Flyertalk Cares! - SEA 3-Day Do Sept 12-14, 2008 - fundraising for Susan G Komen breast cancer charity

Lalala, Owlchick, and I will be walking in the Breast Cancer 3 Day - Benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?px=1719157&pg=personal&fr_id=1189), and when we're done, we'll be hungry! So please join us after the closing ceremonies for a celebratory dinner. We promise not to ask for footrubs during dinner. (After dinner, however, all bets are off ;) )

I've made reservations at Maximiliens for Sunday Supper (http://www.maximilienrestaurant.com/dinner/sunday/index.html) on Sept 14, 2008. 7:30 p.m. Who's in?

In for the Eating:
missydarlin + 1
owlchick
lalala
ldsant
mcrt
Nobbi and Jack
SEA_Tigger
Kremmen and Flying Penguin
bkkth



Also, please, please, please consider making a donation, and/or joining my team (https://secure2.convio.net/npt/site/TRR/Walk/SeattleEvent/1740435948?pg=ptype&fr_id=1189) as a walker or crew member.

In for the Walking: (link to our personal donation pages)


missydarlin (http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?pg=personal&fr_id=1189&fr_id=1189&px=1719157) <--donate online ... or ... Print this form--> for offline/company match (http://08.the3day.org/site/TRGiftForm?fr_id=1189&px=1719157)

lalala (http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?pg=personal&fr_id=1189&fr_id=1189&px=1778761) <--donate online ... or ... Print this form--> for offline/company match (http://08.the3day.org/site/TRGiftForm?fr_id=1189&px=1778761)

owlchick (http://08.the3day.org/site/TR?px=1638042&fr_id=1189&pg=personal) <--donate online ... or ... Print this form--> for offline/company match (http://08.the3day.org/site/TRGiftForm?fr_id=1189&px=1638042)


Send Us A Postcard!
Breast Cancer 3-Day Camp Post Office
ATTN: INSERT NAME OF PARTICIPANT
P.O. Box 70316
Seattle, WA 98107
Mail must be postmarked no later than September 2nd in order to ensure delivery at the 3-Day Camp Post Office.

Volunteer Opportunities

Tent Angels - Friday Sept 12 - 2 - 6p.m. (http://www.the3day.org/site/GetTogether?cal_event_id=115171&gettogether=event_main&page=event_main&cal_invitee_id=&cal_activity_id=1110)

Overnight Security - Friday Sept 12 - 7p.m. - 5a.m. (http://www.the3day.org/site/GetTogether?cal_event_id=115162&gettogether=event_main&page=event_main&cal_invitee_id=&cal_activity_id=1110)

Tent Angels - Sunday Sept 14 - 5 - 8a.m. (http://www.the3day.org/site/GetTogether?cal_event_id=115172&gettogether=event_main&page=event_main&cal_invitee_id=&cal_activity_id=1110)

Gear Retrieval - Sunday Sept 14 - 12:30p.m. - 6p.m. (http://www.the3day.org/site/GetTogether?cal_event_id=115169&gettogether=event_main&page=event_main&cal_invitee_id=&cal_activity_id=1110)

Traffic Control/Shuttle Support - Sunday Sept 14 - 12:30p.m. - 6p.m. (http://www.the3day.org/site/GetTogether?cal_event_id=115167&gettogether=event_main&page=event_main&cal_invitee_id=&cal_activity_id=1110)

Cheering Stations
Cheering Stations are a great way to show your support along the route to encourage walkers and let them know that you are with them every step of the way. Seeing familiar faces cheering them on can provide that extra burst of energy that gets them to take that next step or go the next mile. Create banners, hold up signs, bring some music and make some noise - anything to make them smile, get energized and keep walking.

