Runners,
Its time to join the Big Dogs, We now have a web Site. This blog will fade to black in a few
months. Copy and paste the new web link below.
Max
http://unitedairlinesrunning.intuitwebsites.com/index.html
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
This Appeared on Skynet and Newsreal today 10/7/9
With the Yangtze River Delta as the backdrop, hundreds of airline employees from around the world recently gathered in China for the annual World Airline Road Race (WARR), a weekend of networking, camaraderie and friendly competition.
United, represented by a team of 20 competitors and their supporters, took home multiple trophies during this year's WARR activities in Hangzhou, located in southeastern China about 110 miles from Shanghai.
"It was fabulous," exclaimed Isabella de Matos, senior staff analyst-Line Maintenance, San Francisco, who placed second in her age group and brought home a trophy for United. "The people, the culture, the food, sites to see, the people! Did I mention the people?"
Altogether, 65 airlines -- from ANA to Volaris -- were represented at this year's WARR activities. Teams, ranging in size from one to 60 members, participated in 5K and 10K races, with heats organized according to age group.
Along with the races, participants viewed airline exhibits, enjoyed social events and took sightseeing tours. One popular activity is the annual best t-shirt competition, during which teams don specially designed t-shirts representing their airlines. They then trade those shirts for those of other WARR participants.
Most members of United's team used our travel privileges to get to the event. Ron Maxwell, a gate controller at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and United's team captain, took the non-stop flight from ORD to Shanghai and then a high-speed train to Hangzhou. For the return trip, Ron traveled on China Eastern to Beijing and then onto Chicago on United.
"After the race weekend, we had 'post WARR' in Beijing," says Ron, who is just starting a five-year term as international chairman of WARR. "There were about 20 of us who saw the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. This was my first trip to China so it was pretty much on the go."
Ron is already busy organizing next year's WARR event in London, England, starting on September 25, 2010. He invites all United employees who enjoy running to participate next year. He hopes United will be represented by 60 runners. For more information, visit the WARR Web site at worldairlineroadrace.org.
Isabella, a "WARRior" since 1991, offers some advice for her colleagues who are thinking about joining United's WARR team:
"Participate in the entire adventure," she says. "Go to the meet and greet party. Load up on United's special WARR t-shirts for the t-shirt swap. Bring airline memorabilia to share with new airline friends. And if you don't run, then walk, because every registered airline employee that crosses the finish line counts. And don't miss the awards banquet dinner -- it's a great way to say 'see you next year' to your new friends from all corners of the world."
United, represented by a team of 20 competitors and their supporters, took home multiple trophies during this year's WARR activities in Hangzhou, located in southeastern China about 110 miles from Shanghai.
"It was fabulous," exclaimed Isabella de Matos, senior staff analyst-Line Maintenance, San Francisco, who placed second in her age group and brought home a trophy for United. "The people, the culture, the food, sites to see, the people! Did I mention the people?"
Altogether, 65 airlines -- from ANA to Volaris -- were represented at this year's WARR activities. Teams, ranging in size from one to 60 members, participated in 5K and 10K races, with heats organized according to age group.
Along with the races, participants viewed airline exhibits, enjoyed social events and took sightseeing tours. One popular activity is the annual best t-shirt competition, during which teams don specially designed t-shirts representing their airlines. They then trade those shirts for those of other WARR participants.
Most members of United's team used our travel privileges to get to the event. Ron Maxwell, a gate controller at Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and United's team captain, took the non-stop flight from ORD to Shanghai and then a high-speed train to Hangzhou. For the return trip, Ron traveled on China Eastern to Beijing and then onto Chicago on United.
"After the race weekend, we had 'post WARR' in Beijing," says Ron, who is just starting a five-year term as international chairman of WARR. "There were about 20 of us who saw the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. This was my first trip to China so it was pretty much on the go."
Ron is already busy organizing next year's WARR event in London, England, starting on September 25, 2010. He invites all United employees who enjoy running to participate next year. He hopes United will be represented by 60 runners. For more information, visit the WARR Web site at worldairlineroadrace.org.
Isabella, a "WARRior" since 1991, offers some advice for her colleagues who are thinking about joining United's WARR team:
"Participate in the entire adventure," she says. "Go to the meet and greet party. Load up on United's special WARR t-shirts for the t-shirt swap. Bring airline memorabilia to share with new airline friends. And if you don't run, then walk, because every registered airline employee that crosses the finish line counts. And don't miss the awards banquet dinner -- it's a great way to say 'see you next year' to your new friends from all corners of the world."
