Any one ready for a 1/2 marathon?

Michelle is going to try and run the Gary B. 1/2 marathon up in Duluth this spring - again. Anyone willing to run with her? We took the family up last year, but won't be doing the same this year. She ran with cousin Sarah and saw a few familiar faces along the way. Online registration begins....here is the info:

THE 18TH ANNUAL GARRY BJORKLUND HALF MARATHON IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008

NEW IN 2008! Online registration will be used for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

Registration will be conducted through a random lottery process. Those interested in participating can register for the lottery from 12:01 a.m.(CST) on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 through 8:00 a.m. (CST) on Monday, March 3, 2008. Beginning at 8:01 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2008, 4,500 participants will be randomly selected. Your credit card will be charged ONLY if you are selected in the lottery.

You can check out the official site: here.

So, going through a few photos this week...

I like these two, perhaps my favorites of the immediate family.

This was taken in 2004 at Copper Falls State Park in WI.


This was taken in 2007 - same bench - perhaps even the same strange old guy took the picture. Both photographers had the same beef and cheese smell.

Chicago Style Meet 2008

Salix is set to have her last level 5 meet on February 8th - in Chicago. She hoping to stay healthy this year, unlike last year's major bug that totally wiped her out at this time. Salix and Michelle are flying down to stay the weekend wth Jackie - we'll keep you posted. Go Salix!


The boys (and Tilia) get the weekend off. We're planning on going to the Minnesota Zoo - if you are in town - let us know and we can meet there.

Yes, it is upon us...

30 years today on the planet. Whoa...That's all I got to say about that right now.

Electoral Compass - it seems to point north...

I know that some of you took the abc news political quiz - and some of you had the nerve to question my Sam Brownsomething selection. Well fine, something perhaps a bit more broad in its questions is in order.

Try this, you'll like it.

http://www.electoralcompass.com/

No, Mr.Sam Brownshin didn't make it into my top three with this one.

I'm sorry for the long post drought - been working a bit on a couple websites - and our camera broke.


Take care- oh, and happy new year!

Xmas present for Aunt M.

Tilia enjoyed it...we hope you will, when it arrives. Merry Christmas.

Who will you vote for?

Ok, so I won't be voting based on a web-match on the ABC news website, but the results are interesting. Not what I expected...hmmm.

According to the poll at ABC news I match best with:

1. Dennis Kucinich
2. Ron Paul
3. Sam Brownback !? - must be a program error on the survey.

I fiddled with it a bit and changed only one question's answer a few times and got similar results.
What I found interesting is that Kucinich and Paul were always in my top three.

Try it and let me know how it goes for you.