tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312962832024-03-04T22:33:31.673-06:00Team FlamingoThese are the travels and thoughts of the Flappy Birds in Team Flamingo. Team Flamingo is a RAGBRAI team riding across Iowa every summer. This blog began during the 2006 ride but will be used to chronicle our exploits in an ongoing basis.Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-41044060280162593592017-05-30T11:20:00.001-05:002017-05-30T11:21:54.390-05:00Flamingo Flashback: News Coverage from 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just received an email from Google Alert that it had found another article about Team Flamingo. This time, the article was published in the Patch online paper. What is unique about this article is that it has half a dozen photos of the team (click on the thumbnails below the main photo in the actual article.)<br />
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Click here to read and enjoy the actual article entitled <b><a href="https://patch.com/iowa/cedarfalls/bp--morellis-ragbrai-2012-blog-happy-30th-ragbrai-team-flamingo">Morelli's RAGBRAI 2012 Blog: Happy 30th Ragbrai, Team Flamingo</a>.</b>Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-53484165068409897542016-08-17T01:52:00.002-05:002016-08-17T01:53:20.508-05:00Joyce Boss is Famous in Creston<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Joyce Boss (Hangry Bird) made it onto the front page of the newspaper as she rode through the Creston on Tuesday, July 26. She is now FAMOUS!!!!</div>
Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-4331798283185677622016-08-13T15:31:00.003-05:002016-08-13T15:44:03.482-05:00Dr. Z (Z-Bird) Teaches Online Class on RAGBRAI<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are many exciting things that happen on RAGBRAI, but a first for our team was when Dr. Z (Leigh Zeitz AKA Z-Bird) taught a 3-hour online class from the <b><a href="http://www.indianhills.edu/">Indian Hills Community College </a></b>on Thursday night (7/28). This class, <i>Leading Change through Instructional Technology</i>, was part of a month-long summer session course that Dr. Z was teaching for UNI. This class is an online course where students do most of their work outside of the weekly meetings, but they still get together for a 3-hour video conference every week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This was the first time that Dr. Z had ever taught a course during July. Due to its online nature, this course was one that allowed Dr. Z to engage in RAGBRAI as well as teach. Because of the class, Dr. Z rode a few half days so that he could keep up on the school work and provide his students prompt feedback. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This opportunity was made possible because of the wonderful assistance of <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Jennifer Sabourin, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Director, Student Services, Housing and Retention at the Indian Hills Community College. In </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Ottumwa on Thursday night, Team Flamingo had arranged to stay in the residence halls. Dr. Z contacted the college to see if he would be able to use some of their facilities for the broadcast and Ms. Sabourin said that they would be able to connect him in </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a classroom in a nearby building, adjacent to the residence hall.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Everything went as planned and it was a wonderful class where 16 Instructional Technology Masters students were able to share the plans they had made for instigating change in their schools or institutions. A beneficial time was had by all. Thank you, Jennifer Sabourin and the helpful people at Indian Hills Community College.</span></span></div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-629875828499517972016-08-13T15:31:00.002-05:002016-08-13T15:42:33.575-05:00Dr. Z (Z-Bird) Teaches Online Class on RAGBRAI<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are many exciting things that happen on RAGBRAI, but a first for our team was when Dr. Z (Leigh Zeitz AKA Z-Bird) taught a 3-hour online class from the <b><a href="http://www.indianhills.edu/">Indian Hills Community College </a></b>on Thursday night (7/28). This class, <i>Leading Change through Instructional Technology</i>, was part of a month-long summer session course that Dr. Z was teaching for UNI. This class is an online course where students do most of their work outside of the weekly meetings, but they still get together for a 3-hour video conference every week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This opportunity was made possible because of the wonderful assistance of <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Jennifer Sabourin, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Director, Student Services, Housing and Retention at the Indian Hills Community College. In </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Ottumwa on Thursday night, Team Flamingo had arranged to stay in the residence halls. Dr. Z contacted the college to see if he would be able to use some of their facilities for the broadcast and Ms. Sabourin said that they would be able to connect him in </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">a classroom in a nearby building, adjacent to the residence hall.</span></span></div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-5175406205863198942016-07-21T20:35:00.000-05:002016-07-21T22:01:29.019-05:0010-Day Weather Forecasts for RAGBRAI 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Will it rain or will we have 100 degree weather on RAGBRAI 2016?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In an effort to help us figure this out, I have created this page which will provide links to the 10-day weather forecast for each of the towns where we will be sleeping. Remember that 10-day forecasts are particularly reliable but it will give us some ideas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click on each of the towns and it will take you to the 10-day forecast. Just look at the day we will be staying there and you can see the forecast. These forecasts will change but this way they will be updated constantly.