Friday, September 12:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
First Baptist Church and Pilgrim Lutheran Church parking lots
10431 SE 11th St. and 10420 SE 11th St.
(Parking is also available at Church of Christ off of SE 11th St.)
Bellevue, WA 98004

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
McCormick Park
NE 12th St. between 106th Pl NE and 112th Ave. NE
(Parking is available across the street and in nearby neighborhood)
Bellevue, WA 98004

Saturday, September 13
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Spectralux Corporation
12335 - 134th Court NE
Redmond, WA 98052

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ben Franklin Elementary
12434 NE 60th Street
Kirkland, WA 98033

Sunday, September 14

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Green Lake Park
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N
Seattle, WA 98115
Map of Greenlake Cheering Area (http://www.the3day.org/site/DocServer/Seattle_3-Day_Cheering_Station_-_Day_Three_Green_Lake.pdf?docID=1221)

Closing Ceremony
After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends, family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at least one hour early to get the best view of the program. Please allow extra travel time due to expected congestion at the site.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding area is CLOSED to spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than 4:00 pm in order to join the victory walk.

Sunday, September 14th Schedule:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Walkers arrive at Holding Area
3:30 pm: Spectators arrive and should head directly to the stage
4:00 pm: Participants begin lining up for victory walk
4:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies begin

Memorial Stadium at the Seattle Center
401 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Congratulations and THANKS for doing this! I know how difficult this is since one of my co-workers has done it for the last 2 years. Good luck and again, thanks for caring about this important cause!

Also, I would love to meet up at Maximillien's - one of my favorite places!

Awesome, Missy!! I've been tempted to do this in the past, but never succumbed. I don't think I could make the full 3 days with my knee, but ever so tempting. Also not sure if I can even be in SEA that weekend, but I will try to be there to cheer you on. Way to go!!

Go Missy! I'll try to help and lend support as my schedule allows. Kudos to you for giving your personal time for this important cause.

Awesome, Missy!! I've been tempted to do this in the past, but never succumbed. I don't think I could make the full 3 days with my knee, but ever so tempting. Also not sure if I can even be in SEA that weekend, but I will try to be there to cheer you on. Way to go!!

You should definitely give it a go. They have vans to pick up walkers that need to take breaks along the way.

Missy, I'm checking to see if my office is putting together a team as I'm also going to be on the walk (http://08.the3day.org/goto/owlchick); this'll be my first time. If we don't, I'll look for your team instead!

I'm in.

can I walk with (a) martini(s)?

can I walk with (a) martini(s)?

Dont you already have that skill? :D

Dont you already have that skill? :D
I'm a total master, but that still could lead to handcuffs

can I walk with (a) martini(s)?

Sure, just put it in a Nalgene bottle and you'll be good to go :)

Sure, just put it in a Nalgene bottle and you'll be good to go :)

Now you're talking... count me in :) ... Especially, Maxmillian !! great venue!

How do we get folks to donate quicker? :) If every FTer gave $1. . . :)

Hey - MD sent a PM to a few of us asking to PUMP this up!!!

Congrats Missy! I did this walk two years ago and it was a wonderful experience.

Met one of my very close friends this way - you get to know people VERY WELL when you are walking with them for 6+ hours each weekend. Our small team of 16 raised over $75K! :D

Will your team be keeping a group blog? If not, please post updates from time-to-time...

You expect us to plan for a Sunday in September??? We can't even commit
to SeaDo yet. The walking will be excellent for you. Good cause, that said, we sent money.:p

Congrats Missy! I did this walk two years ago and it was a wonderful experience.

Met one of my very close friends this way - you get to know people VERY WELL when you are walking with them for 6+ hours each weekend. Our small team of 16 raised over $75K! :D

Will your team be keeping a group blog? If not, please post updates from time-to-time...

Yes, we will be keeping a blog.

Great idea, with our training pics.

Yes, we will be keeping a blog.

Great idea, with our training pics.

Hahaha, I can see it now: "Here's a photo of lalala and MissyDarlin trying to revive Owlchick who passed out at the .5 mile marker on their first training walk."

=D

Now I'm almost hoping my company doesn't start a team...it might be more fun with FTers!

I got my training packet today with the 6 month training plan... and it starts with 3 mile walks 4X a week.

I have to figure out how I'm going to work in a 15 mile walk during SeaDoo weekend ;)

Hahaha, I can see it now: "Here's a photo of lalala and MissyDarlin trying to revive Owlchick who passed out at the .5 mile marker on their first training walk."

=D

Now I'm almost hoping my company doesn't start a team...it might be more fun with FTers!

