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

[DUCKMARX]

In preparation for his abseiling (. . . and possibly multi-tasking as a window cleaner ), Baz meets another milestone as he nips away at Bill, "The Chomper"'s, lead :

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

1.6 MM BigBadBaz

[Kona2]

And they rowed by the light of the full harvest moon......

says Dan C when asked his thoughts on becoming a granddad....how are the name negotiations going? Meanwhile, back on Terra Firma...albeit Down Under.....Baz ponders life on the edge....while AJ works on scaffolding and pulley systems....

Season meters as of 171/365 = 39,182,620 m

Total meters on the day = 225,096 m

Oars in space (participation) = 19 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

Baz 1.6 MM (Bungee Backup Baz?) aren't you glad you told us about this abseiling challenge?!

Danno with almost a full moon and a posting of 40,998 m
Will S with a half moon and 25,500 m
Baz earns a half moon with 21,589 m ...wonders how long it will be before Tomo asks to join in the abseiling fun...
And Minnie the Mooner ...contemplates a second career as a movie reviewer while posting another half marathon, naturally!

Possibility exists that today one of the two teams to go to the World Series will be identified....and Robyn hopes it will be the . Kung Fu Panda is back in the lineup! I hope so, too. They could win the whole thing...!



Thanks to today's rowers - and all their moons and stars!
David T 2,000 m
Peter G 3,500 m
Robyn 5,200 m
Mike C 7,028 m
Tim 7,050 m
Steven L 7,207 m
K2 8,552 m
Kenneth G 10,000 m
Dave H 10,000 m ....an abseiling spectactor?
Katerina 10,582 m
Darryl 14,172 m
AJ 15,101 m
Ron 15,520 m
Chris 21,097 m
Baz 21,589 m
Will S 25,500 m
Danno 40,998 m

Hope your day has a hooyah! moment!

[BAZzy]

Baz 1.6 MM (Bungee Backup Baz?)

It isn't worth contemplating what 100kg hurtling towards the ground at Circular Quay, attached to a Bungy Cord, would look like...might break the descent record though

I will sneak in a row before I go though......

And thought for the day....'better a short rope for abseiling, than a long rope for bungy jumping'

BBB

[Kona2]

Full moon wherever you row today! Thanks to all our teammates past and present who have contributed meters towards our lunar goal! And, if you're thinking about being on a team, wowzer! No time better than now since we are headed for a lunar landing - perhaps by end of rowing year!



Season meters as of 172/365 = 38,101,683 m

Total meters on the day = 105,787 m

Oars in space (participation) = 15 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

THREE Million Meter Watch:

Minnie with (132,994 m) to go!

Danno with (206,495 m) to go!

ONE Million Meter Watch:

Ted with (27,000 m) to go!

Robyn with (37,873 m) to go!

Tim with (54,972 m) to go!

Half moon for AJ's half marathon!

Thanks, as always, to all today's rowers - we can't get to the moon without you!
K2 1,00 m
Kelly ,956 m
Katerina 5,00 m
Ross 5,03 m
Rick 6,46 m
Robyn 6,480 m
Tim 6,864 m
Peter G 7,500 m
Kenneth G 10,000 m
Kristine 10,000 m
Mike M 10,000 m
Dan 13,03 m
AJ 1,097

More milestones on the horizon! Ross is less than 10K away from 700K, Katerina and Peter G are both set to enter the million meter countdown ANY day now....and we have FOUR days to the start of Skeleton Crew.....

[Kristine Strasburger]

So, how'd it go, Bazzy?

[just27]

So, how'd it go, Bazzy?

... yes, talk to us Baz! If there's nothing from you on (our) Friday morning ... then we're worried ...

[BAZzy]

Well it is ‘post-abseil’ and all went well. Janet and I went ‘over-the-edge’ just before 12 noon on a spectacular Sydney day, although a few storm clouds are rolling in now....

We had a safety briefing, got our harnesses on, and stood out on the observation deck taking in the view of the harbour and bridge. And for those who have visited Sydney know just how good that is!

But alas, we were here to do more than take in the view, and the tap on the shoulder soon came (all too soon). It seemed like in a nano-second we were attached to a piece of rope and standing on the edge..

Janet leaned back at right-angles to the building (26 floors - 110 metres) and said come on Baz , so I did the same glanced over to Janet, she had a bit of a giggle, we both had a laugh and than it was on. The descent was fantastic. I managed to ‘hop’ down the building and Janet absolutely flew down. After a few minutes (not sure how long) we had feet back on terra-firma and both got a big hug from TomO who said - cool

And a big thanks to my luna-tics mates for all your support......

Sign me (us) up for next year!

Cheers, BBB

[bg]

Well it is ‘post-abseil’ and all went well. Janet and I went ‘over-the-edge’ just before 12 noon on a spectacular Sydney day, although a few storm clouds are rolling in now....

