Monday, May 11, 2009

A Fast Trip

This Saturday we took a quick trip to Arkansas to pick up my mom for Mother's day and bring her home with us.
Due to much rain in this area the mighty Mississippi was out of her banks.I think it's going to be a while before the farmers are able to work these fields. Small lakes dotted the terrain all the way.Needless to say we don't travel lightly. We carry everything with us except the kitchen sink. Mom didn't say she was crowded in the back but as you can see she didn't have much wiggle room.

Saturday before we left I got to run in another race. It was hot and soooo humid. When the race started I think I got just a little too excited and ran my first mile waaayyy toooo fast. I was almost ready to quit before I even got started. Halfway thru my lungs were begging to stop but my legs wouldn't let me. I'm glad they didn't because I got to take another Grand Masters trophy home with me. Yippee!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Wow Susie! A Grand Masters Trophy; that's great!

    That is a wonderful photo of your Mom.

    Enjoy your visit.

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  2. CarolMay 11, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Congratulations on winning a trophy!

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  3. TerriMay 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Wow - all that flooding. Hope you had a good weekend, and congratulations on another great run!

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  4. Roses and LilacsMay 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    That's great, Susie. Congratulations. I admire your discipline very much. Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's day.
    Marnie

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  5. marmeeMay 11, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    how wonderful for you to spend the day with your mother.
    congrats on the gmt/for running even when you wanted to quit. way to go.

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  6. deedeeMay 11, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Woohoo - Grand Masters Trophy! And go to Arkansas and pick up your Mom... You are busy woman!

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  7. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Congrats on your latest trophy. It sounds like you a had a really nice mother's day.

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  8. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressMay 11, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Is it common for the river to flood now? I feel bad for the farmers, hope the river recedes some.
    Congrats on another win :) Enjoy your visit with your Mom.

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  9. Dirt PrincessMay 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Good for you girl!!!!!!!!!!! You did make a QUICK trip to Arkansas. How long of a drive is that for you?

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  10. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Way to go!!!! Hope you enjoyed your visit with your Mom...She looks to happy to be crowded.

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  11. DebMay 11, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Congrats!!!! what a pretty Mom you have...she looks happy as can be...we are still having lots of rain here in Texas...

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  12. JenMay 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Your mom is a good sport! Enjoy your visit!
    Congrats on the race~ your wall of fame is increasing!

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  13. Meadowview ThymesMay 11, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Congrats Susie! I think your running is awesome!
    Enjoy your mom's visit!

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  14. SusieMay 11, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Catherine-It doesn't usually flood but I guess if it's going to, this would be the time of year for it. They've had lots and lots of rain.

    Dirt Princess-It's about a 4 1/2 hour trip. Not too bad really.

    Thanks to everyone for your sweet comments.

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  15. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Hope you had a nice visit with your Mother this weekend. :) Congrats on your new trophy, you are a running machine woman! ;)

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  16. GeorgeMay 11, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Congratulations on your trophy! A lot of that rain made it to Tennessee while we were gone -- we now have a lot of work to do in the yard!

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  17. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 12, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Susie, I've enjoyed reading your posts for the week. Love your baby bluebirds. Hope I can see ours soon.

    Where in Arkansas??? We love that state--as you probably know!!! ha.. Love that picture of your mother. Pretty lady. How long will she stay with you????

    Congrats on the trophy... You are quite the runner... That's GREAT!!!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  18. JacquieMay 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Your momma is cute!

    You are just a born runner, aren't you! I'm jealous.

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  19. DP NguyenMay 12, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Mississippi looks like a beautiful place. I hope you had a wonderful time with your mom!

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  20. Nancy RosalinaMay 12, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Hi Susie, Your Mom looks beautiful! Congrats on winning the trophy!!! Nancy

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  21. NatureStopMay 13, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Congrats for yet another trophy!!Sure your mom looks great!!!

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  22. NaturegirlMay 13, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Good for you in winning the award!
    You surely must be in great shape!
    Lovely mom photo!Have a wonderful visit w/ her!

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  23. RoseMay 13, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Your mother looks like she is enjoying her time with you, no matter the crowded conditions:) Hope you both had a wonderful Mother's Day!

    Congratulations on your trophy; just finishing a race would be accomplishment enough for me:)

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  24. DorothyMay 13, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Oh Wow! Congratulations on winning the race!!! You have a pretty Mom! I know what you mean about taking so much along on a trip. Jeep thinks I carry everything but the kitchen sink! He can pack in an instant...rake the toiletries into a duffle bag, add some underware and socks, grab a few shirts and pants and he's good to go!

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  25. LannyMay 13, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Yahoo! Way to go Susie!

    Your mom is gorgeous, so graciously perched among your nearly-kitchen-sink and dresses.

    I can't shut your window now because your music is right up Anna's alley. Well if it keeps her working on her studies I won't mind too much!

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  26. A. JoyMay 13, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Congratulations on your trophy and letting your legs finish the race!!! You are so inspirational to me to get out there and be active!!! I've never been a runner but I do have troubles standing still. Happy late Mother's Day to your mom - she looks lovely amidst the crowded car seat and I love the photos on the road and man - look at that river!!!

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  27. jenMay 13, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Your Mom looks happy as a lark. I hope you both had a Happy Mothers Day!! Congrats on that trophey!! That's amazing!

    Jen

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  28. LeedraMay 13, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    My mother is driving up from Atlanta tomorrow. She will be the only one in the car, and she will probably be this packed in. Sometimes I think she DOES bring the kitchen sink when she comes. And of course this time she has to bring stuff for the great-grandbabies.

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  29. LeedraMay 13, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Oh....congrats on the trophy. Sorry about that.

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  30. UnknownMay 14, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Susie! Congratulations! A Grand Masters trophy...wow! Loved the pic of your mom, and all the views. The mighty river, especially.

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  31. ConnieMay 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Wow! Congratulations on the trophy!

    I hope your visit with your mom is (was?) wonderful.

    The river looks really high! That would make me a little nervous, I think.

    Hope you are having a great week, Susie! :D

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