tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899201132055559442024-03-13T05:39:44.820-07:0060 Miles for BoobiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-61460153621619882952011-05-06T16:11:00.000-07:002010-05-14T23:30:48.359-07:00Please donate!<a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2010/SanFranciscoBayAreaEvent2010?px=5171538&pg=personal&fr_id=1470"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;"><strong>Click here to donate to my walk</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;"><strong>!</strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-83506715888442170312010-09-24T12:59:00.000-07:002010-09-27T01:00:13.859-07:00FINAL FUNDRAISER: 5 Buck Friday<div style="color: red; text-align: center;">
<b>NEW ITEMS! SCROLL DOWN TO SEE! </b></div>
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I've got a week to reach my fundraising goal, and it's gonna be a challenge. So I'm raffling off 5 great prizes. $5 buys you a chance. $50 buys you 20 chances.
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Heer's how it werks. </span>For each $5 you donate, you'll git one raffle tikket. When the raffle closes, I'll pick five entries at random. The first name drawn gets first pick of the prizes, the second one gets second pick, etc. <span style="font-style: italic;">If you donate $50, you'll get double the number of raffle tickets, for a total of 20 chances.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">There is no limit to the number of prizes an individual can win.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="color: red;">To donate, </span><a href="https://secure3.convio.net/npt/site/Donation2?2321.donation=form1&idb=542584460&df_id=2321&FR_ID=1470&PROXY_ID=5171538&PROXY_TYPE=20" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">CLICK HERE</a><span style="color: red;">.</span></span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">ENTRY DEDLINE:</span> SEP 30 at 11:59 pm
Heer are the items we're raffling off:
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">1) Konica Minolta A-200 Camera</span>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TJxaEjv4iPI/AAAAAAAAFnA/SFQgN8EoDMI/s1600/km-a200__01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520386277611440370" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TJxaEjv4iPI/AAAAAAAAFnA/SFQgN8EoDMI/s400/km-a200__01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>
Very gently used by the Food Lady.
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<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">8-megapixel </span>sensor
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<li>Konica Minolta 7X optical zoom GT lens combines with a 2x digital zoom and 4x interpolated digital zoom</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anti-shake feature</span> for smooth photographic close-ups; flip-out, tilting 1.8-inch LCD</li>
<li>Store images on type I or II Compact Flash memory cards or Microdrive; connects to PC via USB 2.0</li>
<li>Powered by 1 NP-800 Lithium-ion battery</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">NOTE: NOT a DSLR.</span> This is a great second camera if you have a DSLR, to use when you want something lighter. Or, a perfect choice if you're upgrading from a standard point-n-shooter.
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Retail Value: between $300 - $400
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2) Gorgeous jewelry set from artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SusanFaye?section_id=5855494&page=3">Susan Faye.</a></span>
This necklace and earring set features a whimsical cat design.
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TJbmCBUpQkI/AAAAAAAAFmo/s4bGkjApBms/s1600/BB05+Set2+LR.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518851315778273858" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TJbmCBUpQkI/AAAAAAAAFmo/s4bGkjApBms/s400/BB05+Set2+LR.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 265px;" /></a>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TJbmBuLcYyI/AAAAAAAAFmg/-d12fPkEkw0/s1600/Pendants+199boxedLR.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518851310639407906" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TJbmBuLcYyI/AAAAAAAAFmg/-d12fPkEkw0/s400/Pendants+199boxedLR.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 298px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic;">It's a boxed pendant/earring set made from glass tiles and includes a 24" silvertone ball chain. The pendant is 1" square.
Retail value: $32. </span></span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">3) Fleecy Cat Blankie #1,</span> donated by Trish and her Mom. Reversible.
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;">Retail value: Can you really attach a value to your cat's comfort?</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">4) Fleecy Cat Blankie #2,</span> donated by Trish and her Mom. Reversible.