We had a safety briefing, got our harnesses on, and stood out on the observation deck taking in the view of the harbour and bridge. And for those who have visited Sydney know just how good that is!

But alas, we were here to do more than take in the view, and the tap on the shoulder soon came (all too soon). It seemed like in a nano-second we were attached to a piece of rope and standing on the edge..

Janet leaned back at right-angles to the building (26 floors - 110 metres) and said come on Baz , so I did the same glanced over to Janet, she had a bit of a giggle, we both had a laugh and than it was on. The descent was fantastic. I managed to ‘hop’ down the building and Janet absolutely flew down. After a few minutes (not sure how long) we had feet back on terra-firma and both got a big hug from TomO who said - cool

And a big thanks to my luna-tics mates for all your support......

Sign me (us) up for next year!

Cheers, BBB

wooo hooooo bazzy......

[DuluthMoose]

BAZzy - Only a Luna-Tic would do a stunt like that. Way Cool! I didn't know they made climbing ropes that long. Next year you need to do the helmet mounted video camera thing.

[just27]

BAZzy - Only a Luna-Tic would do a stunt like that. Way Cool! I didn't know they made climbing ropes that long. Next year you need to do the helmet mounted video camera thing.

Baz - You and Janet both have my hearty congratulations on a safe descent and landing ... it looks like she "beat" you down ...

[Kona2]

"And the daring duo sailed through the air with the greatest of ease...!" Just sayin', this team is hooked on adventure!! Whoop! Whoop!

The next challenge is creeping up on us....three days to the Skeleton Crew! Bwaaa aaaa aaaa (evil laugh)!



Season meters as of 173/365 = 38,253,486 m

Total meters on the day = 151,803 m

Oars in space (participation) = 17 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

700K Ross

THREE Million Meter Watch:
Minnie with (113,994 m) to go!

ONE Million Meter Watch:

Ted with (27,000 m) to go!

Robyn with (32,621 m) to go!

Tim with (46,995 m) to go!

Peter G with (112,000 m) to go!

Katerina with (128,662 m) to go!

Rodrigo earns a half moon with a 25,291 m posting!

Hearty thanks and a hooyah! to all who rowed today - it's a star-filled day!:

Kelly 1,493 m
Katerina m
Jane m
Robyn m
David T 6,000 m
Rick 6,260 m
Tim 8,017 m
David H 10,000 m
Peter G 11,500 m (and K total)
Kristine 11,860 m
Ross 12,000 m
Baz 13,839 m
Darryl 14,255 m
Ron 16,022 m
Rodrigo-go-go 25,291 m

[Toothdoc]

That will teach me. Take a day off and miss all the fun. Bazzy, you and Janet are true Luna-Tics.

danno

[Kona2]

We've got game shout the as they get ready for their first World Series appearance.....and will their opponents be the or the ???!! Baseball is not a bad thing to row along with here in the US!

Some say there's a new photo for Peter H.....been doing some traveling there, Stig! Good to see you on the boards!

Season meters as of 174/365 = 38,417,436 m

Total meters on the day = 163,950 m

Oars in space (participation) = 11 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations: Many are close....find those upload cables....

One red giant in the sky over our rowing universe....any moons are obscured by clouds!

Will S posts 69,500 m for a red giant!


ONE Million Meter Watch: Whoa....they are ALL in the red zone...!

Ted with (27,000 m) to go!

Robyn with (29,611 m) to go!

Tim with (46,955 m) to go!

It's all good - even if you only have a little time to row - thanks to all who rowed today!

Robyn 3,010 m
Gina 3,099 m
K2 6,152 m
Peter H 10,000 m
Kenneth G 10,000 m
Rodrigo 12,897 m
Darryl 14,292 m
Charles 15,000 m
Mike C 20,000 m ....and ever so close to a cool half million!
Will S 69,500 m



Leaps tall buildings in a single bound.....Baz and Janet have renewed respect for this feat....

[just27]

... Many are close....find those upload cables ...

Our card reader went to our friends, along with the Model D, so I'm trusting the card to remember the last few days' numbers ... we're picking up the card reader that goes with our new (to us) Model E, tomorrow. In the meantime, it's been casually mentioned that the monitor has a USB port ... just schlepp the laptop to the rower, and voila! Whatever ... there'll be a few meters downloaded manana.

Yes, yes, go Giants ... go Panda ...

[BAZzy]

BAZzy - Only a Luna-Tic would do a stunt like that. Way Cool! I didn't know they made climbing ropes that long. Next year you need to do the helmet mounted video camera thing.

Baz - You and Janet both have my hearty congratulations on a safe descent and landing ... it looks like she "beat" you down ...

Yes, Janet has said that about 100 times, but she says that she isn't competitve

Ran out of time for a row yesterday....athletics, visitors, and went to see Ben Hur (at ANZ Stadium)......

Enjoy your day!!

ps. Danno...and loving it!

BBB