RE: VardoGram
at 8/25/2009

I pay extra for heuss printing tattoos. . . . .permanent of course!

 

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From: George Klotzbach [mailto:vardogram@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:08 AM
To: Adam Foley; Amy Hutchison; Art Barton; Barbara Wheelock; Becky Kipper; Benjamin Anderson; 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; 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; John Petersen; Jonathan Wendel; Joyce Hagley; Juan / Amy Acosta; Julie Vardaman; Karen Klotzbach; 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; Lisa Wehr; Luke Ahrens; Margaret Epplin; Mary Schrunk; Megan Backman; Megan Colvin; Micci Ryan; Michael Mullins; Michael Rosenberg; Mike Clayton; Mike Wheelock; Natalie Welter; Nicole Arnold; Paul Kallio; Randy Foster; Randy Sacco; Rich Bundy; Richard Faris; Robin Greenlee; Roman Lynch; Ron Mowers; Russ Laczniak; Ryan Townsend; Sara Lehman; Sarah Carlson; Skunk River Cycles; Stacey Roberts; Stephanie Cutler; Tim Moran; Tim Rasmussen; Timothy Fencl; Timothy Gartin; Tom Schultz; Wendy Nutini; William Pattinson; Zach Goines
Subject: VardoGram

 

First Up:   A Note From A Favorite Vardo - The Right Honorable Mr. Sir Jeff Margrett

“We about 10 days away from Captain Midnight's Run.  We are looking at a good year!  If you are interested in volunteering I can still use you.  If you want to run, that would be awesome as well.  Let me know if you need info on either!  Also, if any Vardo has one of those nifty four post tailgate type tents we'd love to borrow it.”  Please e-mail jeffmargrett@hotmail.com

(Editor’s Note:   Funds raised for Captain Midnight's Run go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapter.  And, as many of you know, Jeff's son has Cystic Fibrosis.)


IronBrother Mullins - MapMyMission

Hey, hoser. Put down that Molson for a minute and take a look at the fine PDF attachment from Brother Mullins.  It's chock full o' details about his adventure to British Columbia (he flies there today) for Ironman Canada.  Best of luck to BM at the IM in BC!  (Note to BM:  We expect a full report of the event upon your triumphant return to AI.)


Tuesday's Group Run Route:  "The Fareway Frolic"

OK, man, I'm the RouteMaster for Tuesday night's group run, and what a fine route we shall have.  We will enjoy scenic vistas of all of the Ames area Fareway Stores (presently two). Be sure to stop for refreshments at that funky church along Bloomington Road, just east of the new Fareway and the railroad tracks. Stonebrook Church or BrookTrout Church or Stoner Church. Something like that.

I'll be stationed in the  church parking lot in my white Colorado truck, dispensing Holy Fastco water / GatorAde, along with a fine selection of Rick Warren / Joel Airstream inspirational quotations, and playing your favorite Amish Contemporary Gospel hits.  Light showers in the forecast - dress accordingly. Carrying (or wearing) a Fareway grocery bag earns bonus points.

Here's the route - feel free to make adjustments to suit your personal mileage goals for the evening:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ia/ames/935125113360554947

Brief overview:  Vardaman Center to Northwestern, then 24th to the trail that kind of winds along the east edge of Northridge, parallel to G.W. Carver, head north to Bloomington, head east on Bloomington to Hoover (making note of Fareway #1, as well as stopping at Stonebrook Church to visit with HydrationBoy, who will have a tasty complimentary beverage for your enjoyment.

Then, head south on Hoover back to 24th, 24th to Duff, Duff to 8th, head west to Clark (so you go along the west side of Fareway #2), then back to the Vardaman Center.  Total distance for this route is 8 miles.  Again, feel free to salt and pepper the map to your taste / preference / dietary / training requirements.  Map isn't terribly accurate. So sue me.  Unless you are Tim Gartin or Chris Keenan, who actually know how to do this.


