They were going to Charleston to swim and play!
Can we have a roll call please?
STUR, BLUR, the Beast, and David - don't forget JRab-geez!
CBun traveled separately out of BWI location
But she was ready for this mini vacation!
They all met up timely at the CHS
Were they stoked for the swim race? That’s a resounding YES!
Easily found CBun and went for the rental car-
CBun drove some of the bunny crew around- she's a star!
First up she drove the gang to get their swim caps;
And also some race timing chips perhaps?
Next up they found a place for lunch and checked in to respective hotels
Next it was time to check out the race venue- swell!
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| Old Glory flying proudly! |
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| Thankful for the support crew! |
STUR, the Beast, and CBun jetted over to beautiful Daniel's Island -
Finding their start dock left them smiling!
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| Here's the start area! |
A quick grocery store run then it was time to relax
It's now bedtime - so for Friday that's all the facts!
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| Beautiful sunrise! |
Saturday morning a shuttle bus took the 5 milers to their starting point -
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| Here they go! |
Lots of activity over at this joint!
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| Race morning and the sky is getting light! |
Plenty of time to get situated for the swim
The water looked perfect - it would not be grim!!
The bunny girls lined up on the dock - numbers 18, 19, 20 -
Was there lots of nervous energy? Yes – a-plenty!
STUR jumped in and then it hit her -
It was like a warm and salty bath for sure!
First task is to find the first buoy-
It seemed far, far away - oh gee!
Once past that she made it to her first mile -
Whoa? 16 minutes!! This current makes her smile!
As the swimmers cross the channel they must find a green boat:
Means you're only halfway there - don't gloat!
You were supposed to get close and yell out your number -
The boat seemed to be drifting- GRRR!!
STUR had to swim backwards a bit -
But it was important so she wouldn't quit!
Finally got up close so they could hear -
Took off like a shot toward the bridge - never fear!
Sailing along trying to get under that bridge -
Did the current seem to change? Just a smidge...
Once under it there was the finishing chute -
Don't forget the massive USS Yorktown to boot!
Best to site off this big pink ball and not the ship -
Finally touching the top of the finishing chute was a trip!
Literally floating around a dock- you are then hauled out -
Great volunteers at this race without a doubt!
Collected her medal and immediately saw the Beast-
She had kicked @$$ to say the least!
Spotted BLUR with a huge smile on her face -
She had finished her race with an excellent pace!
Now CBun has finished and is coming up the dock -
With a lovely flowing current- nobody had to worry about the clock!
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| They did it!! |
JRab spent his time touring the USS Yorktown -
He thought the flight deck was the coolest thing around.
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| Military aircraft is cool! |
He got up close and personal with the F-14 Tomcat
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| Top Gun, anyone? |
And the F-4 Phantom - how about that?
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| So cool! |
He also saw an Apollo 8 mock up -
Did the ship retrieve the capsule from the ocean? Yup!
Later there would be more sightseeing -
On the Hunley Museum the Beast, JRab, and STUR were all agreeing!
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| Pretty cool stuff! |
They took a tour and saw the ACTUAL submarine -
Scientists work daily to scrub it clean.
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| That would be an interesting job! |
Sat for a bit in a submarine model…
How anyone could spend time in it - the mind does boggle!
Nap time is here before a late dinner out…
They would dine by the water without a doubt.
BLUR had the hook up with knowledge from a local friend.
Equaled great food and laughs in the end!
Next morning CBun had to leave at the crack -
The rest of the group could relax and be slack!
STUR went for a hot and sticky run to the water’s edge -
Afterwards she had to stretch!
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| View of the Cooper River Bridge! |
One last breakfast with the bunny crew -
Time to go back to D.C…what can you do?
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| Showing their success! |
At the Low Country Splash Team Rabbit can report 100 percent success -
They may be back one day - just a guess!
Friday morning STEB went to work for just a little while
Then she got to visit friends for a sad reason but there were smiles
Stopped off at the library to pick up a book she had on hold
Going to read the book to be ready for the movie with the Beast we’re told
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| STEB is not sure she is ready for this! |
Saturday morning she took Riley for a nice walk
Then some chores of course that hit the spot
Finally it was time to meet up with her friend Nanette
Did they have some fun stuff planned? You bet!
First up was lunch at "A Deli" - it was neat
Their cheesesteaks really can’t be beat!
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| Ready for the movie to begin! |
The long awaited fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie was next
Apparently Dead Men Tell No Tales and it had them temporarily vexed!
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| STEB gives the movie two rabbit ears up! |
Next they hit up Starbucks for the usual post-movie brew...
This was of the coffee variety, not beer, you silly goose!
Next they headed over to the local Duck Donuts store
It was fun watching them make the donuts to order – not a chore!
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| These donuts were fab!! |
They finally capped their visit off with a special task for STEB
NanWa made a new valance for STEB’s kitchen with special threads!
It was custom fabric that STEB had ordered online
It was printed with a retro pattern and turned out quite fine!
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| Thanks, NanWa!! |
Sunday morning STEB took Riley for a run
Then after she went for some additional miles what fun
Total was a solid four – as she returned to her abode
Except for when she stepped in the crack in the road!
Then she and Andrew took a quick trip over to Home Depot
After they got breakfast on the run don't you know?
Back at home it was time for some yard work
More cleanup of the last of the Fall junk first
Then she laid soil and planted some flower seeds
She is hoping to attract honey bees, if you please
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| STEB is hoping to help #BringBackTheBees |
Some were wildflower seeds were from the Cheerios promotion
STEB thought that would be cool - she had a notion
The others were given out at the Cap2Cap
Those were blue forget-me-nots, and she got two packs!
Finally she laid some mulch in the garden beds
After all this there was only a little bloodshed…
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| This is what STEB was working on! There's yet more mulch to go down! |
Then STEB and Andrew went to Baja Bistro for dinner
Gotta say the choice really was a winner
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| The taco salad is the bomb! As are the queso bacon fries!! |
The owner of the establishment lives in their 'hood
And they must say that the food is really good!
KBun was over in the land of H-I…
She was checking out the course for IM Kona that’s why
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| Great way to check it out - while in a race! |
She got lost while driving the bike course actually
It was terrifying coming down a mountain road but made it thankfully
The pre-race brick had some rough water and some wind
But she was happy to have been exposed to the conditions!
Had to hold on for dear life while on her bike
What did the rest of her rabbits say? "Yikes!"
KBun was there to do the 70.3 Hawai'i as a training day
She got in a solid swim and bike-run race day brick by the way!
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| KBun rocks! |
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