Just in case anyone was wondering how MY training is going for Turkentucky, last Saturday I ran three (3) mile repeats at the track: 5:37, 5:36, 5:50. Sunday was a 7-miler at a relaxed tempo. Monday I took the day off to go to the zoo. Tuesday was 8 x one minute hill repeats. Wednesday was 4.5, relaxed. Thursday was 5 miles, Friday was an off-day, and Saturday was 3.5 miles with Laura before another 5.5 on my own.
In a little (pessimistic) off-hand math, Team Crawford figures to run a combined time of 47:30 at the thoroughbred (I'm forcasting an 18:30, and I think if Laura had to do it tomorrow, she'd run about a 29:00).
If Jenni comes through in her forecast time of 24:00, Pete Carter needs to crank out about a 24:00 himself to keep the pressure on. My chief concern at the moment is whether or not Sally can get Hannah through the course before Tom can get Ben through in the stroller.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Last day at the pool
The pool at the YMCA closed for the year today, but not before it was open for the Pooch Plunge this afternoon. Have you ever seen a cartoon where the character walks into an open manhole and just disappears?
Thats pretty much the same thing that happens when Hannah walks off the edge into the pool, thinking she's walking into the shallow end. She doesn't know how to run and jump (in fact, she'd ONLY get in at the shallow-just-like-the-beach-end if she had the choice.We'd also like to send an apology out to Abby, the small golden retriever, who was today's recipient of the "dog Hannah just can't seem to get along with" award.
In other news, Kentucky Football is 2-0, Florida is 2-0, and the showdown is October 20th. Hank, I'll send you a couple pistures of all the UK students riding the goalposts off into the sunset after the game.
I'd blog about the Bears loss today, but I think I need to calm down a little first after all the fumbling. Good grief.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Josie's Blog
Today, I thought I might create a blog for Josie (the cat), so that she could have a chance to write about her daily experiences and tell the world about her feelings. Then I said to myself....why create her own NEW blog, when I can simply offer her the opportunity to occasionally report on her adventures here on my blog. She jumped at the offer! Here's Josie:
This morning, I woke up on the Yellow Grams Chair, and felt grumpy. The boy left the room to let the dog out (without petting me) and this made me even grumpier. I got up tried to leave the bedroom just after the girl got up and went into the bathroom, but the door was closed and I was forced to paw at it until the boy let me out. I ran quickly to the blue couch, in order to avoid the dog.
There was about an hour of freedom, while the dog was at the vet, but I was still pretty PO'd about having to wake up at all that morning, so I decided to hunker down on the couch and be as solitary as possible. The girl went to work, the boy and dog came home from the vet, and I fell asleep around 11:00 AM. When I woke up at 3 PM, I ate some kibbles, even though my prescription food makes me grumpy. I thought about taking a trip to the litter box, but the dog was asleep only 30 feet away, so I decided to go back to the couch. (Additional naptime ensues)
When the girl got home at 7:15, she went outside with the dog, and I seized a moment to visit the litter box, visit the roller-ball-scratching-pad, and steal a drink from the dog bowl (the only good thing about the dog is the giant water bowl) before settling down for a nap. After the boy and girl ate dinner, I spent a couple minutes sitting on the OTHER couch with them, but the dog kept breathing, and that makes me grumpy, so I decided to just call it a night. Maybe tomorrow they'll forget me in the bedroom and I can spend the whole day sleeping under the bed.
That's it for the life of Josie right now. Really that's pretty much a standard day for Josie, so if you want to know what she's doing tomorrow, just read this blog again (and repeat as necessary).
I guess I'll rate the need for Josie to have her OWN blog by the comments this one receives. Let me know if I need to set her up with a way to express herself more fully.
This morning, I woke up on the Yellow Grams Chair, and felt grumpy. The boy left the room to let the dog out (without petting me) and this made me even grumpier. I got up tried to leave the bedroom just after the girl got up and went into the bathroom, but the door was closed and I was forced to paw at it until the boy let me out. I ran quickly to the blue couch, in order to avoid the dog.