Update:  Mayor Moran New Bike Fund

Goal = $25.00 / Collected to date:  $7.34 

Now accepting your empty pop and beer cans, as well as Betty Crocker coupons.  Corporate sponsorships available.  For example:  Using a Sharpie marker, we will write “Heuss Printing” on The Mayor’s right arm. Are there words to adequately describe  the thrill of watching John cross the finish line with “The Gentle Gardener – Ames, IA” plastered (tastefully)  on his left arm?  Answer: No, there are not.  Imagine the possibilities, then talk to a Team Vardo Corporate Sponsor Advisor.  (Note:  In lieu of monetary contributions, a decent, safe, functioning men’s bike would  also be accepted.)


Speaking of Bikes

What: Tire-Changing 101: How to change a flat tire on your bicycle.

When: Tuesday, August 25th, starting at 6:30pm (or come whenever you are done with your run)

Where: On the steps in front of the Vardo Center (Editor’s Note:  City Hall / Community Center)

Who: If you ride a bicycle, you need to know how to change a flat. If you race a bicycle (triathlon or otherwise), you REALLY need to know how to change a flat

Why: See "Who" above

Presented by: USAT-Certified Zoom Performance Coach, Julie Vardaman (Editor’s Note:  The Vardo)

Please bring: A bicycle wheel (you may bring your whole bike, especially if you want to also learn how to remove and replace your rear wheel...) Please also bring (if you have these (and you should)): 2 tire levers, a pump (preferably the one that you would be using out on the road if you suddenly had a flat, so this may be a frame pump or a CO2 system), a new tube (you only need to bring this if the wheel you are bringing already has a flat...) I will try to bring extras of everything and/or we will all share!

You will learn: What you need to have with you on your bike when you go for a ride, how to use all these items to change a tire, what to look for when you get a flat, and I will try answer any other questions that you have!!

Julie Vardaman, CSCS
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
www.GetZoomPerformance.com
515-450-0295

And Finally

Our good friend and the Founding Aunt of Team Vardo, Kori Heuss (now in three varieties:  No Pulp, Some Pulp, and Good Lord Look At All That Pulp) sends us a fine bit of medical instrument history.  Please see the attached picture, and be nice to Nurse Franken. She has access to similar devices.


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Sunday:          Happy Birthday to Russ Laczniak (a professor in Real Life)
Sunday:          Happy Birthday to Tom “The Professor” Schultz  (a professor in VardoNation)
Tuesday:        Happy Birthday to John “The Mayor” Moran
Tuesday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center  for the Performing Arts - Your RouteMaster:  George Klotzbach
Tuesday:        6:30 PM  Far-Out Flat Fixin’ / Changin’ Tires 101 Festival with The Vardo 
Wednesday:   Maybe Twitter will get it right. Or maybe it won't. And someone else will eat Twitter’s lunch.
Thursday:       5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Warren Q. Madden Marshall Tucker Band Park
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Natalie “Of The North” Welter

VardoGram
at 8/25/2009

First Up:   A Note From A Favorite Vardo - The Right Honorable Mr. Sir Jeff Margrett

"We about 10 days away from Captain Midnight's Run.  We are looking at a good year!  If you are interested in volunteering I can still use you.  If you want to run, that would be awesome as well.  Let me know if you need info on either!  Also, if any Vardo has one of those nifty four post tailgate type tents we'd love to borrow it."  Please e-mail jeffmargrett@hotmail.com

(Editor's Note:   Funds raised for Captain Midnight's Run go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Iowa Chapter.  And, as many of you know, Jeff's son has Cystic Fibrosis.)


IronBrother Mullins - MapMyMission

Hey, hoser. Put down that Molson for a minute and take a look at the fine PDF attachment from Brother Mullins.  It's chock full o' details about his adventure to British Columbia (he flies there today) for Ironman Canada.  Best of luck to BM at the IM in BC!  (Note to BM:  We expect a full report of the event upon your triumphant return to AI.)


