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View from my training walk V: California edition (by Erin)

this morning was my first 10+ miler in so-cal. i started just before 6AM and the only other people awake were some young'uns who were still going strong from last night's house party. i did a lot of wandering through both residential and shopping districts, and finished the trip with a visit to noah's & peets. it doesn't get any better than this.


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Cahill Center for Astrophysics (aka. "daddy's new work")

Comments

Jacqueline said…
Wow, you guys have had a busy summer! I bet it is sad to leave Hawaii, but a new adventure in your life is about to begin! The boys are so lucky to have experienced so much culture in their young lives! I miss you and wish you the best! I also need to donate to your cause, can you email me the link again?? Thanks!!! Love- Jackie
erinjohn said…
I'm planning to walk in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-day. I'll be walking 60 miles over the course of 3 days in order to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. You can donate at my personal page:

http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SanFranciscoBayAreaEvent2009?px=3377109&pg=personal&fr_id=1299

Or, you can go to the3day.org, click "donate" and then search for me as a participant. I am walking in San Francisco this October.

Thanks!
Bonzer said…
Wait, you had Peet's AND Noah's?!?!?!?! You didn't tell me that on the phone becuase you didn't want to add insult to injury, right?
I can't tell you how often we reminisce about Saturday mornings spent with our boyfriends, Noah and Peet. Lucky you.
Weems Clan said…
Great job getting the 10+ miler in so soon after the move! I adore the photos of your doll babies --they are such cutie pies! Looking forward to our big weekend walk...only a month away!!!! Love, Sarah
mama mia said…
Nice new digs, John!
JohnJohn said…
Just wait till you see my new office! It's 'UGE and it's all mine!

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