On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 9:09 AM, George Klotzbach <vardogram@gmail.com> wrote:
> Our Mother, Who Art The Vardo, Speaketh
>
> "I am in no way affiliated with this event - I just got an email about it.
> Sounds fun!"  Julie Vardaman
>
> Announcing an Adventure Relay Run across Iowa May 14th-16th.  Join us as we
> run across Iowa from Sioux City to Dubuque in either 12 person or 6 person
> elite teams. We will be running both day and night. Start time depends on
> speed of teams. This will be a fun adventure run across the great State of
> Iowa to raise money to build an orphanage in Welkom South Africa.  Visit
> www.relayia.org for details and get your team together for an adventure
> Relay like no other!
>
> Who Has The Rosiest Cheeks?
>
> Why, the Mayor of Northeast Story City, Mr. John Moran, of course.  And if
> you wanna see them cheeks, you gotta sign up now for the 11th Annual Rosy
> Cheeks 5K in Story City on February 6th.  I've attached a scan of of the
> entry form for your lovely convenience.  Pancakes? Of course.  All your
> VardoBuddies will be there. Yes they will. It's a Team Vardo Signature
> Event!
>
> Group Runs / Activities This Week
>
> Tuesday:           5:30 PM Group Run - Vardaman Center for the Performing
> Arts.  Your RouteMaster:  The Art of Barton
> Wednesday:     Well done for sticking to your New Year's resolutions this
> far. Even if 'I will not set fire to my neighbor's Pontiac' isn't exactly a
> huge amount to ask.
> Thursday:          Hey, boys, I've been out to Ada Hayden Vardaman Heritage
> Memorial Park, and it ain't too bad to run out there with them YakTrax
> thingys.  I'm just saying.
> Saturday:           8:00 AM Group Run.  Meet at the Klotzbach Koffee Haus
> (1411 Linden Drive)  Bring guitar(s) and five dollar cover charge (Karen the
> Cougar live on stage.)

On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 9:32 AM, George Klotzbach <vardogram@gmail.com> wrote:
> Disney Half Marathon Report
>
> "I managed to brave sleet, snow, and rain, and sub-freezing temperature to
> run the Disney Half-Marathon (yes, in Orlando, FL.... thank goodness for
> crummy Iowa training conditions!!!) in 1:52:35.  Unfortunately, though my
> heart was in it, my stomach was not (thanks to my son for the stomach flu he
> gave me) when the time came 'round for the marathon.  So Goofy for me will
> not happen this year..... got some cool tech shirts, though!!!"    Randy
> Foster
>
>
> Has Anyone Seen The Art of Barton Lately? Wasn't He Headed To D.C. (?)
>
> Sister Kirstin sends a clue:
>  http://www.kcci.com/irresistible/22171432/detail.html?taf=des
>
> Group Runs / Activities This Week
>
> Tuesday:          5:30 PM - Group Run.  Vardaman Center for the Performing
> Arts. Your RouteMaster:  The Mayor of Northeast Story City, John Moran
> Wednesday:    Are you starting to feel like you're in a three-legged race?
> Tonight take one tablet not two.
> Saturday:         Group Run.  Your RouteMaster:  The Vardo
>
>
>
>
>

Upon reviewing the saturday morning weather forecast (-15 ambient air temp. with wind chill in the -25 to -30 range), I too am invoking Section 6, subsection ii, paragraph 2 of the Vardo Bylaws (thanks for the reference, Adam!) Saturday's run is herewith cancelled in the interest of your personal safety.

A suggestion: Several of the Vardos have memberships to Ames Racquet and Fitness -- perhaps we could all plan to converge at the north club at, say, 8:00 a.m. and kick all the "New Years Resolution" runners off the treadmills so we can get a "group" run in. (If memory serves me, they have 16 treadmills) If non-ARF members are interested, they should find a member and come as their guest -- it's a $10 charge, but that beats the snot out of the $11,000 hospital bill for treating your frostbite. In lieu of routemaster responsibilities, I would be willing to help play "matchmaker" between members and non-members -- just e-mail me if you plan to attend on Saturday morning and your status as a member.

Stay safe -- live to run another day!

Rich

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From: George Klotzbach [vardogram@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 9:43 AM
To: Adam Foley; Amy Hutchison; Andrew Ryder; Art Barton; Barbara Wheelock; Anderson, Benjamin; Beth Henriksen; Bill Schmitt; Bob Watson; Brendan Finn; Carver Nebbe; Chris Delaney; Christine Keenan; Cori Peterson; Craig Walter; Danielle Wain; Dave Elsenbast; Deborah Martinez; Del Weiss; Don Muff; Eric Esser; Erik Roys; Erin Pederson; Wurtele, Eve; George J. Klotzbach; Greg Wool; Greenlee, Mary; Hillary Olson; Jamile Shirley; Jan L Schmitt; Jeff Margrett; Jeffrey Bradshaw; Jenn Schaeffer; Jennifer York; Jody Gatewood; John Moran; Wendel, Jonathan; Joyce Hagley; Julie Vardaman; Karen Klotzbach; Kathy Laczniak; Katie Bradshaw; Katie Larsen; Kecia Goodman; Kimberly Donner; Kirsten Peterson; Kori Heuss; Kris Franken; Laura C Merrick; Linda Lehman; Lisa Lann; Lisa Wehr; Margaret Epplin; Margaret Epplin (Home); Mary Schrunk; Megan Colvin; Michael Mullins; Mike Clayton; Mike Wheelock; Natalie Welter; Nicole Arnold; Paul Kallio; Randy Foster; Randy Sacco; Rich Bundy; Roman Lynch; Ron Mowers; Laczniak, Russell; Rusty Hutchison; Sara Lehman; Skunk River Cycles; Stacey Roberts; Stephanie Cutler; Steve Bobenhouse; Tiffany Butler; Tim Moran; Tim Rasmussen; Timothy Fencl; Timothy Gartin; Tom Schultz; William Pattinson
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The Sledding Of Madison County - Picture Attached

"Just when you thought you had seen it all; but wait, it is the Gentle Gardener's Redneck family sledding on Christmas! Yup, it be a flat-bottomed boat-pulled by a tractor! (But who's asking right?) The snow was too deep so the sleds all sank. My brother got out his big Allis Chalmers and fixed everything the Madison-County way. Just a snowball's throw from Arkansas really." Mary Schrunk

Chris Keenan: Rock Star

Sister Goodman reporteth thusly: "Congratulations to our very own Chris Keenan for her outstanding hard work and luck (it was after all a drawing)!! Check out Chris at the website http://www.flatlandseries.com/blog/ as she completes the swim portion of the Copper Creek Triathlon (You may have to scroll down a bit)!! Way to go Chris!!" Sister Goodman

Adam Invokes Rare Vardo Bylaw For Tonight's Group Run

"So does this cold constitute our "run indoors rule"? I'm not sure on the details of said rule, in conjunction with the Vardo Bylaws- section 6, subsection ii, paragraph 2?" Adam Foley
(Editor's Note: Yes.)

Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday: 5:30 PM - Ernest Shackelton returns to the Quest with yet another 10 pound bag of Kwik Shop ice and a case of Fat Tire. Declares no group run tonight for the crew.
Wednesday: That big box still under the tree smells kinda funny and the dog won't leave it alone. Are you sure you want to unwrap it in front of the family?
Thursday: A birthday: The artist formerly known as Jamile Shirley
Saturday: Group Run. Your RouteMaster is Sir Rich Bundy