There was about an hour of freedom, while the dog was at the vet, but I was still pretty PO'd about having to wake up at all that morning, so I decided to hunker down on the couch and be as solitary as possible. The girl went to work, the boy and dog came home from the vet, and I fell asleep around 11:00 AM. When I woke up at 3 PM, I ate some kibbles, even though my prescription food makes me grumpy. I thought about taking a trip to the litter box, but the dog was asleep only 30 feet away, so I decided to go back to the couch. (Additional naptime ensues)
When the girl got home at 7:15, she went outside with the dog, and I seized a moment to visit the litter box, visit the roller-ball-scratching-pad, and steal a drink from the dog bowl (the only good thing about the dog is the giant water bowl) before settling down for a nap. After the boy and girl ate dinner, I spent a couple minutes sitting on the OTHER couch with them, but the dog kept breathing, and that makes me grumpy, so I decided to just call it a night. Maybe tomorrow they'll forget me in the bedroom and I can spend the whole day sleeping under the bed.
That's it for the life of Josie right now. Really that's pretty much a standard day for Josie, so if you want to know what she's doing tomorrow, just read this blog again (and repeat as necessary).
I guess I'll rate the need for Josie to have her OWN blog by the comments this one receives. Let me know if I need to set her up with a way to express herself more fully.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
It's been a while...
Well, it has only been 5 months and 21 days since I last posted, but I guess its time for an update. Part of the layoff has to be attributed to the fact that "old blogger" became "new blogger," and after months of declining to "upgrade your blog to a google account" I was locked out for good! Laura figured out how to reclaim hers through some 15-step process (yes indeed, more difficult than recovering from alcoholism) but that seemed like to much effort to me, and I resolved to never blog again. Laura must like my blogs however, so anyone who reads this can thank her for taking the time to reclaim my blog (dated though it be) and allow me once again to blog for your reading pleasure (or general disdain if you happen to root for the University of Florida).
That's right folks, the resident Gator Hater is back just in time for football season. But we'll save that for later on... (likely October 20th, as soon as the Cats get done drubbing(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drubbing) the Gators here in Lexington).
So what's been happening here? I guess I could recap the last 5 months in reverse: sdrawkcab epyt dna yrt ot truh niarb ym sekam ti tuB. So maybe I'll just hit a couple of the highlights, focusing on things Laura hasn't blogged about.
Just this past weekend I went to a 5k in Somerset (an hour and a half south) because on of my stores was setting up a booth. I figured I'd run in the race, just for fun. SOMERSET is HILLY, but I came out on top, and won a $100 (that more than paid for the gas and entry fee). I also won a door prize from one of the sponsors (a local dentist) and got a bag full of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss. Anyone who forgets theirs for Turkentucky is in good shape....have no fear.
It's been pretty hot here (not that it hasn't been hot everywhere) but our garden has suffered a bit. The first flourish of tomatoes was a good one, but everything to come ripe since then has been pretty small. We've lost all but one watermelon to the chipmunks, rabbits (I hate rabbits) and/ or sunshine. The squash looks like it may be in for a similar fate (don't worry Jenni, I think we'll get enough that you don't need to send us any).
Laura started running earlier this summer, since I'd declared that the only way she'd ever get me to audition for a musical would be to come and run a half-marathon the next time I go for the full distance. We started running together (I wore the stopwatch, and usually pretended I wasn't listening whenever she asked for a walk break) She's made fantastic progress, finished this years "A Midsummer Night's Run" without walking, and is now going for 30 minute runs without me. We're now in training for the Thoroughbred Classic, as it seems there's a showdown brewing....stay tuned for more updates on that front. If you see me at auditions for The Music Man next spring, you'll know I'm just holding up my half of the bargain.
Okay, thats it for tonight. If you need to know any more about me lately.....just go read Laura's blog. I promise to include pictures next time around.
That's right folks, the resident Gator Hater is back just in time for football season. But we'll save that for later on... (likely October 20th, as soon as the Cats get done drubbing(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/drubbing) the Gators here in Lexington).
