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

[Kona2]

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

[BAZzy]

Too much time writing stories and not much rowing yesterday...

I have finalised a Blog of our travels to The Gulf Savannah in July this year...

Regards
BBB


http://www.exploroz.com/Members/33714/6 ... yBlog.aspx

[Kona2]

Wowzer - later in the day turned into much later...like the next day! Meanwhile, two meter millionaires gathered accolades and their millions, and a returning teammate (Tim S)....and maybe a son of a teammate (Philip V?!). Cool ! The more the merrier, and what a great legacy to pass along!. Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend however it was spent!

Season meters as of 91/365 = 26,243,021 m

Total meters on the weekend = 375,577

Oars in space (participation) = 23 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

1.4 MM Jay
1.10 MM Minnie
1.0 MM Ron
1.0 MM Bernie
900 K Gabby
500 K Baz
250 K Barbara G
200 K Roger
180 K Mario
150 K Tom M
100 K Chip

ONE Million Meter Watch:

Gabby with (97,189 m) to go !

Thanks to all who rowed this weekend - amazing amounts of meters!!

Cathie 7,000 m, and 15,000 m
Jay 17,500 m
Minnie 25,500 m and 21,097 m ...and 27 dip, bend, lift, dip with laughing grandbaby princess...(I can see that she has inherited the roller coaster gene)
Rosita 12,000 m
Ron 42,195 m
Bernie 32,038 m
Gabby 15,500 m
Tammy 3,000 m
Chris H 13,073 m
David T 6,000 m
Sam 3,500 m
Baz 10,000 m
Peter G 6,500 m
Bobbie 15,550 m
Mike M 10,000 m and 13,000 m
Pat S 5,000 m
Benny 5,500 m
Barbara 10,028 m
Roger 8,000 m
Mitch J 9,005 m

Biking, hiking and some golf thrown in. Here are a couple of photos from a destination hike to something called Strawberry Lake. Apparently some history there of a hippie gathering in summertime in the late 60s. Was difficult to tell initially (unmarked entrance to the trail) whether or not we were all on the right road (isn't that true of life anyway!), but soon found a sign that said Strawberry Lake, etc. Saw one deer, had two very tired K9 goldens. Was pretty steep terrain with lots of trees down from the beetle kill (that's what's caused all the gray trees).



Tomorrow is the first of the Dog Days of Summer...already there for our Aussie and NZ teammates! Row, row, row!

[Kona2]

Wowzer....ever try to stuff a 13.5 lb cat into a cat carrier to take him to the vet....whoa and hooboy. If we were awarded rowing meters for non-rowing activities, that one would surely qualify. Another good reason to celebrate the start of Dog Days of Summmmr Challenge!


20,000 m this week!

Dog Days of Summer - This week's distance challenge to be met is 20,000 m ! As you'll note in the write up below, these distances do not have to be done in a single rowing session. One of the great things about this challenge is that it is a gentle introduction into rowing some longer distances during the span of a week. It's a terrific preparation for the Fall Challenge - the first team challenge of the 2012 Rowing Year - and one that occurs over a 30 day period from 15 September to 15 October. Things really start to get pretty exciting in our Rowing Universe when all these challenges begin to roll (rowl) out! And, by easing into rowing more frequently and longer distances, you'll be a stronger rower through the Holiday Challenges, etc., and should be able to complete them comfortably and without overuse injuries.

Junior Rowers - you can participate in the Dog Days of Summmr Challenge, too. Mario Jackson's already demonstrated that he can row 11K (in celebration of an 11th birthday! woot!) in a day! I think for the youngest rowers that goals of 4K (week 1), 6K (week 2), 8 K (week 3) and 10 K (week 4) would be a good stretch! We'll put junior rowers on our Luna-Tic Dog Days Challenge honor board if they meet those distances! The Dog Days of Summer runs from August 1–28 and features a different total distance goal each week.

The Details
■Row or ski, indoors or outdoors, completing each of the following four distance goals during the timeframes indicated and log them in your online logbook:

■Week 1, Aug. 1–7: 20,000 meters
■Week 2, Aug. 8–14: 30,000 meters
■Week 3, Aug. 15–21: 40,000 meters
■Week 4, Aug. 22–28: 50,000 meters

The distance goals do not have to be done in one sitting, but must be done during the timeframe indicated. By the end of the challenge, you will have accumulated 140,000 meters.
■This is an individual challenge. (You do not need to belong to a team to participate.)
■Meters must be entered online.
■Indoor rower, on water, SkiErg, and on snow meters count.

Season meters as of 93/365 = 26,972,674 m

Total meters on the day = 729,653 m

Oars in space (participation) = 29 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

1.6 MM Will S (what an update!)
1.6 MM Cathie
1.15 MM David A
1.1 MM Rosita
550 K David T
400 K Joe
300 K Mike M

Million Meter Watch:

Gabby says "nothing but net!" as she shoots for that first million meters of the season! With (75,739 m) to go! (PS - I'm not really sure if nothing but net is a soccer term or not....it works for basketball....our soccer players may have to enlighten us with the correct phrases for scoring a soccer goal !

Thanks to all who rowed today - it's going to be such a great week !

