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2009-05-27 6:14 PM
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kaqphin - 2009-05-27 9:43 PM

Ok team.. I have PM'd anyone with their current results at or below 60% and will keep you posted is I do or dont hear anything!

 

Hiya - just an update, Ive heard back from most of the people Ive PMd... the ones Ive heard from are still swimming... so in a couple of cases a log/spreadsheet check might be all thats required.

A couple I havent heard back from yet but lets give people a chance to come and check in!

Yeah, I took it upon my self to update a few for them, while I was trying to stay awake at work last night. Oh yeah I left some inspires too!

LETS GET SWIMMING GIRLS!!!! ALMOST DONE!



2009-05-27 6:15 PM
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kirih - 2009-05-27 8:29 AM Unless one day snorkeling and doing this count as OWS:

floating waikiki style

I am going to be one swim short... but i am swimming every day this week so should end up 11/12.
Now I need to go find/rent/borrow a wetsuit for 2000m OWS race on sunday! EEK!

Swim Swim Swim!

Hey that's Diamond Head, that so counts as an ows!

2009-05-27 6:22 PM
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QueenZipp - 2009-05-27 11:24 AM

Nicole,

I like your idea.  If under 60% mid month the low performers should be dropped but most of us are busting our a$$es getting our goals met.

I talked to Dex.  He didn't ask to be taken off the team.  Phil asked him to go cause he was so far under goal which totally pissed him off.  I think in the future there needs to be a designated captain per team and not a self appointed manager of things.  The purpose of the challenges is to make training fun, not to make us hate each other for checking logs and such. 

TOTAL B.S. - Here's the e-mail -

From : 1stTimeTri  To : dexter  Date : 2009-05-25 10:59 AM
Subject : May swim challenge ...
Dexter:
It's been since May 8 since you last reported in for the Men vs. Women swim challenge. You have completed 9000 out of your goal of 15000 yards.
Will you be able to complete your goal and report in for us, or is there a problem and need to bow out?
Please let us know of your intention.
Thank you.

1stTimeTri

 

1). Does that look like I asked him to leave?  Get the TOTAL facts straight before making some accusation, Zippy.  I have a HUGE problem with that comment you made and do not appreciate it.  If Dexter is pizzed off at me, he can PM me himself.  But, from what is presented, it was left for Dexter to decide on, not ME TELLING HIM what to do.  If he wanted to stay, he could have stayed.  If he wants back on, he can come back on.


2). I was NOT self-appointed to do the PMs.  I was asked by another member of our team (in fact, they said I was volunteered or voted, whatever that means) to PM the other members.

I've got a lot more to say but holding back on the barrels.

I agree with appointing a Captain for the teams next time.

I'm smarmy and usually very cordial, but when accusations are thrusted out there like that, that BURNS MY AZZ a little.

Now, I can't wait to see the little tete-a-tetes that develop behind my back from this post.

Have a better day, and I do mean that graciously.

Then maybe you need to talk to Dex cause it was interpreted as you whittling down the team to keep your totals up.  I saw the PM, Dex sent it to me after I said something to him about dropping out.  I  will only say that he told me he is pissed off.  Take it up with him.



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2009-05-27 8:42 PM
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QueenZipp - 2009-05-27 6:22 PM

1stTimeTri - 2009-05-27 1:42 PM

QueenZipp - 2009-05-27 11:24 AM

Nicole,

I like your idea.  If under 60% mid month the low performers should be dropped but most of us are busting our a$$es getting our goals met.

I talked to Dex.  He didn't ask to be taken off the team.  Phil asked him to go cause he was so far under goal which totally pissed him off.  I think in the future there needs to be a designated captain per team and not a self appointed manager of things.  The purpose of the challenges is to make training fun, not to make us hate each other for checking logs and such. 

TOTAL B.S. - Here's the e-mail -

From : 1stTimeTri  To : dexter  Date : 2009-05-25 10:59 AM
Subject : May swim challenge ...
Dexter:
It's been since May 8 since you last reported in for the Men vs. Women swim challenge. You have completed 9000 out of your goal of 15000 yards.
Will you be able to complete your goal and report in for us, or is there a problem and need to bow out?
Please let us know of your intention.
Thank you.

