We'll be there with two toddlers in tow! lol We're driving up Saturday as well, staying in Westbank with family tho.

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Do we want to do food & drinks (I guess of the non-alcoholic type for some of us... damn! lol) or are we thinking something else? We could always meet at either the peach or the expo for whateverness.

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I'll leave that up to you racers since you might have family and plans for that evening already.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

I have parents, but they are big kids now and can manage on their own teeheehee.

I'm up for whatever so just tell me where to be :)

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OK, let me put on my thinking cap and come up with a couple ideas. Probably good to sit down, racers shouldn't be walking around much on Saturday.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

I'll be there too, racing even. I do my eating on my own so I won't be looking for food with the group. But it would be fun to put faces to names. I get into Penticton on Thursday early afternoon.

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I figured that was the case with most people because I'm the same way. Maybe we should just go tubing :-)

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TUBING & FOOD! Wow, I'm really sabotaging my race aren't I? haha

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I am up for it!

My family is cooking dinner together, early-ish. So, short and sweet works best for me.

How about we meet at the Sicamous and grab a table or some beach. That way there isn't any walking around, racers can stay off their feet and if we want to motivate for something to eat/drink we can. Otherwise, get a tan!

Does 4:00 work for everyone or should we shoot for 3:00?

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Us volunteer womens have a meeting at 3, so if 4 works for the racing ladies that would be my preference. Otherwise, I shall just be a bit late...

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

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Let's do 4 so that everyone can be there then, since I think there are a few of you doing the volunteer thing?

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My partner and I have a pretty big place with kitchen at the Bowmont across from the Sicamous.
If people wanted to get together there for pasta and so forth, I'd be happy to have you all (gives me something other than freaking out to do :) )

Miranda

I'm a mens, and will be up there from this Friday (15/08/08) through Labour Day.

Not racing, not volunteering, but will be out on course throughout the day - chasing the leaders early on, and then back out to watch everyone else later in the day.

There's been a movement to try to strongarm me into signing up to race next year as well - though I'm not certain that I'm quite ready to face that sort of a training commitment again...


I'm up for a get together whenever, wherever, and invite anyone who's still around to watch me getting my ass kicked by Tom Evans - assuming he's got the cajones to show up for our smackdown! http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ew_flat;post=1870255

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Cmon, if P and I are signing up, you should too! ;-)

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You may want to reconsider until you know how many of us plan to invade ;-)

That does sound perfect though. Should we make it official and have you host? I can swing by the store and pick up whatever you need.

Khai, I'll be there for the smackdown if he has the juice to show up.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Yeah. Does dinner at 5 work for everyone? Getting to bed early is good :)

I'll post a room number once I dig it up.
It would be a great help if people could RSVP so I know how much food to cook.
I was thinking pasta, garlic bread ... nothing real fancy but if people want to bring other stuff as well, that's great.

Oh I meant to add that there is a huge courtyard if we end up with too many peeps for my hotel room (I had about 10 in there for dinner last year no problem) :)

That's awesome!!!

Just as a side note to everyone... looks like I will be working for Gatorade for a few days while I'm up there so you'll have to stop by the booth! Hoping to coordinate the morning swims too! :D

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i will definitely come by to say hi although I'm going to do dinner with my family probably at 5:30 or 6:00.

Looking forward to meeting you all :)

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Are you in my age group (25-29)? Just saw your race number...

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i am! although with the new age up rule, i'm going to be racing 30-34 next year even though i'll be 29 for the whole season :(

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Great... so I actually have to "know" someone that is gonna kick my ass? Damn it! lol

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ha ha don't worry, it's my first time so anything can happen. My primary time goal is 16:59:59.

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Yeah, sign up!!! You, Michelle and I can have the 2009 swim smack down. Let's so who can break 1:30 out of the water...

QRguy and I are up for anything on Saturday afternoon. We have the volunteer meeting at 3:00 w/mdraeger, but after that we're free. Dinner at Miranda's soungs great.

I'm up for 5 pm dinner at Miranda's or wherever. Please post the address on the forum, when you know it. I'm actually eating with my family so I'll need to leave after 5:45 or so, but at least I'll get to meet all of you! Oleander (Lisa)

Miranda that's a super kind offer. I won't be eating with the group but I certainly should be able to pop my face in and say hello. I figure after being at the same races several times we should finally meet! I look forward to meeting everyone actually. You can never know too many cool chicks!

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Nice! The battle to break 1:30 - I love it!

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It's ON!!! http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=1932200

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You guys need to lock down the info on this. I might be working for Gatorade for a few days, so I need to make sure I can get out of that to watch the smackdown!!! Priorities, after all hahaha :D

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Dagnabbit, I can't be there Friday. Stoopid job.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Don't you work from home? Can't you just bring your goods up with you?!?!? Come on... this might be a one shot deal!

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Argh. I know. I don't think M. can get away and since she's driving with me it is kinda important that I don't leave without her :-)

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

M needs to call in sick :D hehe

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I'm already doing that for Monday, to pull off the four-day weekend of illness requires way better acting chops than I have! Believe me, I'm tempted...

