Karen’s Training Log

Boston Avon Walk video posted on YouTube

I finally found time to put the photos into a video format. I received pictures from Peggy and Diane who were part of O’Malley’s Pub at Quick Stop B. I incorporated them in the video. This is one of the few Avon Walk videos where I actually make it in front of the camera. The crew at O’Malley’s Pub consisted of Jack and Midge O’Malley, Meaghan O’Malley, Joseph and Diane Mastal, Rasheeda Grant, Peggy Kazdan and your’s truly.

I left on Sunday before closing ceremonies in order to catch the train back to NY. Jack told me that I was in the video shown during closing ceremonies and that the Pub Crew cheered when they saw me. How cool is that ?!

Boston Avon Walk 2008

Dilbert must have a spy in my cube

Not walk related, but really funny.  I work in a highly regulated industry and our work computers are “locked down” to prevent us from downloading software on to them.  I am working on a project which requires software not available on my work computer.  I have been bringing in my personal laptop for the past week to get work done.  Today’s Dilbert made me laugh as I keep looking out the cube opening to see if the computer police are coming to confiscate my laptop.

Boston Avon Walk: A great time was had by all !

I spent last weekend in Boston working as a crew member of Quick Stop B. The theme of our stop was O’Malley’s pub, offering the best “Gator-beer” on the walk route. Saturday dawned rainy and cold. Despite the weather, spirits were high and we set up our tents and tables. We were located along the Charles River next to the Science Museum. We greeted the walkers with green beads and candies. By 10:00 am, the sun had broken through the crowds. The last walker was through our stop by 11:00 am. On Sunday, we set up in a parking lot in Milton, MA. The day was perfect for walking, sunny and cool.

Hand made earrings now available for sale online

I just added my collection of hand made beaded earrings on Etsy.com. Please check back often, as I will be adding new earrings. All proceeds benefit my walk.

Hand made hats benefit my walk

I started knitting over Christmas 2007. My mom was recovering from heart surgery and was becoming bored with bed rest. I purchased knitting needles and wool and had her teach me how to knit.

It became an addiction.

I need to raise $1,800 to walk again this year and decided to sell the hats to help raise funds. I only subtract the cost of the wool, the rest of the money goes towards the walk.

You can purchase the hats through my store on Etsy.com.

Etsy Buy Handmade amberstang

Boston Avon Walk only 11 days away

Counting down until the Boston walk, just 11 more days to go.  I’ll be stationed at Quick Stop B on Saturday and Sunday.  Each rest stop has a theme and ours is “O’Malley’s Pub”, and we’ll be the Irish bar tenders.  Of course we will be serving Gatorade instead of beer.   I think  Quick Stop B is located at the 6 mile point.  Honestly, I never paid attention to the stop designations during the NY walk.  Just kept putting one foot in front of the other.

Hopefully the weather will cooperate. I’m told the Boston walk has a history of rainy weather.  It will not be fun camping in a tent if it is cold and raining.  I haven’t camped since I was a kid and I have to say it is the only part of the event I am not looking forward to.