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0333:1:US">Saturday - Glenwood 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0786:1:US">Sunday - Shenandoah 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0197:1:US">Monday - Creston 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0478:1:US">Tuesday - Leon 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0141:1:US">Wednesday - Centerville 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0659:1:US">Thursday - Ottumwa 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0892:1:US">Friday - Washington 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USIA0604:1:US">Saturday - Muscatine 10-day forecast</a></span></li>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-70676624431277975472016-07-19T12:10:00.003-05:002016-07-19T12:10:40.705-05:00Too Late To Train Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fergus and Fiona grabbed a ride home from the Too Late to Train Party with Z Bird, Salsa Bird and Artz Bird. It was a great day and the rain stopped just in time for some of us to eat outside! Mike, thanks for the Great Ribs!! Any to all who brought food thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See you next Saturday at the <b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Departure Day Send Off Breakfast!</b> Then on to Ragbria!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still looking for places to stay indoors along the route. </span></div>
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klinkzeitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131362469955533788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-64977726418145416802016-01-17T13:51:00.004-06:002016-01-17T13:51:52.754-06:00RAGBRAI Time Again!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's RAGBRAI time again!!!!!<br />
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Yes Indeed, Folks. Team Flamingo is preparing to engage in its 34th RAGBRAI. <br />
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Where will the route take us? That is still to be unveiled. In fact, it will be unveiled at 9:00 PM CST on Saturday, January 23.<br />
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Team Flamingo will hold the <b>RAGBRAI Announcement Party</b> in the Flamingo Lounge at the home of Leigh (Z-Bird) and Kathy (Artz Bird). Here are the specifics.<br />
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<b>Place:</b> 1304 Laverne Lane, Cedar Falls<br />
<b>Time:</b> 7:00 - 10:00<br />
<b>Bring: </b> Snacks, Munchies - stuff to eat while watching TV and hanging out with Flamingos. BYOB.<br />
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It will be fun. We will have a prize for whoever is most accurate in guessing the RAGBRAI route for this year. Last year it was Carolyn Hildebrand. What did you do, Carolyn - or is that a secret?<br />
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See you then. You can RSVP to <a href="mailto:klinkzeitz@gmail.com">klinkzeitz@gmail.com</a><br />
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-84640499524110856862015-07-17T16:16:00.003-05:002015-07-17T16:21:49.916-05:00Flamingos!! Get a Mudball in Mt. Vernon to Help Monarch Butterflies Flourish!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">RAGBRAI isn't just about riding your bike. Watch this video to see how we RAGBRAI riders will have the opportunity to disperse these mudballs around the state to help grow the milkweed that can feed Monarch butterflies. </span><script src="http://player.bimvid.com/v2/vps/kcrg/9c5d678bf8e57914aad5a9b52b2f62eb57f235f8/ref=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5rY3JnLmNvbS9yYWdicmFpMjAxNS9yYWdicmFpLXJpZGVycy1jb3VsZC1oZWxwLXJlc3RvcmUtaW93YS1idXR0ZXJmbHktcG9wdWxhdGlvbi0yMDE1MDcxNg"></script>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These mudballs contain milkweed seed and fertilizer so that when they are thrown into gulleys and natural settings, they will germinate and begin to grow milkweed throughout the state. Monarch butterflies will be drawn to these new food sources and hopefully return to Iowa in great numbers.</span></div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-90420260397514724282015-07-14T22:17:00.003-05:002015-07-14T22:19:49.851-05:00BREAKING NEWS!!!! Locations Announced for Beekman's Home Made Ice Cream Stops on RAGBRAI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8000001907349px;">This just in of immense importance from Amanda "Audrey HepBird" McFadden:</span><br />
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<b><i>Day 3- </i></b>On D41 after Buckeye</div>
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<b><i>Day 5- </i></b>On E24 after Vinton, before W26</div>
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<b><i>Day 6- </i></b>On Hwy 1, west of Solon</div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-79419188181376594642015-07-10T15:08:00.001-05:002016-07-21T22:00:57.491-05:00Mike Knapp's Music Players Have Gotten More Sophisiticated . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was looking for music recommendations for RAGBRAI when I found an interesting article from 2013 where a reporter interviewed </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big Bird </b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">about his music and ended up with a whole genealogical tree of his music players.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ragbrai.com/2013/07/21/riding-to-the-beat/"><b>CLICK HERE</b></a> to see the video.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This video shows some of an interview with <b>Laird Big Bird</b>, but <a href="http://ragbrai.com/2013/07/21/riding-to-the-beat/"><b>CLICK HERE</b> </a>if you want to read the whole interview.</span></div>
Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-56916827708892236142015-06-14T18:14:00.000-05:002015-06-14T18:15:11.571-05:00Salsa Ride Replaces Jonesy Ride on June 20<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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RSVP to Heather, as she will be the leader for Saturday's ride and events, at <a href="mailto:heather.flory@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">heather.flory@yahoo.com</a></div>
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Have fun everyone. I'll be stuck in a training on Administration of Medication in a Child Care Setting from <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_463525839" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">8:30</span></span> to <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_463525840" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">2:30</span></span> that day.</div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-40969654723496714262014-07-27T10:36:00.000-05:002014-07-27T18:52:15.752-05:00Who Rode RAGBRAI?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am always amazed by the variety of people who ride RAGBRAI. I found a Register posting about <b><i><a href="http://ragbrai.com/2014/05/16/who-is-riding-ragbrai-in-2014/">Who is Riding RAGBRAI in 2014. </a></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here are some of the specifics:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">62% are Men and 38% are Women</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Majority of riders are between 50-59 years old</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Under 19 4.5%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">20 - 29 7.6%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">30 - 39 10.3%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">40 - 49 14.8%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">50 - 59 25.3%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">60 - 69 14.3%</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">70 - 79 2.9%</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It would interesting to know the professions of the RAGBRAI riders. Maybe next year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Did you have a good ride in 2014?</span><br />
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-90129470824922959652014-07-11T22:44:00.001-05:002014-07-11T22:45:20.107-05:00It's All about Your Bottom, Flamingos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You might think that all those training miles that you are logging are about building your legs. Not true.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yes, you are building muscles that will help push you across the Iowan landscape but those are not the important part of your body that is being developed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The important part is your butt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Coach David Ertl wrote about the importance of building your butt on the <b><a href="http://ragbrai.com/2014/06/24/ragbrai-training-lets-get-to-the-bottom-of-the-issue-2/">RAGBRAI blog (6/24/14)</a></b> I will highlight some of the main points here but you will get the most out of this if you actually read his post, <b><a href="http://ragbrai.com/2014/06/24/ragbrai-training-lets-get-to-the-bottom-of-the-issue-2/">RAGBRAI Training: Let's Get to the Bottom of the Issue.</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While you may have legs of steel, you aren't going to make it to the finish line if your butt can't stay in the seat. (I must admit that there is a RAGBRAI-er who rides the whole route without a seat, but I wouldn't recommend it.) You need to prepare for the 40 - 100 miles per day sitting in your saddle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are a few problems that might emerge if you don't train your butt properly:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Your butt will hurt - You will feel "soreness under your seat bones."</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Your legs chaff - Rubbing between your seat and legs can cause some real discomfort.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You develop saddle sores - Sincere problems are caused by saddle sores. They can be serious enough to end your RAGBRAI ride.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Wear cycling shorts</i> - These are padded and created without thickened seams the can rub. They are made of material that absorbs perspiration and cushions your derriere from chaffing and saddle sores.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Do not wear underwear under your shorts</i> - Lycra shorts are designed to be worn by themselves. You can get baggy shorts if you are too shy to wear these.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Bring at least 2 pairs of shorts</i> - There is a lot of sweat in those shorts so they need to be washed. You don't want to wear wet shorts. Give them a day to dry.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Begin with shorter rides and build up to distance.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Ride year around and your toughened butt remains tough.</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Begin each day by applying a thin layer of chamois cream on your groin. There are a number of commercial names; <i>Chamois Butt'r, Eurostyle butter, Ride EZ Chamois Cream, </i>and<i> DZNUTS</i> are some good ones to use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Keep your groin area as clean and dry as possible. Saddle sore is caused by infections that are caused by bacteria in your skin. Bacteria love dirty and damp. Remember to wash your shorts every day. Even if you don't have access to a washing machine, you can hand wash them with hand soap if you don't have any laundry soap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take care of yourself. REMEMBER: Even with all of your preparation and the steps you take to prevent problems, it is OK for you to finish your daily ride by yelling </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"My Butt Hurts!!!!" Let's just hope that it isn't any worse than that.</span></div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-76859470038360515132014-07-10T08:29:00.000-05:002014-07-16T03:29:09.990-05:00Big Bird Tells Us How to Pack for RAGBRAI<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>What to Bring</b></div>
