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Humboldt Block Brunch 2010 : We had our fourth annual Humboldt Block Brunch on September 26. Hosted by the 3200 and 3300 blocks of Humboldt Blvd in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood it's a great excuse to catch up with the neighbors and get to know the new faces who have recently moved in. MANY THANKS to Alterra for their donation of coffee and supplies . Alterra –– our neighbor just a few blocks south –– has been a coffee sponsor every year.

Humboldt Block Brunch 2010

We had our fourth annual Humboldt Block Brunch on September 26. Hoste ...

Updated: Sep 26, 2010 1:25pm PST

CdA Race Day : June 27 was the Coeur d'Alene Ironman Triathlon that a group of us did in memory of our friend, Nancy Sellars. Nancy had wanted to do the race to celebrate her 50th birthday. This would have been the year, so we did it to remember her. Barb Fagan carried a few of her ashes to scatter at the finish. As for the race itself, the swim was cold and brutal (think of a blender of ice cold water filled with 2,500 swimmers), but the bike was good (hilly but not too) and the run was primarily near the lake with only a few minor hills. These are photos that the Li'l Mister took on race day.

CdA Race Day

June 27 was the Coeur d'Alene Ironman Triathlon that a group of us did ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2010 4:25pm PST

Couer d'Alene, June 25 : A bunch of us from Wisconsin are in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, getting ready for the June 27 Ironman Triathlon. Here are a few pictures of us at play near the swim start as well as photos of Ali's first running race.

Couer d'Alene, June 25

A bunch of us from Wisconsin are in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, getting read ...

Updated: Jun 25, 2010 1:49pm PST

Snapshots from South Africa : I have been having an incredible week in South Africa. Arriving May 28, I came to take part in the Comrades Marathon and was hosted by students of the Catholic religious order for which I work; they live in Pietermaritzburg and attend school at St. Joseph's Theological Institute in nearby Cedara. After the run I began a tour of our South African ministries. Although I took many photos of these ministries, I've just tossed a few of them in this album along with several generic tourist pictures.

Snapshots from South Africa

I have been having an incredible week in South Africa. Arriving May 28 ...

Updated: Jun 06, 2010 11:49am PST

Bear Trax 2010 : The following are a mix of photos taken during the set up for and the day of the Bear Trax 20K and Brownie Shuffle Fun Run. It was the second year for the event that benefits the Nancy Sellars Memorial Foundation. Unfortunately, I don't have too many photos of actual runners since I was doing grunt work during the race. Race photos will be available at: http://www.caughtintheactionphoto.com. For more info on the race or the Nancy Sellars Foundation go to: http://www.nancysellars.com.

Bear Trax 2010

The following are a mix of photos taken during the set up for and the ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2010 1:54pm PST

Dewey's and Frida's 1st Birthday : Dewey and Frida (Dewey's sister who lives next door) turned 1 year old today. Debra, Frida's mom, made doggie birthday cake to share at the local dog park. Nothing like a carrot-hotdog-creamcheese cake. Mmmmmm!!!!

Dewey's and Frida's 1st Birthday

Dewey and Frida (Dewey's sister who lives next door) turned 1 year old ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2010 2:04pm PST

Round Robin 2010 : It's an annual tradition -- a few of us in Riverwest wander around the neighborhood and eat food at each other's houses. This year the Li'l Mister and I were the dessert stop.

Round Robin 2010

It's an annual tradition -- a few of us in Riverwest wander around the ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2010 4:08am PST

Humboldt Block Brunch 09 : The 3200-3300 blocks of Humboldt Blvd. hosted their Third Annual Block Brunch on September 20. "Humboldt Pie" provided great live jazz, and many other neighbors pitched in with pancakes, bread pudding, fruit, sausages, tables, games, scarecrow fixings, Bloody Marias and mimosas. Many thanks to ALTERRA COFFEE for their donated products. The Alterra coffee was so good that we ran out!

Humboldt Block Brunch 09

The 3200-3300 blocks of Humboldt Blvd. hosted their Third Annual Block ...

Updated: Sep 20, 2009 3:01pm PST

Burning River 100 2009 : August 1-2 was the Burning River 100 running race just east of Cleveland. It was a surprisingly gorgeous race course and fun weekend.

