1. Sign up for the 2008 Utah Valley Race all night. A big THANKS to Mark. I first read about the race on his 'not a blog'. Since I am a serious Amazing Race junkie, I could not stay away. It sounded like a local version of the show! We chose to race with our friends/neighbors Jennifer and Jathon. What a good choice that turned out to be! We would later find out that we each had different strengths to offer the team. Voila! We became Team Cedar Hills.
Before the race- Jennifer has two shoes.
2. Do your research. We looked up the phone numbers and addresses of all the attractions in the Valley. We also read the book they gave us about Utah Valley and highlighted information we thought might help us on race day.
3. Go to SCERA to check in, get clues, and start racing. (Orem) The first leg of the race began at 5:00 pm on Friday. We were given clues of where to go to earn points along the way. The first team back with the most points at the end would win (or most points and fastest time if there happened to be a point tie- which will be important later). Oh yes- and NO SPEEDING. They gave us GPS devices for our cars to make sure they could track where we were and how fast we were traveling. Quote: "We love Julia!"
4. Do a 100 foot free fall waterslide. (Provo) Our first decision was to head to Seven Peaks for a quick waterslide. It is a 100 foot drop, striaght down, so you actually kind of "free fall". Good thing we had no time to hesitate- we just did it. Jen lost her shoe in the hustle of changing clothes and running out to the slide- we searched for a moment, but to no avail. She ran the rest of this leg with only one shoe. What a trooper! Quote: "I got such a deep wedgie, they are going to have to clean streaks off that slide!"
5. Test drive a car in Lindon. We had to figure out some word puzzles to guide us on our test drive. Our first clue led us to The Purple Turtle, the second to Discovery Park. It took us just a second to figure out the clues, but some teams had given up because they were a little challenging. Quote: "Hey, there is no GPS in this car, we can drive like we are actually in a race!"
Notice Jen's stocking foot.
6. Polish off an order of Shrimp Tacos at Bajio. (American Fork) Yum! Not so tough- especially with four of us working on it at once. Quote : "Did you double dip that fork?!?"
7. Learn to be a "band" at the Music School. (American Fork) We had a date with destiny at 7:00pm- Scott and Jathon were on lead guitar, Jen was playing bass. I kept us all in rhythm (LOL) on drums. Good thing we had such a cool instructor. Thanks Ben!
http://www.themusicschool.us/
8. Go to a Wild West museum and try to figure out where to get our points. (Lehi) They gave us clues that led through the museum and eventually to a "weapon maker" who taught us about arrowheads. I ate a freeze-dried, cheddar flavored cricket (you CAN feel the antanae and legs sticking to your teeth- but it is not too bad). Quote: "Oh, that's a real owl!"
http://www.hutchingsmuseum.org/
9. Find race symbols hidden inside a Parade Home. (Lehi) The setting- a gorgeous home tucked into the hills at Traverse Mtn.; we are trying to go through the house as quickly (and accurately) as possible. I think Jen was just glad to have one of those blue booties to cover up her already disgustingly dirty sock.
10. Play wallyball and billiards at Noah's Center. (Lehi) We went to this cool building where you can rent rooms for specialty events like receptions, but you can also play basketball, ice skate, and more. I think the wallyball team we played against (2 v. 4) was surprised at how good we were!
11. Go to Cold Stone and eat (hurry!) a quart of ice cream. (Spanish Fork) It sounds like it would be easy, but when you are trying to rush, it is not so great. We were glad to have Jathon. He probably ate half while the three of us struggled. None of us felt the same after that. Quote: "I just opened my throat like a snake and it slid down."
12. Bowl 360 points at South County Lanes. (Payson) Where were all those strikes we normally bowl? We must have been distracted by the racing pressure. It was nice that the guys at the bowling alley kept announcing how many points we had accumulated so we didn't have to waste our time bowling too many points. :)
13. Race across the county to Sundance. (No speeding!) Get a mountain bike (for Scott) while the rest of the team hikes up the hill to an ampitheatre. Write a limrick about the race (wish I had a copy- it was truly poetic- ha, ha!). Hike/bike back down. Jen (one shoe) was struggling, so Jathon carried her down- wow!
