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Hey, Flick.
I read a short article in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine last night about a 58-year-old firefighter who will be doing the climb.
His name is Dr. Dan Nelson. He's a chiropractor and an exercise physiologist who decided at 44 that he wanted to become a firefighter. His father died of leukemia. Nelson did the climb last year and it took him 21-minutes 52-seconds. The firefighter who won was 40-years-old and did it in 11-minutes and 30-seconds. Nelson is training by doing stairs at the University of Washington's football stadium with an air mask and 60-pounds of gear. Eykarumba!
Anyway... I thought you might want to size up your competition. I just had to look up the conversion for pounds to kilograms to see how much he is carrying. It is close to the same as our NZ gear weight. And that is what we wear for every fire we go to. It is a bit of a struggle if you are unfit. I expect to complete the climb in about 21 minutes. I am not super fit but for me it is not about coming first, it is about finishing and raising a few dollars for the cause. See you soon.
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"I expect to complete the climb in about 21 minutes. I am not super fit but for me it is not about coming first, it is about finishing and raising a few dollars for the cause."
YAY Flick - GO, GO, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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FYI.. The climb is going to take a little longer than we though. We were told initially that the kiwi's would be sent up early but it appears the sqaud Flick is in will be going up around midday. They will start sending them up around 9.30am, with the last squad leaving around 3pm. Hope there's a good pub nearby 
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Something to make note of... This Saturday night most time zones in the U.S. "spring forward" so you're going to lose an hour. I know... It sucks. So remember when you go to bed Saturday night that you set your clock ahead an hour so you don't miss the climb!
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:RollieEyes: Just when I FINALLY figured out most of the time zones. And NZ is just about to go the other way. I am NEVER gonna get it figured out  
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Well, I can't go.
I understand the weather was good this week, but suddenly (as per usual) it is going to be cold when Flick and Lil arrive.
Who all is gonna make it?
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I plan to be there-unless there's a snow storm... 
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 SNOW STORM? Did you say SNOW STORM? I'll be there. In fact, JT and I are going to hook up together and drive into Seattle, right woman of strength?
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Hi Queenie! (JT searching for her Wonder Woman outfit...now where did I leave those boots?) I'm planning on carpooling with you. Let's chat and confirm the details tomorrow pm. Just kidding about the "snowstorm". Lil had said Flick was kind of hoping to see city streets covered with snow. I'm not sure he'd like to see our Seattle hills dusted with snow. BTW-Steve Poole did say there might be some snow in the rain by Sunday. You just never know... 
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I heard that too about the snow. :MrEEk:
I'll call you tomorrow in pm.....
Can't wait to spend some time with you on Sunday.
Hugs woman..
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I still have an inkling I may just up and go... maybe about a 10% chance... depends on whether I have any meetings at the beginning of the week. H loves Seattle, anyway, and we haven't taken a family road trip since... August? LOL Of course he doesn't really have any days off work...
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This would be AWESOME if you came... 
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me - 47 H - 39 married 2001 DS 8a DS 8b :crosseyedcrazy: (Why is DS7b now a blockhead???) (Ack! Now he's not even a blockhead, just a word! That's no fun!)
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LOL.... I would love to be included in that first....
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me - 47 H - 39 married 2001 DS 8a DS 8b :crosseyedcrazy: (Why is DS7b now a blockhead???) (Ack! Now he's not even a blockhead, just a word! That's no fun!)
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Flick and I are very grateful to anyone who can come. We jsut feel bad we cant go and see everyone. I hope you can amke it Jayne. If Believer can't and verve has already said she cannot, then you will be the only one of my original peoples
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Oh great lil, way to guilt me!!! 
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 I'm not trying to guilt, its no ones fault. I was just hoping I will just be happy to see anyone. I have met Chrysalis and I will be meeting Jen tommorrow so thats cool. I think we will have to try and come over again when its a bit more convieniant, but after Antarctica.
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Antarctica? ... ANTARCTICA????? Are you really going to *ANTARCTICA*??? I betcha I could *really* talk DH into going to ANTARCTICA.  No I'm not kidding. When goest thou???
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2010, economy willing 30 days on a reserch vessel, single bunks,share accomidation, mess hall food. And we are paying for the privilage! God knows how your suppost to fill EN's
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