Owlchick, Missy and I walked 12 races last year. The first one killed us, it got better after that.

Last race of the year! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/floraandflying/2105280243/)

We'll revive you, don't worry.

Please put me on the "looking for airfare" list.

I have to figure out how I'm going to work in a 15 mile walk during SeaDoo weekend ;)

@:-)Why don't you make it part of the festivities? Put it on the schedule and call it an "extended pub crawl". After the first half dozen drinks, no one will even notice how far they've walked.

I'm a total master, but that still could lead to handcuffs

Martinis and handcuffs, OH MY!

I'll be following this thread. Great Luck ladies! ^

Missy,

We will be there in spirit.... I just donated on behalf of Al and myself!

Now... feeling like a PBS auction/fundraiser.

I have donated $100 to Missy's cause... and challenge all my fellow FTers to follow suit.... DO IT TODAY!

Let's crash through that goal she has.... we should be able to make that happen quickly!

Owlchick, Missy and I walked 12 races last year. The first one killed us, it got better after that.

Last race of the year! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/floraandflying/2105280243/)

We'll revive you, don't worry.

12 races!

/faint

I'll be following this thread. Great Luck ladies! ^

ummm...xcuse me?? ladies? :D :eek:

Martinis and handcuffs, OH MY!

don't forget the whip, too :D

I'm a total master, but that still could lead to handcuffs
Or a serious bump on the head.

I may be going to (or coming back from) the crush in Napa. I won't know for a few weeks, but I'll try to make it.

Now... feeling like a PBS auction/fundraiser.

I have donated $100 to Missy's cause... and challenge all my fellow FTers to follow suit.... DO IT TODAY!

Let's crash through that goal she has.... we should be able to make that happen quickly!

Being cheep ;) I only donated $50.00. Spent the PFD on filghts & don't have much laying around right now.

I got my training packet today with the 6 month training plan... and it starts with 3 mile walks 4X a week.

I have to figure out how I'm going to work in a 15 mile walk during SeaDoo weekend ;)

I was wondering the same thing ;)

You're in for an amazing experience ^

bk3day (who has walked it, crewed it and has the FT handle to show for it :D)

I tried donating an AA voucher but it said they don't take that, so I donated cash instead.

Being cheep ;) I only donated $50.00. Spent the PFD on filghts & don't have much laying around right now.

HEY... every little bit helps.... :D

I tried donating an AA voucher but it said they don't take that, so I donated cash instead.

Voucher donations can be made to me directly ;)

Being cheep ;) I only donated $50.00. Spent the PFD on filghts & don't have much laying around right now.

I'm sure you'll bring something tasty back from Napa, so you're forgiven ;)

Thanks SO much to everyone who's donated so far!

Where are all of the FTers?! Come on folks - you can support missy and team for this worthy cause. Let's compile a list of how folks can donate painlessly:

Give up the $10 you would spend on Starbucks while waiting in the airport :D

Donate the coins found under the cushions in the dirty seats on UA (unless the FA got there first!)

Anybody else have suggestions?

bk3day (who has walked it, crewed it and has the FT handle to show for it :D)

That's awesome! ^ I didn't make the connection with your handle until you said that; very cool!

Sure, just put it in a Nalgene bottle and you'll be good to go :)

And you can easily drop the olives into a Nalgene instead of trying to squeeze them into the neck of a regular water bottle!:D

Bumping this for the women who are putting it on the line. . .won't you help out?

Tell a friend, tell an enemy. . .tell everybody and anybody! $620 in one week! Woohoo - only $1900 more needed!

Missy,

Is there any way to do company match's and still use the website?

I found out after-the-fact that my company will do a match... but only if I had sent them my check.... and they write one to go with it... they do not work with credit card slips.

William

Missy,

Is there any way to do company match's and still use the website?



I don't think so. Those rules are determined by the individual company, and not the 3-day.

I need to get the paper donation form scanned so those with company match can print it.

Now you'll just have to convince some of your coworkers to donate ;)

Missy,

Is there any way to do company match's and still use the website?

I found out after-the-fact that my company will do a match... but only if I had sent them my check.... and they write one to go with it... they do not work with credit card slips.