14. Play arcade games at Trafalga. (Orem) We were trying to find the games that hauled in as many tickets as possible. We ended up with 149! Not bad for a bunch of 30-somethings. Our kids would have been in prize heaven. Too bad only 50 of them counted for points.
15. Search the Orem Owlz stadium for point cards. It was dark by this time (almost midnight). We were trying to find points hidden among the bleachers. We found one- the lowest points available- but at least it was something. We were pushing the end of our time limit for this one.
16. Solve a riddle using clues on Provo Center Street. We had a bit of a hard time with this-it was dark- we were not sure which letters to use- which statues to count, etc. But in the end, we figured it out. Again- Jen is running (no walking the whole time for our team) up and down the street as we search.
17. Ride a tandem bike through BYU campus. (Provo) Good thing we had some BYU alum along for the ride (that and the map of campus helped too). It was dark, so our in our pictures, it is hard to see the landmarks, but we made it. The handlebars on mine and Scott's bike were broken (I mean falling off), so steering was the hardest part of this challenge for us.
18. Hurry back to SCERA to check in for a pit stop. (Orem) We checked in around 1:30 and tried to get a little sleep, but I kept racing in my mind and probably only slept for an hour. Jen's shoe had been found, but we decided to pick it up in the morning. We were running on adrenaline, I didn't even want to eat. Snacks and water sustained us the whole time.
19. Team rankings are posted. After second guessing every move we had made, we found out we were in second place. Yahoo! That was all the motivation I needed for a second wind. Game on for leg two starting at 5 am. When we got our next set of clues, we solved one that needed an appointment and tried to call for a time slot. No answer. We were getting frustrated, fearing that we wouldn't get the time we wanted. When we got through, we ended up getting an appointment for 8:30 instead of the 7:30 we wanted (this will be important later).
20. Hike to the "Y". (Provo) A first for me and Scott. Number who-knows-how-many for Jathon and Jennifer. Jen had two sandals which was an improvement from one shoe, but still not ideal. It was beautiful watching the sun come up over the valley (not so much that it distracted us from planning and strategizing along the way). Jen was hiking through some serious back pain, but she never quit. On the way down, Jathon manned up again and carried Jen part of the way. Quote: "That 8:30 time slot is really going to mess us up"
Jen in sandals- all of us on the "Y"
21. Find a yard sale. (Provo) We needed to buy a team mascot at a yard sale. We happened to find one on the way to pick up Jen's shoe. Too bad the lady wasn't outside yet (it was already 6:15). We figured signs and stuff out meant yard sale on. So we knocked on the door. She came to the door a little blurry-eyed, but happy to help us. We bought our mascot "Nucnac" (Cancun backwards) a toucan- who we figured would bring the luck of the tropics to our team.
22. Frisbee golf. (Provo) 6:30 am-It was a nice dewy morning to run through a park, chasing our frisbees and trying to get them into a metal basket. All in all, no frisbees lost, two holes played. Our score was so high, we didn't even keep track. Quote: "Can we just pay for the lost frisbee and move on?"
23. Go to CLAS ropes course for some early morning canoeing. (Provo) Our task was to canoe down the river in teams of two and find a beaver dam. We were able to spot it quickly in part because Scott decided he would paddle while I searched the shoreline. Some of the other teams were unable to find it quickly and spent 30 minutes or more looking. We were done in less than 5. Quote: "You guys really work well together" "Thank You"
24. Drive to the other end of the valley for "real" golf. (Cedar Hills) We each had to hit a ball past a certain flag (one for men and one for women). Scott and Jathon step up and exceed the mark no problem. Jen takes a few tries and gets it. I am still trying. Scott knows my golf history and he is nervous that this will be the hold up for our team. I am worried too. Out of nowhere, I hit a beautiful shot that makes it! I couldn't believe it. I was so excited, I had to take a moment and enjoy. Quote: "Keep your head down, keep your head down."