So what's been happening here? I guess I could recap the last 5 months in reverse: sdrawkcab epyt dna yrt ot truh niarb ym sekam ti tuB. So maybe I'll just hit a couple of the highlights, focusing on things Laura hasn't blogged about.
Just this past weekend I went to a 5k in Somerset (an hour and a half south) because on of my stores was setting up a booth. I figured I'd run in the race, just for fun. SOMERSET is HILLY, but I came out on top, and won a $100 (that more than paid for the gas and entry fee). I also won a door prize from one of the sponsors (a local dentist) and got a bag full of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss. Anyone who forgets theirs for Turkentucky is in good shape....have no fear.
It's been pretty hot here (not that it hasn't been hot everywhere) but our garden has suffered a bit. The first flourish of tomatoes was a good one, but everything to come ripe since then has been pretty small. We've lost all but one watermelon to the chipmunks, rabbits (I hate rabbits) and/ or sunshine. The squash looks like it may be in for a similar fate (don't worry Jenni, I think we'll get enough that you don't need to send us any).
Laura started running earlier this summer, since I'd declared that the only way she'd ever get me to audition for a musical would be to come and run a half-marathon the next time I go for the full distance. We started running together (I wore the stopwatch, and usually pretended I wasn't listening whenever she asked for a walk break) She's made fantastic progress, finished this years "A Midsummer Night's Run" without walking, and is now going for 30 minute runs without me. We're now in training for the Thoroughbred Classic, as it seems there's a showdown brewing....stay tuned for more updates on that front. If you see me at auditions for The Music Man next spring, you'll know I'm just holding up my half of the bargain.
Okay, thats it for tonight. If you need to know any more about me lately.....just go read Laura's blog. I promise to include pictures next time around.
Friday, March 9, 2007
10 mile run in Kentucky....
Today was beautiful. We hit 70 degrees....yes, 70....in Lexington, so I broke out the shorts and went for my first long run of the year. Usually my runs are pretty boring, but everyone was out today, so I thought I'd publish a mile-by-mile recap of what I saw.
Mile 1:
3 of these tried to break out of their yard and chase me. Luckily the fence held fast.
Shortly afterward, one of these tried to get hit by a car:
Mile 2:
I jumped out of the way of this combination:
Mile 3:
Sadly Uneventful.
Mile 4:a couple of cool 15 year olds on one of these (not observing stop signs, correct side of the road, or right of way for pedestrians). Note: it was not a scooter built for two.
Mile 5: A little bit of this
and a little bit of that
Mile 6:
and 
fight over
Mile 7:
on one of these:
Mile 8:
My personal favorite. A domestic dispute....in the front yard....between these two:
Mile 9:
The previously referenced scooter must have had a full tank of gas. It took one more shot at running me off the road.
Mile 10:
These three made their own attempt at a career as speed bumps.
All in all, a pretty entertaining afternoon. Just to reassure everyone: All the children narrowly escaped their dooms, I don't think Eminem and the Wendy's girl ever actually came to blows (though the local kids may have learned some potty words), and I overcame my inner demons and resisted poking a stick through the spokes of the moped as it breezed by.
Mile 1:
3 of these tried to break out of their yard and chase me. Luckily the fence held fast.
Shortly afterward, one of these tried to get hit by a car:
Mile 2:
I jumped out of the way of this combination:
Mile 3:
Sadly Uneventful.
Mile 4:a couple of cool 15 year olds on one of these (not observing stop signs, correct side of the road, or right of way for pedestrians). Note: it was not a scooter built for two.
Mile 5: A little bit of this
and a little bit of that
Mile 6:
and 
fight over
Mile 7:
on one of these:
Mile 8:
My personal favorite. A domestic dispute....in the front yard....between these two:
Mile 9:
The previously referenced scooter must have had a full tank of gas. It took one more shot at running me off the road.
Mile 10:
These three made their own attempt at a career as speed bumps.