Tuesday's Group Run Route:  "The Fareway Frolic"

OK, man, I'm the RouteMaster for Tuesday night's group run, and what a fine route we shall have.  We will enjoy scenic vistas of all of the Ames area Fareway Stores (presently two). Be sure to stop for refreshments at that funky church along Bloomington Road, just east of the new Fareway and the railroad tracks. Stonebrook Church or BrookTrout Church or Stoner Church. Something like that.

I'll be stationed in the  church parking lot in my white Colorado truck, dispensing Holy Fastco water / GatorAde, along with a fine selection of Rick Warren / Joel Airstream inspirational quotations, and playing your favorite Amish Contemporary Gospel hits.  Light showers in the forecast - dress accordingly. Carrying (or wearing) a Fareway grocery bag earns bonus points.

Here's the route - feel free to make adjustments to suit your personal mileage goals for the evening:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ia/ames/935125113360554947

Brief overview:  Vardaman Center to Northwestern, then 24th to the trail that kind of winds along the east edge of Northridge, parallel to G.W. Carver, head north to Bloomington, head east on Bloomington to Hoover (making note of Fareway #1, as well as stopping at Stonebrook Church to visit with HydrationBoy, who will have a tasty complimentary beverage for your enjoyment.

Then, head south on Hoover back to 24th, 24th to Duff, Duff to 8th, head west to Clark (so you go along the west side of Fareway #2), then back to the Vardaman Center.  Total distance for this route is 8 miles.  Again, feel free to salt and pepper the map to your taste / preference / dietary / training requirements.  Map isn't terribly accurate. So sue me.  Unless you are Tim Gartin or Chris Keenan, who actually know how to do this.


Update:  Mayor Moran New Bike Fund

Goal = $25.00 / Collected to date:  $7.34 

Now accepting your empty pop and beer cans, as well as Betty Crocker coupons.  Corporate sponsorships available.  For example:  Using a Sharpie marker, we will write "Heuss Printing" on The Mayor's right arm. Are there words to adequately describe  the thrill of watching John cross the finish line with "The Gentle Gardener – Ames, IA" plastered (tastefully)  on his left arm?  Answer: No, there are not.  Imagine the possibilities, then talk to a Team Vardo Corporate Sponsor Advisor.  (Note:  In lieu of monetary contributions, a decent, safe, functioning men's bike would  also be accepted.)


Speaking of Bikes

What: Tire-Changing 101: How to change a flat tire on your bicycle.

When: Tuesday, August 25th, starting at 6:30pm (or come whenever you are done with your run)

Where: On the steps in front of the Vardo Center (Editor's Note:  City Hall / Community Center)

Who: If you ride a bicycle, you need to know how to change a flat. If you race a bicycle (triathlon or otherwise), you REALLY need to know how to change a flat

Why: See "Who" above

Presented by: USAT-Certified Zoom Performance Coach, Julie Vardaman (Editor's Note:  The Vardo)

Please bring: A bicycle wheel (you may bring your whole bike, especially if you want to also learn how to remove and replace your rear wheel...) Please also bring (if you have these (and you should)): 2 tire levers, a pump (preferably the one that you would be using out on the road if you suddenly had a flat, so this may be a frame pump or a CO2 system), a new tube (you only need to bring this if the wheel you are bringing already has a flat...) I will try to bring extras of everything and/or we will all share!

You will learn: What you need to have with you on your bike when you go for a ride, how to use all these items to change a tire, what to look for when you get a flat, and I will try answer any other questions that you have!!

Julie Vardaman, CSCS
USA Triathlon Certified Coach
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
www.GetZoomPerformance.com
515-450-0295

And Finally

Our good friend and the Founding Aunt of Team Vardo, Kori Heuss (now in three varieties:  No Pulp, Some Pulp, and Good Lord Look At All That Pulp) sends us a fine bit of medical instrument history.  Please see the attached picture, and be nice to Nurse Franken. She has access to similar devices.


