Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. - Steve Jobs

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Ragnar Adventure


Team: Revenge of the Mullets - Van 1


Team Captain: Jozelle


Official Photographer: Joe Dirt


Professional Runner & pharmacist: Juicy Jim


Driver: Foxy Roxy


First Time Mullet: Hoochie Cha Cha
(Originated from me wanting a horchata and asking the waitress for a hoochie cha cha. )


Mullet looking for a date: Betty Lou


Carbo loading at Olive Garden the night before.


Team picture at 5am at the starting line. Who put the gangster in the mullet photo?

And they're off. Nordic Track sponsered the event. The had a team run the entire race on treadmill adjusting for hills. You can see the giant screen in the background showing the trail.


Nothing like getting squished in a van with a couple of strangers for 36 hours. Here we go.

Kelly Collet hydrating before his first run. As his wife says, "Water does a mullet good."
Official mullet air conditioning system. Fan your shirt up & down.

Kelly did his first run 4 miles up a steep hill running in his combat boots from Iraq. Dude is crazy. I also saw him dancing on top of a rock flashing his nipples to everyone and singing. Ha ha! Love Kelly!

There were over 12,000 runners on the road this year and over 2,000 vans. It's like a giant van festival.

Blow this one up. It's my fav.
I got a little tramp stamp to complete my look.

Knocking out my first run. 3.4 miles, flat, & at 1pm. Hot!


Mullets busted making out in the out house.


The infamous Honey Buckets. Perfect place for a little lovin.
Stretchy STRETCH.

After our first 30 miles some of us slept


and some of us got crafty.


I needed an additional item to complete my Hoochie Cha Cha costume.


Tada! Makes mama proud to know that I have such crafty skills.

Getting ready for my night time run. 7 miles down hill at 1am. Dancing to stay warm while I wait for Foxy Roxy to run it in.

Here she comes. She slaps the bracelet on my wrist and I'm off. Can you hear all the chearing? Go Hoochie! Come on Cha Cha!


3rd and final run. 6 miles, slightly up hill, 3pm. Hot!!! As you can see, I'm struggling with my outfit. I didn't quit get the fit right. Better luck next time.


Betty Lou had the worst run of all. 4 miles vertical. Steep enough that the vans struggle making it up. Kelly was a stud and followed behind her with a 20 lb water bucket spraying her down the entire time. There's a soldier for you.


Finish line. Kelly ran us in to finish. We ran next to him with the crowd chanting "Mullets, Mullets, Mullets."


I hope I am this awesome when I'm older.

12 people, 188.2 miles, 36 hours, running in a wig. I feel pretty darn accomplished. Goodnight!

Bubbles


I'll take it while he's not paying attention.


Dang it! He switched hands.

Got to love this grin.


Tinkles my nose!

Seth checking out the bubbles.

Wrestling


We got to go watch Anthony wrestle at State. It was awesome!


Even Seth got in on the cheering.



I can't even tell you how exciting this match was! I was yelling and screaming. I don't even know what "lock it in" means, but I kept yelling it cuz everyone else was and I got caught up in it.

Christmas

The Eltons came to stay with us over Christmas. Gidget had a good time bonding with all of them.



I love the look on both of their faces.


Off to Thanksgiving Point to freeze our tushes off & see the Christmas lights.





"All the peace earings were hung on the tree with care." I found these earings neatly hung on the Christmas tree. Liams design I believe.







Shortcake fabulous.
Everyone needs a snuggy.

Just chillen.

Good times with the board games.
Ah. The readers hat. I love how Julie looks like Prince Jon from the Robin Hood cartoon.

Peace on earth yo!

Merry Christmas every one!