We’re sitting here having opened presents with love of family and listening to John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas”. Aside from family and friends, my biggest present today is the health to be able to do this sport. Just being able to get out of bed, and head out for a run or ride, is just so amazing. Sometimes, in our little world, we forget what a big deal it is actually possible. No war, no land mines to run around, no cancer.
Anyway, thanks dudes and dudettes for an awesome year.
sincerely
Dev
…Christmas is great…I appreciate everything I have…its a time to look back and take stock…right now the boys are going nuts running around the house with presents…its all good…
agreed 100% Dev…although a tiny bit of snow would be nice:-)
Kurt
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Absolutely right on Dev, we have so much to be thankful for.
So it’s Christmas morning and I’m surfing ST. It’s funny, now that my twins are older (19) I’m up early like an excited kid but I’ve got to pass the time waiting for them to get up! Maybe I’ll go snoop under the tree.
Enjoy your day
“Just being able to get out of bed, and head out for a run or ride, is just so amazing. Sometimes, in our little world, we forget what a big deal it is actually possible. No war, no land mines to run around, no cancer.”
Amen and well said.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Me too! My “little boy” nephew is 19 also and getting him (and his dad) up and around takes forever, so I’m drinking coffee and waiting for them to show up. Even Dad is still in bed.
clm
heee hee. this weather must be killing you. Skowhegan is 40* right now… speaking of which… I should go run and rack up some VTC points!
right on Dev! hey, i may be slow(er) than alot of you guys, but man i’m thankful to be able to do this stuff!
alot to be thankful for, more than words can even realize.
peace and love to all of you, wish i could give you all a hug!
Kitty
Merry Christmas from snowy Colorado (from a now former lurker!)
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Merry Christmas Dev! My boys have already gone through the presents, I finished a 10 mile run before anyone was up and am now enjoying the peace and quiet in the house as the guys fiddle with their new digital cameras and IPods, while my wife is on the trainer watching a movie she bought for one of the kids.
Peace on earth and good will to all. Wish everyone could embrace those sentiments.
Precisely, Dev. I’m currently at the age when my father was first diagnosed with cancer. I remember what he looked like then, and every time I look in the mirror I am thankful that a friend dragged me out to do my first race in over ten years and somehow got me hooked again.
Merry Christmas to all of you guys and girls who keep this fun.
Dev
Very well said.
Merry Christmas to all!
We watched “Joyeaux Noel” which means Merry Christmas last night with my parents. It is aboue christmas eve during world war 1. Highly recommend the movie if you
want to see what can bring folks trying to kill themselves together in war!!!
Dave
My kids let me sleep in 'til 8 am…very happy!!!
exactly. i think of this nearly every time i’m out S/B/R-ing. so many people are unable for various reasons to even consider the things we do on a regular basis. god forbid anything happen to me that keeps me from doing what i love. i love the feeling of being able to do anything and is what keeps me going day in and day out (that and the obsession!) :).
That’s it, isn’t it. We think that we can do anything. How incredible and what a gift!
Kurt, christmas is getting better. Tonite, 10 cm of new snow. The present a nordic skier needs. You should come up to Ottawa to get some on snow time. We’ll be skiing again starting tomorrow!
Dev
Amen!!! I hope all the ST’ers have an excellent holiday and are looking forward to a fun filled training and racing 2007!!
Merry Christmas everyone.
I just got back from a Christmas run with my youngest daughter. She is 11 years old and was excited as can be to get a Mizuno running top, Adidas track suit and Sugoi running hat for Christmas. It is the first time I’ve ever gone out for my Christmas run with one of my children and it was a blast. She looked really coordinated and professional compared to her dad!
Our son was born three years ago today…12:30 PM on the nose. What an awesome Christmas present! The holidays are definitely happy ones in our household…the sound of my son laughing uncontrollably is what it’s all about. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all!
~Kelly Schack