William

On each of our personal pages, there's a link that says something like, "If you cannot donate via the web" that should open a form to print out and mail in with donations.

It probably doesn't help with it after-the-fact, but maybe if you printed the form and presented it with your charge statement, it at leasts demonstrates that you do indeed have proof that you donated?

On each of our personal pages, there's a link that says something like, "If you cannot donate via the web" that should open a form to print out and mail in with donations.


I added a link directly to that form for each of us.

Ok - the next person that donates $25 or more to Missy's walk I'm happy to send two UA drink chits that I have left over (this would be worth $10 on a flight).

Come on FTers - give up a latte or two to help make the $1800 goal that's needed as of today!!! :D

I reset my goal amount, so as of right this minute, I need $2670.

And don't forget about lala and owlchick!

I'm convinced that owlchick will give in any day now and just join our team :)

Done! Wish I could do more $. Best of luck in the walk. ^

Thanks for all the kind donations so far. I'm really bad about asking for money or selling stuff, but every dollar you all pledge to all of us is really helpful. I would love to see this become an annual event for Flyertalk. Even if we moved it around year to year. I would be happy to travel to almost anywhere to do this kind of event.

Last year, Missy and I made a pledge to participate in a walking event each month. We ended up in all time zones of the US except for Hawaii and met flyertalkers at all the time zones we traveled to. It was tons of fun (well maybe not the 13th mile).

I'm looking forward to doing some more training walks with Missy and Owlchick and seeing some flyertalkers at the end and at dinner.

For those of you who have emailed me asking what else you can do -- if you are Seattle based or just stopping by and want to get together and walk - let's do it. We can always walk between bars.

lala

All right, I'm going to join the Bodacious Tatas. Looks like I'm the only walker in my company in Seattle!

We need at least one more walker up here so we have an even number of Tatas.

So to speak ;)

We need at least one more walker up here so we have an even number of Tatas.

So to speak ;)

HHHHmmmm.... should we ask who has only one, three, five or more? :D

HHHHmmmm.... should we ask who has only one, three, five or more? :D

Well....there's now three of us on Missy's team, Bodacious Tatas, which means there are three Tatas.

Although I suppose to get all technical, that's six lower case tatas in toto. :cool:

Well....there's now three of us on Missy's team, Bodacious Tatas, which means there are three Tatas.

Although I suppose to get all technical, that's six lower case tatas in toto. :cool:


LOL!

We'll be four pairs soon.

However, pair numero 4 is concerned her tatas are not bodacious enough.

I suggested we had plenty to go around.

lala

I'm offering 4 UA Drink Coupons and a Starwood 50% off rack rate certificate (expires 12.08) for the next person who donates at least $25 and gets a friend to donate $25!

Who else wants to help with this fund raiser???

Come on folks - let's get these women walking!!!!

We'll be four pairs soon.

However, pair numero 4 is concerned her tatas are not bodacious enough.

I suggested we had plenty to go around.

lala

That's the spirit of support! :D

That's the spirit of support! :D

Seriously.

Ladies I am pming you about our walking ehem schedule.

Those of you who are in town and want to help out -- how about joining us for a walk sometime? Four miles, that is a little over and hour and we can always drink afterwards.

Friendly bumpity bump :)

Count me in for a little donation and dinner.

How can I say no to my walk buddies from the Phoenix Half-Marathon?

Donation forms and company match processed today. I'll see about joining you all for the weekend as well.

I bought my two pairs of shoes for the walk and they are AWFULLY cute little shoes!

:)

Just had to share.

Friendly bumpity bump :)

Now... is that what caused that seismic reading uptick yesterday? :D

I bought my two pairs of shoes for the walk and they are AWFULLY cute little shoes!

:)

Just had to share.

are toe socks! :D

http://www.injinji.com/tetratsok/performance.htm

stylish and they really do help reduce between toe blisters

hth

bk3day (another proud supporter of the bodacious tatas)

are toe socks!

http://www.injinji.com/tetratsok/performance.htm

stylish and they really do help reduce between toe blisters

Awesome!

