
Dennis H – 15,000
Joseph W – 10,238
Gary G – 10,032
Chris H – 10,000

Tom W - 9,220
Mike B – 8,395 Sweet!
Fred B - 7,412
Matthew R - 7,113
Lisa H – 6,525

Glenn Y - 5,372
Cindy K – 5,203 Welcome back to the boat!
Yolanda W – 5,000 March Madness reigns!
Adam M - 3,763

This week's frequent rowers (Sat 3/19 through Fri 3/25):
Chris H, Daiva S, David W, Dennis H, John S & Yolanda W - 6
Christopher H, Gary G, Jeff S & Matthew R - 5
Adam M, Brenda H, Fred B, Gary D, Jamie B & Joseph W - 4

[Izzzmeister]

Go Team!!

Paraphrasing Annie: To Mor Row: I Love Ya!

[Izzzmeister]

Day #13 was not too shabby for a Sunday, so we rose from 16th to 15th ! Thanks for picking it up some – we're only a small amount out of 14th Place...
15 of 48 members logged 166,965 total meters (31% oars in the water)!

Posted Meters:
Su C - 10,706
Gary G - 10,138
MARY H - 5,022
Yisroel H - 12,000
Dennis H – 20,000

Cindy K - 10,546
Jeff R - 17,510
Matthew R - 7,164
Daiva S - 5,000
John S – 22,625

Tom W - 9,248
David W - 10,000
Yolanda W - 5,000
Raymond W - 13,619
Glenn Y - 8,387

Challenge Goals Progress [Day 13 of 31 (41.9%)]:
Gary D - 59,901 of 180,000 (33.3%)
Mike E - 18,912 of 100,000 (18.9%)
Gary G - 103,906 of 200,000 (52.0%)
Yogi G - 16,253 of 48,000 (33.9%)
Lisa H - 39,425 of 100,000 (39.4%)

Yisroel H - 121,099 of 300,000 (40.4%)
Christopher H - 122,358 of 300,000 (40.8%)
Jeff S - 105,000 of 220,000 (47.7%)
Tom W - 41,622 of 150,000 (27.7%)
Joseph W - 101,527 of 200,000 (50.8%)

Welcome to Cindy Kepler Reck, a TimbukTOOian that joined TimbukTWO & signed up for the WEC!
Congrats to Dennis H for reaching 200K, and Gary G for reaching 100K!

[Izzzmeister]

These TimbukTOOians are on course to reach the 2011 March Madness Challenge finish line (25 rows of 5K or more in March):
Gary Glauberman – 21
Dennis Horvath – 23
Chris Hughes – 22
Daiva Satas – 22

John Staerk – 26
Yolanda Welch – 26
David Welch – 27

[Izzzmeister]

All mateys on deck, with the score now Final 4, Concept 2!
Sunday, 14 of our 59 resolute members (24%) logged 138,452 meters, causing basketball fans to play, “Peekaboo, VCU!”! (A smidgen ahead of Team Canada in 11th Place!)
Milestones: Dennis H made it to 1.7M, Cindy K hit 200K, and Mike B reached 50K!
Bulldogs: David is approaching 1.7M (-14,946m) as is Matthew (-15,462m), Gary hustling towards 1.6M (-12,172m), Fred now very near 1.2M (-1,962m), Glenn closer to 700K (-10,570m), Yolanda 5K-ing to 500K (-6,320m), Paul close to 450K (-13,781m), Barbara (-3,096) and Gary D (-6,099m) soon to reach 200K while Yogi is approaching 50K (-8,899m).

Wildcats:
John S – Nice!
Dennis H - 20,000
Raymond W – 13,619 Million meter man plows forward...
Yisroel H - 12,000
Gary G – 10,138

David W – 10,000 What DW does for a rest...
Tom W – 9,248
Glenn Y – 8,387
Matthew R – 7,164
Mike B – 6,000 Two in a row!

Cindy K – 5,343 Lady is serious!
Yolanda W – 5,000
Daiva S – 5,000
Alison H – 3,928 Welcome back, hope the hand is less painful!

Sorry so late. I had to get my legs taken in 3 inches to fit my new pants!