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See attachment for a list of things recommended to bring on RAGBRAI. Use this for your <span class="il" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 204);">packing</span> check list and you won't be sorry.</div>
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<b>Camping/Overnight Needs</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">You will need to bring:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">a tent (make sure all the stakes are there)</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">sleeping bag or bedding/pillow</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">air mattress/pump or camp cot</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">flash light</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">camp chair (if support vehicles have enough room to carry along)</li>
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<span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px;">I will be bringing shade awnings for when we have to camp, and the flamingoloo in case we're not close to a KYBO. We will also have standing air pumps along to keep your bike tires up. We will have coolers along for chilling beverages or keeping yogurt, fruit, etc. chilled during the week.</span></div>
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<b><span class="il" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 204);">Packing</span> Tips</b></div>
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For those of you new to RAGBRAI here are a couple of <span class="il" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 204);">packing</span> tips that might prove useful.</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pack each day's set of clothing in a zip lock bag. This helps keep everything safe and dry. It also makes<span class="il" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 204);">packing</span> a little easier especially mid-week when the sleep deprivation and fatigue starts to set in and your brain functioning moves into slow motion.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Line your duffel bag with a plastic trash bag. This offers additional protection against your clothing getting wet in case we encounter rain during the week.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Remember to pack sandals or shower shoes that can be worn in the showers at the public schools, etc., </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Shower gels are easier and less messy to carry then bar soaps</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Camping towels (like large shammies) work fine and take up less space.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Camping toilet paper rolls are a great investment. They are easy to carry for back up when you find yourself in a KYBO with no TP, or for emergency dashes into the corn fields.</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">Breathe rights are great to help control snoring (Leigh) during the night.</li>
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<b>Packing List</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;">Due to popular demand, Laird Big Bird shared a suggested list of items that are recommended for your RAGBRAI trip. You may have other items that you want to take, but please keep in mind that space is at a premium. Try to limit your gear (excluding tent/sleeping bag/mattress pad/cot, etc.) to a medium size duffel and a carry on.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>On the Bike:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ Bike (computer, trunk bag, etc.)<br />___ Helmet<br />___ RAGBRAI rider's tag/packet<br />___ Spare tubes (2)<br />___ Tire iron/tire changing kit<br />___ Sunscreen<br />___ Chap stick<br />___ Handiwipes travel pack<br />___ Hand disinfectant<br />___ Credit card/cash (don’t count on working ATM’s in rural Iowa)<br />___ iPod/MP3 player/ear buds/bike sound system<br />___ Cell phone<br />___ iPod/Cell phone charger<br />___ Sun glasses</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ More money</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ Sunburn cream or spray/mole skin, band aids</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ Camera if phone doesn’t have one.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ Roll of camping TP or mini-Kleenex packs (for dashes into the corn fields)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ Pink feather boas/flamingo adornments and accessories</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Clothes:</b><br />___ Sun visor or ball cap<br />___ Cycling jerseys (2)<br />___ Cycling shorts (2) (keep separate from Al’s)<br />___ Socks (7 pairs – wear 1 pair after ride/on ride next day). Adjust if you wear sandals at night and/or sandals to ride in.<br />___ Bike shoes or sandals, or shoes with hard sole.<br />___ Shorts for evening wear (if you can find travel shorts with liners you can eliminate undies)<br />___ Undies (you be the judge of number needed)<br />___ T-shirts (one for each night/ each day you ride if don’t have jersey)<br />___ Hoodie, sweat shirt or windbreaker in case temps dip<br />___ Pair of long pants in case temps dip (optional)<br />___ Sweat band or bandana</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>In Camp/Overnight:</b><br />___ Sleeping bag/bed roll/cot/bedding (whatever you plan to sleep on)<br />___ Tent (in case we have to camp or housing breaksdown)<br />___ Shower shoes or flips<br />___ Toiletry kit<br />___ Pocket flashlight<br />___ Pocket knife<br />___ Ink pen, post card stamps, mailing labels</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">___ Muscle rub (i.e., Perform or Biofreeze)<br />___ Towel</span></div>
