The push for volunteers is on - which means Mary's job as volunteer coordinator is keeping her extra busy. In addition to the emails she's been trying to take care of (they seem to be endless), people have started calling her. After work today, she had 19 voicemails waiting for her (her phone number was published on the front page of the News Gazette)!
Mary wants all of her friends to know she's thinking of them and wishes she could call them. Or email them. Or text. But she's just swamped right now.
Hopefully, things will clear up this weekend.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Happy St Patty's Day (by Rob)
Out church is St. Patrick's... so St Patty's Day is their third biggest holiday (Christmas and Easter are #1 and #2).
Saturday night, we went to a St. Patty's Day dance. They fed us corned beef and cabbage (and chicken) and we listened to Irish music - until about 7:30 - that's when the DJ took over and Mary became the star of the night.
Our table started talking about all of the cliche songs we knew we were going to hear. One guy asked if anyone could teach him the Electric Slide so he'd be ready for when that song came on. Mary took him to the side of the room and showed him. When they finished, the DJ said "I've been watching a few people practice the Electric Slide. Let's get everyone on the dance floor and Mary on-stage to show everyone how to do it."
Mary led the dance and for the rest of the night, there was always someone on the dance floor. People kept coming up and thanking her. Apparently the last two years were dancing duds. But, thanks to Mary, the party was lively.
Saturday night, we went to a St. Patty's Day dance. They fed us corned beef and cabbage (and chicken) and we listened to Irish music - until about 7:30 - that's when the DJ took over and Mary became the star of the night.
Our table started talking about all of the cliche songs we knew we were going to hear. One guy asked if anyone could teach him the Electric Slide so he'd be ready for when that song came on. Mary took him to the side of the room and showed him. When they finished, the DJ said "I've been watching a few people practice the Electric Slide. Let's get everyone on the dance floor and Mary on-stage to show everyone how to do it."
Mary led the dance and for the rest of the night, there was always someone on the dance floor. People kept coming up and thanking her. Apparently the last two years were dancing duds. But, thanks to Mary, the party was lively.
Back To Normal
We're back and we've mostly re-adjusted our internal clocks. 10pm Champaign time is 4pm New Zealand time, so we're doing our best to fall asleep on-time.
We've looked through our pics. We've narrowed our pictures down to 200 good ones. Don't worry - we'll narrow them down to "just the best" this week (which means we'll have 180 pics to show you).
Mary's occupied with the IL Marathon. She's almost caught up with all of the emails (volunteers asking questions) she received about it while we were away.
We've looked through our pics. We've narrowed our pictures down to 200 good ones. Don't worry - we'll narrow them down to "just the best" this week (which means we'll have 180 pics to show you).
Mary's occupied with the IL Marathon. She's almost caught up with all of the emails (volunteers asking questions) she received about it while we were away.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Update from NZ
We're having the time of our lives! Tomorrow we leave for home. It's going to take 36 hours door-to-door.
Pics and stories soon!
Pics and stories soon!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
We'll be in New Zealand on Sunday! (by Mary)
We've spent about three days packing now, and we're ready to go to the adventure mecca of the world, New Zealand. We're leaving for Chicago tonight, and our flight for NZ takes off Friday afternoon. We couldn't be any more excited!! You don't have to worry, I plan on taking hundreds of photos that will make you all jealous of trip. Don't count on a blog until after our return on March 10th.
Since our lost blog, we've done quite a few things. My parents visited for a weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed a mediterranean restaurant, Istanbul (previously Pasha). We also saw Slumdog Millionaire, which is my favorite movie of all time!
Last weekend, we went down to southern Illinois and visiting the Pankaus. I walked a half marathon, and Rob, Amanda, and Ryan ran it. I actually beat them to the finish line, because I started 1.5 hours early. We also visited the new house they purchased out in the country, and we spent the night there. It a great house for them, with hunting on the edge of their property!
See you in a few weeks!
Since our lost blog, we've done quite a few things. My parents visited for a weekend, and thoroughly enjoyed a mediterranean restaurant, Istanbul (previously Pasha). We also saw Slumdog Millionaire, which is my favorite movie of all time!
Last weekend, we went down to southern Illinois and visiting the Pankaus. I walked a half marathon, and Rob, Amanda, and Ryan ran it. I actually beat them to the finish line, because I started 1.5 hours early. We also visited the new house they purchased out in the country, and we spent the night there. It a great house for them, with hunting on the edge of their property!
See you in a few weeks!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Mary's Funny (by Rob)
I've been doing 100 push-ups a day since Jan 5 - my 30 days is almost up!
I was checking out my body in the mirror the other day looking at new muscle (or lack there-of). I asked Mary "which of my muscles seems to have grown the most since I've been doing pushups?"
Mary didn't even pause. "Your head."
I was checking out my body in the mirror the other day looking at new muscle (or lack there-of). I asked Mary "which of my muscles seems to have grown the most since I've been doing pushups?"
Mary didn't even pause. "Your head."
Stupid Steelers (by Rob)
We were pulling for the Cardinals last night.
We spent the afternoon and evening at Gordo's Superbowl party. He dug a hole in the backyard and cooked a pig in the pit. It tasted awesome!!!
We didn't know anything about the 3D commercials, though. Somehow, we've been under a rock (probably because all of our free time is consumed with watching NCIS and training for the Val Day half marathon). Luckily, a few people showed up with a couple of sheets of free, cheap-o 3D glasses. It was kind of cool, kind of over-hyped... but we're looking forward to watching Chuck in 3-D. It's a favorite.
We spent the afternoon and evening at Gordo's Superbowl party. He dug a hole in the backyard and cooked a pig in the pit. It tasted awesome!!!
We didn't know anything about the 3D commercials, though. Somehow, we've been under a rock (probably because all of our free time is consumed with watching NCIS and training for the Val Day half marathon). Luckily, a few people showed up with a couple of sheets of free, cheap-o 3D glasses. It was kind of cool, kind of over-hyped... but we're looking forward to watching Chuck in 3-D. It's a favorite.
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