Missy and I went on our first walk together last night. She wisely steered us down city streets away from the mall until the very end of the session.

If anyone's in town next week, we're going to walk Tuesday and Thursday nights as well! Come on along!

Missy,

Jack & I will be there for dinner!

See ya' !

I donated $100 for each of Missy's Tata's and will be at SeaDoo to collect my drink chits!

Dave

Just made a donation to Missy.

I will probably make it to Seattle as well but are we really talking about a dinner or a dinner and drinks? :D :D

Just made a donation to Missy.

I will probably make it to Seattle as well but are we really talking about a dinner or a dinner and drinks? :D :D
You're meeting with Missy and SEA folks need to ask? :confused: :p

I'm slow but I'll visit that donation page before you walk - promise!!

I've scored a trifecta - contributions to Missy, lalala, and owlchick We can't have any of our FT walkers left behind.

I've scored a trifecta - contributions to Missy, lalala, and owlchick We can't have any of our FT walkers left behind.

Heh :)

I've noticed that there are more donors on my website that I don't know than I do know. Where are my family members, I ask you?

Apparently, they are the community members here on FT as well as another website on which I don't even post, but their admin posted my letter and two of his readers therefore contributed. ^

Weird, wonderful internets! I loves ya!

I will probably make it to Seattle as well but are we really talking about a dinner or a dinner and drinks? :D :D


Of course there will be drinks... hydration is important you know.

Heh :)

I've noticed that there are more donors on my website that I don't know than I do know. Where are my family members, I ask you?

Apparently, they are the community members here on FT as well as another website on which I don't even post, but their admin posted my letter and two of his readers therefore contributed. ^

Weird, wonderful internets! I loves ya!

Goes to show that ya never can tell where and from whom the contributions will come.!

oyyyy the stories I could tell ;)

Another heartwarming sight will be be on registration day when folks basically gift other walkers with their excess donations. By the time ya get to Day 0, nobody wants to see someone miss out cause they're a few $$$ short.

Now go train...and hydrate:D

Beginning of April update:

Our practice walks started about three weeks (give or take) ago and have been fabulous!

Weather in the Seattle area has mostly been cooperating with our schedule, although we did do six laps around the interior of Bellevue Square one night when it looked like it might be unpleasant outdoors.

Really, anyone in our area can join in the walking when they're in town. :)

It's tax stimulus check time ;)

A donation, a mileage run, and dinner with the Tatas?

Actually, we did plan that far ahead and will be in Ecuador after CowDo, Iguazu and Lima, so no dinner.

But still a worthwhile bump since the OP is not pushing for the bucks nor updating her blog.:p

I have been horrible about blog updating, but the tata's went on a 5.5 mile walk together last night. We've had to do most of our training separately due to conflicting schedules, but we are definitely wearing out our walking shoes!

I'll be in PHX this weekend, trying to figure out how to do a 10 mile walk in 96 degree weather without dying ;)

I have been horrible about blog updating, but the tata's went on a 5.5 mile walk together last night. We've had to do most of our training separately due to conflicting schedules, but we are definitely wearing out our walking shoes!

I'll be in PHX this weekend, trying to figure out how to do a 10 mile walk in 96 degree weather without dying ;)

It is a darn shame because the weather this weekend here is expected to be outstanding for walking and not so good for tomatoes.:cool:

I have been really bad about bugging people for donations, so some of you, expect PMs from me.

My travel schedule is really interesting this year -- by the time we complete our 3 day walk - I will have walked in Greenland, Denmark, Iceland, England, Canada, France and the US. How cool is that?

By the time I get to Greenland - it will be plenty freaking cool.

lala

Ok, Missy's balance hasn't moved for a while so I figured maybe it's time to ante up again. While I'm sure my donation was very modest, if everyone re-donated what they did the first time, she'd make her goal today.

Anyone?

SWEET!

Thanks fireworksboy!

I've been concentrating more on training than fundraising, but I know I need to get back into the money grubbing groove if I'm going to make goal.

Today started the Week 12 countdown to the big event, and my Virtual Personal Trainer email says I need to put in 28 miles this week.

