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[ronmardix]

I loved Bill the cat! Every cat my brother has ever owned has been named Bill. Oop ack!

Happy Holidays, Team TimBukTOO!

Hang in there for that Holiday Challenge!

Nice to meet another Bill the Cat fan.

So your picture may be a good test of one's outlook on life. Is this gingerbread dude dying from a hard row, or is he getting pumped up by doing some modified/easy push-ups? I'd like to think that he's doing an extra push-up workout.

Regardless though, I'd like to thank Lisa and the Cap'n for motivating us through another year of rowing.

Good luck with the upcoming challenges everyone and stay safe during the holidays.

[lcantey]

So your picture may be a good test of one's outlook on life. Is this gingerbread dude dying from a hard row, or is he getting pumped up by doing some modified/easy push-ups? I'd like to think that he's doing an extra push-up workout.

Sure, otherwise there would have been a single chocolate chip placed strategically under his head.

[damselfly]

Personally I thought there should have been a little candy bucket under his head cuz he looked like he was about to hurl. But that's just me.

[ronmardix]

Personally I thought there should have been a little candy bucket under his head cuz he looked like he was about to hurl. But that's just me.

Sure, otherwise there would have been a single chocolate chip placed strategically under his head.

Like I said, a good test of one's outlook on life

[Izzzmeister]

Okay, this is the last double post of Holiday challenge standings. That's because we're coming down to the final week! All rows must be done by 11:59 on Dec. 24th, and posted within a few days after that.
The money is starting to accumulate faster, and on Wednesday we went from 28 people “in the money” to 32!

Team Holiday Challenge Earnings after Tue., Dec. 16: $164.56

Diane M : $33.00, David W : $11.11, Heather R : $8.06, Jamie B : $7.32, Christa K : $7.13

Keir P : $6.09, Jay K. : $6.07, Randy F : $6.00, Doug G : $5.95, Rosita D : $6.39

Jim K : $6.02, Roger G : $4.80, Jim C : $4.72, George M : $4.39, Ronnie M : $5.22

Anita H : $4.91, Gary G : $3.85, Lee C : $3.84, Bobbie Z : $3.81, Angela P : $3.75

Neil Q : $3.60, Stefan S : $3.45, Rivka L : $4.40, Yisroel H : $2.72, John B : $2.21

Lisa H : $2.03, Andrew A : $2.64, John Sc. : $1.08


Team Holiday Challenge Earnings after Wed., Dec. 17: $182.10

Diane M : $33.00, David W : $11.11, Heather R : $8.06, Jamie B : $7.80, Keir P : $6.95

Doug G : $6.59, Christa K : $7.53, Randy F : $6.40, Jay K. : $6.07, Rosita D : $6.74

Jim K : $6.42, Roger G : $5.04, Jim C : $4.72, George M : $4.68, Ronnie M : $5.62

Anita H : $5.31, Stefan S : $4.27, Lee C : $4.24, Bobbie Z : $4.10, Neil Q : $4.00

Gary G : $3.85, Angela P : $3.75, Rivka L : $4.50, Yisroel H : $3.37, Tammy G : $2.80

Andy I : $2.47, John B : $2.30, J.K. : $2.25, Ron M : $2.12, Lisa H : $2.03

Andrew A : $2.93, John Sc. : $1.08

[Izzzmeister]

All hands on deck! A solid 30 of 88 members (34%) logged an impressive 312,920 total meters Tuesday!

Milestones achieved: George M hit 600K!!
Approaching milestones: David W is approaching 3.7M (-39,540m), Bobbie Z is working towards 2 MILLION (-27,468m), Jay K. nearing 1.8M (-35,782m), Randy F whittling away daily at 1.5M (-38,903m), Neil Q a few days from 1.2M (-30,000m), Ronnie M very close to 1.1M (-6,477m), racing for 900K are Rosita D (-8,392m), Rivka L (-19,485m), Mark St (-33,563m) & Lee C (-36,348m), Jamie B a couple solid rows from 500K (-23,698m), Kevin K's meters adding up to 400K (-5,371m), Kelly M is inent on passing 350K (-23,532m) & Lily Y is wearing down 150K (-4,698m)!

