Man, any of you following the ECAC races already know that the wind ruled the day. It's sort of like getting the chair pulled from underneath you; hard way to end the season for the Men's boats especially.
Anyhow, tomorrow is the banquet and I am sure that a little more cash in the hat would go a ways towards making them all feel like the outrageous bunch of athletes that they are!
I'm going in another $50 - how about you?!! Today is the last day, so it's now or never (till next year)!
Thanks to all!
Pete '81
Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
This is when...
This is when I begin to get anxious about knowing just how far and wide the message for the Hat appeal has gotten! Hopefully it has gotten to you and you have responded with a very appreciated contribution to the Crew Endowment.
Busy weekend coming up for the teams traveling to NJ for the ECAC's. When they get back to Ithaca, lets have amassed a nice little Hat-full! Don't wait, take the plunge, make a gift, and join the hip crowd!
Busy weekend coming up for the teams traveling to NJ for the ECAC's. When they get back to Ithaca, lets have amassed a nice little Hat-full! Don't wait, take the plunge, make a gift, and join the hip crowd!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Off to a fine start!
I know, I was going to write another story, but it'll have to wait - I am too tired! But, I did want to let you know that some folks have jumped right into action in filling the Hat, and I (speaking for everyone else) really, really appreciate your willingness and participation - that's what makes it fun! Jumping in and making a difference!
I will get to writing emails to each of you directly with thanks, but for the moment, a blanket thank you.
More tomorrow.
I will get to writing emails to each of you directly with thanks, but for the moment, a blanket thank you.
More tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Funny Memory
Ok, so back in the early days, Bob Tallman was still coaching the Men's Heavyweights and every other year the Dad Vails would conflict with IC graduation, so we would head out to Bookbinder's in Philly for a dinner after the races and it was a blast and a half. Parents, students, coaches all together in a socially active environment; real sense of extended family.
In fact, it was at Bookbinder's my freshman year that I was treated to a phrase that I still use today spoken by Coach in regard to a minor lapse in student judgement from an earlier point in that season (trying to not be too colorful, I will give rough indication and you can guess the rest): Coach Tallman, smirking and shaking his head speaks "Jes-- Cr---, that is what I call Sh-- for brains!"
Now, you really have to know the whole story to appreciate the full depth of the comment, but you'll have to buy me a drink and get me talking at some event someplace to get the whole story. For those of you who already know the whole story, tell me that you are not grinning from ear to ear right now! ( can also attest to the laser-like accuracy of the comment!)
Anyhow, we were perfectly imperfect and a happier bunch of folks you'd never see (unless you went to the boathouse or a race these days and you'd see the same happy folks all around the IC trailer and tent)!
IC Crew is great; write 'em a check!
Tomorrow I'll write a Ward story!
In fact, it was at Bookbinder's my freshman year that I was treated to a phrase that I still use today spoken by Coach in regard to a minor lapse in student judgement from an earlier point in that season (trying to not be too colorful, I will give rough indication and you can guess the rest): Coach Tallman, smirking and shaking his head speaks "Jes-- Cr---, that is what I call Sh-- for brains!"
Now, you really have to know the whole story to appreciate the full depth of the comment, but you'll have to buy me a drink and get me talking at some event someplace to get the whole story. For those of you who already know the whole story, tell me that you are not grinning from ear to ear right now! ( can also attest to the laser-like accuracy of the comment!)
Anyhow, we were perfectly imperfect and a happier bunch of folks you'd never see (unless you went to the boathouse or a race these days and you'd see the same happy folks all around the IC trailer and tent)!
IC Crew is great; write 'em a check!
Tomorrow I'll write a Ward story!
Day 2 HAT
Actually, day one, as the emails just went out this morning! That gives 24 less hours to get the word out and put together a good showing for the week!
I just got the crew newsletter yesterday. It is interesting when I see photos of boatloads of IC rowers; I can just glaze my eyes a bit and I see the hoard of folks who have peopled those boats over the years. In fact, I remember my freshman novice 8 just as it were yesterday (a stretch given that 1978 was not yesterday)!
I'll have more to write this evening
I just got the crew newsletter yesterday. It is interesting when I see photos of boatloads of IC rowers; I can just glaze my eyes a bit and I see the hoard of folks who have peopled those boats over the years. In fact, I remember my freshman novice 8 just as it were yesterday (a stretch given that 1978 was not yesterday)!
I'll have more to write this evening
Monday, May 4, 2009
Monday test
OK, great morning. Up with Karina at 4:45 and hit the road by about 5:35. It was pretty chilly to start (45*), but we did fine. We live on a hill, so the first .5 miles was downhill, then we had about another mile of down/flat before the hill began for real (UP-hill).