All in all, a pretty entertaining afternoon. Just to reassure everyone: All the children narrowly escaped their dooms, I don't think Eminem and the Wendy's girl ever actually came to blows (though the local kids may have learned some potty words), and I overcame my inner demons and resisted poking a stick through the spokes of the moped as it breezed by.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Know Your College Basketball
In an effort to make sure everyone is ready for March Madness (especially you football fans out there in Nebraska), I've put together a small quiz. There is only ONE correct response to each question, so please choose carefully (answers at the bottom).
#1) Which of the following coaches has never won a national championship?
a)
b)
c)
#2) Which of the following coaches is NOT Rick Pitino?
a)
b)
c)
#3) Which of the following college freshmen is really a 35 year old?
a)
b)
#4) Which of the following pictures most resembles a rat?
a)
b)
c)
#5) (Double points for correct answer) Which of the following is the biggest horse's ass?
a)
b)
c)
#6)True or False: The following two individuals were separated at birth:
NCAA Tournament Bracket contest info coming soon. Until then, keep brushing up on your trivia.
Answer Key:
1)c 2)b 3)b 4)c 5)c 6)True
#1) Which of the following coaches has never won a national championship?
a)
b)
c)
#2) Which of the following coaches is NOT Rick Pitino?
a)
b)
c)
#3) Which of the following college freshmen is really a 35 year old?
a)
b)
#4) Which of the following pictures most resembles a rat?
a)
b)
c)
#5) (Double points for correct answer) Which of the following is the biggest horse's ass?
a)
b)
c)
#6)True or False: The following two individuals were separated at birth:
NCAA Tournament Bracket contest info coming soon. Until then, keep brushing up on your trivia.
Answer Key:
1)c 2)b 3)b 4)c 5)c 6)True
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Posting On-Demand
Hank wanted a post. I'm posting for Hank, even though nothing exciting is going on.
Hank is a graduate of the University of Florida, home of the Gators, playing for the national championship on Monday night against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Hank,
That nut looks pretty intimidating, but on the chance that Florida loses, just keep in mind that they beat everyone else they played....except Auburn.....who lost to Georgia.....who lost to Kentucky.
Pete and Jenni are Longhorn fans. The Longhorns won their bowl game, a late comeback victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Initially Hank, you might take hope in seeing that the wee little longhorn calf was capable of knocking off the big, burly hawkeye......but please keep in mind that Texas did lose to Kansas St. (sorry to bring that up Jenni)....who lost to Baylor.....who lost to Army.....who lost to Middle Tennessee St.....who lost to Central Michigan (sponsored by New Balance)....who lost to Kentucky.
Pete and Laura are from Kentucky, both proud graduates of UK, home of the mighty Wildcats!!!!!
If I were a little Clemson tiger, I wouldn't screw around with the Wildcats either. (UK 28, Clemson 20)
All I can say to the inevitable "but Florida beat Kentucky" rebuttal is.....um.....well....."We're from KIN-TUCK-EE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Hank is a graduate of the University of Florida, home of the Gators, playing for the national championship on Monday night against the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Hank,
That nut looks pretty intimidating, but on the chance that Florida loses, just keep in mind that they beat everyone else they played....except Auburn.....who lost to Georgia.....who lost to Kentucky.
Pete and Jenni are Longhorn fans. The Longhorns won their bowl game, a late comeback victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Initially Hank, you might take hope in seeing that the wee little longhorn calf was capable of knocking off the big, burly hawkeye......but please keep in mind that Texas did lose to Kansas St. (sorry to bring that up Jenni)....who lost to Baylor.....who lost to Army.....who lost to Middle Tennessee St.....who lost to Central Michigan (sponsored by New Balance)....who lost to Kentucky.
Pete and Laura are from Kentucky, both proud graduates of UK, home of the mighty Wildcats!!!!!
If I were a little Clemson tiger, I wouldn't screw around with the Wildcats either. (UK 28, Clemson 20)
All I can say to the inevitable "but Florida beat Kentucky" rebuttal is.....um.....well....."We're from KIN-TUCK-EE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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