Mario 1,800 m
Zander with 1,955 m!
Marty 3,000 m
Philip V 3,500 m
Sam 4,000 m
Rich 5,000 m
Harold 5,225 m
Joe 6,262 m
Roger 6,500 m
Tim P 7,128 m
Brandon 7,912 m
Bobbie 9,960 m
Baz 10,000 m
Barbara 11,325 m
David T 12,000 m
Ross 12,048 m
Mike M 13,000 m
Minnie 14,227 m
Benny 15,500 m
Jay 16,500 m
Gabby 21,450 m
Cathie 22,000 m
Rosita 24,000 m
Ron 31,097 m
David A 36,264 m
Will S 428,000

[BigBrett58]

Congratulations Bernie Looks like you, Brett and I are all trying to play NASCAR and pick up the "draft" on Minnie and Rosi Welcome back Tim S. If we do indeed have a another parent and child duo that is super cool I have not had any luck trying to get either my son or wife interested in the ERG
Beautiful scenery K2 I might even find some time to do some hiking in the Green Mountains this fall.
Ron

I took a couple days off rowing and did a little bike riding. I'm with you trying to run down Minnie and Rosi. My plan is to hit August pretty hard and then take it a little easier the beginning of September in preparation for the fall challenge.

[Kona2]

These 'free weight" grandbaby workouts are gaining in popularity! Here's Dan's son John (and sometimes he's our teammate, although being a new Dad has cut into his time for rowing I think) and grandson Charlie....already working on the lat pulldowns.



Meanwhile, a quick check of the roster reveals that we have gotten first favorites status from Ronnie and Jim! Whoop! We are glad to have you both back on the team!

[rsdavr]

Yesterday, without realizing it, I crossed the 3 million lifetime meters boundary. It felt good. I've been so intent on integrating rowing with cross-fit I didn't bother to check until today. I enjoy all the fun on this team!
Ross

[Kristine Strasburger]

Congrats to Bernie and Ross on passing those big milestones! Way to row!

Very super cute baby pics you all!

[Kona2]

Dog Day 2 dawns...

Whether we're whooping or woofing - it was a great team day yesterday...and today's going to be great, too!

Another episode...bunny trails of the mind...

How long has it been since you were double dog dared ? These are the kind of dares that you HAVE to do....or maybe it's a triple dog dare that you have to do or live in infamy....either way, it's trouble... Double dog dare you to complete the Dog Days of Summmrr Challenge !!

Season meters as of 94/365 = 29,277,905 m

Total meters on the day = 2,305,231 m

Oars in space (participation) = 34 percent !

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

1.45 MM Jay
1.15 MM Minnie
1.05 MM Ron
950 K Jim K
600 K Chris H
350 K Bobbie
200 K Mitch J


Million Meter Watch:

Jim K with (37,967 m) to go!

Gabby with (70,539 m) to go!

Flyin' Dogs...Already Done With Week 1:

Baz
Ron
Tris

Thanks to all who rowed today !!

1,004 m
Mario Jackson 1,500 m
Kaylee 1,700 m
Sam m
Tris 2,011 m
Marty 3,000 m
Tammy 3,000 m
Benny 3,600 m
Harold 3,950 m
Roger 4,500 m
Gabby 5,200 m
Rosita 5,200 m
Bobbie m
Mary 0 5,312 m
Mike C 6,000 m
Brandon 7,000 m
Ross 8,075 m
Chris H 10,000 m
Cathie 10,010 m
Mitch J 10,019 m
Barbara 12,088 m
Kristine 12,106 m
Minnie 13,000 m
Jay 17,000 m
David A 17,040 m
Baz 20,000 m
Brett 28,055 m
Ron 28,097 m
Jim 962,033 m
Ronnie 1,093,224 m

[Kona2]

Woohoo and hooyah !! Congratulations, Ross, on achieving THREE million lifetime meters! We wish you many, MANY more!!

[BAZzy]

Yesterday, without realizing it, I crossed the 3 million lifetime meters boundary. It felt good. I've been so intent on integrating rowing with cross-fit I didn't bother to check until today. I enjoy all the fun on this team!
Ross

Good work Ross, and how is cross-fit going. I think it is a great style of training!

And speaking of Dog Day challenge....whilst we are still in the midst of winter, it ws a bit warmer this morning, and both dogs, Milo the border collie, and Jack, the Jack Russell, where both up in the garage 'egging' me on. In recent times they just wave me through as I make my way to the garage....

Cheers BBB

[BigBrett58]

Yesterday, without realizing it, I crossed the 3 million lifetime meters boundary. It felt good. I've been so intent on integrating rowing with cross-fit I didn't bother to check until today. I enjoy all the fun on this team!
Ross

Congrats Ross! You know you're in a good groove when you barely notice the milestones that fly by.

[big maq]

Congrats Ross on your 3 million

Mitch J

[just27]

... I'm with you trying to run down Minnie and Rosi. My plan is to hit August pretty hard ...

Rosi and me, we're looking forward to catching your draft, boys ... for a while ... Mwahahaha.

[BigBrett58]

... I'm with you trying to run down Minnie and Rosi. My plan is to hit August pretty hard ...

Rosi and me, we're looking forward to catching your draft, boys ... for a while ... Mwahahaha.

Brett: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

Ron: Hit it.