Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Nov-01-00 AT 07:05AM (Est)[/font][p]We have been so busy packing and shipping DVD's the last couple of days that I have not been able to get online to express my gratitude for an exceptionally wonderful roadtrip.
I want to thank Clare, and all others who were involved in the organizing, for putting together such an eventful trip. All of your hard work was very evident and your attention to detail was incredible. We greatly appreciated the steps that you took(and I know there were very many) to make this such a smooth, enjoyable, and successful weekend.
When I arrived on Saturday with my husband and little Eric I was just so excited (and a bit nervous)to meet everyone. It is always such a thrill to see all of you and also get to know the new comers. I only regret that I don't have the time to get to know each one of you better:-(
I always love getting our group photo taken right at the beginning because the photographer smushes us all together which forces us to bond instantly
I had so much fun with Saturdays step class. Everyone was super charged on energy and enthusiasm. You are all a fit bunch and a blast to work out with. I loved that everyone was comfortable enough to modify the workout to suit their needs. As always, a very educated crowd ;-)!
I don't know about you but after the workout I sure was ready for some lunch. Clare, the menu selections were perfect. I dove into the chicken steak florentine. It was yummy. Even though we had to be somewhat quick, I'm happy that I had some time to meet a few more of you personally at lunch. Its always a pleasure.
Next up was the "Body Pump" class. While hard to get "pumped up" when you have a full belly, I must say that you all mustered up some serious strength and handled the "low end" exercises especially well. And Kristen....BICEP CURLS WITH THE BIG PLATES????? You Go Girl!
For those of you who shared the question and answer period with Pat, she later told me of how she thoroughly enjoyed your time together. She loved your questions and was happy to be there for you.
Time to party...lots of sinful foods (ah, we earned it;-)), fun and games, and memorable moments. It was nice to sit down and have some quality time with you(between bites..yummy).
SURPRIZE!!!! Wow, I did not expect that HUGE basket filled with special heart warming gifts. And how funny that the card said "Get in shape for Halloween". Thats just what we were doing this weekend, right? The basket treats were beautifully arranged. The devil dogs are gone (well, ok, two left). They were almost inhaled when I was alone (unless Tammy Churchman's husband caught me eating them on the Cam;-)!) I wore my earrings yesterday and today. They are a beautiful token of a wonderful and special time. The bath sugar, gels, and lotion came in VERY handy on Sunday night. Oh, and Eric just keeps pushing on that Haunted Tree over an over and over again ( }> just kidding). Chris loved his basket and owned it until Monday morning. Then I took posession:9. All kidding aside, we both thank all of you for your generous and thoughtful gifts. It was very kind of you.
Oh and Nancy C, not only are you the cutest little fashion statement but exceptionally talented as well. Those little Trick or Treat boxes were so adorable. You truly are creative. Everyone was astonished at how much detail you packed into those little boxes. Thank you for taking the time to make all of these intricate treats for each one of us :7.
The whole night was packed with entertainment(again, job well done Clare and crew). From Team Trivia to mummy wrapping....you guys were all just a bunch of energizer bunnies. I'm sure you slept well.
Sunday morning....Yippee, the clocks were set back. Didn't that extra hour feel great? It was fun for me to try to decipher the "morning people" from the "non-morning" people. Time to get started with our "sampler" class. Germaine was our awesome leader for the warm up of this class. GREAT JOB GERMAINE (watch out, I may steal some moves for a video;-)!) Then a quick shift in instructors (and sizes...from 5'8"-ish to 5'2" ). Although we were a little hurried in this workout(reservations for breakfast at 10 am), I still enjoyed my time "sweating it out" with all of you. What fun!
Time for breakfast. Thanks for passing around and signing that notebook everyone. I'll be sure to send you all a copy of the group photo. So, were you all famished or what? I love breakfast. Its my favorite meal. I can't believe I passed up the opportunity to have waffles and ice cream (again, great selections Clare!)but I was in such a salt mood. The egg and spinach omlette was great (so were the home fries, yummy). I enjoyed getting to know many of you over breakfast too. You all have such interesting lives.
Time for Goodbyes...:'(. This is always the hard part. There is such an emotional charge all weekend. Things to do, people to meet, places to be. Suddenly after breakfast the mingling seems to come to a grinding halt and we all go our separate ways. It is always a sad time for me. I usually spend several hours afterwards reminiscing about the fun times (and wishing that Moto Photo was open on Sundays)! With each and every trip that passes I walk away feeling very emotional. It is just so amazing to me how one weekend can unify and bond a group of people in such a way that the memories they created will last a life time. I think you are all beautiful and special fitness friends.
