The Eclectic Company: The American Birkebeiner

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Friday, February 25, 2011

The American Birkebeiner

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Tomorrow is the Great American Birkebeiner which ends amidst the clanging of cow bells on Main Street in Hayward, Wisconsin. Hayward is where we spend the two weeks of our summer vacation.

Main Street is Ready.

I'm not even THERE and I'm excited!

Birkebeiner | Climate Wisconsin from ECB on Vimeo.

Fisherhubby and I plan to be there one year to ring our cow bells, but alas it won't be tomorrow because Fisherhubby has to work.

Next year in Hayward!!

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...: Oh, look at this! And cow bells? Somehow it seems appropriate!

You Wisconson folks sure know how to have a good time!

In Leadville, CO (30 mi north of my home), next weekend they are having their annual Ski-Joring and Dog Sled Mushing Competition. Ski-Joring is NUTS...skiers are pulled behind a horse and jump over gigantic snow hills. The horses are going full-tilt~as are the skiers. LOTS of crashes, too.

I see that Wisconson and Colorado people love winter! Well, it's SNOW so you may as well play in it!

Wish you could attend your celebration (I have a 'visual' of you clanging the bell and screaming). Maybe next year!

Thanks for sharing. It's always fun to see what other people do for fun!

Hugs
Jan; February 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Mimi said...: HI!!
WHAT A FUN Adventure!!
sorry you have to miss this!!
but next year for sure!!!
it looks like so much fun!!
And what a great vacation locale!!
have a Great weekend
hugs,
jamie; February 26, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Holly said...: Fun!

We dump snow here in South Florida, but it's just for the snow-deprived kids to play in, and then it's melted by the afternoon. Happened here this weekend. I'll probably post pics. :); February 26, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: way cool!!!! Would love to see that!; February 26, 2011 at 10:17 PM
The Single Nester said...: I love cross-country and it is always the most exciting events at the Olympics!; February 28, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Cow bells make me think of Football games.; February 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM
j said...: Do you have a cowbell or do you need to borrow mine? I would love to share it with you if you need it :); March 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM