Thursday, July 30, 2009

The End of Walks for a Walker

The Walks for a Walker program has ended for another year. Luckily this year the Twins did a lot better than last year, so that means that there has been more money raise for the length of time than last year! This year the Twins had 386 walks from the start of the season until the July 31 game vs the Angels). The Farm Teams had 1357 walks. Rochester ended with 307 walks, New Britain had 358 walks, Fort Myers had 341 walks and Beloit had 351 walks. And my favorite stat: Delmon Young walked 7 times.

If everyone donates according to what they said they would at the beginning of the season, I should have raised close to $700.00! You guys are amazing!

Here is the breakdown -

Will (0.50/walk) - $193.00
SBG+little SBG (0.15/walk)- $57.90
Andrew (0.025 euro/walk) - $11.58 or 9.65 euro
Banjo (0.05/walk) - 19.30
Rhubarb Runner (0.10/walk) - $38.60
E-6 (0.05/walk) - $19.30
Jeff A (0.02/farm team walk) - $27.14
Algonad (0.05/walk) - $19.30
freealanzo (0.05/walk + 0.05/Delmon walk) - $19.30 + 0.35 = $19.65
new britian bo (0.05/walk) - $19.30
Barry hess (0.10/walk) - $38.60

Some other stat I was tracking:
The Cubs hit 115 home runs
The Red Sox hit 119 home runs

Thank you, everyone, for your support. You can donate either by clicking on the link on the right side of this blog and it will bring you to my donation page, or you can go to www.the3day.org and search for my name and then scroll all the way down to the bottom of the donation page and download the form to mail in a check.

I have had a ton of fun this year tracking the walks. It is so much more fun watching a Twins game when you have something to get excited about even when they are losing. If you are interested, my favorite Twin, Justin Morneau had the most walks, 55. Denard Span came in second with 43 walks, and Michael Cuddyer was tied with Joe Mauer for third with 40 walks. And OF COURSE, Delmon Young has had the fewest walks - 7.

I will continue posting until the walk occurs on Aug 21, 22 and 23. Thank you one more time! You guys are great!

Monday, July 27, 2009

Silent auction total, walking, etc.

The silent auction ended last Thursday night. If you have not been contacted about how to pay, please let me know by posting in the comment section. It looks like we raised about $1260.00! Sweet considering how much some of us have left to raise (like me...). So if you notice that someone has a lot left to raise, please donate. Thanks!

This past weekend I went up to a cabin in lake/cabin country. It was great to get out of the city and turn my cell phone off. Literally my cell phone was in the OFF position for 2 days straight! I also walked a lot. I walked 10 miles on Saturday and 6 miles on Sunday. While that isn't that much considering I should have walked 18 on Saturday and 15 on Sunday, I wasn't in the mood to do it. I would rather spend my time on the lake catching fish, which is exactly what I did. We caught SO much fish! Man, if i could spend a week in the summer fishing I would be happy (so long as it was in the low 80s and sunny like it was this weekend). But, alas I cannot do that. Oh well.

It appears as if the Cubs are hitting more home runs now. For a long time they were stuck at 99, then now they are up to 106. So, that's good for the donation thing.

Twins walks: 373
Delmon Young walks: 7 (1% of all the walks)
Red Sox home runs: 113
Farm Team walks: 1298

Just to let everyone know, my "Walks for a Walker" program will be ending on July 31.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

SILENT AUCTION CLOSED

Thank you everyone for supporting the Pink Sprinkles! The Silent Auction is now Officially CLOSED. You should receive an email within the next day or two informing you if you have won and how to pay.

All your support is greatly appreciated! Please feel free to continue donating to each Pink Sprinkle!

-- The Pink Sprinkles --

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

SILENT AUCTION CLOSING SOON!

The Silent Auction will close Thursday, July 23 at 10p. Please make sure all your bids are in by then. We will not accept any bids after 10p (remember your comment is time-stamped so I know who bids when).

Thank you to everyone who has bid, and please continue bidding on these fabulous items!