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Sunday:          Happy Birthday to Russ Laczniak (a professor in Real Life)
Sunday:          Happy Birthday to Tom "The Professor" Schultz  (a professor in VardoNation)
Tuesday:        Happy Birthday to John "The Mayor" Moran
Tuesday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center  for the Performing Arts - Your RouteMaster:  George Klotzbach
Tuesday:        6:30 PM  Far-Out Flat Fixin' / Changin' Tires 101 Festival with The Vardo 
Wednesday:   Maybe Twitter will get it right. Or maybe it won't. And someone else will eat Twitter's lunch.
Thursday:       5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Warren Q. Madden Marshall Tucker Band Park
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Natalie "Of The North" Welter

VardoGram
at 8/18/2009

First Up:  Potatoes Au Colvin

 

 


 

 6 mi City Hall to Moore Park Loop
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=247404

Water available at drinking fountain at Moore Park mile 3.

Also, if you need water again at mile 5ish, I will have water available on my front lawn (1018 Curtiss)

(As you are heading down Northwestern from 13th, take a detour left onto 12th, go one block to Curtiss take a right and my house is at the end of the block, gray with black shutters)

8.25 mi City Hall Loop
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=315092

This route is the same as the 6 mile except that instead of heading left on 13th, you head right over to Hyland. 

Then right again on Ross Road

Run through Emma McCarthy Lee Park (WATER at fountain by tennis courts)

Run on the trail that ends on Oakland

Oakland to Hyland

Left on Hyland

Right on Pammel, yes up the big hill!

Pammel/University (WATER if needed is available in any of the multiple buildings on University, Science II for sure)

Left on 6th (WATER at Brookside if needed)

Back to city hall

 

Unfortunately I won't be able to join you all so if you need a map, be sure to print it beforehand.
Enjoy!   Megan Colvin


And Now:  Plastered (Or Not) In The UK

http://bonehead.lerman.biz/php/BloodyStupid.php 
(Link provided by Kori.  Feel free to edit the story substituting Nurse Franken where necessary/appropriate.)


The Mayor Moran New Bike Charitable Foundation

Many of you know that John Moran, the Mayor of Northeast Story City, is preparing for a duathlon to be held at the end of August.  You are also probably aware that he has been training for the 18 mile bike ride portion of this event. What you might not know is that his bike is . . .  well, actually, his bike is not . . . let's not mince words here:  I'm no biking expert, but I think the professional literature would refer to the Mayor's bike as a Royal Piece Of Shit (RPOS).

You would ask yourself:  Is it not true that the Mayor draws some fine cabbage as a key part of the crack Story City Administration team?  Is it not true that his wife, Carol, probably hauls in some serious coin in her role as the Ben Bernanke of the NADC?  What part of the Moran Household Monthly Budget prevents a line item for Bicycle Repair and Maintenance?  How about a line for Replacement of Thirty Five Year Old Bicycle? 

After Saturday's group run, The Mayor, who had carefully stowed his RPOS in the box of his truck before driving to Ames, went for a training ride on the RPOS.  We all watched him arrive back at the Hy-Vee parking lot, and made careful observation of how he hit the brake at the end of his ride.  Notice I said "brake", not "brakes".  This is because the RPOS has one working brake. And you guessed it – the working brake happens to be the front brake.  John said he was taking the RPOS into Skunk River Cycles to have them fix the back brake, and see if they could correct "some of the wobble" in the rear wheel.  VardoNation, I am here to tell you that if you put a bike computer on the front wheel of the RPOS, and another on the back wheel, you would find that the rear wheel would measure 1.25 times the distance recorded by the front. 

Friends do not let friends drive drunk.  Vardos do not let other Vardos ride a bike that makes them look like a drunk.  Therefore, we have established the Mayor Moran New Bike Charitable Foundation (MMNBCF).  There are approximately 100 names on the Team Vardo e-mail list.  If each and every one of you would kindly donate 25 cents to the MMNBCF, we would have $25.  Now you ask "But what kind of bike could we get for John with just $25?"  And my answer is ONE THAT IS FAR BETTER THAN THE PIECE OF CRAP HE HAS RIGHT NOW.  I would guess that Target or Wal-Mart would have some scratch n' dent men's Huffy mountain bike that fell out of its shipping container from Singapore, something lying around the back loading dock waiting for Waste Management to pick up, that they would gladly take twenty five bucks for. Heck, I don't care if we have to buy a pink women's bike, weld a Man Bar on to it, and paint the damned thing LiveStrong Yellow. We must replace the RPOS and save The Mayor from imminent disaster.  He would do it for you.  Yes he would.

