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FLKaren Legend 1,194 posts since
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May 2, 2008 4:28 PM

My very bad afternoon

 

I have been looking forward to this Minnie 15K for a while. We have a good number of friends that are going to be there. And, it is the last time this one is being done so I'll have completed all three.

 

 

So, I drive 45 minutes to Disney's Wide World of Sports I look at the board to get my number --- I"M NOT ON IT!! I go to the runner's relations help desk. My name isn't on the list, so I can't get in. And they weren't going to move a muscle to help me, either. I've searched my credit card for a charge, all my emails for a confimation. No luck. i'm so, so disappointed. I can't believe I didn't register.

 

 

The only upside is that thank God this didnt' happen in Nashville last week! LOL. I'd have never heard the end of it.

 

 





Dig deep, people, you can do it!
Courir26 We're Not Worthy 1,966 posts since
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1. May 2, 2008 4:44 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

Yikes!! Sorry, Karen! Well, at least you didn't travel, book a hotel, etc. And you get to sleep. I'm always thinking I'm going to do something like that. Sounds like you need a substitute race!

 

My worst - Early one summer morning, I drove up to the Bronx for a half marathon. I reached the exit, hit some traffic, but still had about a half hour to spare. I drove around and around and around. No parking anywhere!!! The race was 30 minutes under way when I finally gave up and drove him dejected.

x_39_and_holding_x We're Not Worthy 2,954 posts since
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2. May 2, 2008 4:47 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon
FLKaren wrote:

 

I have been looking forward to this Minnie 15K for a while. We have a good number of friends that are going to be there. And, it is the last time this one is being done so I'll have completed all three.

 

 

So, I drive 45 minutes to Disney's Wide World of Sports I look at the board to get my number --- I"M NOT ON IT!! I go to the runner's relations help desk. My name isn't on the list, so I can't get in. And they weren't going to move a muscle to help me, either. I've searched my credit card for a charge, all my emails for a confimation. No luck. i'm so, so disappointed. I can't believe I didn't register.

 

 

The only upside is that thank God this didnt' happen in Nashville last week! LOL. I'd have never heard the end of it.

 

 

 

Hey Karen, very sorry to hear about this.  Being an FL resident and being to run at Disney has to be super cool.  And I know you were looking forward to running this event this last time.  I can imagine your disappointment.  I'm a little surprised they wouldn't accomodate you simply given how far you drove and the confidence you had being enrolled.  In the end, you just have to chalk this up to one of those things far out of your control and learn from it.  Register for the half in January and I'll see you there while I run Goofy. 





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x_39_and_holding_x We're Not Worthy 2,954 posts since
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4. May 2, 2008 5:05 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

Awesome Karen!  I look forward to seeing you there.

 

As for the 15k, that would be great if you can "sneak" in.

 

It's a short race; you'll be done before most everyone else is even up for breakfast.





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x_39_and_holding_x We're Not Worthy 2,954 posts since
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6. May 2, 2008 5:16 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon
FLKaren wrote:

 

I have actually been thinking about running as a bandit! I usually behave so doing something wrong could be fun.  I was thinking that no one would even know--I ran the MCM and the CMM with my number hidden by an outer shirt most of the way. What is the worst that could happen?

 

 

Fast forward to Monday: I'm sitting in a jail cell for attempting to defraud Disney of $45!!

 

 

 

Splendid idea.  We'll start the freeKaren fund at the freeKaren.org web site.    Some how, I just don't see you doing it Karen.





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Courir26 We're Not Worthy 1,966 posts since
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7. May 2, 2008 5:23 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

Somehow I doubt it's a felony. If busted, my guess would be that they might ban you from Disney sports events for x amount of time, possibly including the marathon. Odds of actually being caught and identified, don't know.

FormerBAM We're Not Worthy 4,354 posts since
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8. May 2, 2008 5:36 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

Hopefully your friend will get you in.  If not, run it anyway

x_39_and_holding_x We're Not Worthy 2,954 posts since
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10. May 2, 2008 5:42 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon
FLKaren wrote:

 

FormerBAM wrote:

Hopefully your friend will get you in. If not, run it anyway

 

 

 

 

And you'll be there to take my deposition, right!?

 

 

 

I'd be more worried about bail money. . . 





Obsessed with running and racing. It's all about the bling, baby! Suck it up and RUN!
FormerBAM We're Not Worthy 4,354 posts since
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11. May 2, 2008 5:45 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

 

Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth...

 

 

 

 

 

Just give your lawyer my number.  I'll hook you up.

 

 

 

 

 

Bail, schmail!

 

 

Kbear74 Legend 414 posts since
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12. May 2, 2008 7:13 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

 

Karen,

 

 

Yours way tops mine!  WAY!  Dang mouse strikes again. 

 

 

Kara

 

 

FORMER FL resident. 

 

 





Proud mom and Athena runner. Kara (and Jman)
Kbear74 Legend 414 posts since
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14. May 2, 2008 7:17 PM in response to: FLKaren
Re: My very bad afternoon

I moved to VA in Jan.   Which is a big portion of the reason I wasn't at CMM.  I have 4 seasons again. 





Proud mom and Athena runner. Kara (and Jman)

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