Burning River 100 2009

August 1-2 was the Burning River 100 running race just east of Clevela ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2009 3:54pm PST

Continuing Adventures of Dewey the Dog : As of July 11, Dewey is 12 weeks old. Here is a mix of photos of him from 10-12 weeks. Many are with our friends Cindy and Bill Sites and their dogs Stanley (Dewey's BFF) and Luke (Dewey's surrogate grandpa).

Continuing Adventures of Dewey the Dog

As of July 11, Dewey is 12 weeks old. Here is a mix of photos of him ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2009 9:39am PST

Dave and Mary's 25th : The L'il Mister and I got hitched on June 23, 1984. We decided to celebrate our 25th anniversary by re-creating the original wedding reception -- an over-crowded backyard party. Instead of granny's, the party was at our house this time. Many thanks to the friends, neighbors and family who came out on a hot and steamy Tuesday evening to join us.

Dave and Mary's 25th

The L'il Mister and I got hitched on June 23, 1984. We decided to cel ...

Updated: Jun 24, 2009 4:29am PST

Dewey the Dog : When I got back from Rome I learned that there was a new addition to the household: Dewey the dog. I've always loved dogs... in other people's homes, but he is a sweetie and I have quickly fallen in love with him. He is eight weeks old (as of the day I returned -- June 13), and his sister is going to live next door with our neighbor. A bit of a mutt, he is a mix of Jack Russell terrier, Australian cattle dog and American eskimo dog.

Dewey the Dog

When I got back from Rome I learned that there was a new addition to t ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2009 3:19am PST

Mary in Roma : Ciao da Roma! From mid-may through mid-June I am in Rome writing daily reports at what can best be described as a legislative gathering. Representatives from the religious community for which I work –– Priests of the Sacred Heart –– come from around the world every six years to review the status of the congregation and set direction for the future. It is also the time at which the new administration is chosen. The pictures here are just a few silly ones to give a sense of where I am and what I am doing. I'll add some tourist pictures once I get a chance to get out and be a tourist. If anyone has interest in a wider range of shots from the gathering go to: http://www.scjusa.smugmug.com and click on the "General Chapter" gallery.

Mary in Roma

Ciao da Roma! From mid-may through mid-June I am in Rome writing dail ...

Updated: Jun 09, 2009 9:49pm PST

Bear Trax 2009 : The first annual Bear Trax 20K and Brownie Shuffle Fun Run was held Sunday, April 26, at Lapham Peak State Park in SE Wisconsin. Proceeds from the run benefit the Nancy Sellars Memorial Foundation, UA (for more info go to http://www.nancysellars.com). There was a lot of rain for our first event, but it didn't seem to dampen too many spirits. Somehow I snagged an inside job and stayed dry for most of the day. These photos are taken primarily in the registration cabin, where I was based. There was a REAL photographer taking photos on the course. You can see her work at: http://.picturethispros.com

Bear Trax 2009

The first annual Bear Trax 20K and Brownie Shuffle Fun Run was held Su ...

Updated: Apr 26, 2009 2:52pm PST

Tom Chopp's Birthday Ride : On April 19 we had our annual bike ride to celebrate Tom Chopp's birthday. The ride is always followed by ham sandwiches (oval AND round rolls), pickles and other treats. Thanks Jay!

Tom Chopp's Birthday Ride

On April 19 we had our annual bike ride to celebrate Tom Chopp's birth ...

Updated: Apr 19, 2009 2:14pm PST

Kettle Moraine 4-18-09 : On April 18 I started the day at the Nordic Trails in the Southern Kettle Moraine doing part of the Ice Age build-up run. After a few hours of sweating and then lounging in the sun I headed north to Lapham Peak for an organizational meeting regarding next week's Bear Trax 20K. The photos are a mix of both.

Kettle Moraine 4-18-09

On April 18 I started the day at the Nordic Trails in the Southern Ket ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2009 3:21pm PST

McNaughton 09 : A few of us came down on Friday afternoon to see the 150-mile runners at McNaughton finish their first lap. Saturday, those of us doing "only" the 50-miler will have our chance on the course. Thankfully, the rain is supposed to be done by then, but I think there will still be some mud left for us. McNaughton, near Pekin, IL, offers a 50, 100 and 150 race. This year's race took place the weekend of April 10-12.