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 100%;">Retail value: Can you really attach a value to your cat's comfort?</span>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">5) Laurel Burch handbag </span>(brand spankin' new)
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Heavy-duty navy cloth with quilted panel in front. Convenient pockets on front and sides. Cats depicted in hues of aubergine, teal, rust, persimmon.<br />
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Retail Value: $45<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">6) Wooden multi-color cat pin:</span>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TKBJ0UczCXI/AAAAAAAAFnY/K0PC3MBFOl0/s1600/cat-pin.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521494306347747698" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TKBJ0UczCXI/AAAAAAAAFnY/K0PC3MBFOl0/s400/cat-pin.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This multicolored cat pin is made of wood and features a safety clasp. This jewelry piece shines with a highly polished finish
Retail Value: $15
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">7) Indigo Cats Laurel Burch Handbag</span>
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TKBJ0MqssdI/AAAAAAAAFnQ/hynTPlISpyE/s1600/laurelBurchTote__02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521494304258568658" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TKBJ0MqssdI/AAAAAAAAFnQ/hynTPlISpyE/s400/laurelBurchTote__02.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>
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<li>Carry your arts and crafts in this Laurel Burch travel bag
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<li>Indigo Cats bag embellishments feature hand-painted cats and butterflies </li>
<li>Artful tote offers both style and functionality
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<li>Large enough to be an overnight bag </li>
<li>Reinforced flat bottom </li>
<li>Sturdy zipper </li>
<li>Fabric handles </li>
<li>Water-resistant </li>
<li>Plastic feet on bottom of bag for extra protection </li>
<li>Perfect for the beach </li>
<li>Dimensions: 21 in. x 9 in. x 14 in.
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Retail Value: $32<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">7) Black/Multi Cat Laurel Burch Handbag</span>
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TKBJz8IU0CI/AAAAAAAAFnI/oXh2ATPxfFk/s1600/laurelBurchTote__01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521494299819429922" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bPUup8cwl2k/TKBJz8IU0CI/AAAAAAAAFnI/oXh2ATPxfFk/s400/laurelBurchTote__01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>
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<li>Carry your arts and crafts in this Laurel Burch travel bag
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<li>Feline Family Portrait tote embellishments feature hand-painted cats
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<li>Artful tote offers both style and functionality
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<li>Bright vivid colors define the signature artwork of artist Laurel Burch
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<li>Carry it to the store or take your craft project on a journey
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<li>Tote features a zipper top
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<li>Dimensions:15 in. x 5 in. x 10 in.
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Retail Value: $22<br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="color: red;">To donate, </span><a href="https://secure3.convio.net/npt/site/Donation2?2321.donation=form1&idb=542584460&df_id=2321&FR_ID=1470&PROXY_ID=5171538&PROXY_TYPE=20" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">CLICK HERE</a><span style="color: red;">.</span></span><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-69477670114215551092010-07-19T14:30:00.000-07:002010-07-19T14:30:20.025-07:00Enforced Training BreakHad a little medical issue come up this week which necessitated suspending training for a short time. A temporary setback, but not one I'm worried about.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-7078197206956374662010-07-16T15:41:00.000-07:002010-07-19T14:32:08.734-07:00Giveaway: Skeezix's Feline Fashionista Package<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TDZUSHYJFbI/AAAAAAAAAdA/tXvMkXapW9s/s1600/FelineFashionistaPackage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TDZUSHYJFbI/AAAAAAAAAdA/tXvMkXapW9s/s400/FelineFashionistaPackage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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<li>A "I Know I'm Fabulous" t-shirt </li>
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hot pink boner blankie</li>
<li>A hot pink fether boa </li>
<li>Skeezy shades with hot pink lenses</li>
