Weekend in Islamorada

We're having a great time in Islamorada celebrating Ninny Cindy's 60th birthday. The weather has been good and the kids are having fun. The fishing has been slow, but Paul successfully landed a 10 pound clump of weeds.

Wow it's HOT!

Finished!

I'm happy to report that all 3 walkers successfully finished all 60 miles today at 3:00, 1.5 hours ahead of schedule. They are all feeling fine despite a few blisters, and they're looking forward to dinner tonight. Here's a picture of the crew just after crossing the finish line.

Breast Cancer 3-Day (3rd and Final Day)

Today is the last day of the walk. I received this note from Shawn at 3:30 this morning:

Well... We've survived day 1 and 2 over 22.7 each day and scheduled for 18.3 today. Don't know about your math but mine that is more than 60.

I'll bet you're wondering why I'm emailing (even I don't get up this early.
Our morning proved camping really is fun. We were waken up by houling wind, lightning, and then rain and then a person screaming get to the bldg. After standing in a long line in the pouring rain and wind we're finally inside.
Actually a fun way to end the week and makes for a good story. Hopefully it will end soon.

Jeff came and cheered us on in several different places in several differnt get ups and posters. Which was great.

This has been a great experience so far that I would definitely do again (of course I haven't done a wet day 3 yet). NO CAMPING.

Super Jeff on the scene (see below) reports that all walkers are in good spirits this morning despite last night's events. I forgot to mention that Amy called around 8:30 and they were already in their sleeping bags ready to go to sleep.

At 8:30 our crew made it to their second rest stop - 5.5 miles in the books, about 12 to go!

Breast Cancer 3-Day (Day 2)

Today's 22 mile route took our walkers right past my brother Joe's house in Mount Prospect. Amy took a quick break to say hi to the kids.

Jeff is working hard as a one-man cheering section.

I heard from the walkers during their break. They're tired and a bit sore, but doing fine.

17 miles in the books at 4:30 PM. Our reporter on the scene says that most walkers are getting tired, but Team Cindy is still going strong.

Talked to Amy around 8:30 - they all finished today's 22 miles. Sounds like sore feet and rashes are common among all walkers, but there's just one day left!

Magic House

We were all getting a bit stir crazy, so we took a trip to the Magic House - the St. Louis Children's Museum. It was a bit busy, but the kids burned off some good energy. The weather here is HOT this week. It's supposed to be in the high 90's today, and 102 on Sunday/Monday. Tomorrow's big adventure will be to a place called "Monkey Joe's" - supposedly a nicer version of Chuck E Cheese.

Adam is taking his normal 3-4 hour nap (yes!) and Emily has 2 new friends over playing in the basement.

Game On!

Amy applauding the crowd?


Power walking?

Getting ready at Jeff & Shawns

The walk has begun. The reporter on scene says that the first 2 miles took 55 minutes. Let's hope the pace picks up!

Update: At 11:30AM, our walkers are at mile 8.8 enjoying a PBJ sandwich. Here are some new pictures just received.

Update: At 2:45PM the walkers report that they have made it past mile 15. They have also seen the first person removed via ambulance.

Talked to Amy tonight. They finished the day's route (22 miles) at around 6:30. They carbo-loaded at dinner and went to bed early.