Posted Meters:
David W – 47,565 Big!
Heather R – 35,000 Amazing month!
Ron M – 16,530 Then that SURELY hurt!
Jim C – 16,000
Keir P – 15,786

Jamie B – 11,999 Ligaments of steel...
Ronnie M – 11,000
Angela P – 10,249
Bob L – 10,018
Rivka L – 10,000

Randy F – 10,000
Lee C – 10,000
Neil Q – 10,000
Jim K - 8,775
Mark St – 8,500

Bobbie Z – 8,221 No breaks!
Jay K. - 8,000
Kevin K – 8,000 Longer!
Andrew A – 7,945
George M – 7,108

Kelly M – 6,029
Christa K – 6,000
Glenn Y – 6,000 Four rows this week!
Martin H – 5,000
Rosita D – 5,000

John B – 4,495
Tristan B – 3,000
Gene H – 3,000 Long! Nice going!
Bobbie K – 2,500
Lily Y – 1,200

[Izzzmeister]

Tammy Gwinn & her 1,386,443 meters have climbed back aboard the good boat TimbukTOO! And just when we were needing reinforcements!
32 of 89 members (36%) logged 284,490 total meters Wednesday!

Milestones achieved: Doug G eclipsed 1.6M, Ronnie M ripped 1.1M, Rosita D rowed 900K & Stefan S gathered 200K!!
Approaching milestones: Keir P soon to top 2.2M (-21,975m), Bobbie Z closer to 2 MILLION (-20,168m), Randy F is approaching 1.5M (-28,903m), Tammy G (-13,557m) & Roger G (-21,888m) are in range of 1.4M, Neil Q (-20,000m) leading Jim K (-36,492m) in the trek to 1.2M, Yisroel H one good row from 1.1M (-13,239m), Rivka L (-16,985m) & Lee C (-26,348m)seek 900K, Andy I working on 800K (-26,492m), Jamie B one day from 500K (-11,698m), Kevin K a few pulls from 400K (-371m), Kelly M seeking 350K (-17,241m), Mark Si near 200K (-13,615m), Lily Y very close to 150K (-2,698m) & Ally M is pulling for 75K (-1,755m)!

Posted Meters:
Keir P – 21,413 Tops!
Stefan S – 20,615 Double post?
Andy I – 17,950
Yisroel H - 16,252
Doug G – 15,870 Longer!

J.K. - 14,200
Ally M – 12,515 Wow!
Jamie B – 12,000 A round number?!
Jim K – 10,010
Randy F – 10,000

Lee C – 10,000
Neil Q – 10,000
Anita H – 10,000
Ronnie M – 10,000
Christa K – 10,000

Rosita D – 8,888
Glenn Y – 7,834 Nice!
Bobbie Z – 7,300
George M – 7,202
Andrew A – 7,110

Ron M – 6,503
Kelly M – 6,291 Great week!
Roger G – 6,000
Kevin K – 5,000
Tristan B – 5,000
Gene H – 3,300

Mark Si – 3,000
Rivka L – 2,500
John B – 2,237
Martin H – 2,000
Lily Y – 2,000
Bobbie K – 1,500

[garygOP]

We have some really big totals for this fund raiser from many of our team mates- impressive rowing- this is a great team.
As some of us falter or run ( or row ) into obstacles, others step up.
That is the essence of team.

Now for another obscure musical ( lyrical ) reference, and sorry that this is being thrown out to you completely out of context:
"Can't talk to you without talking to me-"

We are a great team.
This virtual relationship is a good one of which to be a part.

[brick1101]

I wish there was a "like" button for Gary's post! This team is such a great group of eclectic folks. I erg at the YMCA so this challenge gets me out of the house on the gray chilly days I'd rather stay home. Often times the head coach of the University of Alabama's Womens Rowing Team will be on one of the other Concept 2's. He just shakes his head and laughs at the crazy numbers I work for. Once the challenge is over I'll get back to intervals and the pyramids. For now it is just the distance. Hope to end up with one last half marathon the 24th....Erg on!!

[damselfly]

I wish there was a "like" button for Gary's post! This team is such a great group of eclectic folks. I erg at the YMCA so this challenge gets me out of the house on the gray chilly days I'd rather stay home. Often times the head coach of the University of Alabama's Womens Rowing Team will be on one of the other Concept 2's. He just shakes his head and laughs at the crazy numbers I work for. Once the challenge is over I'll get back to intervals and the pyramids. For now it is just the distance. Hope to end up with one last half marathon the 24th....Erg on!!