**NEW ITEM** A "Grab Bag" of Goods

This is my favorite type of auction item... A "grab bag" where you don't know what is in it! All I can tell you is that there are more than 4 items which are all Macalester College related. These items (in total) retail for well over $30. So, you aren't going to be getting an old shoe, a used tissue, an un-inflatable beach ball. You are getting a whole bunch of really cool items! So bid away!

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions posted. Thank you!

Monday, July 20, 2009

NEW ITEM ** Twins Tickets**

Want great tickets to a Twins Game?! Here is your chance to sit in the lower level for a price of your choosing (since you are bidding on the item). There are 2 tickets for the Aug. 25th game vs. the O's (Baltimore Orioles), in section 116, row 16. Retail value: $62.00



Minimum bid: $30.00

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Pink Ribbon Change Purse

A black change purse with the pink ribbon logo. The change purse is lined with a pink ribbon fabric. There is a key chain attached to the zipper too! Thank you Regis for this donation!! We have multiple of this item.

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions.

Minimum bid: $1.00 (please specify how many you would like. We have multiple)


A black lipstick case with a pink ribbon on the outside. Lined with pink material and includes a small interior mirror. Thank you Regis for this donation!




If you are interested in bidding on this item, please read the instructions. Thank you for your support!
Minimum bid: $1.00 (please specify how many you would like because we have multiple)

THE SILENT AUCTION IS UP!

Here is your chance to support the Pink Sprinkles through buying items for yourself, friends and family. We hope you find an item or two which you would like to bid on. Make sure to check back often because you never know when you will be out bid or a new item will go up!

Thank you for all your support!

If you want to donate as well as bid, please go to www.the3day.org to donate to each team member! Or if you want to donate to just Laurie, click on the "donate here" button on your right.

Have fun! Let the BIDDING BEGIN!

Here are the instructions again: (they are also in the middle of the auction)

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Hello Readers! Welcome to the Pink Sprinkles most popular fund-raising event!!!

Our Silent Auction.

All the items will be posted on this site tomorrow. We thought that you would benefit from the instructions prior to the auction starting. All the items will be posted in invidual posts with comment sections.If you would like to bid on an item, please put your name (or other designation), email address and bid in the comment section. (Example: Pink Sprinkle pinksprinkle@email.com $50.00).

*** BY POSTING IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH A BID YOU ARE OBLIGATING YOURSELF TO DONATE THE AMOUNT OF THE BID TO THE PINK SPRINKLE'S SILENT AUCTION. YOU ARE FURTHER OBLIGATED TO PAY THE AMOUNT NO LATER THAN ONE (1) WEEK AFTER THE BID CLOSES***


The auction will close on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10 pm.

If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an email from the host of the Auction confirming you won. You will be emailed direction to make payment and arrangement for your item to be delivered. (Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, check or credit card via Paypal). We are willing to mail items to the winning bidders if the winning bidder does not live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for a minimal fee depending on what the item is. We will not deliver the items to the winner until we have received payment for the goods.

Please note if you are the winning bidder for a food item or service, you must give at least a week warning to the appropriate person (you will be notified of that person when contacted), unless otherwise indicated.

All donations will be donated to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure Foundation to support breast cancer research and to help those who have breast cancer, and their families.

Thank you for your support! We appreciate everyone's help!

Warmest Regards,
The Pink Sprinkles


-- Laurie Young, Cindy Haarstad, Tara Martinez, Erin Hagar, Jill Bjorholm --
A signed Michael Cuddyer Bat! What more could a true Twins fan hope for in this Silent Auction... ok we couldn't get Joe Mauer to play for your softball team, but this item is just as good!

Minimum bid $75.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Crocs!

Whether you wear them in the garden, to the beach, or to cheer on the Pink Sprinkles and other 3 day walkers, you will look stylish and be super comfortable sporting your new pink Crocs! Available sizes are:

Light Pink Regular: 2 pairs of Women's 4/5; 1 pair of women's 6/7

Dark Pink Regular: 1 pair of women's 4/5

Dark Pink Mary Jane Style: 1 pair each of women's 6, 7, 8 and 9

note: please check back because we may have some new sizes coming.

