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Greetings everyone! I pray the new month finds
you healthy and happy. For those of you who missed last month we
had a blast kicking off the new year and Marilyn treated folks to
a Barackfest at Fat Nats!!! Thank you Marilyn!!! Please note, we
also have upcoming breakfasts and our Winter event at the Sunshine
Factory this Thursday Feb. 5th (5:30pm)! We hope to see you
there!!!! Stay tuned for additional exciting opportunities for social
events. 
Special
Reminder!!!!!
7th Annual Battle of the Sexes
Contest!!!!! Yes, it is that time of year again and we plan
to once again run the Battle of the Sexes Contest, this year at the
Fridley Club Again-- It will run for 8 weeks
from January 28th until Wed. March 18th. This year the men will have a
handicap of 4 per session. ... Women you will still have to work hard,
although their handicap isn't quite as high this year, they have won
the past 2 years! At the end of the
series, the losing team will make breakfast for the winners at a
location
still to be identified Thank you!
Here are a couple of pics from the last few
year's extravaganzas:
2004... Sadly
in 2008 we said good bye to Tony (in front with peace sign); Tony was
always the number one recruiter for the men!
Total Record: Men 4: (03, 04,
07, 08) / Women 2 (05 & 06)
Steve Tries a New Strategy in
2005 (it didn't work) ...
Some of the folks enjoying breakfast 2006
A few of the 2006 Women celebrating (Men 120 / Women
136)
In 2007 John (far left)... helped the men recruit...
they won by only 2!!!... In 2008 ( below it was more of a blow out due
to a contingent coming over from Maple Grove)
February Social Update
Social Update....
Battle of the Sexes Contest!!!
January 28th- March 18th (8 Weeks on Wed. morns
@ Fridley)--- We will tabulate total attendance for men and women
at that time. ... Men will have a handicap of 4 per time!! ...
After one week men already ahead by 3!!.. Women, you need to bring
those friends!
Thursday Feb. 5th:
Eve Dinner at Sunshine Factory in New Hope! 5:30pm
Monday Feb. 16th: President's Day Breakfast at
Fat Nats... 7:15!!
Wed. Feb
25th: Ash
Wed. - Breakfast at Perkins in Fridley 7:25 !!
Monday March 2nd: Breakfast Fat Nats in New Hope 7:15
Wed. March 18th: Last day of Battle
of Sexes!!! Breakfast at Perkins 7:30am
Sometime in April or May--- Battle of the Sexes Pay off Breakfast!!!
Join the Purple Pumpers XII team on June
8th-10th!!! click on the links below to access my personal page,
and our team web page.
MS
Society- Kristi's MS 150 Page
MS
Society- Kristi's Team Page
2007 team enjoying Pizza Luce the night before!
Purple Pumpers X--Some of the team takes a scenic
break!
Purple
Pumpers XII-- 2008
Join Us!!
It's a Blast!!
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Recipe for Valentine's Party... Val's Buffalo Chicken
Dip!!
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (10 oz) chunck white chicken, drained
1/2 C buffalo sauce
1/2 C ranch dressing
2 C (8 oz) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack Cheese
Tortilla chips
Spread cream cheese into an ungreased shallow 1 qt baking dish. Layer
with
chicken, buffalo sauce and ranching dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered @ 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is
melted.
Serve warm with tortilla chips. Yields about 2 cups.
Fabulous Fotos:
A couple Recent Pics... 
Christmas!!
Ready for the
Holidazzle! 
Heather, Kate & Kristi ready to go!
Where's the parade?... We are all ready!
The waitress wasn't sure how to work the camera... but
here's our Fridley Instructor Party- La Casita
Our
Election .. Pay off Breakfast, in celebration of Barack Obama winning,
Marilyn buys everyone breakfast!... (If John McCain had won, John was
going to buy us breakfast...)
Here is the Barackfest at Fat Nats...
What's up? Kirk and Marilyn look far
more gleeful than John!!
Finally-- A bit of humor to brighten your day (smile)
And just a
little something for Humor Relief!
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Fascinating Health And Fitness
Information:
*According to Web MD, people often
make two common nutrition mistakes, 1) assuming that fruit juices will
give them as much nutrition as the fruit itself. Fruit juices are
a high source of sugar and do not contain the fiber which facilitates
feeling "full". Of course, fruit juices are often healthier than
other sweetened drinks
including soda! 2) The label "seven grain" on bread does not
always
mean it is the healthiest bread for you (although it is often tasty!)
Nutritionists
suggest that you look for breads made of whole grains.
*According to the Dana Neuroscience foundation, most adults need 7-9
hours of sleep, those with less than 6 and over 10 often had
compromised
immune systems. If you would like to take a online short test (8
questions) of whether you are sleep deprived, click on the following
link to Dr. Koop's site' this should take you directly to the page:
*According to a 1997 study pubished in Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise, wide stance squats put considerably less pressure on
the posterior cruiciate ligament (PCL)-- neither stance had significant
differences to the commonly injured anterior cruiciate ligament (ACL)
*I've recently become personally interested and aware of the many
vascular and cardiovascular issues that contribute to the leading cause
of death in America. It is important to recognize the symptoms of
a stroke: (a) confusion or trouble speaking/ understanding, (b)
impaired vision, often to one side, (c) loss of coordination, (d)
severe headache, (e) numbness or weakness to one side of the
body. If you witness
someone experiencing these symptoms... act FAST
F- (Face)... Ask the person to smile... (is the smile symmetrical?)
A- (Arms)... Have the person raise both arms... does one droop down?
S- (Speech)... Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence... is it
articulate? Is it slurred?
T- (Time)... If the person shows signs above, time is of the essence,
call 911
(Information on Stroke from the National Stroke Association)
*The above information is for
educational purposes only and is not meant to replace the advice of
your health professional
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Places of
Beauty...
As I walk
the roads
Climb the mountains
Swim the seas
And lie in the fields...
I am
mindful that
No matter where life's journey leads
or what meets us along the path
There
are physical,
geographical, interpersonal and spiritual
places of beauty
that bring forth awe
kissing
the tears
touching the smiles
caressing the depth of our dreams
embracing the source of our being
blossoming warmth, and kindling light
in the
heart, mind and soul
(Kristi Haertl)
Key to the heart...
Where is the key to your heart
what makes you laugh?
what makes you cry?
Who brings a smile
or tears of love
to the eye?
Sing songs
in gratitude
for with whom
we dance the earth
and gently say I love you
for love's priceless worth
The questions
they come
in the heart
of the soul
Yet is there
not beauty
in love's
precious
sweet whole?
Let's dance
in the morn
Let us waltz
amidst
the rain
Let us sing upon
the mountain
tops
Finding joy
once again
(Kristi)
A blessed and happy Valentine's day
to each of you...
As we celebrate
that which brings forth love
Let us
remember to express our love
To those loved
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