1stTimeTri

 

1). Does that look like I asked him to leave?  Get the TOTAL facts straight before making some accusation, Zippy.  I have a HUGE problem with that comment you made and do not appreciate it.  If Dexter is pizzed off at me, he can PM me himself.  But, from what is presented, it was left for Dexter to decide on, not ME TELLING HIM what to do.  If he wanted to stay, he could have stayed.  If he wants back on, he can come back on.


2). I was NOT self-appointed to do the PMs.  I was asked by another member of our team (in fact, they said I was volunteered or voted, whatever that means) to PM the other members.

I've got a lot more to say but holding back on the barrels.

I agree with appointing a Captain for the teams next time.

I'm smarmy and usually very cordial, but when accusations are thrusted out there like that, that BURNS MY AZZ a little.

Now, I can't wait to see the little tete-a-tetes that develop behind my back from this post.

Have a better day, and I do mean that graciously.

Then maybe you need to talk to Dex cause it was interpreted as you whittling down the team to keep your totals up.  I saw the PM, Dex sent it to me after I said something to him about dropping out.  I  will only say that he told me he is pissed off.  Take it up with him.

My intentions were to find out if these people were still in the challenge since they haven't communicated anything to the team for days, first and foremost.  The next intention was to get them going and do what they could if they were to continue.

If he was pissed off, he could've told me in his PM here -

From : dexter  To : 1stTimeTri  Date : 2009-05-25 1:37 PM
Subject : RE: May swim challenge ...
  
I had a marathon so drop me out.
Dex

It's a challenge, it's not life.  Big deal.  I could care less if we win or lose.  I and many others had fun.  Many of the women busted their azzes out there, along with many of the guys to "one up" each other.  I applaud that whole-heartedly.  GREAT JOB to all those getting those swims in!

But I'm not letting this continue of someone interpreting something else, without going to the source and getting the facts.  I'm a straight-shooter, as Deeder, TinkerBeth, K, and others know.

My message was cordial and to the point, and wasn't telling him or asking him to quit, but was obviously taken incorrectly.  If his feelings were hurt, I'm sorry.  However, he wasn't the only one that was asked if they were still continuing or not.

2009-05-27 8:50 PM
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Finished...did my 14th swim this afternoon!

Pleased that after a winter of working on swim technique I could keep up with my friend who was much faster than I was last year...finally after 6 years of swimming I think I am improving

Edited by KathyG 2009-05-27 8:51 PM
2009-05-27 8:51 PM
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Okey Dokey...... To quote rkreuser: *blink*

Things seem to be getting a little heated here. So please hold off a bit from more posting about dropping people from the challenge, while I do some backreading to see what's going on.

*thank you for your patience.*



2009-05-27 9:09 PM
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MDHillSlug - 2009-05-27 10:56 AM

Let's figure out how to reinstate everyone who was in the challenge as of the 16th of May. Then, we can do something like they do in diving and gymnastics scoring where the lowest scores get dropped. I suggest that at the end of the month the final team average will be figured after the lowest 10% of participants are dropped (I suggest we use a % rather than a fixed number since the girls have more members than the boys). Does this seem fair? I'd love some buy-in for this (but I suppose I can impose it unilaterally)

Thanks, Nicole


Nicole,

First, thanks for taking over this challenge.

I like your idea about dropping the lowest 10%. This will allow people who really overestimated their goal (or interest in the challenge) to be dropped from the calculation.

Also, when I run challenges, I will drop anyone who disappears from BT completely for a two-week period. (In other words, come May 31st, if they haven't logged onto BT since May 17th, I would drop them.) But you can do this, or not....

You may want to request one volunteer from each team to act as "Captain." This person can check the logs of people who haven't been updating the spreadsheet. If it's a matter of these people just not updating the spreadsheet, the Captain can do it for them. If the person's blog hasn't been updated, the Captain can check the profile to see if the person has logged in during the last two weeks. Or, if the person has been logging in but not swimming, the CAPTAIN can send ONE PM asking if they've forgotten about the challenge. (But please limit it to one, so people don't think they're being stalked!)

