RE: VardoGram
at 7/28/2009

Great pic, Tom! That flyer’ll reel in lots of new people!

EriN J

 

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From: George Klotzbach [mailto:vardogram@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:03 AM
To: Adam Foley; Art Barton; Barbara Wheelock; Becky Kipper; Beth Henriksen; Bill Schmitt; Bob Watson; Brendan Finn; Brett Carney; Carver Nebbe; Chris Crippen; Chris Delaney; Chris Eggert; Christine Keenan; Cori Peterson; Craig Walter; Dale Weber; Dan Nutini; Danielle Wain; Dave Elsenbast; Deborah Martinez; Dede Jacoby; Del Weiss; Don Muff; Doug Bryner; Erik Roys; Erin Pederson; Wurtele, Eve [GDCBS]; George J. Klotzbach; Greg Wool; Heather Greenlee; Hillary Olson; Jackie / Daniel Delay; Jacob Rattray; Jamile Shirley; Jan L Schmitt; Jason Fergurson; Jason Schwenneker; Jeff Margrett; Jeffrey Bradshaw; Jenn Schaeffer; Jenny Bethurem; Jenny Veale; Jody Gatewood; John Glover; John Moran; Jonathan Wendel; Hagley, Joyce A [HD FS]; Juan / Amy Acosta; Julie Vardaman; Karen; Kari Roehr; Kathy Laczniak; Katie Bradshaw; Kecia Goodman; Kelly Welsh-Wingate; Kimberly Donner; Kirsten Peterson; Kori Heuss; Kris Franken; Kristin Tucker; Laura C Merrick; Linda Lehman; Lisa Mondt; Luke Ahrens; Margaret Epplin; Mary Reilly; Mary Schrunk; Megan Colvin; Micci Ryan; Michael Mullins; Mike Clayton; Mike Wheelock; Natalie Welter; Nicole Arnold; Paul Kallio; Randy Foster; Randy Sacco; Bundy, Richard [ISFND]; Roman Lynch; Ron Mowers; Russ Laczniak; Sara Lehman; Carlson, Sarah M; Skunk River Cycles; Roberts, Stacey A; Stephanie Cutler; Moran, Timothy E; Tim Rasmussen; Timothy Fencl; Timothy Gartin; Schultz, Tom; Wendy Nutini; William Pattinson; Zach Goines
Subject: VardoGram

 

Routes For Tuesday Night:  Ladies and Gentlemen, Behold The Bill and The Jan

Tuesday's 5 & 7 mile routes appear below.  Water stops will be fountains and we'll have a cooler of water/Gatorade at City Hall.    Bill & Jan Schmitt

(Editor’s Note:  The Jan will also supply you with a personal leech deterrent device,  i.e., the Bandana of Death, or a Glock  19 chambered in .45 ACP.  Your choice.) 

7 mile:

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=309535 

7 mile:

West from City Hall across Grand

North on Northwestern to 24th

24th to Moore Park for water fountain

Circle/Exit Park by Veenker to Stange to ISU Memorial Union for water fountain To trail on north side of Lied Rec.

Skate Park for water fountain

Back to City Hall

 

5 mile:

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=309537 

5 mile:

West from City Hall across Grand

North on Northwestern to 24th

24th to Hayes

South on Hayes to Ridgewood to 13th

West to Brookside Park, enter trail, through Park to water fountain options East on 6th to Kellogg to 5th, back to City Hall


GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRR!!!!!!

Please see a fine attachment from Art The Barton.  Why, lookie there at #8:  It’s Professor Schultz.


Mr. Delaney Saves The Day


A fine bike ride to the Ledges with the Vardos on Sunday was into mile 5 when the chain broke on the the Delaney Tandem.  Not to fear - Mr. Delaney whipped out some funky Alien multifunction bike tool thingy that HAD A CHAIN TOOL as part of its compact arsenal.  Singlehandedly, Mr. D.  popped the chain rivet, took out a link, put the whole shebazz back together and rescued  the 27 mile ride from  certain disaster.  Three lessons learned:   Buy one of these fine bike tool units from our friends at Skunk River Cycles.  Carry a chain masterlink.  Do not look at Mr. Delaney when he is changing into his bike shorts in front of God AND THE REST OF THE CITIZENS OF BOONE IOWA FOR CRYING OUT LOUD MR DELANEY HAVE YOU NO SHAME AND NO WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR "SECRET" TRAMP STAMP AND WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE GET THAT MAN A TOWEL


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Monday:         A birthday:  Carver Nebbe (Brother of Radio Personality / SuperStar Charity Nebbe)
Tuesday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Schmitt, Inc.
Wednesday:   VardoCycle / TriVardo / VardoWineTasting
Thursday:       Another birthday:  Jeff Margrett (CEO of Captain Midnight’s 5K - September 4th. A fine event.)
Thursday:       5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Heritage Vardeux Sans Frontieres Memorial Refuge Park
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Nurse Franken
Sunday:          Big Creek Triathlon

VardoGram
at 7/28/2009

Routes For Tuesday Night:  Ladies and Gentlemen, Behold The Bill and The Jan

Tuesday's 5 & 7 mile routes appear below.  Water stops will be fountains and we'll have a cooler of water/Gatorade at City Hall.    Bill & Jan Schmitt

(Editor's Note:  The Jan will also supply you with a personal leech deterrent device,  i.e., the Bandana of Death, or a Glock  19 chambered in .45 ACP.  Your choice.) 