<li>A Hello Kitty handbag </li>
<li>Skeezix boxer shorts (with or without eau de Skeezix)</li>
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<b><a href="http://skeezixsscratchingpost.blogspot.com/2010/07/sneek-peek.html">CLICK HERE</a></b> for details on how to enter. A $5 donation buys you a chance at this fabulous prize.<br />
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CONCATS to Rosie and Cheeto, winners of this great prize!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-75163392057648487192010-07-10T01:19:00.000-07:002010-07-10T01:25:04.515-07:00JULY 9: 6 miles<span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;">I took the plunge and cut out an area of my pink NBs to accomodate my bunion:
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<span style="font-size: small;">Alas, although the MTP joint is pain-free, I experienced the old pain running up the big toe today. So I reeeeally hope the custom orthotic will help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Poison Oak is turning red all over the park: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's quite pretty. Look but don't touch!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">One thing that really pisses me off is the trend of dog owners in the park going to the trouble of bagging Rover's waste, but then leaving the bag on the trail. WTF?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TDgqZ_d_cyI/AAAAAAAAAdY/6iYKml2Mf_s/s1600/dog-shit1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TDgqZ_d_cyI/AAAAAAAAAdY/6iYKml2Mf_s/s400/dog-shit1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I saw one vishus deer, and a pretty moth who was a very accomodating model:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TDgqYvadzEI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/0-vM5baY2xc/s1600/moth1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TDgqYvadzEI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/0-vM5baY2xc/s400/moth1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Today's ascent: <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">1922 ft.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Today's descent: 1875 ft.</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm going to try a long walk tomorrow, maybe a 10-miler. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-45408284156817856802010-07-08T22:12:00.000-07:002010-07-08T22:12:03.660-07:008 JULY: Cross Training: Weights/Cardio 90 minsI thought Coach Tasty Face wouldn't be doing a workout this afternoon cuz he swam this morning and has a meet Sunday (I get to be his cheerleader!), but turns out he wanted to do weights, so I went to the gym with him. It was a good choice, because the blister could use a day of rest.<br />
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We do 3 flavors of weight workouts: light weights/high reps, med weight/med reps, and the heavy weights/low reps. Today was heavy weight, low reps. I was a little preturbed at a few women there who seemed to think it was okay to park their heinies on the equipment and talk on the phone while we were waiting for them to finish. Maybe they were just hypnotized by the brilliant blue-white glare from Coach TF's very shiny white legs. <br />
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It was a brutal workout. I gave it my all and am sitting here now bemoaning the fact that we do not have a jacuzzi. And an in-house masseuse named Sven.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-52183415663344060372010-07-07T22:05:00.000-07:002010-07-08T15:30:13.529-07:00Back in the Saddle Again: 5 milesI took my new foot out for a spin this evening and threw everything I could at it, taking the trail that goes straight up bigass hill. The foot emerged unscathed and pain free. YAY! Hopefully, the combination of the cortizone shot and a custom orthotic will do the trick. I don't care if my foot completely collapses on October 4th, as long as I get thru the walk.<br />
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One thing that did not work out as well tonight was my shoes. Because of my deformed foot, I found an antique pair of Nikes and got out the X-acto knife and cut a hole where the joint is, so my foot can stick out. Here's what it looks like:<br />
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The concept is great -- I'm working up the courage to do surgery on either my Merrells or my NBs -- but the rubber in that old pair o' shoes has oxidized so much that there's no cushioning left, and my good foot ended up with a blister. So I had an excuse to slap on one of Band-Aid's new blister bandages (WHICH ARE AMAZING). I might end up euthanizing the Nikes which grievously pains the hoarder within me.<br />
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Love the oak trees on this trail:<br />