For the team captains, Phil has already been checking the guys' blogs. (And yes, he was nominated/asked by his team.) So maybe the girls' team could name a Captain. (I'm thinking you may want to name someone other than Nicole, since she's going to be spending some time with the spreadsheets already.)

Comments? Questions? Discussion?

Can I turn *blink* mode off now? Or do you want me to pull out my taser collection?

- Dee



Edited by D001 2009-05-27 10:01 PM
2009-05-27 9:16 PM
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Part II of my reply. (Because Phil sent me a PM telling me where to start reading on the guy's thread, so I saw some of the other posts....)

Since Nicole has taken over as Challenge Organizer, how about if she's the *only* one who can decide whether to drop someone or not? That way, there will be consistency on both teams.

So, if the team or Captain feels that someone should be dropped, they can let Nicole know. And Nicole can make the final ruling.

2009-05-27 10:09 PM
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D001 - 2009-05-27 4:16 PM Part II of my reply. (Because Phil sent me a PM telling me where to start reading on the guy's thread, so I saw some of the other posts....) Since Nicole has taken over as Challenge Organizer, how about if she's the *only* one who can decide whether to drop someone or not? That way, there will be consistency on both teams. So, if the team or Captain feels that someone should be dropped, they can let Nicole know. And Nicole can make the final ruling.

Thanks Dee! I don't think Phil was out of line, he was just doing his job. Pretty fun how heated this challenge has become!

2009-05-27 10:34 PM
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This was posted on the guy's thread, but I'm pasting it here, to make sure that Nicole sees it.


Bopper - 2009-05-27 10:20 PM

If Nicole is comfy with that responsibility... I'll agree to it... but don't feel like you *have* to do it. What ever is decided.... will be fine with me.




That's true. Nicole didn't ask to run this challenge. She volunteered, after Yanti's life became complicated....

Nicole, if you don't mind doing this - that's great. If, however, you don't want to take on this added responsibility, just send me a PM and I'll do it.




Edited by D001 2009-05-27 11:13 PM
2009-05-27 10:54 PM
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45 minute OWS tonight! Was FABULOUS! I am almost @ 100%  Will swim everyday till I complete my 2 hours No worries. I will make my goal!

 

 



2009-05-28 4:03 AM
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5 am.

up to swim w the Masters this morning.

dont these people know how to swim when its daylight?  LOL.


5000 yards all in the 'name' of raising funds for Autism treatment & research

i only have an hour to 'spare' dh has to get to a mtg....so ill be doing 1/2.


CAN WE DO IT??


i have one good reason, who's sleeping peacefully upstairs, to get my swim on this early am.

for all your personal reasons.....

JUST.....KEEP.......SWIMMMING.

OH.  ITS ON!
stacieb

[just an aside, BIG rematch in the Burgh.  the Detroit boys are goin' down, yes indeedy.  thought id sneak that in....]

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2009-05-28 6:01 AM
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JUST GOT BACK.

66 MIN SWIM.

100% for the challenge.

WOOT.

come on GIRLS, finish strong!
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2009-05-28 6:41 AM
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2009-05-28 6:51 AM
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tritwinmom - 2009-05-27 7:15 PM

kirih - 2009-05-27 8:29 AM Unless one day snorkeling and doing this count as OWS:

floating waikiki style

I am going to be one swim short... but i am swimming every day this week so should end up 11/12.
Now I need to go find/rent/borrow a wetsuit for 2000m OWS race on sunday! EEK!

Swim Swim Swim!

Hey that's Diamond Head, that so counts as an ows!



Now I'm doubly jealous. Not only does Kiri get to swim there, but Nancy knows it well enough to recognize it in a photo!

All I get is a pool that has cockroaches, filter problems and noodle-ladies. (I don't mind the noodle-ladies, but I'm not too fond of the cockroaches and filter issues.)






