tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post3347451080871200703..comments2024-03-19T02:13:10.045-05:00Comments on Out and About: Fruit coincidences, lemon soles, and quintessential volunteersemmers712http://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-33741605400018377342013-07-23T22:04:03.922-05:002013-07-23T22:04:03.922-05:00Cutting and boxing pizzas for 4-5 hours still soun...Cutting and boxing pizzas for 4-5 hours still sounds like a lot of work! Then to add doing inventory counts and cleaning up afterwards? I have a lot more respect now for all the stadium employees that do this type of work every week!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-83983863532116914732013-07-23T15:33:29.239-05:002013-07-23T15:33:29.239-05:00I would do it again...depending on the organizatio...I would do it again...depending on the organization. For my frat...yes I would. I cut and boxed pizzas for probably 4 or 5 of the hours. Before and after you have to take counts of cups/boxes/supplies etc and then clean up after. It is a long day for sure and I wouldn't do it all the time but if I was around I could probably handle 2-3 times a year. Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287043348709135433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-76009295864839058252013-07-17T09:37:45.465-05:002013-07-17T09:37:45.465-05:00Wow. Thank you so much for providing this insight...Wow. Thank you so much for providing this insight, Kayla. I am definitely not used to being on my feet all day anymore and it does sound like it would be exhausting. You cut and boxed pizzas for 8 hours straight!?!?!? You probably never wanted to look at pizzas ever again after that!!! =D The biggest question is whether you would choose to do this volunteer gig again? I have to admit that it is not sounding like a slam dunk for me, only because of the length of the shift...emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-71716441784262577852013-07-16T12:00:30.399-05:002013-07-16T12:00:30.399-05:00Ok I'm finally here with my comment :) The so...Ok I'm finally here with my comment :) The soldier field concessions aren't necessarily HARD work, but its a LONG day and you are exhausted at the end (especially if your not used to being on your feet for 8 hours at a time). I only did it once. Our pharmacy frat just started doing it last while I was on rotations so I was only available to do it once (and it was a preseason game). We had a stand that sold pizza and I didn't feel like doing the cash register since I wouldn't be volunteering again so I cut and boxed pizzas as they came out of the oven the entire game. That being said...it is tiring and a long day but its very good money for the organization. It was also always very important to have everyone show up and on time otherwise if you were short people they would take money out of your earnings to pay someone else to work in your stand (I think). I also heard its a new company running the concessions this year so it may be a little different. But that is basically what I remember from the experience. :)Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287043348709135433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54360477177807301682013-07-14T13:33:17.201-05:002013-07-14T13:33:17.201-05:00Thanks, Amy. So true that every shoe and every fo...Thanks, Amy. So true that every shoe and every foot is different - and it seems that even a shoe that once works for you may not ALWAYS work for you. But yay that Stephen found a pair of shoes that he loves!!! He deserves much comfort after spending so much time marching around in boots!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-64669291205787262542013-07-13T13:08:02.219-05:002013-07-13T13:08:02.219-05:00That sucks about your shoes. I've never worn B...That sucks about your shoes. I've never worn Brooks before, but my husband just got a pair that he loves! He's had foot issues since our first marathon (it doesn't help that his job requires him to wear boots and march around all the time), and he has had a heck of a time finding a good fit (ha!). Brooks have really been a life-saver for him. But but but every shoe and every foot is different. I hope you find yourself a better pair with all your race craziness coming up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-51936029629898101212013-07-12T13:36:15.075-05:002013-07-12T13:36:15.075-05:00Ahhh, I had forgotten about Honey Crisp apples! T...Ahhh, I had forgotten about Honey Crisp apples! Those are really good, too! The Honey Crisps seem to be a little easier to find in grocery stores. I've only ever seen the Ambrosias at Mariano's. Rainier cherries in sangria, WOW!!! That would be dynamite!!!<br /><br />What volunteer gigs did you do that lasted all day and began earlier than 9 AM?!?!? You are obviously a much more committed volunteer than I am...!