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My gnew enemy: gnats!!!! There were swarms of them.<br />
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Posting photos tmrw.<br />
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Distance: 5 miles<br />
Time: 1 hr, 25 mins <br />
Climb: +2,237ft / -2,201ft<br />
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The top of bigass hill is now all browned up:<br />
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOON PDT JULY 5TH</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Due to some contributors having problems submitting the online forms on the Susan G Komen site, the deadline has been extended to noon on Monday, July 5th. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ead1dc; color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">For a sneek peek at the next fabulous giveaway (which begins July 5th at noon PDT), </span><a href="http://skeezixsscratchingpost.blogspot.com/2010/07/sneek-peek.html"><span style="background-color: #ead1dc; color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">click here</span></a><span style="background-color: #ead1dc; color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">.</span></div>
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I suck at fund razing. I have a goal of raising $3000 for my <a href="http://the3day.com/">breast cancer walk</a>, but so far, I'm almost $2500 behind.<br />
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So I had an idea.<br />
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As a special thank-you-for-donating gift, each cat or person who makes a $5 donation this week will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous prize.<br />
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That's right. Between now and Monday (7/5), I'm offering my readers and friends the exclusive opportunity to win a custom pet portrait (examples above) created by me. It can be a cat portrait or a dog portrait and yeah, I can probably do ferrets, buns and rodentia as well. (I've had many good opportunities lately to study rodentia, thanks to Tripper.) <br />
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<em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Details:</span></strong></em><br />
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<strong>Size:</strong> 6-in. X 6 in. X 1-1/2-in. <br />
<strong>Substrate:</strong> 10-oz natural cotton duck stretched canvas on heavy duty frame.<br />
<strong>Profile:</strong> Gallery profile (wrapped and painted sides)<br />
<strong>Medium:</strong> Mixed media. Acrylic base (Golden acrylics) adorned with beads and ephemera as appropriate.<br />
<strong>Finish:</strong> Winner's choice of satin or gloss finish.<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> Mixed media portrait that combines classic portraiture with collage and other mixed media. One pet per portrait. <br />
<strong>Upgrade:</strong> After you win, if you'd like to donate an additional $25, you can upgrade to a 8" X 8" portrait featuring up to two pets.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #cc66cc; font-size: 180%;">Here's how you can enter for your chance to win:</span> </em></strong><br />
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<li><a href="https://secure3.convio.net/npt/site/Donation2?2321.donation=form1&idb=1942148461&df_id=2321&FR_ID=1470&PROXY_ID=5171538&PROXY_TYPE=20&JServSessionIdr004=yt5d7r36l1.app320a"><strong>Go to the my Susan G Komen donation page</strong></a>, and donate $5 or more. More is better, but $5 is great. For each $5 you donate, you'll get an entry in the prize drawing. For every $25 you donate, you get an extra entry (6 instead of 5) as a bonus. </li>
<li>Entry deadline: noon PDT on Monday 5 JULY. </li>
<li>Winners will be announced Monday afternoon, along with a new giveaway.</li>
<li>Having trouble donating online? <a href="http://www.the3day.org/site/TRGiftForm?fr_id=1470&px=5171538">Click here for a form</a> you can mail in. (Then email me [karen **AT** catster **DOT** com] with your donation amount so I can get you entered in the drawing.)</li>
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Your donation goes directly to Susan G Komen, and is eligible for a tax deduction. <br />
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Money's tight? You can spread your payments out over four months.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc33cc; font-size: 130%;"><strong>BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!!!!</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="background-color: #ffe599; font-size: large;">The winner will also get</span></strong><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffe599;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">their very own Flat Skeezix,</span></strong> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #ffe599;">with a pawtograph on the back!</span></div>
