This post goes out to Jill.....
I missed your smiling face this morning, but I came to a realization. A TRUE friend will show up to run, even when it is -17 because they know the importance of following through on a commitment - like signing up on a poll saying you would be running. Being the older, wiser runner... I have learned a few things in the 6 years I have been on this earth longer than you. One of which is "It is is the little things that matter". Although I would argue that signing up on the running poll is NOT a little thing. Oh, I know, you will have reasons, excuses etc (My GOOD friend Mike told me to anticipate this). And I will listen with an open mind, but in my heart of hearts I will know the truth - it will be just as Mike told me it would be. He also told me that you will try your best to place the blame on him. However, being a good friend he warned me of this. The nail in the coffin of my friendship with you was Mike saying "I will always show up AND will buy you donuts at the Bakery". I know some will say that this is just the kind of thing the Devil would say. But again, Mike warned me about this and advised, "Put your fingers in your ears and sing Old MacDonald". Good advice from a true friend.
(just teasing - but I do expect donuts)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Groundhog Day
It seems that in honor of Groundhog Day Tom has peeped his head out of his burrow and decided to come out of running seclusion. Yes, that is right... TOM came running this morning. I almost slipped and fell, but that was because of ice, not because TOM blessed us with his presence. However, speaking of presence, his made it quite apparent that we need to add a rule to the morning running club by-law. We only have one by-law so far, but I know we are all getting old (especially Wendy since it is her BIRTHDAY TODAY) just to recap:
1. Must NOT hate BEER.
After running with TOM:
2. A runner (specifically TOM) is limited to one joke per run.
Now, if they were GOOD jokes we would not need this rule, but TOM's running seclusion has seriously impaired his judgement. Or maybe his judgement is skewed by the fact that he hangs out with fifth graders all day and they are a much easier crowd than a bunch of middle age people huffing and puffing up Habegger Street. I normally am an inclusive person and believe in NOT writing a rule to for one person, but since TOM didn't realize the significance of the fact that he had to explain a bunch line to us, I feel the need for bylaw #2 is justified.
And just in case you were wondering, it wasn't as cold as forecasted this morning and the wind didn't freeze our skin. I was expecting just the Cousins (since that was the only ones signed up on the poll - go figure) but Kwik Trip gal and of course TOM came too! We ran the old route to avoid ice covered ice walks so the slipping was at a minimum.
Don't forget: It is WENDY'S BIRTHDAY TODAY.
1. Must NOT hate BEER.
After running with TOM:
2. A runner (specifically TOM) is limited to one joke per run.
Now, if they were GOOD jokes we would not need this rule, but TOM's running seclusion has seriously impaired his judgement. Or maybe his judgement is skewed by the fact that he hangs out with fifth graders all day and they are a much easier crowd than a bunch of middle age people huffing and puffing up Habegger Street. I normally am an inclusive person and believe in NOT writing a rule to for one person, but since TOM didn't realize the significance of the fact that he had to explain a bunch line to us, I feel the need for bylaw #2 is justified.
And just in case you were wondering, it wasn't as cold as forecasted this morning and the wind didn't freeze our skin. I was expecting just the Cousins (since that was the only ones signed up on the poll - go figure) but Kwik Trip gal and of course TOM came too! We ran the old route to avoid ice covered ice walks so the slipping was at a minimum.
Don't forget: It is WENDY'S BIRTHDAY TODAY.
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