Minimum bid=$5.00 each

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Pure Chocolate Cake

Yes, we do have a lot of dessert up here, but we do not have what Kelsey and Addy, two of Erin's Pink Sprinkle supports, are offering... a pure chocolate cake. Chocolate cake and icing. What could be more mouthwatering than a slice of chocolate cake with a cold glass of milk.

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Handmade Pink Ribbon Lap Quilt

This lap quilt is approximately 3ft x 4ft and was handmade by our Pink Sprinkle Supporter Rachel Safran. This quilt is perfectly warm for those cold Minnesota nights! Feel free to view Rachel's other quilts at http://astitchintimesavesaline.blogspot.com/ - she does wonderful work!



Minimum bid: $30.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Personal 30 Minute Massage

Everyone loves massages! Now you can get one in the comfort of your own home by a certified masseuse! Jessi Owens, a Pink Sprinkle supporter, is donating a 30 minute massage to the highest bidder! She will even come to your own house!

Minimum bid: $20.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Brunch for 8

Ever want to have a brunch at your house, but don't want to go through the ordeal of making food early in the morning? Well, now you can have the Pink Sprinkles help you out! We will provide brunch for 8 people! All we need is at least 2 week's notice.

Minimum bid: $40.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Dessert of the Month

Who doesn't want a homemade dessert prepared specially for them EVERY month from Sept. '09 - Sept. '10. The Pink Sprinkles, Cindy, Tara, Laurie, Erin and Jill will each prepare desserts for you so you receive 1 homemade dessert every month.

If you win this item, you will receive contact information for the Pink Sprinkle responsible for each month so you can arrange with her when you would like your dessert.

Minimum bid: $50.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Drop-off/Pick Up from the Airport

Don't want to worry about moving your car when you travel? Tara and Laurie are willing to pick you up from your house, drive you to the airport and return you home from the airport! What more could you ask for?

Minimum bid: $10.00 (for each driver)

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Park & Ride from Cindy

Our own Pink Sprinkle, Cindy, lives minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. She even has a parking spot in her driveway just for YOUR car! Once you park there, she will bring you to the airport AND pick you up on your return!

Minimum Bid: $10.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Car Detailing

Is your car still covered in salt from the winter? Then maybe you would like our own Pink Sprinkles Erin and Jill to detail your car! This team will make sure you have a car that looks like new!

Minimum Bid: $25.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Babysitting by Laurie and Erin

Our own Pink Sprinkles, Laurie and Erin are each donating one night of babysitting (up to 3 kids). This means you can go out on the town and not worry about having to get home for curfew for your babysitter!

Minimum bid: $15.00 (per babysitter)

Dog Walking by Tara

Do you not have time to walk your Puppy? Our own Pink Sprinkle, Tara is willing to take your dog out for a long walk. Hey, the Pink Sprinkles think walking 5 miles is nothing! We could do it every day! This item includes 5 half-hour dog walking sessions.

Minimum bid: $15.00

The Appeal

“The Appeal” by John Grisham - who doesn't want some summer reading?!

Minimum bid=$2.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Friends to the End - The True Value of Friendship

“Friends to the End – The True Value of Friendship” by Bradley Trevor Greive. This is a great coffee-table book for anyone!

Minimum bid=$2.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

“Women Who Do Too Much – Stress and the Myth of the Superwoman”

“Women Who Do Too Much – Stress and the Myth of the Superwoman” by Patricia Sprinkle (no connection to the Pink Sprinkles, that we know of!).

Minimum bid=$2.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Decadent goodness

Watch out Café Latte! Our own teammate, Tara is donating her Chocolate Turtle Cake. Only chocolate lovers should bid on this to die for dessert!

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Welcome to Our Silent Auction!

Hello Readers! Welcome to the Pink Sprinkles most popular fund-raising event!!!

Our Silent Auction.

All the items will be posted on this site tomorrow. We thought that you would benefit from the instructions prior to the auction starting. All the items will be posted in invidual posts with comment sections.If you would like to bid on an item, please put your name (or other designation), email address and bid in the comment section. (Example: Pink Sprinkle pinksprinkle@email.com $50.00).