25. Learn about how buying pearls can help others. (Lehi) There is a woman in Lehi who has started a jewelry business that gives back. She helps women in need buy hiring them to make the jewelry she sells. I eat stuff like this up. I love to see a local business with meaning. Jathon had to identify a real pearl bracelet in a bowl of imitations. We only had a few minutes to complete the task- since we got there at 8:00 at had to be at Utah Lake by 8:30. He did really well (no pressure with all of us looking on).
http://www.myprincesspearls.com/
26. 8:30 appointment for sailing on Utah Lake. (Provo) A blessing in disguise. Bonneville School of Sailing was kind enough to give us a chance learning a bit about sailing. It was amazing! They were so kind. We had to save a "man overboard" (code for inflatable Homer Simpson doll) while we were out in the bay. Scott had the longest arm, so he was selected to reach over the side to grab it. I thought we were going to lose Scott into the water. He was so far out that his knees were off the side of the boat! Quote: "Port just a little. A little more Port."
http://www.nowbringmethathorizon.com/
Jen has both shoes back and Homer is safe on the boat again.
27. Go river rafting on the Provo River. We headed up the canyon for a rafting adventure and got there just in time. They happened to have an extra raft at the start point that seemed to be waiting for us. Normally you would paddle some and let the current carry you, but we were in no mood for taking it easy- we paddled our hearts out- no resting. I think the guides were surprised at how quickly we made it down. Quote: "We love the Scouts!"
http://www.highcountryrafting.com/
28. Text like you know what you are doing. (Orem) We went to a Sprint store and had to send four text messages to an employee. They were long and had big words in them. I was really intimidated since I never text. (It takes me too long) Thankfully, each one of us sent our message perfectly since the guy who worked there was the text police. He seriously combed through each message looking for mistakes. Phew!
29. Lead a Llama through an obstacle course. (Spanish Fork) Did you know that there is Hare Krishna temple in Spanish Fork and they raise llamas? Well, you know now. We went there. On the way we found out that Spanish Fork is the home of the 2008 Utah County Fair AND the "Home of Pride and Progress"- another little known fact. Working with the llamas was a truly unique experience. When people ask about the race, one of the first things we mention is the llamas. Quote: "She thinks it is a dog. It is a llama, not a dog."
http://www.utahkrishnas.com/main/home.asp
30. Bait a hook, catch, and release a fish. (Payson) We went to an out of the way, but very charming little trout farm. Each of us had to complete this task. The people there were very helpful- it seemed the excitement of the weekend- all these crazed people coming through, catching a fish, and leaving. Quote: "Fishing at a trout farm is almost too easy, it makes me appreciate waiting when you fish."
31. Drive to the Young Living Farm. (Mona) Wow. This is way out there and completely beautiful. Too bad we missed the exit that would get us there quickest- we found our research on it a second too soon. It was frustrating to know we were taking the long way- but no speeding (gotta love 75 mph!). When we got there we had to identify the scent of lavender. Just when I had it another team walked up, so I pretended it was another one to throw them off (I'm so sneaky). Our tasks were paddle boating (hard to steer!) and climbing a rock wall. The best part was watching "the guys" run past another team to get to the boats first. They were full-on sprinting.
http://www.younglivingfarms.com/
32. Stop at the Red Barn for some (more!) ice cream. (Santaquin) Thankfully this one was a "baby" size. We were elated. The thought of eating more ice cream made all of us a little nervous.
33. Go through the Springville art museum looking for certain paintings. We were given a list of items to find in paintings in the museum. Our strategy was to split up the list and find what we could- then help each other. It worked. We found them all! Quote: "I still need two pastels."
34. Hurry back and hope for the best. (Orem) So it was back to the SCERA to hand in our points and see where we came in. We checked in around 1:30 pm- almost the same time we had checked in 12 hours earlier for the first leg. They had some pizza there for us, but none of us were hungry yet. We were still so wired. Quote: "If we win, that's great, but this has been worth it all by itself." WHAT A FUN NIGHT!
