Mullins Needs A Stick

Hello Vardo Universe.  (The Vardoverse?  Vardoversity?) 

I have the unique opportunity to transport my friend's new convertible from Florence, IT to Nice, FR in mid-July.  It's a manual transmission though, and my experience with manual is limited. In order to gain the experience necessary to drive in Europe, I would like to temporarily trade my car for an old manual transmission vehicle.  Can you help me? 

You get my 2003 Chevy Impala -- with a full tank of ga$ -- to drive at your pleasure.  I just washed and vacuumed it, changed the oil, rotated the tires, and Windexed the windshield.  I'm a safe driver -- no tickets in the last six years, no accidents ever, fully insured, etc.  I'll take care of your car, return it with a full tank of gas, and change your oil and oil filter for you.  Hell, I'll even bake you cookies. 

Can anyone help me live my European vacation getaway dream?  I'd really, really appreciate it. Grazie!    Brother Mullins

From Dave “E-85” Elsenbast:  Saturday’s Route

Below is the route for Saturday, June 7th.  We'll start at my house, 3218 Bayberry Road, which is Northridge, at 7am.  This is a 4 mile loop and for those wishing to do 8 miles, can do it twice.  Water stop will be at my house after the first loop.  Bagels, juice and coffee supplied after the run. 

Route description: Bayberry to Bloomington, east to Eisenhower, south to 24th St, to Stange, south to Veenker GC, through Moore Park, Ridgetop Road back to Bayberry.

www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=217223


Where Can I Recycle My Running Shoes?

Right here:

Nike Recycling Center

c/o Reuse-A-Shoe

26755 SW 95th Ave.

Wilsonville, OR 97070

Maybe we could gather up a bunch and send in a pallet of Puma’s / a container of Converse’s / a shitload of Saucony’s / etc.
Check it out:   Let Me Play » Reuse-A-Shoe


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:              5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday:      The 2008 Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Team Vardo as "a social network connecting you to farm and garden."

Thursday:            5:30 PM  -  Can we please, please, have a group run out at Ada Vardaman Heritage Memorial Warren Q. Madden Park . .
Saturday:             7:00 AM Group Run – 3219 Bayberry Road (per above).  Bring some used cooking oil, and Dave will make us a few barrels o’ biodiesel.
Sunday:               Be sure to wish  Tim Rasmussen a Happy Birthday!