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

[ronnie1]

Congrats on the 2 mill, Jimmy, way to row!
2 great posts on the O.D. team forum, thanks
Ronnie

[brotherjim]

Thank you I did the "For the Love of the Kids Halloween Romp" and finished 59th overall out of 334.
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0:28:37 27th out of 77 male runners (5k) I didn't want to attempt another half marathon, maybe the Gobbler Gallup coming later this month. Here is what I run with- This is exactly the rollator I have, I wish I had the one they make for rough and off road use, but it is mega expensive for someone with 10 grandkids
jim

[Drivetofast]

Hooyah and woohoo! Teammate Jim has been pulling the erg chain more than a few meters here and there - in addition to bringing us some inspirational stories and articles on overcoming disabilities and adversity. He is walking the talk ! Congratulations, Jim, on achieving a TWO million meter rowing season...again ! We wish you many, MANY more !!

Way to Row and Run Jim You are the Man

[Kona2]

Just seems like that kind of day ! And throw in a hooyah, too !

Wowzer, mates! We've got a FULL Moon over Vermont, and half moons over California, Arkansas, and Ohio! And - Welcome to John D and to Katerina!

Concept2 continues to put together some great resources for us - especially as they relate to getting ready for some of the Challenges. Seems like we're always trying to fit in at least two or three more things into our holiday seasons, and exercise routines can easily get put aside for some other things. Hope you can avoid the temptation to go down that path with some planning ahead to see how to fit the Holiday Challenge into your plans.

Preparing for the Holiday Challenge

If completing 200,000 meters in a month is a new challenge for you, here are some ideas to help you prepare:

Don't be intimidated! Every year people who have never completed long distances complete the challenge.
Gradually build your workout time. Try adding an extra 1000 meters per day, especially if you don't usually complete 7000 meters at a time.
If you don't usually workout every day, try rowing/skiing for several days in a row. The workouts can be short, but see how it feels to row/ski more often.
Keep some stretching in your routine or add it if you haven't been doing it regularly.
Think about when you will fit your extra Holiday Challenge rowing/skiing into your schedule. If it requires you to workout at a different time of day than usual, try it out ahead of time to see how it feels.
Plan ahead so that you can make up any missed meters due to travel or other commitments.
Pace yourself! Many people have commented that the Holiday Challenge pushed them to row/ski more than they ever thought they could, and it felt great! On the other hand, it is not wise to make a sudden jump in the amount rowing/skiing you do, so keep this in mind. You can build your daily meters gradually, even during the challenge itself.



Season meters as of 187/365 = 84,479,160 m

Total meters on the day = 1,343,229 m

Oars in space (participation) = 31 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

4.15 MM Ron
3.6 MM Jay
2.0 MM Jim
1.6 MM Jane
1.45 MM Stephen W
1.45 MM Marie
1.3 MM Matt F
1.1 MM Jeff P
2 K Adian - headed towards his Kid's Club meter pin at 5 K !

Thanks, everyone, for rowing with us!

Adian 387 m
Steven D 500 m
Nataliya 1,525 m
Scott 2,500 m
Sam 3,000 m
Zander 3,500 m
Rivka 3,600 m
Anita 4,000 m
Christa 4,000 m
Marty 4,000 m
Paul S 4,000 m
Rosi 4,000 m
Harold 4,005 m
Jerri 5,006 m
John D 6,092 m
Marie 6,100 m
Cathie 7,000 m
Michelle 7,500 m
Peter G 7,985 m
David T 8,000 m
Bernie 8,019 m
Jim 8,255 m
Ross 9,020 m
Danno 10,000 m
Jeff P 10,000 m
Ronnie m
Greg C 10,114 m
Dana 10,268 m
Dan W 10,699 m
Jane 11,830 m
Tim G 12,500 m
Robert H 16,000 m
Stephen W 17,000 m
Minnie 21,103 m
Jay 23,000 m
David A 30,687 m
Richard T 32,511 m
Matt F 37,900 m
Ron 42,195 m
Katerina 925,327 m

[Kona2]

Thanks to all our donors - there is always a need !

Went down a bit of a bunny trail on this one - and where I could find data for countries represented by teammates, it is included in the chart below (I know the type font is small - sorry).