So:  To start things off, bring 25 cents (that's one quarter) to Tuesday's Group Run.  We'll have a small container to collect your donations.  Please do your part and help stop the madness.  Thank you.


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:         5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Megan Colvin
Wednesday:   Driving while texting?  That'll turn an LOL into a big OMG.
Thursday:       5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Warren Q. Madden Myanmar (Formerly Burma) Park
Friday:             5:30 PM American Cancer Society Spaghetti Dinner – Moose Lodge / Art Barton Dining Hall
Saturday:       Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Cori Peterson
Saturday:       8:00 AM - American Cancer Society 5K for Life – Brookside Park
Saturday:       5:30 PM - A Farewell To Finn – West Towne Pub

RE: VardoGram
at 8/11/2009

Not only do you look like the Faith Tone ladies, but you have the same hairdo as they have.  George, stick with something long enough, it’s bound to come back into fashion.

Diesel Dave

 

Dave Elsenbast| Vice President Supply Chain| REG Services Group, LLC
Renewable Energy Group®| 416 S. Bell Ave.| Ames, IA 50010-0888
(O) 515-239-8117| (M) 515-450-6314| (F) 515-239-8019
dave.elsenbast@regfuel.com | www.regfuel.com

 

From: George Klotzbach [mailto:vardogram@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:56 AM
To: Adam Foley; Amy Hutchison; 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; Eve Wurtele; George J. Klotzbach; Greg Wool; Heather Greenlee; Hillary Olson; Jackie / Daniel Delay; Jacob Rattray; Jamile Shirley; Jan L Schmitt; Jason Fergurson; Jason L. Schwenneker; Jeff Margrett; Jeffrey Bradshaw; Jenn Schaeffer; Jenny Bethurem; Jenny Veale; Jody Gatewood; John Glover; John Moran; Jonathan Wendel; Joyce Hagley; Juan / Amy Acosta; Julie Vardaman; Karen Klotzbach; 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 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; Stephanie Cutler; Tim Moran; Tim Rasmussen; Timothy Fencl; Timothy Gartin; Tom Schultz; Wendy Nutini; William Pattinson; Zach Goines
Subject: VardoGram

 

First Up:  A Friendly Reminder From The IRS

The Farm Act created a uniform three year depreciation period for all racehorses regardless of age. This applies to all property placed in service after December 31, 2008 and before January 1, 2014, with an exception for racehorses more than two years of age placed in service after December 31, 2013.



Hey, Vardo:  What’s On Your iPod?

Attached are a couple of pictures of some albums recently added to Dave (Diesel Dave) Elsenbast’s tune machine.  Good lord, one of the Faith Tones ladies looks like me . . . .


Team Vardo WebSite

Looks like Professor Schultz added a slideshow to the website under the Photos section. Plenty of fine photos of your favorite Vardo’s.  As Mayor Moran would say, “Professor Schultz, truly you are a web page genius.”  Check it out at http://www.teamvardo.com


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:          5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Jeff Margrett
Wednesday:     Well, it’s all fun and games around the ol’ campfire, until someone loses a wiener.
Thursday:         5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Heritage Cash For Clunkers Park
Saturday:         Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Our Mother, who art The Vardo
Sunday:           Pigman ½ Ironman 


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VardoGram
at 8/11/2009

First Up:  A Friendly Reminder From The IRS

The Farm Act created a uniform three year depreciation period for all racehorses regardless of age. This applies to all property placed in service after December 31, 2008 and before January 1, 2014, with an exception for racehorses more than two years of age placed in service after December 31, 2013.


Hey, Vardo:  What's On Your iPod?

