My mom works a crazy job. I have no idea what it is. She has been working there since the mid 70's and although she has no college degree her peers have PhD's in computer science. So, they put a lot of demands on her including frequent international conference calls.
Today she called me in the middle of both our busy work days to be reassured, once again, that Hillary Clinton wont be the nominee. This is about the seventh time she has called in a panic. I did the right thing. I sat her down, told her to breath, and had her look at CNN's election page. We looked at the delegate counter together. With their delegate calculator I showed her that even if she wins the remaining states she is still behind.
It was a forty minute conversation, interrupted occasionally because she was on a conference call with people in Atlanta, Sacramento, and India and needed to check in on them.
But, at the end she felt much better and was breathing normally.
I love her.
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04/29/2008 10:46 #44182
My momCategory: mom
04/26/2008 13:38 #44154
Allentown Athletix: Part the FourthAwesome,
This is awesome. This afternoon I met with Pete, Allentown Atheltix's representative. He gave us what I think is a really sweet deal.
Normal fees for a year long membership payed in full are
$449 plus a $20 activation fee: $469.
A group of seven people (the original figure I gave him)
$299, no activation fee.
So we save $170.
That includes their fitness classes:
Abs, Ju Jitsu, Pilates, Yoga, Belly Dancing and QUEEN CITY ROLLER GIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER. How awesome is that?
The would like a single payment for membership. We have not determined when this would start yet, that is depending on when we are all ready to go. I would like to do this by June 1st though.
If a single payment cannot be made you would pay $50 every month of six months. If you chose this and miss a payment or stop the rest of the group picks up your tab. Which would make us all very angry. So, I too would prefer a single payment for as many people as possible.
Next year, when we are due to renew, chances are we can get the same rate provided rates in general do not increase, which they do every two years. Last time they went up by $20 a year.
Finally, he was expecting a list of 7 people. When I gave him a list of 12 people he was a little surprised. So, our rates may go down a little more.
So, I will wait until next weekend. When they contact me regarding the final rate and ask for a show of hands again. So rest those hands up kidos.
kisses,
-James
This is awesome. This afternoon I met with Pete, Allentown Atheltix's representative. He gave us what I think is a really sweet deal.
Normal fees for a year long membership payed in full are
$449 plus a $20 activation fee: $469.
A group of seven people (the original figure I gave him)
$299, no activation fee.
So we save $170.
That includes their fitness classes:
Abs, Ju Jitsu, Pilates, Yoga, Belly Dancing and QUEEN CITY ROLLER GIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER. How awesome is that?
The would like a single payment for membership. We have not determined when this would start yet, that is depending on when we are all ready to go. I would like to do this by June 1st though.
If a single payment cannot be made you would pay $50 every month of six months. If you chose this and miss a payment or stop the rest of the group picks up your tab. Which would make us all very angry. So, I too would prefer a single payment for as many people as possible.
Next year, when we are due to renew, chances are we can get the same rate provided rates in general do not increase, which they do every two years. Last time they went up by $20 a year.
Finally, he was expecting a list of 7 people. When I gave him a list of 12 people he was a little surprised. So, our rates may go down a little more.
So, I will wait until next weekend. When they contact me regarding the final rate and ask for a show of hands again. So rest those hands up kidos.
kisses,
-James
04/25/2008 15:58 #44140
Allentown Athletix: Part the ThirdCategory: gym
Aloha children,
I have a meeting with Bill Mahr from Allentown Althetix tomorrow. We will be going over our options, so I will have ideas about costs and stipulations and what not. So I will fill you folks in on the details tomorrow sometime.
He wants a list of names of people interested. They don't do high pressure sales like Buffalo Athletic Club so he wouldn't use any info to leave voice messages begging you to take a tour.
Here are my beloved (e:peeps) so far:
Paul
Terry
Imk
Mike
Libertad
Libertad's mystery friend
Chico
Felly
Mr.Fing
Lauren
if you are not on this list, your coolness is slightly diminished.
-James
I love you all.
I have a meeting with Bill Mahr from Allentown Althetix tomorrow. We will be going over our options, so I will have ideas about costs and stipulations and what not. So I will fill you folks in on the details tomorrow sometime.
He wants a list of names of people interested. They don't do high pressure sales like Buffalo Athletic Club so he wouldn't use any info to leave voice messages begging you to take a tour.
Here are my beloved (e:peeps) so far:
Paul
Terry
Imk
Mike
Libertad
Libertad's mystery friend
Chico
Felly
Mr.Fing
Lauren
if you are not on this list, your coolness is slightly diminished.
-James
- edit* You are all still members of the cool kids club. Each and everyone of you whether your name is on this list of not.
I love you all.
lauren - 04/26/08 10:36
Excuse me James but I think that you are insinuating that I am uncool and I don't appreciate it. Especially considering that Felly's name is there, which necessarily implies that my name should also be there, cause that's how we roll.
