Saturday, August 18, 2012

Women Swimmin'

What a beautiful day for the swim! When I woke up at 6:00 a.m. to get ready, it was quite chilly outside, but by the time I got to the Yacht Club, the weather had shifted.

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A band was playing for the crowd, including many supportive spectators and women waiting for their pod's wave.

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I'd been swimming 2,000 meters thrice weekly all summer, but the distance looks much different when it's one long, unbroken stretch of water! I was a little nervous on the boat waiting for our pod to get in the water, but once we had jumped in, it was a great feeling! Here I am after I just climbed on the dock after the swim.

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My friend, Linda, from work, and I were in the same pod. 
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We could see this sign when we walked off the dock.

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George was waiting for me.

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 The crowd was big!

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Many women received flowers after completing the swim.

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Not everyone can park at the Yacht Club, so there are shuttles running between there and Cass Park. Here are me and Ryan, my brother-in-law, waiting for the next bus.

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I'm already excited about next year. Thanks to everyone who sponsored me. This year, the swim raised over $350,000 for HospiCare of Ithaca. I am so proud to have been part of the event.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Good Bargains, Good Cause

FUSIT Recycling SaleDon't miss the 2012 RECYCLE SALE to benefit the First Unitarian Society of Ithaca. It's where George and I got married!

Press Release

The First Unitarian Society of Ithaca is holding its Annual RECYCLE SALE from Saturday August 18th through Monday, August 20th. Each year it gets bigger and better than ever!

You will find GREAT STUFF AT GREAT PRICES for ALL AGES including housewares, collectibles, tools, toys, children’s and adult clothing, craft items, appliances, furniture, bric-a-brac, bikes & sports equipment, books, records, appliances, and much, much more.

Sunday will feature all items half-priced; on Monday, most things will be 10 cents! SALE hours are: Saturday, August 18th, 9am – 4pm; Sunday August 19th 10am – 4pm and Monday, August 20th 10am – 4pm. The Unitarian Church is located at Aurora & Buffalo Streets in Downtown Ithaca.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

3 Days

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Women Swimmin' is just a few days away! It's not too late to donate... any amount will help HospiCare with their important work in the community.

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