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John2635

504 posts since
Oct 2, 2004

Sep 22, 2007 8:52 PM

Portland (OR) Marathon get together

I realize most of the PNW folks will be doing the inuagural Bellingham marathon on October 7, but a few of us die hards will be at Portland on the same date. (Cursing the race schedulers for this breach of racing etiquette)

Econo, Sans Souci, and Solarrunner to run, myself, Mustang Sally, hopefully Lab & Mrs. Duck, and I'm begging choovie

, will be there to man (woman) the aid station.

So, here's the question. Where and what time do we want to get together the night before. Same place as last year?? Maybe Sans Souci, Econo, & Solarrunner are the only votes who count.

Open to suggestions.

RSVP Please

Also, anyone whom I've neglected to list is certainly welcome to come to dinner/run/aid station attendee as well.

glidegal

506 posts since
Mar 7, 2005

1. Sep 23, 2007 9:30 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Hey John--don't add me to the neglected list--add me to the in on the Meet & Greet list. I hear it will be the same place as last year and labduck is making a reservation for us all at 6ish.
I can't wait to meet all you PNWers AND work the aid station. I hear the aid station is better than the race... well, I guess if you're not running the race anyway. See y'all then. glidegal

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY--I didn't get on yesterday so I hope you see my wishes for a most spectacular year at this site.

Econo011

1,459 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Dec 26, 2007 10:11 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Oh, I can just picture you at the aid station! SS and Soundie speed by and then.....time....seems to...stand still.....wonder when Econo will come?....a tumbleweed blows by... (cue sad violin music)

But the party the night before will be awesome fun! See you at 5:15pm!

Choovie? Ya comin'?

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MustangSally066

643 posts since
Mar 29, 2007

3. Sep 23, 2007 11:33 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

I've heard from a good source that Hippo is coming - and actually running! Me? I'm just spectating, so I'm happy to go where I'm needed and be Generally Useful, while blowing off a little steam. Those of you who are being virtuous because of your Big Race may loan me some of your Bad Behaviour and I'll perform it on your behalf.

Mmm. Fettucini Alfredo. Wine. Chocolate. Book stores. Race Expos. Men ^h^h^h. ahem Opportunities to Improve my Spiritual Well-Being.

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Mustang Sally
Boomers and Beyond wiki[/URL" target="_blank">

MM Hippo

202 posts since
Apr 28, 2006

4. Sep 24, 2007 12:21 AM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

I would be delighted to join everybody at a dinner, despite being kinda AWOL from this place.

I'll be running, but as a slacker. Just hanging out for a nice Sunday run and enjoying the ambience. The real meat of my fall schedule starts the following week.

evanflein

1,279 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

5. Sep 24, 2007 2:11 AM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Wait a minute youze guyz... I thought Soundie was running the half at Bellingham?? I'm counting on it, so it better be true!!
(But I hope you have an awesome race anyway, and... maybe next year?)

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Dark Horse

1,684 posts since
Oct 9, 2005

6. Sep 24, 2007 2:58 AM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Econo:
Oh, I can just picture you at the aid station! SS and Soundie speed by and then.....time....seems to...stand still.....wonder when Econo will come?....a tumbleweed blows by... (cue sad violin music)<HR>

Econo is funny.

quote:<HR>Originally posted by MustangSally:
I'm just spectating, so I'm happy to go where I'm needed and be Generally Useful, while blowing off a little steam. Those of you who are being virtuous because of your Big Race may loan me some of your Bad Behaviour and I'll perform it on your behalf.

Mmm. Fettucini Alfredo. Wine. Chocolate. Book stores. Race Expos. Men ^h^h^h. ahem Opportunities to Improve my Spiritual Well-Being.<HR>

So is Sally, but I'm still scared of her. At any time she could straighten up standing tall and stern like Mother Nature with flashing eyes and as she raises her voice the sky turns dark and lightning bolts begin to crash all around.

Dark Horse,
skittish

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I'm a dark horse, running on a dark race course

jebsmythe

702 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

7. Sep 24, 2007 9:35 AM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Yeah, we'll have the pre-race dinner at the same place as last year, the Macaroni Grill at the corner of SW Yamhill & 3rd in downtown Portland. Last year we made the reservation for 5:00 pm, which worked pretty well, so I'll see if I can get that time again. It's just a guess, but I'll make the reservation for 12 people.

The aid station will be at the same location, between Miles 21 and 22 at the intersection of N. Willamette Blvd. and Holman St. We'll set up the blue canopy again, bring coolers of various beverages (some even good for runners!), and cheer the participants as they go by. Basically, it's a tailgate party at a marathon.

I let you know more when I get the details sorted out.

choover

1,120 posts since
Oct 7, 2007

8. Sep 24, 2007 10:15 AM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Darn, this sounds like such a fun group -- I wish I could come! But I'll still be in California on the 7th.

Have a round of Gatorade jello shots on me

jebsmythe

702 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

9. Sep 24, 2007 2:37 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Okay, the reservation is booked for 5:15 pm at the Macaroni Grill in downtown Portland. Phone number is 503-546-3040.

See you there!

bhearn

430 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Sep 24, 2007 3:11 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

quote:<HR>Originally posted by John2635:
I realize most of the PNW folks will be doing the inuagural Bellingham marathon on October 7, but a few of us die hards will be at Portland on the same date. (Cursing the race schedulers for this breach of racing etiquette<HR>

Well a quick check of the Marathon Maniacs calendar shows 18 Maniacs at Bellingham, 54 at Portland. Personally, I'm more annoyed that Victoria is the same day as Portland.

Anyway, I'll be at Portland!

Bob[/URL" target="_blank">

winejunky

133 posts since
Sep 2, 2005

11. Sep 24, 2007 3:17 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Spectator......oh my....I'll be the Goodyear blimp floating above the race this year.....I hate injuries. Of course I'll be cheering for all the Boomers and my special Canadian. Hey Duck....I like my Bloody Mary's a little on the strong side.

Sans Souci027

1,204 posts since
Sep 9, 2005

12. Sep 24, 2007 3:41 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Like winejunky and his wares, this thread is improving with age! Glad you heard the call, wj. Can't wait to give The Canadian a big maple leafy hug.

And Maniacs too?! Bob, are you joining us? Hippo, shall we don fishnets and tutus or the manly man togs on marathon day?

bhearn

430 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

13. Sep 24, 2007 5:28 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Not sure whether I could make it to a dinner. My wife will be there, and we'll be staying with a friend. But I'll be around wearing Maniac yellow before and after the race.

Sans Souci027

1,204 posts since
Sep 9, 2005

14. Sep 24, 2007 6:53 PM

in response to: John2635

Re: Portland (OR) Marathon get together

Bring friend and wife, Bob. The more the merrier.

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