thanks, more bragging, but no snow

thanks everyone for all the kind words, especially those directed toward andrew and nathan. andrew's a trooper, and doesn't let a little thing like vomiting during a 5-mile run ruin his 5th place 15-and-under age group finish. and yes, his natural position in soccer is midfield. nathan (6th in the U-15 AG), while perhaps not blessed with the same level of natural athletic ability as andrew, has a never-say-die attitude. he always gives 100 percent. at 10 years old, he and andrew were the youngest male competitors and finished 56th and 69th overall.
OK, i'm done bragging on my kids -- for now!
i had planned for a 3 or 4 mile run last nite, but the weather was not cooperative. we had thunderstorms practically all nite, and while i will run in the rain, i'm not sure running through open cornfields on the indiana-illinois border during lightning is the wisest idea. so i stayed home. it's supposed to clear up today, so i'll make up for it tonite. i can't really complain, though. at least i'm not having to shovel snow, like flabbyironman! dude, i'm sure you know about my hatred for cold weather, so i really feel for ya. i hope it's clearing up!
anyway, thanks again everyone. it's so nice to have a community of people like this for motivation and support.