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Last post before race
Well Kids,
It's off to China PVG,HGH and PEK.
See you all in HGH. Hope your training has gone well
and you are all feeling good for the 5K/10K.
Max
It's off to China PVG,HGH and PEK.
See you all in HGH. Hope your training has gone well
and you are all feeling good for the 5K/10K.
Max
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Good tip from Wally
RON, I DO NOT KNOW IF ORD HAS A FORIGN MONEY EXCHANGE, BUT AT SFO
AIRLINE EMPLOYEES CAN EXCHANGE MONEY WITH NO FEE, WHEN YOU SHOW YOUR
EMPLOYEE ID. WALLY.
AIRLINE EMPLOYEES CAN EXCHANGE MONEY WITH NO FEE, WHEN YOU SHOW YOUR
EMPLOYEE ID. WALLY.
Running Head Count
Anyone heard from Pat?
Merrill/Fannie Plus a cast of 6 spectators ORDCG
Parvaneh and Cecilio Bulat** SFOMG
David/Wife Kee***
Carole/Bill Vier*** PHXOZ
Wally/Liese Rap**
Carl/Wally Tuc*
Isabella SFOLM
Maxwell ORDOO 312 213 5320 ( I hear text will work in China )
Kirtchberg ORDOO
I will add names as they reply to my e-mail request for a head count.
Merrill/Fannie Plus a cast of 6 spectators ORDCG
Parvaneh and Cecilio Bulat** SFOMG
David/Wife Kee***
Carole/Bill Vier*** PHXOZ
Wally/Liese Rap**
Carl/Wally Tuc*
Isabella SFOLM
Maxwell ORDOO 312 213 5320 ( I hear text will work in China )
Kirtchberg ORDOO
I will add names as they reply to my e-mail request for a head count.
Tip from a friend just back from Hangzhou
Like every city (except Beijing and Shanghai) in China, exchanging money is big problem. At least change 100-200 USD at the airport when you arrive Hangzhou because you can only change money at the banks and banks ask for thousands of procedures to change even 10 USD.
Max
Max
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Train service to HGH
WARRior update information 2009
Transporation – from Shangahi airport to city
Option 1:
Shanghai Maglev train to Longyang Road metro station then taxi to hotel option to meet the gang at the hotel or go to your hotel – negotiate the fare before getting inside the taxi.
If not meeting others then to the train station from Shanghai to Hangzhou.
Maglev train is the fast train – 30kn trip in 8 mins *this will be an experience!
** when buying the train ticket – ask for added fare to Hangzhou via train if traveling the same day to Hangzhou.
One way fare from Shanghai airport to metro station is 50 Yuan which is approximately $7.94 Canadain so connecting train to Hangzhou will be a bit more.
Note- passengers with a current day flt ticket can buy an one way fare for the train at 20% discount.
Option 2: If not stopping in Shanghai and continuing from the airport directly to Hangzhou – coach bus –
Cost is approximately 100 RMB (Yuan) per person which is about $15.88 Canadian
Times for the coach bus is –0930, 1050, 1200, 1330, 1530, 1730 or 1930
Transporation – from Shangahi airport to city
Option 1:
Shanghai Maglev train to Longyang Road metro station then taxi to hotel option to meet the gang at the hotel or go to your hotel – negotiate the fare before getting inside the taxi.
If not meeting others then to the train station from Shanghai to Hangzhou.
Maglev train is the fast train – 30kn trip in 8 mins *this will be an experience!
** when buying the train ticket – ask for added fare to Hangzhou via train if traveling the same day to Hangzhou.
One way fare from Shanghai airport to metro station is 50 Yuan which is approximately $7.94 Canadain so connecting train to Hangzhou will be a bit more.
Note- passengers with a current day flt ticket can buy an one way fare for the train at 20% discount.