*** BY POSTING IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH A BID YOU ARE OBLIGATING YOURSELF TO DONATE THE AMOUNT OF THE BID TO THE PINK SPRINKLE'S SILENT AUCTION. YOU ARE FURTHER OBLIGATED TO PAY THE AMOUNT NO LATER THAN ONE (1) WEEK AFTER THE BID CLOSES***


The auction will close on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10 pm.

If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an email from the host of the Auction confirming you won. You will be emailed direction to make payment and arrangement for your item to be delivered. (Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, check or credit card via Paypal). We are willing to mail items to the winning bidders if the winning bidder does not live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for a minimal fee depending on what the item is. We will not deliver the items to the winner until we have received payment for the goods.

Please note if you are the winning bidder for a food item or service, you must give at least a week warning to the appropriate person (you will be notified of that person when contacted), unless otherwise indicated.

All donations will be donated to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure Foundation to support breast cancer research and to help those who have breast cancer, and their families.

Thank you for your support! We appreciate everyone's help!

Warmest Regards,
The Pink Sprinkles


-- Laurie Young, Cindy Haarstad, Tara Martinez, Erin Hagar, Jill Bjorholm --

Lemon-Orange Filled Cake

It’s moist and it’s refreshing…it’s a lemon-filled orange cake made by our own Pink Sprinkle, Tara. Perfect for your summer party, or even to bring a little light to the winter.


Minimum bid=$5.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.


Cole's Salon Gift Card

$30 to Cole’s Salon – treat yourself to a spa day or give it as a gift! Thank you, Melissa Hanson & Cole’s Salon for this donation!


Minimum bid=$15


If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

18 Piece Shank Router Bit Set

18 piece ½” shank router bit set…a $300 value for the guy (or gal) who is handy & creative.




Minimum bid=$30




If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

What Women Want

“What Women Want” (is for breast cancer to GO AWAY!) a book about the women’s movement written by Patricia Ireland, while she was the President of the National Organization for Women (NOW).


Minimum bid=$3.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Arthur Murray Dance Lessons

Learn how to waltz, tango, or any other type of dance which you want to learn! This item includes a 1 week membership to Arthur Murry (1 group lesson, 1 party and 1 private lesson). This is perfect if you are getting married, want to impress your partner, or just get some exercise. Retail value: $129.00

Minimum bid: $50.00.


If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.


Dinner for Eight by a True Southern Chef

A dinner for you and 7 of your nearest and dearest will be prepared for you right in your own home! This dinner will include appetizers, salad, main course, and dessert (and if you bid enough it could include wine). Dinner will be prepared by a true New Orleans chef, Joan Sheen!


This option is only open to bidders in the New Orleans metro area or the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. If you are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, this option is only open from September-October and March-August, enough warning is needed for the Chef to fly from New Orleans to Minnesota.


Please give the Chef at least a month's notice.


Minimum bid: $100.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.


Save the Ta Tas Magnets

Put these magnets up wherever you feel like showing your support for the 3 Day and the Pink Sprinkles!

2 magnets available.

Minimum bid: $1.00 each

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Punch Pizza Gift Cards

Punch Pizza is participating again this year! We have two (2) gift cards worth $25.00 each up for auction. Bid on these items and your favorite pizza or salad could be yours!


Minimum bid: $5.00


If you would like to bid on these items, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

"Looks Like It was Store Bought" Fruit Tart

This beautiful fruit tart is the perfect finish to any meal. It is 100% made from scratch by our own Pink Sprinkle, Laurie. The crust is a shortbread cookie crust, filled with delious pastry cream and topped with fresh fruit. What more could you ask for?


Minimum bid: $5.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Apple Upside Down Cake

Our own Pink Sprinkle, Laurie, is donating her yummy apple upsidedown cake. This cake will come to you in the fall (on a date of your choosing with at least a week's notice) when apples are perfect. Just the thought of cake, apples, cinnamon and sugar makes your mouth water.