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-35316218868543806002013-07-12T13:22:43.263-05:002013-07-12T13:22:43.263-05:00Mmmm, Ambrosia apples. I love 'em but my husba...Mmmm, Ambrosia apples. I love 'em but my husband prefers Honey Crisps. He's just a weirdo I guess. Also, I bought Rainer cherries and used them in sangria and then bought some more just to eat because they were SO GOOD. <br /><br />I've done volunteer gigs that lasted all day and required me to get up much early than the Soldier Field one does. But, I don't know if serving beer to drunk NFL peeps is high on my list of things to do...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-54840044507160250542013-07-12T10:33:27.916-05:002013-07-12T10:33:27.916-05:00The more shoes I try, the more the Asics are becom...The more shoes I try, the more the Asics are becoming my standout favorites. Seriously - no other shoe has ever come close to the level of shock absorption that the Asics do. I was having fun trying to experiment with different shoes but I'm learning to stick with the tried-and-true favorites. =)<br /><br />Yes, try the Ambrosia apple!!! I think you'd love it!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46244778991462097812013-07-12T10:25:18.888-05:002013-07-12T10:25:18.888-05:00I think you are just used to the Asics cushioning....I think you are just used to the Asics cushioning. Really. Most shoes don't have that much!<br /><br />I have to try that kind of apple!<br /><br />The volunteer opportunities sound fun!!!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201592937889358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-71739856655689417022013-07-12T09:28:07.407-05:002013-07-12T09:28:07.407-05:00Ooooh, Hyper-Color running shoes! Love it! I wou...Ooooh, Hyper-Color running shoes! Love it! I would also love if they made shoes that changed color to show when it was time to replace them. Kind of like those toothbrushes whose bristles change color.<br /><br />LOL on the Ambrosia cross-dressing Thursday name! Too funny!!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-743911557420494872013-07-12T09:26:24.719-05:002013-07-12T09:26:24.719-05:00Zenaida, my company welcomes all volunteers so if ...Zenaida, my company welcomes all volunteers so if you want to do it, let me know and I can get you signed up! Although, Kayla (http://runningmyanti-drug.blogspot.com) tweeted me last night that she's done the concessions volunteer gig in the past and that it is really hard work. Something to take into consideration. =)<br /><br />I am getting the sense that purple is your favorite color!!! You've got the Garmin 10 in purple and now the Pure Flows! =D I've heard great things about the Pure Flow series in general. I have a pair of Saucony Kinvaras which are supposed to be in the same design category as the Pure Flows and I love them, too. =)emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-46757536120887358762013-07-12T09:22:24.260-05:002013-07-12T09:22:24.260-05:00Sigh, you are probably right. I've heard diff...Sigh, you are probably right. I've heard differing thoughts on whether running shoes do or do not still break down over time even if not worn. But there's probably a reason that I was able to get those shoes for like $57 last year. Oh well. Onward to other shoes! =D<br /><br />DEFINITELY try the Ambrosia apples whenever you get a chance!!! I think you'd love them, too!!!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-63219083144860213332013-07-12T08:59:47.274-05:002013-07-12T08:59:47.274-05:00Random thought about shoes.. they should make snea...Random thought about shoes.. they should make sneakers that change color with temperature and moisture!<br /><br />I love the word Ambrosia! that'll be my cross dressing Thursday name next week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169678747506683909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-87814952250382382282013-07-12T08:17:42.328-05:002013-07-12T08:17:42.328-05:00The volunteer opportunities sound cool! Hmm, I...The volunteer opportunities sound cool! Hmm, I'll be interested too.<br /><br />I used to run in Brooks Glycerin but now find them to be too heavy. Next pair I am getting are the Pure Flows 2 in purple. Such a pretty color.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3081872231855122210.post-26732167543285878122013-07-11T19:56:17.885-05:002013-07-11T19:56:17.885-05:00So I used to wear Brooks Glycerins and that shoe h...So I used to wear Brooks Glycerins and that shoe has the exact same color combo as what I was wearing. In 2011. Maybe it's old? (like brittle?) <br /><br />I love Rainer cherries... will have to try the ambrosia apples!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17152316282069493934noreply@blogger.com