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So what are you waiting for? <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/npt/site/Donation2?2321.donation=form1&idb=1942148461&df_id=2321&FR_ID=1470&PROXY_ID=5171538&PROXY_TYPE=20&JServSessionIdr004=yt5d7r36l1.app320a"><strong>Hock up $5</strong></a> like a hairball for your chance to win!<br />
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Thank you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-19101218213644750572010-07-04T21:26:00.000-07:002010-07-04T21:26:02.192-07:00JULY 4th: Sick DayHad a bad reaction to a new medication, which hit about 10am and sent me to bed for the rest of the day. No fireworks, no fun, no nuthin. Skeezix was a very good nurse, and slept on my neck.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-66495886747232538132010-07-03T13:23:00.000-07:002010-07-04T21:24:07.945-07:00JULY 3rd: Rest Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sore enough from Coach TF's bootcamp weights workout that I needed to take a rest day.<br />
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So instead, I researched kyoot owtfits our team could wear on the walk (see above).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-27814651425686663392010-07-02T22:25:00.000-07:002010-07-02T22:25:03.068-07:00JULY 2: 90-min bootcamp (weights and cardio) with Coach Tasty FaceI wasn't going to work out today, but Jeff shamed me into it (thanks, honey!) <br />
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The gym won't let you work out in flip flops (the only thing I can wear that doesn't kill my foot), so I took a decrepit antique pair of Nikes and cut out a hole where the MTP joint is. I look like an okie, but it works pretty well. <br />
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The abscess does not seem to be growing much as I first expected it would, so I might be able to avoid ER this weekend. Which is good, because when I was admitted to the hospital a few years ago with my butt boil, they took WAAAY too many Polaroids of it, all of which, I'm pretty sure, were posted to a butt boil fetishist website. I don't mind so much if the photos were posted online, I just would like a cut of the action.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-56544835486540916332010-07-02T15:57:00.001-07:002010-07-02T22:14:41.224-07:00JUN 30, JUL 1: NadaIn addition to the foot pain and knee pain, I now have an abscess on my inner thigh (email me if you want to see photos), which hurts like hell when I rub my legs together. I do have a podiatrist appt. on Tuesday, to figure out the game plan for my foot. Hoping I won't have to go to ER over the holiday weekend for the boil. Also hoping the foot doctor will be able to shoot me up with prednisone or something that does not involve surgery. <br />
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This does not mean that completing the walk is in jeopardy. I know I can make it even with the foot pain; I'm just making sure that doing so won't cause irreparable damage. <br />
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It sucks getting old and having parts wear out and fall off. I need to hire someone to walk around behind me with a dustpan and a bottle of Scotch.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-5140568610185227452010-06-29T15:55:00.000-07:002010-07-02T15:57:09.535-07:0029 JUNE: Rest DayHad to go into SF for a Dr appt, which ended up being an all-day event. Because I'd had insomnia pretty bad the previous night, I passed on the workout today.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-16198196736448632302010-06-28T15:53:00.000-07:002010-07-02T15:55:11.058-07:0028 JUNE: 75 Minutes Hard Cardio with Coach Tasty FaceCoach TF is evil. Just evil.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-17002461595774022482010-06-27T22:02:00.000-07:002010-06-27T22:03:31.909-07:0027 JUNE: 90 min weight workout + cardioBack to Coach Tasty Face's Bootcamp. Did a good hard workout.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-87580957909595257872010-06-25T23:19:00.000-07:002010-06-27T22:01:32.079-07:0025 and 26 JUNE: Rest DaysFriday was an unexpected rest day, due to unforeseen MIL duties. And I was really depressed over Whitey Ford.<br /><br />Saturday we had to go to the opera, and it was an all-day affair.<br /><br />I have a doc appt on Tuesday, and I'll get a podiatrist referral then. Hoping he'll shoot my foot full of prednizone or something to kill the pain.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-54692295204242444402010-06-25T00:20:00.000-07:002010-06-25T23:16:11.447-07:00FIVE BUCK FRIDAY Giveaway<div align="center"><strong><span style="COLOR: rgb(204,51,204);font-size:180%;" >SCROLL DOWN FOR NEW POSTS<br /></span></strong><br />We have a Pet Cam winner! <a href="http://skeezixsscratchingpost.blogspot.com/2010/06/we-have-winner.html"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold;font-size:180%;" >Click here</span> to find out if you're the lucky one</a>!