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oooh, ya. The four day is rough. There has to be some kind of hospital visit or something if you're gonna do that.
Ah well, I will make sure to take many pictures & video for you guys! :D

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Especially when I've only been at this job for a little over a month... But PLEASE take pics/video of the smackdown. It sounds awesome!

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Have we decided on anything yet?

How about a "loose" meeting time at Miranda's for dinner/hanging out? That is if Miranda is still up for hostessing...

Are you calling me loose? lol
I think that's a great idea too if Miranda's still game.

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If this is going to be a meeting of loose womens, there will be a lot of mens there too...

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I like mens. :D

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Well, I'll take being called loose if it means I'm getting laid hahahahhahahaha :D

And back to the point of this thread lol...

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As long as Learn or swimfan don't show up that is fine with me.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Soooo... you come around here often?

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Post your race numbers so we can track you during the day.

I'll be sitting on my ass in front of the Slumberlodge with a TX visor on and a cowbell for a majority of the day. I should be easy to find.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Absolutely!
I am up here. Staying with a friend until Thursday when we move to the Bowmont. Sitting here watching the torrential rain outside and procrastinating on going riding!
I think that we said 5 for dinner. Anybody that can't make that?
I'll plan to make some pasta with plain tomato sauce, some with chicken and pesto and then some Bruschetta and garlic bread. Feel free to bring anything else that you feel like eating.
Will post a room number once I check in Thursday - I seem to have deleted my confirmation e-mail :P
If anyone wants to get a hold of me, my cell number is 604.862.3487

Miranda


Otherwise, if anyone wants to get a hold of

Oh. My. God. Sounds delicious. Hmm... perhaps I should be getting some lunch lol. Thanks so much for doing that for us! I can't wait!!!! :D

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Mmmmm.......

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Can I come over now? That sounds awesome!

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Sounds wonderful Miranda. I won't be eating but I will certainly drop by to meet all the wonderful people.

Karen

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Where is the Bowmont?

Count QRguy and I in. I will bring something as well, I just don't know what yet. Maybe gluten free pasta if I can cook it there...

Alright peeps, I'm here. It was about 24 degrees and sunny when we arrived, then dropped down to under 20 and poured rain, and then went back over 20 and was sunny and bright, and is now back down to around 19 and raining. Oh, and I've been here for just over 2 hours lol!

Can't wait to see everyone! :D

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Sounds about right. The rain has brought cooler weather and the big winds have inverted the lake. Those Gatorade swims @ 07:00 are gonna be FUN!

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I got a last minute room at the Slumberlodge so that will be homebase for me. If you want my cell I'll PM it to you. I have a Canada calling plan so it should be OK to call, or you can text me.

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Here's the location of the Bowmont. It's very close to the Sicamous.
We are in Room 247. See everyone tomorrow at 5!http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bowmont+penticton+bc&ie=UTF8&ll=49.504924,-119.611158&spn=0.027534,0.055275&z=14&iwloc=A

Awesome! I will definitely drop by!

Also, I met lovely ms. cuds ... twice!

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Is she stalking you too?

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Nope, jess was stalking me... at morning swim!

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Hey guys, I just wanted to make sure it's cool for me to bring along my SO. He's small and doesn't eat much!

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Miranda, thanks for hosting a great event. it was cool to put faces to names.

For those spectating and volunteering THANK YOU! For my fellow racers I need to ask WHY do we do this? I've now finished four IMC's and I still can't believe I was stupid enough to sign up for #4. It will be a long time before I feel ready to do another IM. I kept introducing my self as, "Hi, my name is STUPID. I knew what I was getting myself into and I went ahead and did it anyhow". Who runs(or hobbles) a freaken marathon after swimming for ever and riding for ever???

Cheers and congrats!

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It was so great to meet you all. I was rooting for you out on the course! Khai and I were trading texts all day to report back and forth on how you all were doing.

The weather was just awful, IMO. I was freezing from just standing around and I can't imagine how much it sucked to be running in it. You girls are tough!

I hope we have another Womens get together soon!

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

What's the story on Black Diamond? Looks like I just may need to get out there and do a half! ;)

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It was lovely to meet everyone :)
Jess - you looked awesome when you passed me - hope that the rest of your race went well. Jehns, thanks for cheering.
Huge thanks to QRGirl for shovelling me through T2. Yesterday was definitely not my day. I felt really nauseous from the start of the swim and started throwing up everything that I tried to eat just before Oliver. I was pretty close to dropping out at that point. Very glad that I did stick it out and finish. Sorry if I missed others on race day - just a little out of it :P

Now I am PISSED and ready for some REVENGE!!

Miranda! I was trying to figure out what happened to you all day. I was at your hotel putting my name on the list for next year, but I didn't want to knock on your door because I wasn't sure how you were feeling about yesterday. Glad I didn't because I don't want to see you pissed :P Thanks again for dinner!
I'm also ready for revenge next year!

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Miranda, kudos to you for pulling it together and finishing! My heart ached seeing you so upset in T2... I'm so glad to hear that you did cross the finish line.

Thank you so much for be a pre-race hostess, it was great to meet you and D.

