tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post7269718555215802200..comments2024-03-14T01:57:43.948-05:00Comments on HoHo Runs: Tombstones & Ducks (WW # 36)HoHo Runshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-48096279200374337542016-04-15T08:14:48.516-05:002016-04-15T08:14:48.516-05:00Odd, much I do appreciate it. Always. My son has...Odd, much I do appreciate it. Always. My son has found the ducks a permanent home, so I guess I won't be a crazy mother ducker after all!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-55939346677939340002016-04-15T08:13:47.235-05:002016-04-15T08:13:47.235-05:00I fret more over the 5ks! I know it's going t...I fret more over the 5ks! I know it's going to hurt like heck but I want so badly to beat my last time. That will be more difficult now, especially with the warmer temps and humidity. You will beat the family!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-77354505090644100382016-04-15T08:11:38.301-05:002016-04-15T08:11:38.301-05:00I feel like a great function for that tombstone is...I feel like a great function for that tombstone is going to just pop in my head one day. And, I'll be delighted to have won it!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-91226302285097849902016-04-15T08:10:06.849-05:002016-04-15T08:10:06.849-05:00My, they are hard! I haven't come close to th...My, they are hard! I haven't come close to that time this week.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-79914105901258764052016-04-15T08:09:30.041-05:002016-04-15T08:09:30.041-05:00I think I'd like having chickens. But I think...I think I'd like having chickens. But I think I'd would want the coop well away from the house. Ha -- chickens with personality. A bookend is a great idea! It'd be a great conversation piece anyway.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-556655493161750362016-04-15T08:07:22.259-05:002016-04-15T08:07:22.259-05:00Thanks, but I'm still working hard on that com...Thanks, but I'm still working hard on that comeback! As you know, our southern weather is going to prevent great paces for a while. Boo!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-67034129073081870092016-04-15T08:06:05.462-05:002016-04-15T08:06:05.462-05:00That was my first question. Are the ducks going w...That was my first question. Are the ducks going with you to college? He has actually found a home for them with someone who already raises ducks. Whew!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-10721821800682698122016-04-15T08:05:14.537-05:002016-04-15T08:05:14.537-05:00I know all about buying crickets to feed a fire be...I know all about buying crickets to feed a fire bellied toad. And then, you had to keep the crickets alive too. It was like the food chain at our house. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-28098386082023635692016-04-15T08:04:07.755-05:002016-04-15T08:04:07.755-05:00In full disclosure, I took the pic Once I finished...In full disclosure, I took the pic Once I finished. So, that's my I'm-very-happy-to-be-done-with-my-plank face!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-86662601186526197452016-04-15T08:02:34.620-05:002016-04-15T08:02:34.620-05:00That's a good way to describe it. I do apprec...That's a good way to describe it. I do appreciate any time I get an any award -- because I worked hard for it.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-81921395010619248412016-04-15T08:01:08.082-05:002016-04-15T08:01:08.082-05:00Then you know how beautiful it is in the panhandle...Then you know how beautiful it is in the panhandle! I'm been going all my life. I've run a couple of races in Ft. Walton too.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-89317086614068361542016-04-15T07:59:42.767-05:002016-04-15T07:59:42.767-05:00Because it's stone, it would make a nice coast...Because it's stone, it would make a nice coaster to put drinks on. Although it's huge!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-89340208563394815362016-04-15T07:58:47.178-05:002016-04-15T07:58:47.178-05:00No -- that one won't go on the wall, for sure....No -- that one won't go on the wall, for sure. I've visited the Florida panhandle all my life. The beaches and water are spectacular!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-1750515267232671302016-04-15T07:57:27.729-05:002016-04-15T07:57:27.729-05:00Actually, I've received other odd awards: doo...Actually, I've received other odd awards: door security pole, cow bell, and rubber duckie to name a few. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-78049904707917706542016-04-14T20:21:06.162-05:002016-04-14T20:21:06.162-05:00Great job on your times in the 5K. The tombstone ...Great job on your times in the 5K. The tombstone is an odd award, but I guess that’s what makes it unique! Crazy mother ducker made me literally laugh out loud! They are cute ducks. The bridge at Destin looks beautiful! Good luck in your race! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978677286619195965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-1675444850894968522016-04-13T19:40:49.773-05:002016-04-13T19:40:49.773-05:00I have to admit I haven't had to do anything w...I have to admit I haven't had to do anything with the ducks...yet. Our son is taking care of them very nicely. The tombstone is actually well made. I believe it is a "real" one from a local manufacturer. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-41989542755360451012016-04-13T19:38:19.074-05:002016-04-13T19:38:19.074-05:00It's beautiful in the FL panhandle. Just pick...It's beautiful in the FL panhandle. Just pick any city! It'd be so neat to live on a small farm with all types of animals to mother. My dogs would love it too.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-49449548081613950242016-04-13T19:35:41.676-05:002016-04-13T19:35:41.676-05:00A few people suggested a door stop. Oddly, none o...A few people suggested a door stop. Oddly, none of my doors need stopping. LOL. It's definitely a conversation piece.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-39418980163227276422016-04-13T19:34:08.990-05:002016-04-13T19:34:08.990-05:00I felt bad for the lady who should have won first ...I felt bad for the lady who should have won first in AG. I've seen races with double dip awards only a few times. At least it's pretty rare. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-82119092826509974762016-04-13T19:31:32.119-05:002016-04-13T19:31:32.119-05:00I haven't done anything with it yet. There...I haven't done anything with it yet. There's a very cool function for it -- I just haven't come up with it yet. I wish I had won an apple pie. I'm looking forward to this half because it's one I've never done. I needed something "new" for # 40!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-75598382960294035122016-04-13T19:29:04.339-05:002016-04-13T19:29:04.339-05:00My boys used to catch lizards and even a snake onc...My boys used to catch lizards and even a snake once. Thankfully we didn't have to keep those as pets. I've never run a half in Destin (only several nearby). I hope it will be a great experience.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-88369387926899501762016-04-13T19:25:53.267-05:002016-04-13T19:25:53.267-05:00Ha Ha! Good one! I wished I had thought of that....Ha Ha! Good one! I wished I had thought of that. I can't wait to see the view from that bridge. But, I won't stop for a picture. I never have. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-10431693428464020212016-04-13T19:23:50.846-05:002016-04-13T19:23:50.846-05:00My planks this week haven't been very inspirin...My planks this week haven't been very inspiring, but I keep trying anyway. The ducks think my son is their parent. It's cute.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-31108705905476976662016-04-13T19:20:57.065-05:002016-04-13T19:20:57.065-05:00I can tell the ducks have already grown! Thankful...I can tell the ducks have already grown! Thankfully, my son is doing everything -- I knew he would. It's just that he'll be gone soon. Planks are HARD. I may never get to 3:00!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490359525929931012.post-36586293983690286902016-04-13T19:19:18.275-05:002016-04-13T19:19:18.275-05:00I'm hoping that bridge isn't too steep. I...I'm hoping that bridge isn't too steep. It's already long so a low rise will already feel pretty hard. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com