Meeting all of you has impacted my life greatly. I hope we can get together again someday! Thank you for sharing your time with me.
I want to thank Clare, and all others who were involved in the organizing, for putting together such an eventful trip. All of your hard work was very evident and your attention to detail was incredible. We greatly appreciated the steps that you took(and I know there were very many) to make this such a smooth, enjoyable, and successful weekend.
When I arrived on Saturday with my husband and little Eric I was just so excited (and a bit nervous)to meet everyone. It is always such a thrill to see all of you and also get to know the new comers. I only regret that I don't have the time to get to know each one of you better:-(
I always love getting our group photo taken right at the beginning because the photographer smushes us all together which forces us to bond instantly
I had so much fun with Saturdays step class. Everyone was super charged on energy and enthusiasm. You are all a fit bunch and a blast to work out with. I loved that everyone was comfortable enough to modify the workout to suit their needs. As always, a very educated crowd ;-)!
I don't know about you but after the workout I sure was ready for some lunch. Clare, the menu selections were perfect. I dove into the chicken steak florentine. It was yummy. Even though we had to be somewhat quick, I'm happy that I had some time to meet a few more of you personally at lunch. Its always a pleasure.
Next up was the "Body Pump" class. While hard to get "pumped up" when you have a full belly, I must say that you all mustered up some serious strength and handled the "low end" exercises especially well. And Kristen....BICEP CURLS WITH THE BIG PLATES????? You Go Girl!
For those of you who shared the question and answer period with Pat, she later told me of how she thoroughly enjoyed your time together. She loved your questions and was happy to be there for you.
Time to party...lots of sinful foods (ah, we earned it;-)), fun and games, and memorable moments. It was nice to sit down and have some quality time with you(between bites..yummy).
SURPRIZE!!!! Wow, I did not expect that HUGE basket filled with special heart warming gifts. And how funny that the card said "Get in shape for Halloween". Thats just what we were doing this weekend, right? The basket treats were beautifully arranged. The devil dogs are gone (well, ok, two left). They were almost inhaled when I was alone (unless Tammy Churchman's husband caught me eating them on the Cam;-)!) I wore my earrings yesterday and today. They are a beautiful token of a wonderful and special time. The bath sugar, gels, and lotion came in VERY handy on Sunday night. Oh, and Eric just keeps pushing on that Haunted Tree over an over and over again ( }> just kidding). Chris loved his basket and owned it until Monday morning. Then I took posession:9. All kidding aside, we both thank all of you for your generous and thoughtful gifts. It was very kind of you.
Oh and Nancy C, not only are you the cutest little fashion statement but exceptionally talented as well. Those little Trick or Treat boxes were so adorable. You truly are creative. Everyone was astonished at how much detail you packed into those little boxes. Thank you for taking the time to make all of these intricate treats for each one of us :7.
The whole night was packed with entertainment(again, job well done Clare and crew). From Team Trivia to mummy wrapping....you guys were all just a bunch of energizer bunnies. I'm sure you slept well.
Sunday morning....Yippee, the clocks were set back. Didn't that extra hour feel great? It was fun for me to try to decipher the "morning people" from the "non-morning" people. Time to get started with our "sampler" class. Germaine was our awesome leader for the warm up of this class. GREAT JOB GERMAINE (watch out, I may steal some moves for a video;-)!) Then a quick shift in instructors (and sizes...from 5'8"-ish to 5'2" ). Although we were a little hurried in this workout(reservations for breakfast at 10 am), I still enjoyed my time "sweating it out" with all of you. What fun!
Time for breakfast. Thanks for passing around and signing that notebook everyone. I'll be sure to send you all a copy of the group photo. So, were you all famished or what? I love breakfast. Its my favorite meal. I can't believe I passed up the opportunity to have waffles and ice cream (again, great selections Clare!)but I was in such a salt mood. The egg and spinach omlette was great (so were the home fries, yummy). I enjoyed getting to know many of you over breakfast too. You all have such interesting lives.
Time for Goodbyes...:'(. This is always the hard part. There is such an emotional charge all weekend. Things to do, people to meet, places to be. Suddenly after breakfast the mingling seems to come to a grinding halt and we all go our separate ways. It is always a sad time for me. I usually spend several hours afterwards reminiscing about the fun times (and wishing that Moto Photo was open on Sundays
)! With each and every trip that passes I walk away feeling very emotional. It is just so amazing to me how one weekend can unify and bond a group of people in such a way that the memories they created will last a life time. I think you are all beautiful and special fitness friends. Meeting all of you has impacted my life greatly. I hope we can get together again someday! Thank you for sharing your time with me.