35. Win the grand prize! Well, if you are still reading this, you deserve a prize... this blog entry is almost as long as the event itself (well- not quite, but I couldn't leave anything out). They brought the top five teams, of which we were one, on stage and narrowed it down to two. The top two teams had the same amount of points- the difference between the two of us was ONE MINUTE! Too close. When the race director said "Team Cedar Hills" we couldn't contain ourselves. We started jumping around, 'high-five'ing, and hugging. You would never have known that we had been up all night pushing ourselves to the limit. We won a trip for four to Cancun! YAHOOTY! Quote: "When we do this again next year..."
Notice "Nucnac" in the lower right- our trusty mascot.
Yep- it is true. We won a trip (we can go where we want- we have credit at a local travel agency). You can see all the results at http://www.raceallnight.com/ Let's not leave out that we also won 4 tickets to the Wild Outdoor Festival at Thanksgiving Point this weekend. What a night! Since then we haven't stopped thinking and talking about it. Who knew you could do 29 activities in 17 hours (taking time out for the pit stops)? It turns out that the 8:30 time slot we were so worried about was exactly what we needed. If we would have done it any other way, I don't think we would have won. It was so, so close between us and the 2nd place team. We are so excited about everything we did and all the fun stuff there is to do in Happy Valley. No wonder the people down here are so darn happy. It is catchy.
Before the race- Jennifer has two shoes.2. Do your research. We looked up the phone numbers and addresses of all the attractions in the Valley. We also read the book they gave us about Utah Valley and highlighted information we thought might help us on race day.
3. Go to SCERA to check in, get clues, and start racing. (Orem) The first leg of the race began at 5:00 pm on Friday. We were given clues of where to go to earn points along the way. The first team back with the most points at the end would win (or most points and fastest time if there happened to be a point tie- which will be important later). Oh yes- and NO SPEEDING. They gave us GPS devices for our cars to make sure they could track where we were and how fast we were traveling. Quote: "We love Julia!"
4. Do a 100 foot free fall waterslide. (Provo) Our first decision was to head to Seven Peaks for a quick waterslide. It is a 100 foot drop, striaght down, so you actually kind of "free fall". Good thing we had no time to hesitate- we just did it. Jen lost her shoe in the hustle of changing clothes and running out to the slide- we searched for a moment, but to no avail. She ran the rest of this leg with only one shoe. What a trooper! Quote: "I got such a deep wedgie, they are going to have to clean streaks off that slide!"
5. Test drive a car in Lindon. We had to figure out some word puzzles to guide us on our test drive. Our first clue led us to The Purple Turtle, the second to Discovery Park. It took us just a second to figure out the clues, but some teams had given up because they were a little challenging. Quote: "Hey, there is no GPS in this car, we can drive like we are actually in a race!"
Notice Jen's stocking foot.6. Polish off an order of Shrimp Tacos at Bajio. (American Fork) Yum! Not so tough- especially with four of us working on it at once. Quote : "Did you double dip that fork?!?"
7. Learn to be a "band" at the Music School. (American Fork) We had a date with destiny at 7:00pm- Scott and Jathon were on lead guitar, Jen was playing bass. I kept us all in rhythm (LOL) on drums. Good thing we had such a cool instructor. Thanks Ben!
http://www.themusicschool.us/
8. Go to a Wild West museum and try to figure out where to get our points. (Lehi) They gave us clues that led through the museum and eventually to a "weapon maker" who taught us about arrowheads. I ate a freeze-dried, cheddar flavored cricket (you CAN feel the antanae and legs sticking to your teeth- but it is not too bad). Quote: "Oh, that's a real owl!"
http://www.hutchingsmuseum.org/
9. Find race symbols hidden inside a Parade Home. (Lehi) The setting- a gorgeous home tucked into the hills at Traverse Mtn.; we are trying to go through the house as quickly (and accurately) as possible. I think Jen was just glad to have one of those blue booties to cover up her already disgustingly dirty sock.