7 mile:

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=309535 

7 mile:

West from City Hall across Grand

North on Northwestern to 24th

24th to Moore Park for water fountain

Circle/Exit Park by Veenker to Stange to ISU Memorial Union for water fountain To trail on north side of Lied Rec.

Skate Park for water fountain

Back to City Hall

 

5 mile:

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=309537 

5 mile:

West from City Hall across Grand

North on Northwestern to 24th

24th to Hayes

South on Hayes to Ridgewood to 13th

West to Brookside Park, enter trail, through Park to water fountain options East on 6th to Kellogg to 5th, back to City Hall


GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRR!!!!!!

Please see a fine attachment from Art The Barton.  Why, lookie there at #8:  It's Professor Schultz.


Mr. Delaney Saves The Day

A fine bike ride to the Ledges with the Vardos on Sunday was into mile 5 when the chain broke on the the Delaney Tandem.  Not to fear - Mr. Delaney whipped out some funky Alien multifunction bike tool thingy that HAD A CHAIN TOOL as part of its compact arsenal.  Singlehandedly, Mr. D.  popped the chain rivet, took out a link, put the whole shebazz back together and rescued  the 27 mile ride from  certain disaster.  Three lessons learned:   Buy one of these fine bike tool units from our friends at Skunk River Cycles.  Carry a chain masterlink.  Do not look at Mr. Delaney when he is changing into his bike shorts in front of God AND THE REST OF THE CITIZENS OF BOONE IOWA FOR CRYING OUT LOUD MR DELANEY HAVE YOU NO SHAME AND NO WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN YOUR "SECRET" TRAMP STAMP AND WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE GET THAT MAN A TOWEL


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Monday:         A birthday:  Carver Nebbe (Brother of Radio Personality / SuperStar Charity Nebbe)
Tuesday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Schmitt, Inc.
Wednesday:   VardoCycle / TriVardo / VardoWineTasting
Thursday:       Another birthday:  Jeff Margrett (CEO of Captain Midnight's 5K - September 4th. A fine event.)
Thursday:       5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Heritage Vardeux Sans Frontieres Memorial Refuge Park
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Nurse Franken
Sunday:          Big Creek Triathlon

VardoGram
at 7/21/2009

video

First Up:  Professor Schultz With Tonight's Group Run Routes

Here are my routes for Tuesday's run.  Alas, I cannot be there yet again because of the business of work this week, but hope to see you all soon.  I have put the route near several drinking fountains so there should be ample water stops for people.  Have a great run!  Tom Schultz

4-mile: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=307781
6-mile: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=307783


And Now:  Some Timely Advice From Mrs. Dr. Jeff (Katie) Bradshaw

Some important advice to pass on to the Vardeaux: don't wear a bunny hat out on the trails (especially in southwest England)!   Katie Bradshaw
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8156734.stm


More Amish Stuff. We Want More Amish Stuff.

OK, man. You asked for it.  Take a look the attached video I received from my older brother, who (true fact) lives in Lancaster County, PA. 


Habitat 500 Bike Ride Report

Windy, 16-18 mph pace lines on the Root River Trail and the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail, excellent food and nice public school gymnasium accommodations. Habitat Home construction in Rushford, MN (with a surprise of brand new bikes given to the homeowner and her two small kids), and just a hell of a lot of nice people to ride with (75% had ridden in 2008). We rode 100 miles on one day, and 87 on another. Usually 60 – 70 miles per day. I had no bike or tire problems (thanks to Skunk River Cycles). The ride is limited to 125 riders and is fully supported with a professional mechanic, a road marking crew, and a truck that hauls your gear. True Fact #1:  I slept in a second grade classroom with two lesbians who shared a queen size air mattress.  True Fact: #2:  I showered a couple of times with a gay man.  (I kept a firm grip on my bar of soap.) True Fact #3:  I ate like a pig (the food was unbelievable and all free) and still lost 4 pounds during the week.  (I lost 9 pounds last year – it was hotter.) A professional photographer accompanied the ride (all donated time) and will send every rider a DVD that documented the ride.  When I receive my copy, I would like to invite any Vardos who are interested in doing this ride to a DVD viewing at Casa del Klotzbach. Final notes:  There are some damn fine bike trails and smooth county back roads in southern MN.  And all the money I raised stays in Iowa for building Habitat for Humanity homes.