Minimum bid: $5.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Think Pink and Drink! (Margs that is!)

Yes, the in true Pink Sprinkle spirit we are auctioning off 2 margarita glasses, margarita mix, and salt, in addition to five 2.4 oz bottles of flavored margaritas to go (mango, classic, grapefruit, strawberry, and pomegranite). Now you don't have to go to Bar Abilene to get your margarita (but you will go to Bar Abilene anyway, right?!).


Minimum bid: $15.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

$100 Aveda Institute Gift Card

$100 gift certificate for services (facials, manicure, pedicure, hair care, skin care, massage & body treatment) at the Aveda Institute. Available spa services can be found in the brochure: http://www.avedainstitutemn.com/cmsdocuments/full_menu09.pdf


Minimum bid: $30.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie and Recipe!

Crispy, Chewy, Yummy! I went on a quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. After many recipes, alterations, and tweaks, I've discovered it! The winning bidder of this auction will enjoy 3 dozen cookies and the recipe that reveals the secret ingredient that makes these cookies "the perfect cookie".


Minimum bid: $5.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Pearl and Swarovski Jewelry Set

Our wonderful Pink Sprinkle Supporter, Sarah, has donated anoter item of her beautiful jewelry to our silent auction. This freshwater pearl and swarovski crystal necklace, braclet and earings would make a wonderful gift for yourself or a loved one. Thank you Sarah!


Minimum bid: $25.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Necklace and Earings

Our wonderful Pink Sprinkle supporter, Sarah, has donated yet another one of her hand made pieces of jewelry. This silver chain and black crystal necklace and earings is perfect for a night out or going to work. Thank you Sarah!



Minimum bid: $15.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Necklace and earrings

Our wonderful Pink Sprinkle Supporter, Sarah, has once again donated her beautiful jewelry to our silent auction. This set includes blue and clear beaded necklace and earrings. Thank you Sarah for this donation!



Minimum Bid: $10.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Woman's watch

This Timex Classics Easy Reader (model T 20061 9J) women’s wristwatch is a great gift item. What woman doesn't like accessories, especially one as nice as this!



Minimum bid: $15.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the July 15 post.


The Pink Sprinkles would like to thank Jerry's Hardware at 5025 Excelsior Blvd. in St. Louis Park for this donation!

Swiss Army Pocketknife.

This Victorinox (Swiss Army) Bamtam Red (model 53941) pocketknife is perfect for your camper, fisherman (or woman) or maybe just someone who might benefit from a pocketknife!

Minimum bid: $10.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

The Pink Sprinkles would like to thank Jerry's Hardware in St. Louis Park for this donation.


Caribou Gift Card #2

This gift card includes 1 free drink each month for a year! That means you will definitely be awake for at least one work day each month. Approx. retail value: $50.00


Minimum bid: $20.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Caribou Gift Card #1

This gift card set includes a free pound of beans each month for a year! Retail value: appox $120.00

Minimum bid: $40.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Clinque Gift Basket #2

This set includes: No. 3 clarifying lotion, dramatically different moisturizing gel lotion, oil skin soap bar, happy heart and aromatics elixer. Retail value: $106.00


Minimum Bid: $40.00


If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.


We have to thank Amy from Clinique and the Clinique Counter at Herbergers Rosedale for the donation. If you love Clinique like the Pink Sprinkles do then you might be interested that the Herbergers Rosedale is doing gift with purchase starting August 18th.

Clinique Gift Basket

This wonderful set includes: a No. 2 clarifying lotion, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and a mild bar soap, perfect for having beautiful skin year round! Retail value: $46.50.




Minimum bid: $25.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Lia Sophia Necklace

This beautiful necklace could be worn at full length, as shown in the picture, or doubled to make a shorter necklace. This beautiful silver necklace is perfect for day or night! Retail value: $68.00


Minimum bid: $30.00

Please view the Lia Sophia Catalog to view this item! If you would like to host a Lia Sophia party, Jessica Evans is a great representative! She can be contacted at liasophia@msn.com

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Pat Neshek Signed Baseball

Pat Neshek is still in the hearts of the Pink Sprinkles! We have a baseball signed by Neshek, the great Twins pitcher just for your true Twins fan!