Season meters as of 188/365 = 84,805,516 m

Total meters on the day = 326,356 m

Oars in space (participation) = 32 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

4.2 MM Ron
2.1 MM Danno
1.95 MM David A
1.3 MM Baz

Thanks, everyone, for rowing!

Steven D 1,000 m
Bobbie 1,500 m
Nataliya 1,500 m
Scott 1,776 m
Fritz 2,712 m
Marie 3,000 m
Sam 3,500 m
Zander 3,800 m
Marty m
Harold 4,006 m
Anita 4,500 m
Rosi m
Paul S 5,000 m
Robert H 5,000 m
Tom M 5,000 m
Jerri 5,002 m
Jim 5,500 m
Rivka 5,500 m
Ted 6,000 m
Jay R 6,119 m
Cathie 7,000 m
David T 7,000 m
Katerina 7,500 m
Tim G 7,500 m
K2 m
Jay m
Bernie 8,021 m
Baz 10,000 m
Peter H 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Ronnie m
bg 10,029 m
Ross 10,100 m
Jane 10,664 m
Dan W 10,727 m
Dennis 13,500 m
David A 13,893 m
Michelle 15,000 m
Danno 21,097 m ...half moon over Florida
Jeff G 21,469 m
Ron 28,097 m ... half moon in there !

Have a blue sky rowing session whenever and wherever you row !

[bg]

Hooyah and woohoo! Teammate Jim has been pulling the erg chain more than a few meters here and there - in addition to bringing us some inspirational stories and articles on overcoming disabilities and adversity. He is walking the talk ! Congratulations, Jim, on achieving a TWO million meter rowing season...again ! We wish you many, MANY more !!

Way to Row and Run Jim You are the Man

i agree....and sorry that i am so far behind again.....woooo hoooo and congrats to all the meter millionaires and multi-millionaires,,,,and welcome to the new and returning folks....and love click clack moo...it was a classroom favorite when i taught...

[BAZzy]

A very humid row up in the "Shed" this morning, beats being cold though!!!

Cheers, BBB

[bg]

A very humid row up in the "Shed" this morning, beats being cold though!!!

Cheers, BBB

i am so envious.....i am not ready for winter.....

[Kona2]

Fortunately, Nataliya has been taking good care of the reindeer....Holiday Challenge is coming !

Season meters as of 189/365 = 85,136,400 m

Total meters on the day = 330,884 m

Oars in space (participation) = 33 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

4.25 MM Ron
3.55 MM bg
2.1 MM Ronnie
700 K Tim G
500 K Dennis
400 K Tom M
350 K Debbie V

Thanks, everyone, for rowing with us!

Steven D 1,000 m
Bobbie m
Mike C 2,500 m
Sam 2,525 m
Rosi 3,000 m
Jay R 3,115 m
Marty 3,500 m
Marie 3,600 m
Fritz 3,632 m
Lilia 4,000 m
Rivka 4,000 m
Harold 4,007 m
Cathie 4,500 m
Christa 4,500 m
Katerina 4,500 m
Rebecca 5,000 m
Tom M 5,000 m
Anita 5,200 m
K2 m
Jim 5,700 m
David T 6,000 m
Rick C 6,286 m
Jeff P 7,500 m
Michelle 7,500 m
Ronnie 7,500 m
Zander 7,500 m
Peter G 7,531 m
Tim P 7,794 m
Jay 8,000 m
Paul S 8,344 m
Debbie V 9,142 m
Baz 10,000 m
Peter H 10,000 m
Ross 10,024 m
Jane m
Dennis 13,500 m ...makes it a cool half million !
Stephen W 14,000 m
David A 14,023 m
Danno 15,000 m
Tim G 15,000 m
bg 26,087 m
Ron 33,097 m

[Restless]

Hooyah and woohoo! Teammate Jim has been pulling the erg chain more than a few meters here and there - in addition to bringing us some inspirational stories and articles on overcoming disabilities and adversity. He is walking the talk ! Congratulations, Jim, on achieving a TWO million meter rowing season...again ! We wish you many, MANY more !!

Huge congrats Jim on your 2 million, and also to Zander on the 1 million!

-Rebecca

[Restless]

Thanks to all our donors - there is always a need !

Went down a bit of a bunny trail on this one - and where I could find data for countries represented by teammates, it is included in the chart below (I know the type font is small - sorry).