10. Play wallyball and billiards at Noah's Center. (Lehi) We went to this cool building where you can rent rooms for specialty events like receptions, but you can also play basketball, ice skate, and more. I think the wallyball team we played against (2 v. 4) was surprised at how good we were!
11. Go to Cold Stone and eat (hurry!) a quart of ice cream. (Spanish Fork) It sounds like it would be easy, but when you are trying to rush, it is not so great. We were glad to have Jathon. He probably ate half while the three of us struggled. None of us felt the same after that. Quote: "I just opened my throat like a snake and it slid down."
12. Bowl 360 points at South County Lanes. (Payson) Where were all those strikes we normally bowl? We must have been distracted by the racing pressure. It was nice that the guys at the bowling alley kept announcing how many points we had accumulated so we didn't have to waste our time bowling too many points. :)
13. Race across the county to Sundance. (No speeding!) Get a mountain bike (for Scott) while the rest of the team hikes up the hill to an ampitheatre. Write a limrick about the race (wish I had a copy- it was truly poetic- ha, ha!). Hike/bike back down. Jen (one shoe) was struggling, so Jathon carried her down- wow!
14. Play arcade games at Trafalga. (Orem) We were trying to find the games that hauled in as many tickets as possible. We ended up with 149! Not bad for a bunch of 30-somethings. Our kids would have been in prize heaven. Too bad only 50 of them counted for points.
15. Search the Orem Owlz stadium for point cards. It was dark by this time (almost midnight). We were trying to find points hidden among the bleachers. We found one- the lowest points available- but at least it was something. We were pushing the end of our time limit for this one.
16. Solve a riddle using clues on Provo Center Street. We had a bit of a hard time with this-it was dark- we were not sure which letters to use- which statues to count, etc. But in the end, we figured it out. Again- Jen is running (no walking the whole time for our team) up and down the street as we search.
17. Ride a tandem bike through BYU campus. (Provo) Good thing we had some BYU alum along for the ride (that and the map of campus helped too). It was dark, so our in our pictures, it is hard to see the landmarks, but we made it. The handlebars on mine and Scott's bike were broken (I mean falling off), so steering was the hardest part of this challenge for us.
18. Hurry back to SCERA to check in for a pit stop. (Orem) We checked in around 1:30 and tried to get a little sleep, but I kept racing in my mind and probably only slept for an hour. Jen's shoe had been found, but we decided to pick it up in the morning. We were running on adrenaline, I didn't even want to eat. Snacks and water sustained us the whole time.
19. Team rankings are posted. After second guessing every move we had made, we found out we were in second place. Yahoo! That was all the motivation I needed for a second wind. Game on for leg two starting at 5 am. When we got our next set of clues, we solved one that needed an appointment and tried to call for a time slot. No answer. We were getting frustrated, fearing that we wouldn't get the time we wanted. When we got through, we ended up getting an appointment for 8:30 instead of the 7:30 we wanted (this will be important later).
20. Hike to the "Y". (Provo) A first for me and Scott. Number who-knows-how-many for Jathon and Jennifer. Jen had two sandals which was an improvement from one shoe, but still not ideal. It was beautiful watching the sun come up over the valley (not so much that it distracted us from planning and strategizing along the way). Jen was hiking through some serious back pain, but she never quit. On the way down, Jathon manned up again and carried Jen part of the way. Quote: "That 8:30 time slot is really going to mess us up"
Jen in sandals- all of us on the "Y"21. Find a yard sale. (Provo) We needed to buy a team mascot at a yard sale. We happened to find one on the way to pick up Jen's shoe. Too bad the lady wasn't outside yet (it was already 6:15). We figured signs and stuff out meant yard sale on. So we knocked on the door. She came to the door a little blurry-eyed, but happy to help us. We bought our mascot "Nucnac" (Cancun backwards) a toucan- who we figured would bring the luck of the tropics to our team.
22. Frisbee golf. (Provo) 6:30 am-It was a nice dewy morning to run through a park, chasing our frisbees and trying to get them into a metal basket. All in all, no frisbees lost, two holes played. Our score was so high, we didn't even keep track. Quote: "Can we just pay for the lost frisbee and move on?"