McNaughton 09

A few of us came down on Friday afternoon to see the 150-mile runners ...

Updated: Apr 10, 2009 2:35pm PST

MadCity 50K 2009 : The MadCity 50K took place April 4 on the shores of Madison's Lake Wingra and through the University of Wisconsin Arboretum. In its first two years the race featured the USA Track & Field National 100K championship. Because of scheduling concerns with the world championship, the national championship was not held in Madison this year; however, it will return in 2010. Mark the date: April 10, 2010. This year's race was turned into a lightening fast 50K solo and team event. Weather, for the first time in race history, was great -- 40s, 50s and no wind or precipitation. Men's winner was Patrick Russell in 3:08:28 and the women's winner (third person overall) was Julie Spencer in 3:34:45. For full results, go to the race site: http://www.madcity100k.com

MadCity 50K 2009

The MadCity 50K took place April 4 on the shores of Madison's Lake Win ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2009 3:13pm PST

Carl Touchstone, Mississippi 09 : Cathy Diamond, Teri Lux, Barb Fagan, Eileen Sherburne and I flew to New Orleans to spend a night before heading to the Carl Touchstone 50K/50-mile race in Laurel, Mississippi. It was my first time to New Orleans and it was a HOOT as was the race itself! BTW, many thanks to Eileen Sherburne for adding photos that she took to the album. And CONGRATS to Barb on her first 50 mile finish!!

Carl Touchstone, Mississippi 09

Cathy Diamond, Teri Lux, Barb Fagan, Eileen Sherburne and I flew to Ne ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2009 2:42am PST

Glacial Trail 50/50 2008 : The Li'l Mister took a few photos at the October 12th Glacial Trail 50/50. Held in the Northern Kettle Moraine, many think of it as the tougher big brother to the Ice Age 50 in May. The trails in the northern section are generally challenging -- both in footing and in their generous portions of ups and downs. However, the effort is well worth it -- when the fall colors are in full bloom this is one of the prettiest courses in the Midwest. Results are available at: http://www.badgerlandstriders.org/GT50/default.html

Glacial Trail 50/50 2008

The Li'l Mister took a few photos at the October 12th Glacial Trail 50 ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 11:13am PST

Badwater 2008 - Mary's turn : After crewing at the Badwater Ultramarathon -- 135 miles from Badwater in Death Valley to the Portal Trail of Mt. Whitney –– I decided to give it a try myself this year. My crew included Bonnie Busch, Nikki Seger, Stephanie Astell and Scott Jacaway. All except Stephanie were veteran race finishers and crew people. Competitors have 60 hours to complete the event and I hoped to go under 48 to "buckle." I squeezed in just seconds under 46 hours. Many thanks to my crew, without which I could have never done this -- SERIOUSLY! BTW, thanks to my crew for the photos posted, as well as the Badwater staff -- several photos are taken from the race website: http://www.badwater.com.

Badwater 2008 - Mary's turn

After crewing at the Badwater Ultramarathon -- 135 miles from Badwater ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2008 6:49pm PST

Granny's 91st Birthday : On June 22nd a bunch of us headed to a park to celebrate Marion Campbell's (aka: "GRANNY") 91st birthday. Unexpected rain showers moved us under the shelter about an hour into the picnic, but the sun came out again so that most of us could make fools of ourselves playing ladder golf.

Granny's 91st Birthday

On June 22nd a bunch of us headed to a park to celebrate Marion Campbe ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2008 2:58pm PST

Kettle Moraine 2008 : On June 7-8 the Li'l Mister and I hosted the Tamarack Aid Station at the Kettle Moraine 100 in La Grange, WI (about an hour southwest of Milwaukee). We saw the 100K and 100 mile runners at miles 5 and 57, and then the 100-milers again at miles 67 and 95. The weather this year? OH MY!!!! Tropical heat and humidity for the day followed by torrential rains, thunder, lightening and wind throughout the night and into the next day. In fact, our photo collection is a bit sparse this year because the camera kept getting wet and shutting down.

Kettle Moraine 2008

On June 7-8 the Li'l Mister and I hosted the Tamarack Aid Station at t ...