Group Runs / Activities This Week

Monday:        Happy Birthday to Mike Wheelock
Tuesday:      5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.  
                              (RouteMaster = Tom Schultz)                   
Wednesday:   VardoCycle / TriVardo / VardoQuiltingBee
Thursday:       5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Heritage Memorial Conservation Tillage Park
Thursday:      Happy Birthday to Father Fencl       
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Brother Mullins
Saturday:       Happy Birthday to Dan Nutini  

VardoGram
at 7/07/2009

First Up:  A Fine Route From Sir Richard Bundy For Tuesday Night's Group Run

"I'm RouteMaster on Tuesday -- here are my selections for a 4 and 6 mile loop, per the calendar.  I'll have cold drinks at the finish -- the six milers can stop at Beyer Hall if they need something mid-route, but it should be cooling off by the time we start.  Let me know if you have questions -- if not, see you Tuesday!"  Rich Bundy

 

4 mile:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/ia/ames/457124683809797618

6 mile:  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2977307

(Editor's Note:  Shirt color = earth tones. Your beiges, your taupes, etc.)


Substitute VardoGram Editor Needed Next Week

Well, man, next week is the Habitat 500 Bike Ride, and we need a guest editor for the VardoGram.  I'd like to suggest Kori Heuss for this honor.  However, because Team Vardo operates as a democracy (Canadian), Kori has been Duly Appointed as Editor unless a) one of you other clowns can snatch the pebble from my hand, or b) you beat up Kori.

Some important rules / guidelines / reminders for the VardoGram: 

·        Do not forget to mention birthdays as listed on the VardoCalendar. Exception:  Chris Keenan's

·        Do not be a smart ass.  Nobody likes a smartass.  Unless a smartass offers you real bacon or a GU packet.

·        Avoid political references.  Avoid coarse language.  Do not express strong opinions. Exception:  Calling Sarah Palin a clueless shithead.

Do not cast aspersions upon members of the VardoFamily who were once part of a respectable Amish community, yet continue to exhibit a peculiar fondness for our meat-bearing farm friends.  Not to single out Brother Mullins, but you know who I am talking about.
·        If you find it necessary to report an item or story pertaining to Mr. Delaney, please remember that our e-mail list includes an Ames police officer, a district court judge, a real doctor, a native Idahoan, and an exotic dancer from Sioux Center who masquerades as a Mary Greeley Medical Center registered nurse.

Remember:  Most, but not all, topics referring to Art Barton and/or Art Bartonish activities are simply off limits for the VardoGram.


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Rich Bundy
Wednesday:  VardoCycle / TriVardo / VardoYoga
Thursday:     5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Heritage Memorial Blah Blah Blah Etc Etc Park
Friday:            Driver!  Show your hands!  Driver! Get out of the car!  Driver!  It's Chris Crippen's birthday!
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Randy Foster 
Saturday:       Midnight Madness        

RE: VardoGram
at 7/01/2009

At this point I have heard that Natalie, Claudia, Mary and I will be running from my house at 6 a.m. on friday.

Eve will meet us at the bluestem sign

 

This means I'm putting out enough water for 5 people.  If anyone else is planning to run, please let me now by tomorrow as I'll be putting water in coolers over my lunch break tomorrow.

 

Thanks!

 

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From: George Klotzbach [mailto:vardogram@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:23 AM
To: Adam Foley; Art Barton; Barbara Wheelock; Beth Henriksen; Bill Schmitt; Bob Watson; Brendan Finn; Brett Carney; Carver Nebbe; Chris Crippen; Chris Delaney; Chris Eggert; Christine Keenan; Cori Peterson; Craig Walter; Dale Weber; Dan Nutini; Danielle Wain; Dave Elsenbast; Deborah Martinez; Dede Jacoby; Del Weiss; Don Muff; Doug Bryner; Erik Roys; Erin Pederson; Eve Wurtele; George J. Klotzbach; Greg Wool; Hillary Olson; Jacob Rattray; Jamile Shirley; Jan L Schmitt; Jason Fergurson; Jason Schwenneker; Jeff Margrett; Jeffrey Bradshaw; Jenn Schaeffer; Jenny Bethurem; Jody Gatewood; John Glover; John Moran; Jonathan Wendel; Joyce Hagley; Juan / Amy Acosta; Julie Vardaman; Karen; Kari Roehr; Kathy Laczniak; Katie Bradshaw; Kecia Goodman; Kelly Welsh-Wingate; Kimberly Donner; Kirsten Peterson; Kori Heuss; Kris Franken; Kristin Tucker; Laura C Merrick; Linda Lehman; Lisa Mondt; Luke Ahrens; Margaret Epplin; Mary Reilly; Mary Schrunk; Megan Colvin; Micci Ryan; Michael Mullins; Mike Clayton; Mike Wheelock; Natalie Welter; Nicole Arnold; Paul Kallio; Randy Foster; Randy Sacco; Rich Bundy; Roman Lynch; Ron Mowers; Russ Laczniak; Sara Lehman; Sarah Carlson; Skunk River Cycles; Stacey Roberts; Tim Moran; Tim Rasmussen; Timothy Fencl; Timothy Gartin; Tom Schultz; Wendy Nutini; William Pattinson; Zach Goines
Subject: VardoGram

