October 11 . . . "Golf Date at Medallion" . . . Rose Anne and I got an opportunity to "tee it up" together and enjoy a fun round of golf at Medallion. We need to do more of this!

October 8 . . Our new addition . . . Rosie took a few days off and one of the neat things we did was purchase a 2012 Mocha Steel CTS from Capital Cadillac. More pictures to come . . . keeping it under wraps presently! Yes, all three vehicles fit in the garage!

October 1 . . . Autumn leaves at Alum Creek

September 30 . . . Happy Birthday to my Rosie!

September 28 . . .Oktoberfest "Meiler Vier" is a great 4 miler kicking off the annual Columbus Oktoberfest at the Fairgrounds. This was a good evening run at 6:00 pm following the "tapping of the keg". 477 participants ran the 2 mile loop through the fairground property in 68 degree temp. Both of us had good races  . . Rose Anne finishing 15 0f 24 in her AG with an 11:56 pace. I was the second oldest runner; had a 10:24 pace (9:47-1st mile) and was 3rd of 5 in my Age Group.We both felt great about our finishing "kick" propelling us to our reward of a Brat, Beer, and Cream Puff! "Sie Feiern" . . translated "he/she celebrates!" was the phrase on this year's shirt!  

September 14 . . . Rose Anne hosts a Wedding shower for Amy with her colleagues from Pioneer.  Best Wishes to Amy & Will

Amy's friend at Pioneer

Best wishes, Amy

My buddy & I hang together

August 26, 2012 . . . . "Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon"  Rose Anne and I participated in the Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) with 899 runners in Dublin OH. winding through the Glacier Ridge Metro Park. This was my first race at 68  . . good race, 3 of 5 in my age group . . 10:35 pace. Rose Anne finished 16 of 30 in her age group; 12:23 pace; beating her finish of last year. It's been a busy 3 weeks for her with little time for training. Comfortable race at 69 degrees; it's been warmer all summer. Both of us were pleased with our races.