23. Go to CLAS ropes course for some early morning canoeing. (Provo) Our task was to canoe down the river in teams of two and find a beaver dam. We were able to spot it quickly in part because Scott decided he would paddle while I searched the shoreline. Some of the other teams were unable to find it quickly and spent 30 minutes or more looking. We were done in less than 5. Quote: "You guys really work well together" "Thank You"
24. Drive to the other end of the valley for "real" golf. (Cedar Hills) We each had to hit a ball past a certain flag (one for men and one for women). Scott and Jathon step up and exceed the mark no problem. Jen takes a few tries and gets it. I am still trying. Scott knows my golf history and he is nervous that this will be the hold up for our team. I am worried too. Out of nowhere, I hit a beautiful shot that makes it! I couldn't believe it. I was so excited, I had to take a moment and enjoy. Quote: "Keep your head down, keep your head down."
25. Learn about how buying pearls can help others. (Lehi) There is a woman in Lehi who has started a jewelry business that gives back. She helps women in need buy hiring them to make the jewelry she sells. I eat stuff like this up. I love to see a local business with meaning. Jathon had to identify a real pearl bracelet in a bowl of imitations. We only had a few minutes to complete the task- since we got there at 8:00 at had to be at Utah Lake by 8:30. He did really well (no pressure with all of us looking on).
http://www.myprincesspearls.com/
26. 8:30 appointment for sailing on Utah Lake. (Provo) A blessing in disguise. Bonneville School of Sailing was kind enough to give us a chance learning a bit about sailing. It was amazing! They were so kind. We had to save a "man overboard" (code for inflatable Homer Simpson doll) while we were out in the bay. Scott had the longest arm, so he was selected to reach over the side to grab it. I thought we were going to lose Scott into the water. He was so far out that his knees were off the side of the boat! Quote: "Port just a little. A little more Port."
http://www.nowbringmethathorizon.com/
Jen has both shoes back and Homer is safe on the boat again.27. Go river rafting on the Provo River. We headed up the canyon for a rafting adventure and got there just in time. They happened to have an extra raft at the start point that seemed to be waiting for us. Normally you would paddle some and let the current carry you, but we were in no mood for taking it easy- we paddled our hearts out- no resting. I think the guides were surprised at how quickly we made it down. Quote: "We love the Scouts!"
http://www.highcountryrafting.com/
28. Text like you know what you are doing. (Orem) We went to a Sprint store and had to send four text messages to an employee. They were long and had big words in them. I was really intimidated since I never text. (It takes me too long) Thankfully, each one of us sent our message perfectly since the guy who worked there was the text police. He seriously combed through each message looking for mistakes. Phew!
29. Lead a Llama through an obstacle course. (Spanish Fork) Did you know that there is Hare Krishna temple in Spanish Fork and they raise llamas? Well, you know now. We went there. On the way we found out that Spanish Fork is the home of the 2008 Utah County Fair AND the "Home of Pride and Progress"- another little known fact. Working with the llamas was a truly unique experience. When people ask about the race, one of the first things we mention is the llamas. Quote: "She thinks it is a dog. It is a llama, not a dog."
http://www.utahkrishnas.com/main/home.asp
30. Bait a hook, catch, and release a fish. (Payson) We went to an out of the way, but very charming little trout farm. Each of us had to complete this task. The people there were very helpful- it seemed the excitement of the weekend- all these crazed people coming through, catching a fish, and leaving. Quote: "Fishing at a trout farm is almost too easy, it makes me appreciate waiting when you fish."
31. Drive to the Young Living Farm. (Mona) Wow. This is way out there and completely beautiful. Too bad we missed the exit that would get us there quickest- we found our research on it a second too soon. It was frustrating to know we were taking the long way- but no speeding (gotta love 75 mph!). When we got there we had to identify the scent of lavender. Just when I had it another team walked up, so I pretended it was another one to throw them off (I'm so sneaky). Our tasks were paddle boating (hard to steer!) and climbing a rock wall. The best part was watching "the guys" run past another team to get to the boats first. They were full-on sprinting.
http://www.younglivingfarms.com/
32. Stop at the Red Barn for some (more!) ice cream. (Santaquin) Thankfully this one was a "baby" size. We were elated. The thought of eating more ice cream made all of us a little nervous.