Option 2: If not stopping in Shanghai and continuing from the airport directly to Hangzhou – coach bus –
Cost is approximately 100 RMB (Yuan) per person which is about $15.88 Canadian
Times for the coach bus is –0930, 1050, 1200, 1330, 1530, 1730 or 1930
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Event line up for WARR in China
Thursday, September 10
1100-1700 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
Friday, September 11
09h00-11h00 Team Captain Meeting New Century Grand Hotel
11h00-12h00 Future WARR's Meeting New Century Grand Hotel
1000-1200 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
1100-1700 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
1400-1600 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
2000- 0001hrs Meet and Greet New Century Grand Hotel
Saturday, September 12
1000-1200 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
1000-1200 hrs T-Shirt Judging New Century Grand Hotel
1100-1700 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
1400-1600 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
2000-0001 hrs T-Shirt Swap Party New Century Grand Hotel
2100-2200 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
Sunday, September 13
0800 Start of 10K Yellow Dragon Stadium
0930 Start of 5K Yellow Dragon Stadium
1200 Sedan Chair Race Yellow Dragon Stadium
1200-1500 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
1800-0130 hrs Awards Dinner/Dance People’s Hall
1100-1700 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
Friday, September 11
09h00-11h00 Team Captain Meeting New Century Grand Hotel
11h00-12h00 Future WARR's Meeting New Century Grand Hotel
1000-1200 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
1100-1700 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
1400-1600 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
2000- 0001hrs Meet and Greet New Century Grand Hotel
Saturday, September 12
1000-1200 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
1000-1200 hrs T-Shirt Judging New Century Grand Hotel
1100-1700 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
1400-1600 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
2000-0001 hrs T-Shirt Swap Party New Century Grand Hotel
2100-2200 hrs Registration New Century Grand Hotel
Sunday, September 13
0800 Start of 10K Yellow Dragon Stadium
0930 Start of 5K Yellow Dragon Stadium
1200 Sedan Chair Race Yellow Dragon Stadium
1200-1500 hrs WARRtering Hole New Century Grand Hotel
1800-0130 hrs Awards Dinner/Dance People’s Hall
Monday, August 17, 2009
China Max
Keep your eyes on the Blog for day by day updates leading up to and while in China.
The Buzz is starting.
Max
The Buzz is starting.
Max
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Room share
I have a few e-mails from runners looking to share rooms to cut down on costs.
If you are interested let me know and I will hook people up.
Max
If you are interested let me know and I will hook people up.
Max
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Tee Shirts
I have picked up the Tee Shirts, they look awesome!
If you are working for UAL let me know your co. address and I will drop your shirt/shirts in co. mail.
If you are lucky and retired give me your home address and I will drop shirt/shirts in USPS so you will have them for China.
I do have a few extra in each size but they will not last long. If you do not have your 2009 Tee Shirt order in yet do it NOW!
We will be standing out in China!
Max
If you are working for UAL let me know your co. address and I will drop your shirt/shirts in co. mail.
If you are lucky and retired give me your home address and I will drop shirt/shirts in USPS so you will have them for China.
I do have a few extra in each size but they will not last long. If you do not have your 2009 Tee Shirt order in yet do it NOW!
We will be standing out in China!
Max
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Newsreal
UAL ran this as a cover story on their website and in the daily newsreal.
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Ron Maxwell, a gate controller at O'Hare (ORD), and Pat Lehman, a reservations representative in Honolulu (HNL), travel the world every year to race against their fellow airline employees.
Ron and Pat are among thousands of airline employees and retirees who gather for the World Airline Road Race (WARR), a weekend of running, networking and camaraderie in an exotic locale.
The next WARR event is scheduled for Hangzhou in the Yangtze River Delta in southeastern China , about 110 miles from Shanghai . The event isn't until September 10-15, but now is the time to plan for your travel and participation.
"Connecting with our fellow airline employees is the main draw," says Pat, who has participated in the races since 2002. "The runs are for fun, though we United people are competitive and put all we can into being a great team."
Airline employees, their family and friends – including a strong contingent from United – have participated in annual WARR activities sponsored by a different airline in a unique locale since 1981.
"These events are actually much more fun than marathons," says Ron, who is serving as captain of United's WARR team this year.
Ron, who has participated in the last two WARR weekends – in Sydney , Australia , and Ottawa , Canada – says the event provides participants with an opportunity to share best practices for performing their jobs with airline employees from around the world.
After social events, exhibits and sightseeing tours, activities center on a 5K and 10K races. With runners ranging in ages from 24 to 77, the races are organized according to age group.
Another popular feature is the best t-shirt competition. Each year, teams don specially designed t-shirts representing their airlines and then trade those shirts for those of other WARR participants.
More Information
Visit the WARR Web site – WorldAirlineRoadRace.org – for details about the program and to register for this year’s events.
The WARR site provides information about hotels, ground transportation and tours in Hangzhou area. The organization has two travel agencies available to make these arrangements.
See you in HGH!
Jim Batten
Chairman IWC
http://worldairlineroadrace.org/
Good morning ...
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Today's News:
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Ron Maxwell, a gate controller at O'Hare (ORD), and Pat Lehman, a reservations representative in Honolulu (HNL), travel the world every year to race against their fellow airline employees.
Ron and Pat are among thousands of airline employees and retirees who gather for the World Airline Road Race (WARR), a weekend of running, networking and camaraderie in an exotic locale.