Jen-
Thanks much for your cheering out on the run course. Familiar faces in the crowds were like little beacons of hope and energy, and I needed all I could get in order to finish.

Chris

Hey Miranda, way to tough it out after a really rough day. When Erin texted me that you had just left T2 I was pretty shocked, and wondered if you had had an incident out on the bike course. Glad to hear that you're okay, if pissed off. Not that you're particularly lacking in motivation, but I guess this is even more fuel for your fire. :p


Hope CA is great to you this winter - you're gonna come back fighting!


Thanks again for hosting as well. I love the womens of ST. :)

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Khai - you can come to Tickleberrys with us anytime :-)

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"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce

Hey -

I was wondering.. I know that was not the kind of day you are trained for.

Sorry it was shit.. you still run a better marathon than most of the world when feeling like crap though, if that's any consolation!

Wisconsin? Florida? What's next?

Update your blog, woman ;) I must have looked 5 times since the race!

Hope you're feeling better now.

Thanks, I kind of like him too ;-)

How was the rain during the run on Sunday? I'm interested to know if it sucked or was kind of nice. I think I would have liked it as I melt in the heat.

Thanks, Rachel! You are such a huge inspiration to me :)
Blog update soon, I promise ... I find it so hard to write about bad stuff.

Wisconsin is next if they are kind enough to let me in so late ... I've always thought that would be a very cool race to do but too close to Canada. Given that I never did any real racing at Canada, though ...

After that, Arizona part 2!

Aw thanks Miranda. Way to gut it out on a tough day.

The rest of my race was really great. I definitely had some ups and downs on the run. I ran into some really bad stomach problems (I think you passed me back when I was having one of my many visits to the porta potties). Even though I felt like I could have run quite a bit better, I was very happy with my first IM experience.

It was so nice to meet those of you that I did meet (however briefly ... sorry for having my whole family wander in for a minute) and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

also, a million thanks to Michelle for being my super thorough T1 change tent volunteer. You were awesome!

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No, you are the inspiration - out there going for it with the big girls where you belong.. I love following the journey.

I too have a much harder time writing about the bad stuff.

I hope WI lets you in! That was the first tri I ever watched, 7 months pregnant while chasing a friend around on a cruiser. It was so motivating. It will be a great one for you.

A solid dude - I dig him.

I'd think that the rain probably sucked - hard. With the driving wind and the cooler temperatures, it wouldn't be a "relief" so much as just hell. Have a longsleeve top in your run special needs...

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RR wrote: Update your blog, woman ;) I must have looked 5 times since the race!

That brings up a good point. I try to stay current with maybe a dozen or so blogs and, like RR, I used to spend a lot of time checking each one for updates. Then I discovered 'Google Reader' and it has made my life much simpler. The Google Reader (and other similar "feed reader" applications) will constantly and automatically check all the blogs you want for updates. Then all you have to do is look at the reader page and you'll see (and be able to read right there) all of the updates from all of the blogs you choose to follow.

To get started go to google.com. In the upper left corner you'll see "Web Images Maps News Shopping Gmail more" links. Click on "more" then click "Reader" from the drop-down list. You'll need to establish a Google account if you don't have one already. If you don't use gmail just enter your normal email address.

Next, you need to tell the reader what blogs to follow. To do that, use the "Add Subscription" link that you'll see on the left side of the page. You'll need the url of the blog (for example, http://rachelrosshawaii.blogspot.com/). An easy way to avoid doing all that typing is to bring up the original blog site in a separate window (you probably have several bookmarked already), copy the url from the address bar of that window, then paste it into the "Add Subscription" sub-window. (There are a couple of other ways of adding subscriptions as well.)

Finally, bookmark the Google Reader page. Then in the future when you want to see if anybody has anything new to say, just go to your (now customized) Google Reader page rather than checking a whole bunch of different blogs. You can even just leave the Google reader page up in a separate window; updates will be posted automatically without you doing anything and the layout of the page makes it easy to see when something new comes in.

Whew. Typical guy response, right? Somebody wants to know what time it is and I respond with a whole treatise on how to build a clock! Sorry, it's those darn XY chromosomes.

Dan

All I kept thinking was how glad I am that I'm not out there racing! Some seriously tough people out there on Sunday.

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At first I didn't mind the rain too much since it wasn't too cool. But by mile three my toes were covered in blisters. I'm still having trouble walking because all the blisters on my toes, between my toes, beside my toes etc... (I think you get the point). The rain was actually pretty refreshing for awhile until it got cold. I was so looking forward to my long sleeved shirt in my special needs bag. Once I put it on I was way too hot though so it came off quickly. However when the long slow march back to the finish line started at mile 15 I was so glad to have it. This IMC marathon was my SLOWEST EVER - even slower than the year I walked the entire marathon.

Thanks again for being in the change tent. It was great to see a familiar face ;-) .

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Thanks Miranda for the meet-up. It was really cool to meet all of you. It was also great to see familiar faces (Erin and Michelle) in the change tent! 16:47 for me, I had some major problems but enjoyed the day like crazy anyway!