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See you in 15 days.</div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-31619586802966697372014-02-19T04:00:00.000-06:002014-03-09T16:48:50.556-05:00Let's Join the BACooN RIDE: the RIDE for the CURED!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's Only 72 miles but full of BACON!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Saturday, June 28 from 7 AM to 7 PM</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You will be biking 72 miles while crunching on bacon treats along the way. The <a href="http://bacoonride.com/">Bacoon Ride</a> will go through 14 cities. It will begin in Waukee and end in Waukee so you won't need to worry about where to park your car.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's the Route: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Waukee</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ortonville</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Adel (6)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Redfield (10)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Linden (6)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Panora (6)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yale (6)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Herndon (5)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jamaica (2)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dawson (5)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Perry (6)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Minburn (7)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dallas Center (6)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Waukee (6)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It will cost $45 for <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bacoon-ride-registration-9756519011">early bird registrations </a>but this is what you get for your money:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Numerous <b>BACON</b> stops featuring <b>BACON</b> snacks and samples throughout the day<br />
(<b>BACON</b> donuts, <b>BACON</b> cheeseburger sliders, <b>BACON</b> tacos! – Details to come!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>BACON</b>-themed lunch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A commemorative Pass<b>PORK</b> (punch card for your <b>BACON</b> treats!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Awesome drink specials at numerous <b>BACON</b> party stops (including <b>BACON</b> themed drinks)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Custom <b>BACooN RIDE</b> Steel Pint (used for drink specials through the day)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Commemorative <b>BACooN RIDE</b> t-shirt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ride support with mechanics in towns</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;">SOUNDS LIKE FUN!!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: large;">LET'S CREATE A FLAMINGO PRESENCE!!! </span></span></span></div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-13805838133449580362014-02-03T05:37:00.001-06:002014-07-16T03:27:32.447-05:00Flamingo Update - 3/3/14<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ute Brandenburg and daughter Charlotte are returning for the week's ride. Pat Morrissey and new team member Mike Bachman will be on for four days. Welcome Mike. They join Mica Lorenz, Bev Shaffer, Leigh Zeitz, Al Hays, Frank Magsamen, Krisite Austin, Bill, Moria and Katherine Brown as registered RAGBRAI'ers on Team Flamingo.</div>
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Those talking about going but not registered yet include Jodi Plopan, Chris Distelrath, Juanita Williams (and her friend and Team Flamingo member Julie from Seattle), Roger and Cindy Hahn, and Deb Shoopman.</div>
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How about the rest of you? Sound off if you're thinking about going for the week or for just days but have made up your mind yet. </div>
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We have leads on housing in Waverly, and Emmetsburg. We have partial housing for the team confirmed for Mason City, so we'll need to keep looking there. We have confirmed housing commitment for the whole team in Independence. We are still looking for leads in Rock Valley, Okoboji, and Forest City.</div>
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I thought about getting out on a training ride today, but thought better of it as I wouldn't be home in time to watch the Super Bowl.</div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-44940535371899150672014-01-30T18:42:00.002-06:002014-01-30T18:43:22.726-06:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here is a graphic of the route for those of you who are Right-minded.<br />
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It is quite northernly. Mason City (28,000) is the only town/city that has over 10,000 people. Looks like week full of fun.<br />
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This Iowa map is from the <b><a href="http://ragbrai.com/routemaps/2014-interactive-maps/">interactive maps </a></b>that have been created so far. It only cites the main cities because the intervening routes and towns have not been identified yet.<br />
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Now if only the snow and cold would leave so that we can hit the roads again. </div>
Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-74138248384214222812014-01-26T19:45:00.002-06:002014-01-26T19:51:12.669-06:00Update Notes from Laird Big Bird<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ICU unit somewhere you probably know the 2014 RAGBRAI Route was
announced last night. Kudos to the 14 Flamingos who braved the cold
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Special shout out to Bonnie Alger who skyped in from
Abu Dhabi, to Katherine Brown who skyped in from Ho Chi Minh City, Viet
Nam (formerly Saigon), and to Jodi Plopan and Chris Distelrath who
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Ok,
so now you know the route, and and easy one it is this year. Now
there's no excuse not to get registered. Go to RAGBRAI.com website,
pull down the registration link from the menu bar, click on the
returning rider link, enter your name and password and fill out the
online registration form once you are at the Flamingo team roster.