Pretty much the road to Charlemont is uphill from cummington, through plainfield and on until you get to the far side of Hawley. From downtown Cummington, that means about 10 miles of up. From the Hawley bog until you hit Berkshire East Ski area is steep down, that was cold.
Karina and I switched on and off the recumbent to a regular touring bike, though she rode 80% there on the recumbent. She was incredible, no complaints, persistent, good natured. She got to school about 8:15.
The rule for the day was to not push much at all as we are trying to acclimate our bodies in a way that is not damaging, but strengthening. Plus, there is still a lot we need to learn about the recumbent; how it rides, what the gearings feel like, handling, etc. The recumbent is a borrowed machine and it is a little different that what we will eventually be riding.
We should know tomorrow what the toll was for todays efforts!
I am writing my check for 150 smashers, it'll be heading to the endowment with the evening mail! Hope you all do the same!!
Pretty much the road to Charlemont is uphill from cummington, through plainfield and on until you get to the far side of Hawley. From downtown Cummington, that means about 10 miles of up. From the Hawley bog until you hit Berkshire East Ski area is steep down, that was cold.
Karina and I switched on and off the recumbent to a regular touring bike, though she rode 80% there on the recumbent. She was incredible, no complaints, persistent, good natured. She got to school about 8:15.
The rule for the day was to not push much at all as we are trying to acclimate our bodies in a way that is not damaging, but strengthening. Plus, there is still a lot we need to learn about the recumbent; how it rides, what the gearings feel like, handling, etc. The recumbent is a borrowed machine and it is a little different that what we will eventually be riding.
We should know tomorrow what the toll was for todays efforts!
I am writing my check for 150 smashers, it'll be heading to the endowment with the evening mail! Hope you all do the same!!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Snap
Another fast weekend has shot past. I am eager to hear the news from Whitney point.
I saw everyone last weekend up in Pittsfield. Organized lightly with Dan and Becky to crash at their house on the way through Ithaca. We'll be heading through there on June 18/19. We'll definitely make the trip down to the boathouse, check in with Ward!
The boathouse is the same, and it is different. I guess going back to '81, there should have been plenty of changes. One change that is great is the selection of new and superb racing shells that fill the racks! It really is outstanding.
Also, I should mention that if you haven't been to a race in a while, it is a great treat and I highly recommend going sometime. Between the team members and the host of parents and friends that organize and operate the food tents, wow! Races, convivial atmosphere, good food and great folks - what is better than that?!
I saw everyone last weekend up in Pittsfield. Organized lightly with Dan and Becky to crash at their house on the way through Ithaca. We'll be heading through there on June 18/19. We'll definitely make the trip down to the boathouse, check in with Ward!
The boathouse is the same, and it is different. I guess going back to '81, there should have been plenty of changes. One change that is great is the selection of new and superb racing shells that fill the racks! It really is outstanding.
Also, I should mention that if you haven't been to a race in a while, it is a great treat and I highly recommend going sometime. Between the team members and the host of parents and friends that organize and operate the food tents, wow! Races, convivial atmosphere, good food and great folks - what is better than that?!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Hat's ON!
HI All,
As I write this, the teams are getting ready for their second day of racing at the State's. They all have one more week left in the season and that means one week for us all to do our part to send them off with a bang. Make a donation to the IC Crew Endowment today!
Monday morning, 5am, Karina and I will set off on bikes to her school; that's about 22 miles from here and definitely not flat! With just six weeks left until we leave for the big trip, we are ramping up the training and looking to pack in a little pre-departure stress and misery (so we are better prepared for some of what could come later!). I always am thinking and remembering my training with the crew and that helps a ton. I'll report on how we fare.
Also, I will try to keep news up to date on the Hat progress and any fun stuff that I come across this week. Talk to you again tomorrow!
As I write this, the teams are getting ready for their second day of racing at the State's. They all have one more week left in the season and that means one week for us all to do our part to send them off with a bang. Make a donation to the IC Crew Endowment today!
Monday morning, 5am, Karina and I will set off on bikes to her school; that's about 22 miles from here and definitely not flat! With just six weeks left until we leave for the big trip, we are ramping up the training and looking to pack in a little pre-departure stress and misery (so we are better prepared for some of what could come later!). I always am thinking and remembering my training with the crew and that helps a ton. I'll report on how we fare.
Also, I will try to keep news up to date on the Hat progress and any fun stuff that I come across this week. Talk to you again tomorrow!
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