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View from my training walk V: California edition (by Erin)

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this morning was my first 10+ miler in so-cal. i started just before 6AM and the only other people awake were some young'uns who were still going strong from last night's house party. i did a lot of wandering through both residential and shopping districts, and finished the trip with a visit to noah's & peets. it doesn't get any better than this.


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Cahill Center for Astrophysics (aka. "daddy's new work")

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Jacqueline said…
Wow, you guys have had a busy summer! I bet it is sad to leave Hawaii, but a new adventure in your life is about to begin! The boys are so lucky to have experienced so much culture in their young lives! I miss you and wish you the best! I also need to donate to your cause, can you email me the link again?? Thanks!!! Love- Jackie
August 24, 2009 at 11:48 AM
erinjohn said…
I'm planning to walk in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-day. I'll be walking 60 miles over the course of 3 days in order to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness. You can donate at my personal page:

http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SanFranciscoBayAreaEvent2009?px=3377109&pg=personal&fr_id=1299

Or, you can go to the3day.org, click "donate" and then search for me as a participant. I am walking in San Francisco this October.

Thanks!
August 24, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Bonzer said…
Wait, you had Peet's AND Noah's?!?!?!?! You didn't tell me that on the phone becuase you didn't want to add insult to injury, right?
I can't tell you how often we reminisce about Saturday mornings spent with our boyfriends, Noah and Peet. Lucky you.
August 24, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Weems Clan said…
Great job getting the 10+ miler in so soon after the move! I adore the photos of your doll babies --they are such cutie pies! Looking forward to our big weekend walk...only a month away!!!! Love, Sarah
August 24, 2009 at 3:51 PM
mama mia said…
Nice new digs, John!
August 24, 2009 at 7:44 PM
JohnJohn said…
Just wait till you see my new office! It's 'UGE and it's all mine!
August 24, 2009 at 8:06 PM
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