Wait, what? Alabama gets chilly?!?!

Row strong, team!

And Gary, I had to Google that one!

[damselfly]

All hands on deck! A fit and fabulous 31 of 89 members (35%) logged 318,099 total meters Thursday!

Milestones achieved:
Our Intrepid Cap'n advanced past 1.1M, Jamie B broke through 500K, and Kevin K knocked out 400K!!

Approaching milestones:
Heather R is making strides to reach 2.1M (-27,500m), Bobbie Z and Gary G are battling for 2M (-12,168m and -14,798m), Jim C is tearing towards 1.9M (-28,000m), Jay K. is reaching for 1.8M (-25,782m), Randy F is narrowing the gap to 1.5M (-18,903m), The Gwinns are teaming uo to reach 1.4M (-7,057m and -12,888m), Neil Q, Jim K, and Anita H are angling for 1.2M (-10,000m, -25,992m, and -47,094m), Rivka L, Lee C, and Mark St are steaming towards 900K (-9,485m, -13,548m, and -25,063m), Martin H and Andrew A are aiming for 600K (-40,045m and -40,261m), Tristan B is making a run for 350K (-18,000m), Stefan S is intent on 250K (-15,841m), Glenn Y is closing on 200K (-20,908m), and Lily Y is mere meters away from 150K (-198m)

We should be over $200 tomorrow, team! Great rowing!!

Team Holiday Challenge Earnings: $195.19
Diane M : $33.00
David W : $11.11
Heather R : $9.06
Jamie B : $8.28
Keir P : $6.95
Randy F : $6.80
Christa K : $7.73
Doug G : $6.59
Jay K. : $6.47
Rosita D : $7.09
Jim K : $6.84
Roger G : $5.40
Jim C : $5.36
Gary G : $5.13
George M : $5.00
Anita H : $5.99
Ronnie M : $5.98
Stefan S : $4.96
Lee C : $4.75
Bobbie Z : $4.42
Neil Q : $4.40
Yisroel H : $4.12
Angela P : $4.05
Rivka L : $4.80
Tammy G : $3.06
J.K. : $2.54
Andy I : $2.47
John B : $2.43
Andrew A : $3.15
Ron M : $2.12
Lisa H : $2.03
Martin H : $2.02
John Sc. : $1.08


Posted Meters:
Gary G - 32,001 ... "32001, an Erg Odessey" -- rave reviews!
Heather R - 25,000 Humming away!
Yisroel H - 18,757 Hard at work!
Stefan S - 17,140 Whoa!
Anita H - 17,000 Huge!
Jim C - 16,000 Going the extra mile -- uh, meters!
Lee C - 12,800 A li'l more in the tank!
Jamie B - 12,111 Maybe coach'll recruit you -- for team mascot!
Jim K - 10,500 Stellar!
Jay K. - 10,000 Only would have taken 501 more meters...
Randy F - 10,000 Solid!
Neil Q - 10,000 Right on!
Roger G - 9,000 Nice!
Ronnie M - 8,900 Super!
Rosita D - 8,800 Liking those 8's!
Mark St - 8,500 Hanging in there!
George M - 8,005 Daily!
Bobbie Z - 8,000 Zooming!
Martin H - 8,000 Awesome!
Angela P - 7,529 Great!
Rivka L - 7,500 Five in a row!
Tristan B - 7,500 Over 26k in 5 days!
J.K. - 7,200 Nice!
Glenn Y - 7,000 Y not?
Tammy G - 6,500 Glad to have you back!
Andrew A - 5,620 Solid!
Kevin K - 5,000 K is for Keep 'em coming!
Christa K - 5,000 Great week!
John B - 3,236 Great!
Bobbie K - 3,000 Adding up!
Lily Y - 2,500 Long!!

[johnb]

So Team,I need feedback on the advantages of a Model D vs. a Model E C2 rower. I looked on Amazon and the price difference is about $200. Any thoughts?