Week 14 I managed at least 31, but last week I only pulled off 16. I also need to re-set my pedometer. I walked on a track yesterday and it was logging between .72 and .78 for every mile I walked :mad:

Friendly bump here!

Owlchick and I participated in the Seafair Half Marathon last weekend. We got to walk across the Evergreen floating bridge last Sunday as a change from the regular training schedule and had a blast. Okay, a few of those hills sucked but it was tons of fun and there were bananas left for us at the end. Poor Missy was stuck in Maui eating pineapples and hiking amongst tropical foliage.

10 weeks left to go until we conquer 60 miles in 3 days!

lala

we're famous! - at least if you consider Talkmail coverage fame :)

lalala and I are off on a 3-day "practice" camping weekend on Friday. 2 nights of tent sleeping and 37 miles of walking. It might rain... ugh.

we're famous! - at least if you consider Talkmail coverage fame :)

lalala and I are off on a 3-day "practice" camping weekend on Friday. 2 nights of tent sleeping and 37 miles of walking. It might rain... ugh.

You forgot tent sharing!

Pictures to follow.

I finally updated my 3-Day blog (http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?px=1719157&pg=personal&fr_id=1189). Get yourself a snack, cuz its a long one ;)

Lala will have pictures posted soon :)

6 weeks to go!

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=10153591#post10153592

Missy will happily accept your donations for her auction. Just post here or PM her.

I will throw in one snack pack that expired August 1 from Alaska Airlines. It still looks fine.

Seriously, we would love to make our goal targets and that is not just missy, but owlchick and myself.

lala

I've made a reservation for 12 people

Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

I'll need a final answer by Sept 10 so I can adjust the reservation up or down as appropriate.

Checking Their Schedule:
nroscoe


responding with regrets, I'll be in NYC that weekend.

As per pm, we'll be there!!!:p

I've made a reservation for 12 people

Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

I'll need a final answer by Sept 10 so I can adjust the reservation up or down as appropriate.

Count me in.

I've updated the First Post with Cheering Station locations and closing ceremony info in case anyone wanted to join in on the rest of the weekend festivities.

Updated the first post with Volunteer opportunities.

We are $113 away from having raised $10,000!!! WOO!!

If you're still wanting to donate... please go to Owlchicks page... shes <-this-> close to making her walking minimum of $2200. Lets not leave her on the sidelines!

Bump to get you through 10K.
You can now use approved electronic devices :)

WOO! Team Tata's has busted through the 10K level (thanks roesner!).

Owlchick still needs $150 to make her walking minimum. Thats just 3 more $50 donations!

I've made a reservation for 12 people

Sunday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

I'll need a final answer by Sept 10 so I can adjust the reservation up or down as appropriate.
I think we should also have a survival dinner on Wednesday, September 17 as well - this would be after the aches & pains have surfaced and hopefully gone away fro the most part with the recovery process in process :D ... not to mention that I can't make Sunday, but will in town during the week.

I'll leave venue up to the locals if there is interest.

FlyingPenguin and I would like to be added to the list of those coming along to dinner to celebrate your achievement.

YAY! You're back! We missed you at SeaDoo!

The Walk has begun!!! Yay, Bodacious Tatas! You go, girls!!!

Wirelessly posted (goingaway's phone: SAMSUNG-SGH-I607/UCHA1 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows CE; IEMobile 6.12))

Enjoy the walk - you have great weather!

Hope the walk is fun, friendly, and blister-free! Thanks Tatas for raising so much money for this great cause!

We'll cheer to each of you on Sunday night!

Is there room for one more at dinner?

Is there room for one more at dinner?

It's the Seattle FTers - we'll MAKE room! See you tomorrow!

Is there room for one more at dinner?

of course there is room! You're on the list!

All is well in Hot and Sunny Seattle this weekend. The crowd support has been amazing... I'll do a full debrief with photos when its all done and my brain is functioning properly again...but WOW... people are awesome... and creative!

Only 20 miles left.... we'll see y'all tomorrow!

me thinks if you're posting, you aren't at a campground this evening :p

Jack & I are here in SEA! Can't wait till tonite!!!

They should be finishing up if they aren't done already ... anyone have word?

Enjoy dinner tonight ... catch you later in the week and Congratulations!!