Attached are a couple of pictures of some albums recently added to Dave (Diesel Dave) Elsenbast's tune machine.  Good lord, one of the Faith Tones ladies looks like me . . . .


Team Vardo WebSite

Looks like Professor Schultz added a slideshow to the website under the Photos section. Plenty of fine photos of your favorite Vardo's.  As Mayor Moran would say, "Professor Schultz, truly you are a web page genius."  Check it out at http://www.teamvardo.com


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:         5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Jeff Margrett
Wednesday:     Well, it's all fun and games around the ol' campfire, until someone loses a wiener.
Thursday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Heritage Cash For Clunkers Park
Saturday:         Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Our Mother, who art The Vardo
Sunday:           Pigman ½ Ironman 

VardoGram
at 8/04/2009

From The Rasmussen Mapping Laboratory:   Some Fine Routes For Tuesday Night

"Hope the maps come thru on the link!  Brookside is my favorite city park in the world.  If I'm setting the route, we're running through it.  5 milers run thru once, 8 milers run thru twice!"

 

8 mile

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ia/ames/875124927184887490

Vardo HQ to Brookside, follow the path north to 13th, 13th to Stange, Stange to S. 4th, then thru Stuart Smith Park and Brookside to 13th, east to Northwestern, north to 16th, 16th to Kellogg, Kellogg to 5th, and 5th to HQ.

 

5 mile

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ia/ames/587124927090219732

Vardo HQ to Brookside, follow the path north to 13th, 13th to Stange, Stange to S. 4th, s. 4th to S. Walnut, Walnut to 5th, then back to HQ. 

 

"The routes stay together until about 4 miles in.  I will have water at about 3 miles, then again at about 5.5 for the 8 milers"    Tim Rasmussen


Next Up:  Our Good Friend Jeff Margrett

"Today is exactly one month until September 4th---and Captain Midnight's Run for Cystic Fibrosis!!!!  Please mark your calendars!  As usual, I will be harassing and begging as many Vardos as possible into running or volunteering at the race.  If you need a flier, contact me at:  jeffmargrett@hotmail.com and I can mail or e-mail you one.  Thank you all!"   Jeff Margrett

 
An Actual Conversation That Took Place Before Last Saturday's Group Run

Nurse Franken:   . .. . blah . . blah . .  blah . .  and there's water at Brookside Park and the fountain at the high school tennis courts blah . . blah .. etc.   Blah.
Mr. Klotzbach:    Most excellent, man.
Mayor Moran:    Truly, Nurse Franken, you are a RouteMaster genius.
Nurse Franken:   Plus, you can stop at Brother Mullins house at the corner of 24th and Hayes.  He always has his hose hanging out.  


Would You Eat Pancakes In A Car? Would You Eat Pancakes From A Jar?
Well, how 'bout pancakes and a t-shirt from GAAR?  Contact Art The Barton if you would like to volunteer for GAAR.  Volunteers receive a fine pancake breakfast, a stylish GAAR  t-shirt, and a wet, sloppy smooch from Art.   Contact Art here:  a.barton@mchsi.com

Brother Rasmussen Offers Assistance RE:   Mr. Delaney's "Wardrobe Malfunction"

In response to last week's report on the Vardo Bike Tour of Boone County, and the unfortunate debut of Mr. Delaney's "Locker Room Al Fresco":

"You can't survive RAGBRAI without a "Sportkilt", and they are much more fashionable and functional than a towel.  I'm glad I missed (Mr. Delaney's)  'display', but that sure was a great route he put together."   Tim Rasmussen 

http://www.sportkilt.com   (An official sponsor of Team Butt Ice)


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:         5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts.   RouteMaster:  Tim Rasmussen
Wednesday:    Hunsky = A quantity of one hundred.  Used in a sentence:  Danielle owns a hunsky or two pairs of shoes.
Thursday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Ada Hayden Warren Q. Madden Gigglin' Goat Heritage Park
Friday:             Hey look – it's Laura Merrick's birthday
Saturday:        Group Run – Your RouteMaster:   Father Fencl