[brick1101]

The YMCA here in Tuscaloosa has the model D Concept 2's. When i travel to NYC I stay at the Vanderbilt YMCA for it's central location, affordable price, and gym workout privileges. The Vanderbilt Y has the model E's. For all practical purposes the machines are identical with the Model E being taller. There is a comparison You tube of the two models on the Concept 2 site. Since you are buying this new, go the extra mile and get the add on for a heart rate monitor. Tracking your heart rate is a great training aid. Being able to see the read out directly in front makes it a lot easier. I strap my "monitor watch" to the concept 2 handle. If I were buying my own machine that option is one thing I would not pass on.

[damselfly]

All hands on deck! 32 of 89 members (36%) logged 341,269 total meters Friday!

I've been alerted to the fact that some holiday challenge earnings didn't match up to what people see on their own pages. I added a few more folks to my database who are on the 50k honor board, but remember, I have to have you marked as adaptive or child in my database or else I can't figure things correctly... And if you don't let me know there's a problem, I don't know. Thanks for your understanding.

Milestones achieved:
David W achieved 3.7M, Neil Q rowed by 1.2M, Stefan S ran over 250K, Lily Y flew past 150K, Ally M broke through 75K, Glen B walloped 35K!!

Approaching milestones:
Keir P is stalking 2.2M (-5,968m), Heather R is steaming towards 2.1M (-7,500m), Gary G is moving towards 2M (-5,674m), Jim C is gliding towards 1.9M (-12,000m), Jay K. is narrowing the gap to 1.8M (-18,782m), Randy F is battling for 1.5M (-8,903m), Tammy G is gunning for 1.4M (-1,057m), Roger G is reaching for 1.4M (-6,888m), Jim K is venturing to reach 1.2M (-14,992m), Anita H is dogging 1.2M (-44,094m), John B is zooming towards 1.1M (-44,356m), Lee C is closing on 900K (-3,548m), Mark St is making strides to reach 900K (-17,911m), Andrew A is targeting 600K (-34,646m), Martin H is toiling for 600K (-36,045m), Kelly M is attempting 350K (-14,115m), Glenn Y is dashing towards 200K (-12,908m), Cindy R is driving for 150K (-2,719m), Glen B is chipping away at 50K (-9,700m)


Team Holiday Challenge Earnings: $214.89
Diane M : $33.00
David W : $14.04
Heather R : $9.86
Jamie B : $8.77
Keir P : $7.59
Randy F : $7.20
Christa K : $7.85
Jay K. : $6.75
Doug G : $6.59
Rosita D : $7.49
Jim K : $7.28
Jim C : $6.00
Roger G : $5.64
Stefan S : $5.62
Gary G : $5.50
Ronnie M : $6.24
George M : $5.21
Lee C : $5.15
Anita H : $6.11
Neil Q : $4.80
Bobbie Z : $4.42
Yisroel H : $4.12
Angela P : $4.05
Rivka L : $4.80
Tammy G : $3.30
John B : $2.96
J.K. : $2.83
Andy I : $2.47
Andrew A : $3.38
Martin H : $3.18
Ron M : $2.12
Mark St : $2.09
Lisa H : $2.03
Tristan B : $2.58
Bobbie K : $1.77
John Sc. : $1.08
Gene H : $1.02


Posted Meters:
David W - 73,378
Heather R - 20,000
Stefan S - 16,498
Keir P - 16,007
Jim C - 16,000
Ally M - 15,018
John B - 13,238
Jamie B - 12,222
Jim K - 11,000
Lee C - 10,000
Randy F - 10,000
Neil Q - 10,000
Rosita D - 10,000
Gary G - 9,124
Glen B - 9,000
Cindy R - 8,486
Glenn Y - 8,000
J.K. - 7,200
Mark St - 7,152
Jay K. - 7,000
Ronnie M - 6,500
Tammy G - 6,000
Roger G - 6,000
Andrew A - 5,615
George M - 5,205
Kevin K - 4,000
Bobbie K - 4,000
Martin H - 4,000
Kelly M - 3,126
Anita H - 3,000
Christa K - 3,000
Lily Y - 1,500

[Bobbie_Zee]

Can't decide--should I row the measley 4,168 meters that I need to hit 2MM? Or should I take the day off for my birthday? Decisions, decisions!

Happy holidays to all my teammates!