Updated: Jun 08, 2008 6:24pm PST

Ice Age 08 : The Ice Age 50 (a 50-mile race and a 50-kilometer) was May 10 in La Grange, Wis. La Grange is about midway between Milwaukee and Madison. Weather was perfect, 40s-50s with cloud cover most of the day. The 50-mile winners were locals Joel Lammers in 7:21:35 and Christine Crawford in 7:43:43. Full results are at: http://www.onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=2524. Thanks to Dave Gorski (aka: Li'l Mister) for taking the photos!

Ice Age 08

The Ice Age 50 (a 50-mile race and a 50-kilometer) was May 10 in La Gr ...

Updated: May 11, 2008 3:44am PST

Chicago Lakefront 50K Spring 08 : The annual Chicago Lakefront 50K -- one of my favorite spring events -- was on April 5. Unfortunately, that was only a week before the Mad City 100K. My little legs weren't up to doing both, so I just went to Chicago to enjoy a slumber party at Nikki and Jennifer's and then run one of the three loops of the 50K the next morning. Of course, the year that I don't sign up to do the whole race the weather is WONDERFUL!!!! For once, Pat, Chicago DIDN'T blow! :)

Chicago Lakefront 50K Spring 08

The annual Chicago Lakefront 50K -- one of my favorite spring events - ...

Updated: Apr 05, 2008 3:42pm PST

Round Robin Jan. 08 : On January 12, Riverwesters once again got together for their annual winter round robin. Appetizers were at Chez Gorski, dinner at the House of Sherer and dessert was at Villa Dye.

Round Robin Jan. 08

On January 12, Riverwesters once again got together for their annual w ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2008 5:53am PST

Gorski Family Invasion 2007 : The Gorski/Alan brothers and their families descended upon Milwaukee to celebrate their mother's 75th birthday. The following are a few photos from Donna Gorski's B-Day gathering and New Year's Eve at Dave and Mary's.

Gorski Family Invasion 2007

The Gorski/Alan brothers and their families descended upon Milwaukee t ...

Updated: Jan 01, 2008 6:14pm PST

Humboldt Block Brunch 07 : Neighbors on the 3300 and 3200 blocks of north Humboldt Blvd. in Milwaukee hosted a "Block Brunch" on September 16. Many thanks to our soon-to-be neighbors, Alterra coffee, for donating their fine product to the breakfast. Thanks as well to our neighborhood jazz band, King Daddy (temporarily renamed "Humboldt Pie" for the morning) for their morning tunes.

Humboldt Block Brunch 07

Neighbors on the 3300 and 3200 blocks of north Humboldt Blvd. in Milwa ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2007 1:54pm PST

Lisa Conover's Bench Dedication : On September 15, the "TPs" (Trail Runners) in southeastern Wisconsin gathered for the dedication of a bench in honor of Lisa Conover. Lisa, a fellow ultrarunner from Wisconsin, died in spring. The bench is located at the start-finish area of both the Kettle Moraine 100 and the Ice Age 50 at the Nordic Trails in LaGrange (Whitewater), Wis.

Lisa Conover's Bench Dedication

On September 15, the "TPs" (Trail Runners) in southeastern Wisconsin g ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2007 4:20pm PST

Superior 2007 :

Superior 2007

Updated: Sep 10, 2007 6:33am PST

FX 12/24 hour run 2007 :

FX 12/24 hour run 2007

Updated: Sep 01, 2007 8:06pm PST

Devil's Lake Swim 2007 :

Devil's Lake Swim 2007

Updated: Aug 26, 2007 3:33pm PST

Badwater 2007 - Nikki Seger : This year's Badwater Ultramarathon -- 135 miles from the lowest point in Death Valley (and the western hemisphere) to the Whitney Portal -- was July 23-25. My introduction to the race was last year, crewing for Jay Hodde. This year, I crewed for one of his other crew members, Nikki Seger. We lucked out with great weather -- "only" about a high of 115. The race saw its highest finisher rate ever.

Badwater 2007 - Nikki Seger

This year's Badwater Ultramarathon -- 135 miles from the lowest point ...