AKA: can I be part of the cool kids club? Please please can I??
Excuse me James but I think that you are insinuating that I am uncool and I don't appreciate it. Especially considering that Felly's name is there, which necessarily implies that my name should also be there, cause that's how we roll.
AKA: can I be part of the cool kids club? Please please can I??
fing - 04/25/08 23:17
I would like to know the details. I am a Gold's Gym member but if the price is right I might switch.....Thanks!
I would like to know the details. I am a Gold's Gym member but if the price is right I might switch.....Thanks!
tinypliny - 04/25/08 19:45
I admit, I am totally uncool. The very thought of exercising makes me want to shrink away and sleep! Yeah, talk about being the epitome of barrel-scraping uncoolness.
I admit, I am totally uncool. The very thought of exercising makes me want to shrink away and sleep! Yeah, talk about being the epitome of barrel-scraping uncoolness.
04/24/2008 19:21 #44130
Allentown Athletic part the secondCategory: gym
Howdy,
I just heard back from someone at Allentown Athletix. They would be willing to do a group rate if we commit to a year long membership. He would like to schedule a meeting. So, I am looking to get a more accurate head count. If you responded in my last journal, bug your boy friends/girl friends/life chums/what ever the heck you have so I can give him a more definite number. The meeting wouldn't be until next week sometime, but get back to me.
People who have expressed interest:
Paul
Felly
Imk
Mike
Chico
Terry
Libertad
Libertad's mystery non-blogging friend
Let me know kids
I just heard back from someone at Allentown Athletix. They would be willing to do a group rate if we commit to a year long membership. He would like to schedule a meeting. So, I am looking to get a more accurate head count. If you responded in my last journal, bug your boy friends/girl friends/life chums/what ever the heck you have so I can give him a more definite number. The meeting wouldn't be until next week sometime, but get back to me.
People who have expressed interest:
Paul
Felly
Imk
Mike
Chico
Terry
Libertad
Libertad's mystery non-blogging friend
Let me know kids
james - 04/25/08 15:46
marvelous! I will add her to the list
marvelous! I will add her to the list
libertad - 04/25/08 15:31
I have a friend that might want to join in too, but she isn't the type to blog, so I don't think she would join estrip.
I have a friend that might want to join in too, but she isn't the type to blog, so I don't think she would join estrip.
james - 04/25/08 15:24
Don't worry about it Dave. It is a filthy world we live in. ^_^
Terry: AWESOME!
Don't worry about it Dave. It is a filthy world we live in. ^_^
Terry: AWESOME!
terry - 04/25/08 10:31
I am officially down with putting my name on the list for group membership info.
I am officially down with putting my name on the list for group membership info.
libertad - 04/24/08 21:12
Sorry about my last comment. Didn't think of how you are trying to get people to join and I guess it did seem like I could be implying that there was shit smeared in the lockers at Allentown, but yes I was referring to Buff State.
Sorry about my last comment. Didn't think of how you are trying to get people to join and I guess it did seem like I could be implying that there was shit smeared in the lockers at Allentown, but yes I was referring to Buff State.
james - 04/24/08 20:21
ya, I know cost might be a factor for a number of people. That is why I want to drop a large bundle of people on their lap.
And just in case anyone didn't get that "shit smeared on the locker doors" line, the men's locker room at Buff State are pretty filthy. The facility director assured me that it was "chew", which they only ever cleaned a portion of.
But Mike, I will see if I can make an exception for you.
ya, I know cost might be a factor for a number of people. That is why I want to drop a large bundle of people on their lap.
And just in case anyone didn't get that "shit smeared on the locker doors" line, the men's locker room at Buff State are pretty filthy. The facility director assured me that it was "chew", which they only ever cleaned a portion of.
But Mike, I will see if I can make an exception for you.
mike - 04/24/08 20:16
if there is nothing smeared on the locker room doors, than I am not in!
if there is nothing smeared on the locker room doors, than I am not in!
libertad - 04/24/08 19:53
I didn't see the first part. Guess I'm having a hard time keeping up lately. I would be interested but definitely based on cost. Buff state has real cheep membership for alumni, but their hours are not great for me. I like Allentown's 3 months for $99 deal, but that is one time only. Actually I would love to due that during the summer/spring/early fall season every year and do Buff State the rest of the year. If you could bring that up to him that would be awesome. So can you also make sure there is no shit smeared on the locker doors? That would be great.
I didn't see the first part. Guess I'm having a hard time keeping up lately. I would be interested but definitely based on cost. Buff state has real cheep membership for alumni, but their hours are not great for me. I like Allentown's 3 months for $99 deal, but that is one time only. Actually I would love to due that during the summer/spring/early fall season every year and do Buff State the rest of the year. If you could bring that up to him that would be awesome. So can you also make sure there is no shit smeared on the locker doors? That would be great.