Hoping the weekend was all you hoped it would be and more ^

Banos Ecuador, lousy computr. Congrats

me thinks if you're posting, you aren't at a campground this evening :p

If they were camping in Marymoor park, there actually would be free wifi. Gotta love living in Microsoft's back yard. :D

Congrats to the TaTas for doing such an amazing job and raising so much $ for this worthy cause! I was a bit surprised to arrive and see miss missy with her leg up on a chair and all wrapped and then ms. lala with her story of a huge blister! But doing the walk, raising the money, and showing up at dinner - wow - very impressive ladies (owlchick I'm sorry we missed you but congrats!).

What a FUN evening! It was great seeing folks I already know - Mcrt with his recent trip to Kenya; SeaTigger with his recent rant against the TSA (right when Spiff called too! :D), Missydarlin + her +1 who is, as always, gracious and interesting; lala who just cracks me up; and new friends.

Nobbi - you made my weekend! Glad to find somebody else who likes to share wine, food, and your lovely partner Jack (my body feels AMAZING today thanks to his incredible massage!). Penguin and Karen - it was so nice to meet the two of you after exchanging emails (so glad one of us has a memory! ;)) for such a long time.

This was a great evening. Thanks for organizing this Missy and again, congrats!

Great food and great wine in a great location on a great evening with great people.

What more could an FTer ask?

^^^^^^

Greetings from the SEA AS BR. We're on our way back to the Bay Area. Thank you all for such a delightful dinner with old and new friends. Thank you Missy for your dedication to a worthy cause and for bringing us all together. What a great choice for dinner! It was such a nice finish to our anniversary weekend! :p

Thanks for the yummy dinner and conversation and company!

My right little toe is still not speaking to me.

Other than that, things are just hunky dory.

I moblogged to flickr. You can see what happened here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/floraandflying/).

I didn't take too many more exciting pictures. I did get a bunch of emails and texts from my walking buddies who were all reporting in their various injuries.

Man, what a ride...

lala

Thank you.. thank you.. thank you!!

To all those who donated, called to cheer us on, and who joined us for the celebratory dinner last night. (Happy Anniversary Nobbi and Jack)

Special thanks to my fellow Bodacious Tata's for keeping me motivated during training, and my boyfriend for getting up ungodly early every morning, and for picking me up every night for dinner so I didn't have to eat camp food :)

My feet are doing much better than my brain at this point, which is having a hard time getting out of first gear. I have a giant pile of work to get through, then I'll give a better recap and post some photos.

Thanks again!

We have to thank you for your dedication! And Jack & I really enjoyed meeting your S.O.! What a nice fellow! :p

This was such an interesting and mixed-bag (since I was unable to walk) event for me. I'm really, really happy to have signed up with Missy and Lalala...they made everything so much more fun than it would have been going alone.

Thanks to all y'all who sent support our way :) I'm sorry for missing the dinner, but I was having a crisis of conscience at showing up for just the opening and closing ceremonies. Although, it did occur to me that it would have been awfully awkwardly funny if I'd gotten to the finish line before any of the real walkers! :D

Photos are up on flickr now (http://www.flickr.com/photos/owlchick/sets/72157607307657517/), including Missy's injured foot!

Being injured shouldn't have caused a crisis of conscience! At least you were smart enough to know your limits.. unlike some of those who ended up on stretchers with IV's because they didn't listen to their bodies tell them to stop.

You took some awesome pics!

This was such an interesting and mixed-bag (since I was unable to walk) event for me. I'm really, really happy to have signed up with Missy and Lalala...they made everything so much more fun than it would have been going alone.

Thanks to all y'all who sent support our way :) I'm sorry for missing the dinner, but I was having a crisis of conscience at showing up for just the opening and closing ceremonies. Although, it did occur to me that it would have been awfully awkwardly funny if I'd gotten to the finish line before any of the real walkers! :D

Photos are up on flickr now (http://www.flickr.com/photos/owlchick/sets/72157607307657517/), including Missy's injured foot!

We really missed you. :( Sorry about your crisis. It wasn't necessary. :(

Wish you'd been at Maximilien. :p