2009-05-28 6:58 AM
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Bopper - 2009-05-28 6:41 AM

Girls... you ALL Rock!!!!... it's unfortunate there has to be a winner (the MEN) and losers (the girls) in this challenge. We've ALL worked our little "fins" to the bone this month.

Looking forward to the FEM-ssatars  in June.

:p   ppphhhhhtttt




whatever dude.

it aint over til the LAST LADY SWIMS.

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2009-05-28 6:59 AM
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Triathlynne - 2009-05-27 10:54 PM

45 minute OWS tonight! Was FABULOUS! I am almost @ 100%  Will swim everyday till I complete my 2 hours No worries. I will make my goal!

 

 



GIRL....YOU ARE ON A MISSION.

SWIM, LYNNE, SWIM.
2009-05-28 7:00 AM
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D001 - 2009-05-28 6:52 AM
tritwinmom - 2009-05-27 7:15 PM

kirih - 2009-05-27 8:29 AM Unless one day snorkeling and doing this count as OWS:

floating waikiki style

I am going to be one swim short... but i am swimming every day this week so should end up 11/12.
Now I need to go find/rent/borrow a wetsuit for 2000m OWS race on sunday! EEK!

Swim Swim Swim!

Hey that's Diamond Head, that so counts as an ows!

Now I'm doubly jealous. Not only does Kiri get to swim there, but Nancy knows it well enough to recognize it in a photo! All I get is a pool that has cockroaches, filter problems and noodle-ladies. (I don't mind the noodle-ladies, but I'm not too fond of the cockroaches and filter issues.)


DEEDER.  impressed the heck out of me, too.


as for the pool issues,

i wouldnt be too fond of cockroaches either....

but IN the pool?   really??

ewwwwww.

how do those little suckers swim? 

just gross.
stacieb

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skrtrnr - 2009-05-28 8:00 AM

  • ... as for the pool issues,

    i wouldnt be too fond of cockroaches either....

    but IN the pool?   really??

    ewwwwww.

    how do those little suckers swim? 

    just gross.
    stacieb


  • Well, they were on the deck. Not in the pool.

    BUT now you have me wondering if I'm going to see them IN the pool. EWwwwwwwwwwww.

    Thanks for making my day even more paranoid. LOL


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    skrtrnr - 2009-05-28 5:01 AM JUST GOT BACK.

    66 MIN SWIM.

    100% for the challenge.

    WOOT.

    come on GIRLS, finish strong!
    stacieb

    Plan on it!  I will finish strong, but won't be done until the 31st having had to push the swims around on The Plan after the crap-week.

    You all RAWK!



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    AdaBug - 2009-05-28 6:54 AM

    skrtrnr - 2009-05-28 5:01 AM JUST GOT BACK.

    66 MIN SWIM.

    100% for the challenge.

    WOOT.

    come on GIRLS, finish strong!
    stacieb

    Plan on it!  I will finish strong, but won't be done until the 31st having had to push the swims around on The Plan after the crap-week.

    You all RAWK!

    Good job ladies!! You've all really stepped (or should I say splashed) up to finish strong. Niiice work and if those stinky boys finish first...what are you going to do? Take them on again?   All that chlorine and I bet they're still not disinfected.

    Have a great Thursday!

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    done.  completed all challenges....I'm outta here

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    Well done to all that have reached 100%    Hoping for another OWS tonight YAY FOR SUNSHINE!

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    D001 - 2009-05-28 7:04 AM
    skrtrnr - 2009-05-28 8:00 AM .... as for the pool issues,

    i wouldnt be too fond of cockroaches either....

    but IN the pool?   really??

    ewwwwww.

    how do those little suckers swim? 

    just gross.
    stacieb
    Well, they were on the deck. Not in the pool. BUT now you have me wondering if I'm going to see them IN the pool. EWwwwwwwwwwww. Thanks for making my day even more paranoid. LOL


    maybe they use noodles like them ladies.  LOL.

    making others paranoid is my specialty. 

    stacieb
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