04/23/2008 14:37 #44115
I have an awesome Estrip ideaCategory: gym
Howdy,
I know (e:Paul) and (e:libertad) have expressed interest in Allentown Athletix. This August I am going to be getting a membership there no matter what. But what about group membership?
If enough people are interested in going there I would approach them and talk about getting a group rate. If this sounds good to you post a comment.
It will be glorious.
I know (e:Paul) and (e:libertad) have expressed interest in Allentown Athletix. This August I am going to be getting a membership there no matter what. But what about group membership?
If enough people are interested in going there I would approach them and talk about getting a group rate. If this sounds good to you post a comment.
It will be glorious.
fellyconnelly - 04/23/08 22:15
i would totaly do it until i was all lazy.
i would totaly do it until i was all lazy.
imk2 - 04/23/08 18:15
me too
me too
mike - 04/23/08 17:20
i would totally do it prolly which i guess means not totally but really prolly
i would totally do it prolly which i guess means not totally but really prolly
paul - 04/23/08 16:23
I might consider as well, assuming I am not dead by then. I bet terry and matt might too. The other option is we go home gym once Dave is gone next month. Let me talk to them.
I might consider as well, assuming I am not dead by then. I bet terry and matt might too. The other option is we go home gym once Dave is gone next month. Let me talk to them.
chico - 04/23/08 15:27
i'm signed up with the BAC through December, but would consider switching if i could get into allentown athletix at a discount, so consider me interested
i'm signed up with the BAC through December, but would consider switching if i could get into allentown athletix at a discount, so consider me interested
Sweet. Thanks (e:james) !!
I can't recall how much the new one is. But the increase was less than $50. It might have been $25
I want to renew mine. Did you say it would be $50 more?
Well, I will be organizing a renewal drive (e:chico). Even if I have to co-opt a bunch of others to still get it.
I've not been the best (e:strip)per this year, but am hoping the discounted rate still applies upon renewal... I like Allentown Athletix a lot and plan to re-up.
Are you rejoining this year? Looking at their site, (e:terry), (e:matthew) and I would have got about the same deal for a 3 person family plan. I think we are going to take time off for the summer and maybe buy a machine. Not sure yet but its coming up soon.
YIPPY SKIPPY!
So it turns out that I can afford to go. After prepaying all my bills there is still money left over. (I seriously have changed a lot of financial karma) Can't swing the entire year membership all at once at the moment. I can definitely pay over a six month period. I would like to look at the equipment first and would also like to go after I get out of work to see how busy it is. Can I call him to set up a time to come for a visit?
I think that I am so used to going with out, that I automatically decided that I can't afford it.
That does sound like a good deal, but I think that my mystery friend and I are not going to take part. With my expenses going up quite a bit I think that I will stick with Buff state. If you need more people though I could send out an email to the people in my office and someone might want to join since Allentown is so close. Just let me know and I will send it asap.
THE QUEEN CITY ROLLERGIRL EXPERIENCE WITH MIA MAULER is a lot of fun, actually. (I really like how that's all in caps.) It involves no roller derby and no hitting of other people. It's really intense, though-- lots of cardio, a bunch of kickboxing, some weight training (low weight high reps type stuff, so more for strength/toning than for bulk), and then my personal favorite, power yoga.
But the best part is all the cracking wise Mia does, and of course the glitteringly clever Knockouts (and occasional Saucy and I don't know why no Dollies ever come) who show up and expose themselves er I mean, yell obscenities, er, I mean, um, work out.
I was meaning to join the gym too but I can do that under the QCRG's group rate so I'll do that instead. But I'd be happy to work out with you guys some time if you start a mutual-reminder-social event type thing.
If you want to move close rot number one on that search, put your journal with a creative title in your fav links list and post the link to the chat. That usually bumps it up a couple.
No, (e:Paul), you rock.
fing: racquetball scares the bajesus out of me, but you could get me to play a game of squash. I have never played squash or injured by it, thus I am willing to play.
In order to play racquetball you have to make a reservation, and you will get that info when all is signed for. But the WNY Racetball Association plays ever monday night, so you should think about playing with them.
Imk: Allentown Athletic field trip! I love it. And thanks for the heads up, I will let them know when we chat next. ^_^
btw, your journal is the fifth search result when you google allentown athletix. you should let them know that when negotiating the discount. let them know that their generosity is providing them with free advertisement.
this so awesome, i'm totally in. i just need you guys to promise that you all will MAKE me go. because i know that i wont want to. so i need you all to nag me and force me to go. are we all going to go together to work out? like have workout field trips to allentown athletix?
James thanks for doing all the leg work. I have been trying to figure out what to do with my Gym membership and wishing it was closer to work. Maybe we should have an (e:strip) racquetball tournament. :)
That is so awesome - you rock (e:james).