Register online and send your registration fees to me by <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1861652962" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Wednesday, March 26th</span></span> if you plan to ride with Team Flamingo this year. Hurry up, Z-Bird has already paid so you are WAY behind.</div>
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Valley, Okoboji, Emmetsburg,and Forest City. Start working your
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Working on the training calendar now. NOTE: You can subscribe to the Team Flamingo calendar by clicking on the calendar button in the lower right corner of the calendar to the right --------><br />
It will automatically add it to your Google calendar so that you can access it from your phone, tablet or computer. Nifty, eh?</div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-57878298605262462712014-01-26T10:51:00.000-06:002014-01-26T19:43:30.211-06:00RAGBRAI XLII Route is Announced<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<li><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1861652948" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Thursday</span></span>: Waverly -- 63 mile day</li>
<li><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1861652949" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday</span></span>: Independence -- 68 mile day</li>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-36467675905509688002013-12-14T10:42:00.000-06:002013-12-14T10:43:01.640-06:00Fwd: RAGBRAI update<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><b>Registration</b><div>Welcome Al Hays! The latest Flamingo to commit and register for next summer's RAGBRAI!</div><div><br></div><div><b>Guess the Route</b></div> <div>Anybody going to enter the "guess the route" contest? What would your picks for overnights and distances be this year?</div> <div><br></div><div><b>Bike Tech Auction Item</b></div><div>For those of you thinking about attending Grin and Grow's February auction dinner fundraiser -- one of this year's auction items is a package that includes a $500 gift certificate from Bike Tech. Just a heads up. If you want to be put on the invitation list let me know.</div> <div><br></div><div><b>New Bike Shop in Waterlo</b>o</div><div>Team member Pat Morrissey's son-in-law is opening a bike shop this coming summer. It will be in downtown Waterloo in the Kisner Building adjacent to the Plaid Peacock (across street from the River Loop Market and the new Sports Complex).</div> <div><br></div><div><b>Summer training ride to B&B</b></div><div>Who would be interested in biking to Fredericksburg (48 miles on Saturday, 48 miles back on Sunday) and renting out the B & B for the night again. Probably to happen in June or July. If there's enough interest I'll start negotiating with them. If you're interested let me know which weekends will not work for you.</div> <div><br></div><div>Later.</div><div><br></div><div>Mike </div></div> </div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small"><b>Leigh E. Zeitz, Ph.D. </b></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Associate Professor</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small"> <div>Coordinator - Instructional Technology Division</div><div>Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education</div><div><i>University of Northern Iowa</i></div><div>1227 W. 27th St</div><div>Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0606</div> <div>319-273-3249</div></div><div><br></div><div>Blog: <a href="http://DrZReflects.com" target="_blank">http://DrZReflects.com</a></div><div>Skpe: leighzeitz</div><div>Twitter: @zeitz</div><div><br></div></div> </div> Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-30356866587338435242013-12-11T10:51:00.000-06:002013-12-14T10:55:02.407-06:00Fwd: RAGBRAI update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Team Flamingo!<br />
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Z-Bird has raised the bar for the team this year. Going from the last member to get his registration fees to me for last year's RAGBRAI, he's the first one to be registered and submitted his registration fees to me for this year! Way to go Z-Bird!</div>
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Those also registered for the coming summer are Frank Magsamen, Stephanie Whitmer and all the way from the Peoples Republic of China for her third attempt to complete an entire RAGBRAI -- Katherine Brown --- who is pondering the significance of RAGBRAI "42" in the cosmology of life.</div>
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Jodi is attempting to shift blame for her pattern of late arrivals to the overnight towns by blaming the media. Watch this clip and you'll see Jodi betting on a chicken pooping. Ok - I'll buy this excuse for one night's late arrival Jodi, but how many times can a chicken cross the road to poop on your numbers?</div>
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Also those of you out of state or country wanting to attend electronically -- let me know, and we can work on skyping you in to be a talking head on a laptop screen.</div>
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We are happy to report that the video, RAGBRAI: 8 Days of Pride, is now online. This is the video that is playing continually at the RAGBRAI exhibit in the State Historical Museum of Iowa. <br />