33. Go through the Springville art museum looking for certain paintings. We were given a list of items to find in paintings in the museum. Our strategy was to split up the list and find what we could- then help each other. It worked. We found them all! Quote: "I still need two pastels."
34. Hurry back and hope for the best. (Orem) So it was back to the SCERA to hand in our points and see where we came in. We checked in around 1:30 pm- almost the same time we had checked in 12 hours earlier for the first leg. They had some pizza there for us, but none of us were hungry yet. We were still so wired. Quote: "If we win, that's great, but this has been worth it all by itself." WHAT A FUN NIGHT!
35. Win the grand prize! Well, if you are still reading this, you deserve a prize... this blog entry is almost as long as the event itself (well- not quite, but I couldn't leave anything out). They brought the top five teams, of which we were one, on stage and narrowed it down to two. The top two teams had the same amount of points- the difference between the two of us was ONE MINUTE! Too close. When the race director said "Team Cedar Hills" we couldn't contain ourselves. We started jumping around, 'high-five'ing, and hugging. You would never have known that we had been up all night pushing ourselves to the limit. We won a trip for four to Cancun! YAHOOTY! Quote: "When we do this again next year..."
Notice "Nucnac" in the lower right- our trusty mascot.Yep- it is true. We won a trip (we can go where we want- we have credit at a local travel agency). You can see all the results at http://www.raceallnight.com/ Let's not leave out that we also won 4 tickets to the Wild Outdoor Festival at Thanksgiving Point this weekend. What a night! Since then we haven't stopped thinking and talking about it. Who knew you could do 29 activities in 17 hours (taking time out for the pit stops)? It turns out that the 8:30 time slot we were so worried about was exactly what we needed. If we would have done it any other way, I don't think we would have won. It was so, so close between us and the 2nd place team. We are so excited about everything we did and all the fun stuff there is to do in Happy Valley. No wonder the people down here are so darn happy. It is catchy.
13 comments:
That is the coolest blog entry ever! Kenyon wants me to sign us for next year right now. How fun and what a cool prize.
I had no idea that there was so much cool stuff to do. It could have been titled Courtney's Paradise in Fast Forward or something. Congrats!!!
YAY! If anyone would win this race it would be you. Congrats!
WOW, sounds like quite a night! i think that the north part of the dr would be great for kids. the touristy parts are pretty safe from what i hear. let's go cuban this weekend!
That is sweet! That race sounded almost as fun as a trip to Mexico! Congrats on being the big winners!
I can feel your elation across county lines. Congratulations Scott and Courtney. Mexico is FUN but it's even FUNNER when it's paid for by someone else ;).
I am so mad about this! That should have been me! If only I hadn't been such a wimp about not getting enough sleep, paying money to enter, etc. But, I think you would have beat me in any case. None the less, you owe me! I expect you and Scott to take me with you, wherever you go with your credit.
An amazing story for an amazing race. I am so impressed with it all.
Mark- I owe you a big "thanks", but please don't hold your breath for a trip invite. I would hate to see you pass out. I think we could swing some cookies or something, though. Love ya.
I had so much fun reading about this. I could just imagine your energy and enthusiasm all hyped up on adrenaline. You totally deserved to win. What a great night!
Wow, after all that you guys deserve a vacation. Congrats! Mexico is a lot of fun. By the way I love Bajio's shrimp tacos!
Score, one of my settlers friends read your post with her husband riding the BART into San Francisco. How cool is that? Even cooler? They totally signed up because of you.
Congratulations - we enjoyed having your group on board our sailboat as part of the Amazing Race. We have a few more pictures for you if you would like to give us an email address that we can send them to.
Todd & Louise Frye
Bonneville School of Sailing
nowbringmethathorizon@sisna.com
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