Spirit's Weekend in Canada

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Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Spirit Unleashed » Mon May 28, 2012 3:10 pm

Running with a maniac
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Finishing happy (2h17)
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Still life - A medal with flowers:
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A new toy:
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I apologize for not having very many words on my mind.
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Kelodie » Mon May 28, 2012 3:14 pm

I'm glad you had a fun weekend in our country's capital!

So, you haven't fought with Jo-Jo yet? :wink:
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Sandra » Mon May 28, 2012 3:34 pm

A picture is worth a thousand words... Looks like you are enjoying yourself!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby trixiee » Mon May 28, 2012 3:34 pm

if a picture is worth a thousand words, i guess your report is long enough!

Thanks for sharing! :D
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby orleansrunner1962 » Mon May 28, 2012 3:52 pm

Looks like an awesome time --- love the new shoes -- have fun!!!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby CAW » Mon May 28, 2012 3:53 pm

It was good to finally meet you....and I'm so glad you had fun!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby HCcD » Mon May 28, 2012 4:43 pm

:-BD :P
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Avis » Mon May 28, 2012 4:48 pm

It was indeed a great pleasure to meet you. Enjoy your visit here, eh, and have a good trip back to Texas, eh! :D
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Habs4ever » Mon May 28, 2012 4:57 pm

:dance: :D
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby La » Mon May 28, 2012 5:09 pm

I loved this report! Sorry I wasn't able to come up to Ottawa to see you.
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby scrumhalfgirl » Mon May 28, 2012 7:40 pm

:D
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby carm » Mon May 28, 2012 8:42 pm

Cool shoes, Spirit!! You look awesome in your finish line pic!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby purdy65 » Tue May 29, 2012 7:39 am

Thanks for the pics Spirit!

You looked like you had a good time!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Robinandamelia » Tue May 29, 2012 7:56 am

Looks like you had fun!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby LisaB » Tue May 29, 2012 7:57 am

Love the smile in your finish photo!!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Hammie » Tue May 29, 2012 8:50 am

Glad you enjoyed the trip - and great pictures!
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Mark.AU » Wed May 30, 2012 5:04 am

Nice report, not too wordy, lots of pics. Perfect! :)
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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby Miss*Smiles » Wed May 30, 2012 7:29 am

Mark 2.0 wrote:Nice report, not too wordy, lots of pics. Perfect! :)


:lol:

Agreed! :D

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Re: Spirit's Weekend in Canada

Postby horselady » Wed May 30, 2012 9:12 pm

So nice to finally meet you !! So...how was the crabby weekend?? :wink:
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