October 2011

A Road Race And Then Off To Joplin

by altardy on October 21, 2011

Read about the great race I ran in on October 15th.  There are 3 entries about the race after this one.  Then I will be doing entries from Joplin, Missouri next week.  I am joining Extreme Home Makeovers in building 7 houses in 9 days for victims of the tornado that tore a city apart.  Have […]

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In Danny’s Memory

by altardy on October 21, 2011

October 15th was the 4th annual Danny Boyle 3.5 miler in Holyoke, Ma.. Danny was a firefighter that lost a battle with brain cancer at too young an age.  He left his wife Deb(pictured with me) and 2 kids.  This race is in his honor and in it’s first 3 years raised $70,000 for research.  The […]

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These People Could Be Laughing At You!!!!!!!

by altardy on October 21, 2011

If you were wondering if you missed a good time because you didn’t make the Danny Boyle Race–these pictures and the ones in the next entry are for you. You’ve got Donna and Kathy enjoying some of the warm sunshine and carbs with me  after the race. Brian and I have gotten to be great friends.  […]

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New And Old Friends Gathered

by altardy on October 21, 2011

There were runners of all different talent levels at the Danny Boyle Race.  Craig(yellow shirt) came in 3rd over all and 1st in his age division. He is pictured with Richard and Lee with his daughter Kaitlyn. Beth(red shorts) was visiting from Arizona and decided to run the race. She is a member of the 50 […]

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—I saw this while driving down a street not too far from my house.  It stands about 5-6 feet tall.  Truly an artistic way to express what’s inside of one’s head. —I am leaving for Joplin, Missouri on Oct. 22nd til Oct 29th.  I’m headed there to help my friends from Extreme Makeovers put up 7 […]

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One Of The Humble Ones

by altardy on October 2, 2011

—I want you to meet Dennis Sullivan.  I’m proud to call Dennis a great friend.  He is a perfect example of greatness and humbleness all wrapped around a wonderful heart.  We tend to frequent the same restaurant, as you can see in the background.  —Dennis, amongst other things, is a talented runner.  He has a great relationship with his son […]

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