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You will see that Big Bird, Salsa Bird and a number of other members in our flock are intereviewed. <br />
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Enjoy and please respond in the comments section.</div>
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Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31296283.post-76444720656722809902013-07-09T20:29:00.000-05:002016-07-21T14:52:11.932-05:00RAGBRAI Check List <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Due to popular demand, Laird Big Bird shared a suggested list of items that are recommended for your RAGBRAI trip. You may have other items that you want to take, but please keep in mind that space
is at a premium. Try to limit your gear
(excluding tent/sleeping bag/mattress pad/cot, etc.) to a medium size duffel
and a carry on.<br />
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___ Bike (computer, trunk bag, etc.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Helmet<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ RAGBRAI rider's tag/packet<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Spare tubes (2)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Tire iron/tire changing kit<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Sunscreen<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Chap stick<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Handiwipes travel pack<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Hand disinfectant<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Credit card/cash (don’t count on working ATM’s
in rural Iowa)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ iPod/MP3 player/ear buds/bike sound system<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Cell phone<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ iPod/Cell phone charger<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Sun glasses<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Sun visor or ball cap <o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Cycling jerseys (2)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Cycling shorts (2) (keep separate from Al’s)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Socks (7 pairs – wear 1 pair after ride/on
ride next day). Adjust if you wear
sandals at night and/or sandals to ride in.<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Bike shoes or sandals, or shoes with hard
sole.<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Shorts for evening wear (if you can find
travel shorts with liners you can eliminate undies)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Undies (you be the judge of number needed)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ T-shirts (one for each night/ each day you
ride if don’t have jersey)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ More money<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Hood, sweat shirt or windbreaker in case temps
dip<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Pair of long pants in case temps dip
(optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Sweat band or bandanna<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Sleeping bag/bed roll/cot/bedding (whatever
you plan to sleep on)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Tent (in case we have to camp or housing
breaksdown)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Shower shoes or flips<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Toiletry kit<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Sunburn cream or spray/mole skin, band aids<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Camera if phone doesn’t have one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Pocket flashlight<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Pocket knife<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Pink feather boas/flamingo adornments and
accessories<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Ink pen, post card stamps, mailing labels<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Roll of camping TP (for dashes into the corn
fields)<o:p></o:p></div>
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___ Towel</div>
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A few weeks ago, Z-Bird received a request from the State Historical Museum of Iowa for a helmet. They were opening a RAGBRAI exhibit in the museum and they wanted to include Team Flamingo.<br />
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After a bit of discussion, we decided that the helmet was not enough. We needed to make certain that Team Flamingo was properly represented so we included:<br />
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<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Helmet</li>
<li>Camel Back water bag</li>
<li>Jersey</li>
<li>Do-Rag</li>
<li>Water Bottle</li>
<li>Stickers and</li>
<li>LOTS of road-weary feathers.</li>
</ul>
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We don't know how they will display all of this, but it is certain that they have the materials to do Team Flamingo RIGHT!<br />
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You can see more of this on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HistoryBiker">History Biker Facebook page in a June 13 posting.</a></div>
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