Updated: Aug 21, 2007 8:29am PST

KM 100 2007 - Tamarack Aid Station : Every year the Li'l Mister and I host the Tamarack Aid Station at the Kettle Moraine 100, a 100-mile running race in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine State Forest, about 45 minutes southwest of Milwaukee. We see the 100-milers four times: at mile 5, 57+, 67+, and 95. Many thanks to our volunteers who included Nancy Sellars, Cheryl Schmelzer, Paul Gionfriddo, Julie Schroeder, Bob Scherer, Ian Stevens, Eileen Sherburne, Flora Sherburne, Uncle Al Sauld, Debbie McKinzie, Tom Chopp and Julie Aistars.

KM 100 2007 - Tamarack Aid Station

Every year the Li'l Mister and I host the Tamarack Aid Station at the ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2007 4:25pm PST

Kitties :

Kitties

Updated: Jun 01, 2007 8:03am PST

Southern Kettle Moraine Challenge : My friend, Cathy Diamond, did the Southern Kettle Moraine Challenge on May 19. Since the race's staging area was just up the road from where our running group was to meet for our Saturday run, I stopped by to take a few pre-race photos. Go Team 31!!!

Southern Kettle Moraine Challenge

My friend, Cathy Diamond, did the Southern Kettle Moraine Challenge on ...

Updated: May 19, 2007 2:49pm PST

TPs May 19 -- No Kris! : Having gotten to the trail early to take photos of my friend Cathy Diamond at the start of the Southern Kettle Moraine Challenge (see gallery), I decided to use up a few more pixels in the camera and take photos of TPs gathered for a Saturday morning run. You'll notice it is a small group. Being the week after Ice Age 50, a lot of TPs took the weekend off. Even Kris and John were out of town! We were so lost without you guys! John, how do you figure out that breakfast bill so quickly?!?!?

TPs May 19 -- No Kris!

Having gotten to the trail early to take photos of my friend Cathy Dia ...

Updated: May 19, 2007 2:26pm PST

Ice Age 07 : We had great weather for the Ice Age 50 on May 12. In this album are a few pictures that Dave, the L'il Mister, took.

Ice Age 07

We had great weather for the Ice Age 50 on May 12. In this album are ...

Updated: May 13, 2007 5:55pm PST

Jason's Ice Age 1000 : Jason Dorgan, finisher of Badwater, the Grand Slam and many other ultra achievements, as well as co-RD of the Kettle Moraine 100, decided to run the COMPLETE Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin -- 1,079 miles. Doing this on an extended vacation from work, he had a tight timeline -- April 14 to May 6. Dave and I had the priviledge of spending a few hours with him May 5 -- the day before he would finish his quest. Expecting to find him tired and worn, we were surprised to see Jason upbeat and RUNNING. Not just a light jog, not a death march sort of run, but full-scale, feet off the ground RUNNING! Wow! To learn about the whole run, go to Jason's website at: http://blog.iceagetrail1000.com/

Jason's Ice Age 1000

Jason Dorgan, finisher of Badwater, the Grand Slam and many other ultr ...

Updated: May 06, 2007 4:38am PST

Badwater 2006 : In July, 2006, I joined Jay Hodde's crew at the 135-mile Badwater race. For those unfamiliar, BW is a run that goes from the lowest point in North America to the Whitney Portal -- the highest point in the 48 States. Temps got as high as 129F. A bit warm to say the least.

Badwater 2006

In July, 2006, I joined Jay Hodde's crew at the 135-mile Badwater race ...

Updated: Apr 25, 2007 6:05pm PST

Catalina Marathon 07 : A bunch of us from Milwaukee (TPs and Striders) went to the Catalina Marathon. The race was March 17, St. Patty's Day. A good time was had by all, except poor Sally, who caught the flu. And, of course, all of us toasted Betty at some time during the weekend. Betty was stuck at home, the victim of FOUR broken bones suffered in a fall at a training run the week before. Brummercrud!

Catalina Marathon 07

A bunch of us from Milwaukee (TPs and Striders) went to the Catalina M ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2007 10:58am PST

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I'm Mary Gorski, one of those miscellaneous sorts of people with miscellaneous interests and activities. My hope is to fill this site with all sorts of interesting photos from those miscellaneous interests and activities.