The next WARR event is scheduled for Hangzhou in the Yangtze River Delta in southeastern China , about 110 miles from Shanghai . The event isn't until September 10-15, but now is the time to plan for your travel and participation.
"Connecting with our fellow airline employees is the main draw," says Pat, who has participated in the races since 2002. "The runs are for fun, though we United people are competitive and put all we can into being a great team."
Airline employees, their family and friends – including a strong contingent from United – have participated in annual WARR activities sponsored by a different airline in a unique locale since 1981.
"These events are actually much more fun than marathons," says Ron, who is serving as captain of United's WARR team this year.
Ron, who has participated in the last two WARR weekends – in Sydney , Australia , and Ottawa , Canada – says the event provides participants with an opportunity to share best practices for performing their jobs with airline employees from around the world.
After social events, exhibits and sightseeing tours, activities center on a 5K and 10K races. With runners ranging in ages from 24 to 77, the races are organized according to age group.
Another popular feature is the best t-shirt competition. Each year, teams don specially designed t-shirts representing their airlines and then trade those shirts for those of other WARR participants.
More Information
Visit the WARR Web site – WorldAirlineRoadRace.org – for details about the program and to register for this year’s events.
The WARR site provides information about hotels, ground transportation and tours in Hangzhou area. The organization has two travel agencies available to make these arrangements.
The Hangzhou airport provides service to Beijing , Hong Kong , Singapore , Bangkok , Seoul and Tokyo . Rail service is available between Shanghai and Hangzhou .
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<>Thank you United Airlines for your support of the World Airline Road Race and the airlines of the world.See you in HGH!
Jim Batten
Chairman IWC
http://worldairlineroadrace.org/
Monday, May 11, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Ottawa, Ont., Canada)
Take advantage of UNBELIEVABLE AIRFARES for travel to China!
If you and your family and friends have ever dreamed about taking a trip to
China, now is the TIME! The International WARR Committee invites everyone
to take advantage of the special low airfares to China this coming September
2009! Join in the fun of the 2009 Annual World Airline Road Race and then do
some spectacular sightseeing and exploring around the magical land of China.
The committee is pleased to announce in partnership with Ottawa, Canada based Tin Bo Travel Service, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, and the City of Hangzhou tourism, a confirmed special air fare for all WARRiors of W.A.R.R .2009!
Starting at just US 400 dollars, plus taxes and fees, this fare is for round-trip travel, and is positive space, which means you have a seat! No more waiting around airport boarding lounges, crossing fingers, and hoping you have enough clean clothes!
This great special allows any W.A.R.R. participant an opportunity to join in on this great event, bring family and friends and explore the wonderful, magical land of China.
If anyone is still unsure about travel dates for this year’s event, which runs from September 10 to 13, 2009 no need to worry, you can book anytime. The fares are valid from August 20 to September 11th for out-bound departure. Once you have made your ticket booking you have thirty (30) days to complete the return. Example; you make a booking to travel to China on September 1st; your return is good till September 30th.
This great opportunity to travel does come with just a couple of restrictions; Fares are NOT valid on any code-share flights, can only be used for flights operated by China Eastern (MU) or Air China (CA) from certain cities(please see chart below). Once booked, tickets can be cancelled with a refund, less a 30% fee.
To book this exciting travel fare opportunity is easy! Log onto www.worldairlineroadrace.org, and sign up to be a WARRior! Once done, contact the staff at Tin Bo Travel Service using the links found on the W.A.R.R. website, and chose which payment suits you best. Ticketing will be completed within 24 hours of submitting your request. Remember! Participants going to China will need a Visitors VISA; you can also find this information at the top of the menu listings found on the website.
The International W.A.R.R. committee invites everyone; whether you love to run, walk, watch and cheer, work in the aviation industry, or have a love of international travel to come join the world’s largest interline event in the beautiful city of Hangzhou.
See you in China!
SPECIAL AIRFARES
| City | Airline | Fare |
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| Vancouver | MU | USD400 |
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| Los Angeles | MU | USD400 |
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| New York | MU | USD580 |
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| Paris | MU | USD590 |
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| Frankfurt | MU | USD590 |
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| Sydney | MU | USD450 |
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| Melbourne | MU | USD450 |
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| Vancouver | CA | USD400 |
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| Los Angeles | CA | USD540 |
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| San Francisco | CA | USD540 |
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| New York | CA | USD589 |
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| London | CA | USD750 |
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| Sydney | CA | USD500 |
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| Melbourne | CA | USD500 |
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| Atlanta |
| USD550 |
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| Chicago |
| USD550 |
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| Dallas Ft Worth |
| USD550 |
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| Houston |
| USD550 |
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| Orlando |
| USD550 |
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| TAX =Airport improvement Tax, Sercurity Fee,.Fuel Surcharge,Airport Tax,Passenger Facility charge, Immigration user fee | ||||
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| Air China will fly to Beijing first from above city conneting to Hangzhou or Shanghai, allow stop over in Beijing | ||||
Friday, April 17, 2009
Get them while they last !!