Minimum bid: $15.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Bee “B” Purse

This cute purse decorated with “B”s and Bees comes with a matching wallet. This cute summer purse could be yours for the right amount!


Minimum bid: $5.00


If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

3 Day T-Shirt

Women’s XL tri-blend logo t-shirt. Distressed and off-set screen printed logo is stylish and statement-making on this junior-cut heather gray tee.




Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

3 Day Tank Top

Women’s XL ribbed, white tank top with 3 Day logo. Perfect to wear for cheering on your favorite 3 Day walker or to show support for breast cancer research, education, prevention and treatment.


Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.



Rum Cake

This tried-and-true recipe makes the moistest rum cake you'll ever eat. It's a cake that gets better as it ages… although… most of the time it doesn't last very long! We’re not sure if it is the rum or the pecans that make it so good! If you win this item, you should consult with the donor at least a week in advance to when the cake will be desired. This cake is made in a bundt pan.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Better Than Sex Cake

Do you have a sweet tooth??? This gooey German chocolate cake oozes with rich caramel and butterscotch. It is topped off with cool-whip and toffee bits. All calories will be removed for the highest bidder! Cake needs to be kept chilled until just prior to serving. If you win this item, you should consult with the donor at least a week in advance to when the cake will be desired. This cake serves as many as you are willing to share with out of the 9x13 pan.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item please read the instructions in the July 15th post.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

My Weekend

Unfortunately, I didn't walk too much this weekend. Instead, Will and I took a mini-trip out to SW Minn. We needed to get out of the city and do something fun and different since we had been stuck in Minneapolis all summer. I did walk about 5 miles on Saturday morning before I went to my golf lesson and then I walked about another 2-3 miles on different trails at the sites we went to.

We started out going to the Jeffers Petroglyphs. Then we went to the Lower Sioux Agency and then to the Birch Coulee Battlefield. After that we ended our trip for the night near Granite Falls, MN. We stayed at a WONDERFUL bed and breakfast in Echo, MN. It was actually on a farm. We had to take 2 dirt roads through people's farms to get there. The bed and breakfast is called Aunt Betsy's bed and breakfast and is owned by two wonderful people, Barbara and Larry Scheuler. We had a whole farmhouse to ourselves and they made us a wonderful egg-bake for breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Scheuler sat with us while Will and I ate. Then the Scheulers asked if we minded if they went to church (of course we didn't) so they told us to enjoy ourselves and take our time. Will and I took a 2 mile walk around their lake. We saw a snake, muskrats, pelicans, ducks and cranes. We saw their "calves" which were almost fully grown cows by now, too. It really was a perfect little overnight trip.

Our silent auction will be starting on Thursday so look for that!
Bar Abilene Fundraiser is on Wednesday, July 15 from 6-9p!!

I have heard the Twins have walked several times this weekend.

Twins: 326
Delmon Young: 6
Red Sox HR: 104
Cubs HR: 91
Farm Team Walks: 1125
Rochester: 252
New Britian: 304
Fort Myers: 267
Beloit: 302

Monday, July 6, 2009

Finally, A New Post

I know people have been going back and forth to my blog waiting for a new post, well here it is! Training has been going well. I got my second pair of shoes the other day and I love them! They are Saucony Huricanes. Haha. I will be wearing huricanes in August this year, lets just hope that is as close as I will be to a huricane this year.

Every weekend so far I have been walking at least 12 miles on one of the days and at least 5 on the other. I do need to beef it up a bit and get at least 2 walks that are over 15 miles in before the walk in August. That means I am going to need to 15 miles the weekend of the 18th and the 25th. Anyone want to walk a part of it with me?

Well, ,Will needs to get online, which means the wireless is getting shut off. So here are the updates:
Twins walks: 309
Delmon Young walks: 6
Cubs Home Runs: 88
Red Sox Home Runs: 99
Farm Team walks (as of Friday): 1009