 

A Fine Race Report From Sister Goodman

I am apparently doing Mr. Delaney's job in sending out the Hy Vee Tri race report.  The weather was great (slightly breezy from the west, but nothing we couldn't handle) and the course was wonderful!!  The food at the finish was very disappointing.  And now  on with the results:

Age Group:
Rich Bundy    2:44:04
Chris Delaney   2:44:42
Chris Keenan    2:55:47
Julie Vardaman   2:56:19
Kris Franken     2:57:00
Kecia Goodman   3:05:26
Bill Pattinson     3:13:24
Kirstin Peterson   3:14:21

Relay Team:
Beginner's Luck (Tim Fencl did the run leg and Tim Rasmussen's son did the swim leg)
      2:29:56 (Wyatt swam 1500m in 23:22 at the age of 15 against adults and was 8th out of the water for the team swimmers...He rocked!!)

Team Newlywed (Natalie Welter's son Nick and his fiance)  3:03:53
Jelterwohn (Natalie Welter's other son Josh and his wife)  3:11:48

If I missed anyone...I am truly sorry!!      Kecia


Fresh From Kori’s Kitchen:   Routes For Tuesday Night’s Group Run

Start at city hall
3 and 5 mile routes
Take 5th East to Crawford
Crawford north -jog over on 9th to Maxwell
Maxwell North to 1425 Maxwell (Our Lady Of Vardo Church and Convention Center)

There will be water at the 1.5 mile mark, the turnaround for the 3 mile runners - I think this will be near the cemetery entrance.  There will be water at the 2.5 mile mark - Tim and Kecia's front yard.  This is the turnaround for the 5 mile runners. 

Make your way back to city hall along the same route.


Kori to Kelley:  Check This Out, Man

Run to Kelley and Back!!!  Join us on Friday for Pick Your Distance.  18 miler starts at 6 a.m.  If you are going shorter, you can adjust your start time.  There will be water every 2 miles.  Bring a change of clothes because you may want to jump in the Heuss-Walter swimming pool when you are done.

Start at 1910 Ferndale.  Take 20th street west to the highschool, turn south on ridgewood
Ridgewood to brookridge to hazel.  Turn left at North 2nd - first water stop at Heuss Printing
Head to S 4th - to west to University
University S to Mortenson, west on mortenson
water stop at top of hill on mortenson by the 1315 blue stem sign
Go to state street and turn left (south) - water stop at no passing sign at the top of the state street hill of death by oakwood

Continue on state street to 260th street, turn right, west on 260th
next water stop on 260th by the electrical driveway
next water stop on 260th at the napier church sign in napier  
9 mile water stop and turn around on the side of the road by a field entrance
head back.

Please tell kori if you are running on friday and how far so I put enough water out.  kori@heuss.com


Spaghetti Dinner / American Cancer Society 5K for Life

A fine and wholesome Team Vardo Signature Event.  Please see the attached document.  Art says eat spaghetti and do the 5K.  And if Art says do it, Team Vardo does it. Unless it is illegal or immoral or violates safe and sound practices promulgated by the Iowa Division of Banking. 


Cross Training Video From From Team Vardo - Tokyo

(Viewer Discretion Advised.  This is not a fine and wholesome Team Vardo Signature Event. Yet.)

http://view.break.com/708670#TellAFriendhttp://stats.break.com/invoke.txt


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:         5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Kori Heuss
Wednesday:   VardoCycle / TriVardo / Fareway Shopping  With The Vardos
Wednesday:   Birthday Number 1 is Diesel Dave Elsenbast
Wednesday:   Birthday Number 2 is Ron Mowers.  A vital component of the Epplin-Mowers Distance Project.
Thursday:       Special Event:  Four on the Fourth race bag stuffing extravaganza - Meet at Heuss Printing at 5:30 PM
Friday:             Kori To Kelley Run  (see above)
Saturday:        Four on the Fourth – A fine and wholesome Team Vardo Signature Event (Ada Hayden Heritage etc., etc., Park)

Saturday:        Group Run?  Linda Lehman RouteMaster?  Can we give Linda a break this weekend? Does Linda want a break this weekend? Discuss.