O T T Dawg !!

I wish I had some of what makes this dog go !!
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Tragic Loss of an Austin Area Tiger

This is very sad holiday news. While running the Dallas White Rock Marathon this past Sunday, December 14th, Erin Krielow Lahr, Austin area Louisiana native and LSU grad, tragically passed away. She was a seasoned 29 year old runner who was in fantastic shape. She was a wonderful, fun-loving person who will be very sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to her husband Jeff, to her family, and to her friends and coworkers. Below are the latest details for Erin's wake, funeral service and memorial fund:
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Wake: Thursday, Dec. 18 Time: TBD (best guess 4-7pm)Delhomme Funeral Home1011 Bertrand DriveLafayette, LA 70506(337) 235-9449
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Funeral Service: Friday, Dec. 19, 10:00 AMSt. Pius X Catholic Church201 E. Bayou ParkwayLafayette, LA 70508(337) 232-4656
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Burial will be at the Gueydan Cemetery in Gueydan, La.
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A memorial fund has been set up in Erin's honor.
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Donations can be made to the following: Erin Krielow Lahr Memorial FundP.O. Box 80373Austin, TX 78708
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As you celebrate this holiday season with your family and friends, please keep Erin's husband, family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
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Information courtesy of LSU Austin Alumni Association

Inaugural Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Since I began what is commonly referred to as running about a year ago, I've made it a personal goal of mine to increase both my speed and endurance. I must say, the speed is still lacking but the endurance part has gotten much better. So, I signed up for the SA Inaugural 1/2 Marathon...It was a hoot !!

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There I am at the starting line, in the conspicuous purple hat...do you see me?

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Here I am again, struggling to do this thing...running. BTW, the weather was absolutely perfect: 40 degrees, 30% humidity, sunny, and no wind.

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(Insert pseudo-British sounding voice) And now glancing at photo #3: I actually finished the thing in 2:13. Not bad for my first 1/2 marathon. No kidding...I must have passed up like 300 slow runners. Sheeze did I expend needless amounts of energy trying to get around those clowns ! Actually, I signed up to be in corral #20...what a mistake. So, I ducked out of my original corral while returning from El Potty and snuck-scooted up to corral #17 once the race began. Unbelievably, I still had to pass what equated to a small village of poky runners. (Lesson learned #1)

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Any way, some lady at the finish basically made me take a "finisher's" photo. Yes...I'll have a burger with that cheese.

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That's it. Short and sweet. I would like to thank everyone involved with this running pursuit of mine: the peeps who initially talked me into this Kool-Aid drinking thing, my running buds at the Black Sox and Coach Bill for his assistance, insight and guidance. Thanks Everyone !!

The New Government Symbol

Here is a very succinct way of explaining why yours truly is a Libertarian. I don't think I could say it any better than this...

Get Out And Vote, Damnit !!

Everyone knows what is today. So, whether you are Democrat or Republican, Green Party or Libertarian...get out there and vote if you have not already done so. Contrary to what the candidates are saying, I think we will have change no matter who wins this election !!

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As my friends are fond of reiterating about me, strange things happen in the most unexpected ways. You don't always know what you'll find, until you begin to look for it.

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What? You are wondering for whom you should vote today? Hmmm...I have a few ideas, so let me help you with that... ; )~

WTF ??

Yesterday, as I'm cruising north bound on Hwy 287, from Wichita Falls toward Vernon, TX, I was doing the usual listening to tunes and la-ly-gaging along. Then, out of the corner of my vision I saw what was surely a North Texas, hotter-n-hell mirage. So, I look again. And, sure enough, it was what I thought it to be. Two bikini clad chicas sitting atop an old Cadillac, right there, on the side of the road, in front of someone's home. Except the chicas were not as they appeared. Damn manikins !! OK...back to the real world and on to my appointment having enjoyed a small laugh for the morn.

Coeur d'Alene Ironman

I wanted to congratulate my friend (and neighbor) Robin for her completion and very good results in the 2008 Ford Ironman, Coeur d'Alene in Idaho. Her inaugural Iron by the way... Here is a video of it prepared by her brother: http://animoto.com/play/g5cguzAZjiX0VB71VXXrTA

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Way to go Robin !!