Tee Shirt orders as of 5/24/09
of course I will not be able to lug 50 shirts to China.
If you order early I will mail your shirts or shirt to you so you
have before you leave for China. (Co. mail or usps)
As of 5-24-09 the orders are as follows
Regular tee *****
small 5
Med 5
Large 12
XL 2
XXL 1
Moisture tee *****
L 9
XL 1
You can order a shirt even if you don't go to China.
Get them soon, I need to place and order soon.
of course I will not be able to lug 50 shirts to China.
If you order early I will mail your shirts or shirt to you so you
have before you leave for China. (Co. mail or usps)
As of 5-24-09 the orders are as follows
Regular tee *****
small 5
Med 5
Large 12
XL 2
XXL 1
Moisture tee *****
L 9
XL 1
You can order a shirt even if you don't go to China.
Get them soon, I need to place and order soon.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Tee Shirts 2009
Here is what I have so far for the 2009 shirts.The back is kinda like last year but says UA WARRiors under the plane picture.
Let me know what you think. I'm also looking for a count. Let me know if you want one.
I was thinking cotton or the new wicking material.
Another idea I have is to make UAL logo Bibs. Would be like a race number but with the UAL logo. That way it could be used year after year at very little cost.
Max
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Training
Hope everyone is out getting some runs in!
Man, it feels good to be out on the road!
Boomer is a beast!
This dog is a running machine!
100 pounds of solid running muscle.
Man, it feels good to be out on the road!
Boomer is a beast!
This dog is a running machine!
100 pounds of solid running muscle.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Shamrock Shuffle March 29th
Well, the run that Gets the running season going in the midwest was held in a snow storm!
The 8K race on the lakefront was fun but cold and wet. Ran a slow 45 minute race, I think I was over worried about my bad knees and the slippery Chicago streets etc....
The 8K race on the lakefront was fun but cold and wet. Ran a slow 45 minute race, I think I was over worried about my bad knees and the slippery Chicago streets etc....
Monday, February 23, 2009
Chair race
RACE DAY - Sunday, September 13, 2009, 10K - 5K & SEDAN CHAIR RACE
10K 08:00 - Yellow Dragon Stadium
5K 09:30 - Yellow Dragon Stadium
SEDAN CHAIR RACE = 12:00 - Yellow Dragon Stadium
SEDAN CHAIR RACE - This is a Team Event. Teams consist of a maximum of 9 persons.
Chip time ranking system will be used for time keeping.
5K walkers should maintain a minimum pace of 10 minutes per kilometer.
There will be a light lunch at the Yellow Dragon Stadium, for all race participants.
http://worldairlineroadrace.org/
10K 08:00 - Yellow Dragon Stadium
5K 09:30 - Yellow Dragon Stadium
SEDAN CHAIR RACE = 12:00 - Yellow Dragon Stadium
SEDAN CHAIR RACE - This is a Team Event. Teams consist of a maximum of 9 persons.
Chip time ranking system will be used for time keeping.
5K walkers should maintain a minimum pace of 10 minutes per kilometer.
There will be a light lunch at the Yellow Dragon Stadium, for all race participants.
http://worldairlineroadrace.org/
Sedan chair race
If anyone would like to be in the Sedan chair race Carole and Jim Vieregg are interested
in forming a UAL team for the event.
Let me know if you would like to be in the chair race and we will put together a team or two.
Max
in forming a UAL team for the event.
Let me know if you would like to be in the chair race and we will put together a team or two.
Max
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Followers
We need more followers!
Check it out, become a follower. Received a ton of e-mails today from
co-workers due to the Skynet post! Become a follower.
Max
Check it out, become a follower. Received a ton of e-mails today from
co-workers due to the Skynet post! Become a follower.
Max
Thursday, January 22, 2009
United Run For The Zoo
Check out the links on the right.
Fly out to Chicago and Run For The Zoo.
I do it each year followed by Bloody Mary's and Breakfast.
Max
Fly out to Chicago and Run For The Zoo.
I do it each year followed by Bloody Mary's and Breakfast.
Max
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