<br /><br />The <a href="http://60milesforboobies.blogspot.com/2010/06/five-buck-friday-giveaway_25.html">New Giveaway</a> was announced this afternoon! </div><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TBxh2XHv_YI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/2vcnMLeM8Q4/s1600/catcam.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484366032777772418" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5K6hzU-vez4/TBxh2XHv_YI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/2vcnMLeM8Q4/s400/catcam.jpg" /></a> We'll be doing more Five Buck Friday Giveaways, so if you didn't win this time, stick around: $5 will buy you a chance on the next great gift: a <a href="http://60milesforboobies.blogspot.com/2010/06/five-buck-friday-giveaway_25.html">custom pet portrait</a>!</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-22809707449464140832010-06-24T20:17:00.000-07:002010-06-25T14:39:24.192-07:0024 JUNE: Rest DayI took a well-deserved rest day today, but it worked out well cuz Coach Tasty Face's bootcamp was closed for the day. I was feeling very ugh and low energy, probably a side effect of the lactic acid overload yesterday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-34438215478817908702010-06-23T23:31:00.000-07:002010-06-25T14:40:11.404-07:0023 JUNE: 45 min Grizzly Sprint Cardio with Coach Tasty FaceI'm still staying off the foot more or less. Today, Coach Tasty Face had me work on the recumbent bike for 45 mins doing Grizzly Sprints. You pedal at a vigorous normalish pace for 3 minutes, then push the resistance to the highest setting and go balls out (boobs out?) for 45 secs to 1 min - whatever you can do short of having a heart attack. Then you drop the resistance down and pedal normally for 3 mins. It's a brutal workout, but I'm a little sad that I won't get to enjoy Coach Tasty Face's daily boot camp when he is able to go back to master's swimming every morning. They don't allow photos in the gym, so no photos; sorry.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-90735147402900071202010-06-22T23:58:00.000-07:002010-06-23T00:01:01.008-07:0022 JUNE: Weights + Cardio (100 days to go!!!)I did a weight workout with Coach Tasty Face. He's a drill sergeant. Followed up with some cardio. 1-1/2 hrs total. I probably lifted about a gazillion pounds.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">100 DAYS TO GO!!!!!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-46211545875963550032010-06-22T23:56:00.000-07:002010-06-25T14:41:14.219-07:0021 JUNE: 50 mins intense cardioStaying in the gym this week to keep off my foot, and it's helped a lot. Today, Coach Tasty Face and I did a monster cardio workout.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-12609706605974457572010-06-20T22:41:00.000-07:002010-06-20T22:43:46.998-07:00Another Brutal Weight Workout: 1.25 hrsStill giving my foot a rest, so I hit the weights hard today under the tutelage of Coach Tasty Face. Being off my foot (and not wearing shoes) has helped a LOT!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-66347273888892888352010-06-18T23:16:00.000-07:002010-06-18T23:20:25.447-07:001 Hr, 20 Mins. X-Training - Weights + SpinningTrying to keep pressure off of my foot until the podiatrist weighs in on what the problem is. Not walking or jogging on it has decreased the pain significantly. Today I did a monster weight regimen + some spinning with my personal trainer Thor (aka Mr Tasty Face).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-4122676504705840632010-06-17T21:14:00.000-07:002010-06-17T22:04:18.365-07:00Screeching to a Halt.....Can you say "first metatarsal interphalangeal joint pain"? <br /><br />It's crippling me. So I've tried staying off it and it feels better (as long as I don't wear shoes), so I need to see a podiatrist and maybe get a shot of cortizone or something. <br /><br />Funny, when I was jogging on it every day the pain was manageable, but when I switched to walking, it was torture. <br /><br />In the meantime, I'm doing weights and yoga. Or maybe I'll see if walking in Crocs is better.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-889920113205555944.post-52135015861128386072010-06-13T23:42:00.000-07:002010-06-13T23:47:15.031-07:00DAY 39: 7.8 MilesNo pics yet, sorry. Did a new trail that heads north away from the lake. It was hella hot in CV and I was concerned about the availability of water (there's none on this trail), so I took 3 20-oz containers. I needed it -- it was close to 90. Much of this track is shaded, and I liked that it's a nice wide trail, not rutted very badly at all. <br /><br />I am feeling the effects of yesterday's weight workout. Owww!<br /><br />Altitude Gain/Loss: +3,087ft / -3,120ftUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0