A cool bunny trail I'm one of the more uncommon A-. Enjoy giving blood, it seems like such a simple thing for me to do that can help others. Won't be able to donate again for over a month though.

-Rebecca

[Kona2]

Some parts of the fall challenge are just not over ...

Hooboy! We've got some great updates, a few half moons, and a lot of erg chain pulling going on! Way to row, Lunies!

Season meters as of 190/365 = 84,318,700 m

Total meters on the day = 494,045 m

Oars in space (participation) = 31 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

2.7 MM Michelle
1.5 MM Ed
1.4 MM Brian M
1.15 MM Rivka
1.15 MM David T
1.05 MM Ross
950 K Dan W
600 K Jerri
400 K Jessica

Thanks, everyone, for rowing with us!

Steven D 1,000 m
Bobbie m
Nataliya 1,500 m
Peter G 2,000 m
Marty m ... reads the same right to left and left to right
Rosi 2,550 m
Anita 2,600 m
Marie 3,000 m
Rivka 3,000 m
Zander 3,500 m
Cathie 4,500 m
Jerri 5,010 m
Jim 5,734 m
Tom M 6,366 m
Jay R 6,724 m
Stephen W 7,000 m
Michelle 7,500 m
Jane 7,510 m
Bruce 7,761 m
Bernie 8,039 m
Harold m ...aha! he's throwing me off the pattern of 4008 !
Jay m
Baz 10,000 m
Tim K 10,000 m
Danno 12,000 m
Ross 12,500 m
David T 13,000 m
David A 13,972 m
Rebecca 15,000 m
Ronnie 16,000 m
Adam 17,500 m
Mike C 17,500 m
Tim G 17,500 m
bg 22,138 m
Ron 26,097 m
Brian 32,375 m ... great update!
Ed 51,250 m .. great update !
Jessica 82,034 m great update !

[Kona2]

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 17 November. It's time for a meteor shower...and it promises to be one of the best of the year!!

NEXT up: The Leonids

Leonids

Comet of Origin: 55P/Tempel-Tuttle
Radiant: constellation Leo
Active: Nov. 6-30, 2012
Peak Activity: Night of Nov. 17, 2012
Peak Activity Meteor Count: Approximately 15 per hour
Meteor Velocity: 44 miles (71 kilometers) per second


The Leonids have not only produced some of the best meteor showers in history - they sometimes achieve the status of meteor storm. During a Leonid meteor storm, many thousands of meteors per hour can shoot across the sky. Scientists believe these storms recur in cycles of about 33 years, though the reason is unknown. The last documented Leonid meteor storm occurred in 2002.

Season meters as of 191/365 = 84,639,246 m

Total meters on the day = 320,546 m

Oars in space (participation) = 31 percent

MILESTONES...Bragging Rights...Celebrations:

4.3 MM Ron
3.65 MM Jay
3.6 MM bg
1.2 MM Rebecca
750 K Peter H
700 K Adam
400 K Kevin

Thanks, everyone, for rowing with us!

Sam 1,800 m
David T 2,000 m
Rich M 2,000 m
Marty 2,500 m
Nataliya 2,500 m
Tim G 2,500 m
Rivka 3,000 m
Rosi 3,000 m
Anita 4,000 m
Christa 4,000 m
Zander 4,000 m
Harold 4,009 m
Cathie 4,500 m
Brian M 5,000 m
Jeff P 5,000 m
Tom M 5,691 m
Jim 6,000 m
Jay R 6,125 m
Pat S 6,341 m
Marie 7,500 m
Mike C 7,500 m
Kevin 8,000 m
Ronnie 8,000 m
Bernie 8,018 m
Peter H 10,000 m
Rebecca 10,000 m
Robert 10,000 m
Tim K 10,000 m
Ross 10,277 m
David A 10,471 m
Jane 10,609 m
Michelle 11,000 m
bg 11,431 m
Minnie m
Jay 12,000 m
Dennis 13,500 m
AJ 13,666 m
Adam 15,000 m
Brian 20,000 m
Ron 28,097 m

[BAZzy]

Good weekend to all..we're off camping in the mountains!! Cheers, BBB

[Kona2]

Welcome to Chuck B ! Glad to see your name on the roster!