From those madcaps over at wikipedia: “A rule of thumb is a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation.”
I decided to throw this title out today in response to an intelligent (Gasp!) question on our Nebraska Association LDR facebook page. When considering the proposed rules amendments described in yesterday’s column Jimmie “Lucky” Doherty pondered “What happens if one of these mandates are not followed? Is there any teeth on these resolutions?”
My reply was as accurate as can be, rule of thumb wise. ” In our USA, Regional, and Association Championships to be sure. USATF Sanctioned events, most likely. Sandhills marathon, for example, probably not.”
Now now now, I know there are several of you already picking the lace out of the shadows. This was not an affront to the Sandhills Marathon. A unique concept that had great interest for me at one point. I endorsed mates going out the first couple of years (winning going far away). Sandhills has limited entry, another thing that lends charm to it. Andy Pollok has done a good job of creating a novelty, niche event. Maybe some of the best awards in the entire state. Point to Point. And therein lies my point.
Let this be a hue and cry to all those that would take up the call.
What we really need in another Nebraska marathon is a flat, point to point, USATF Certified race course. Legitimate performances that can be used as Boston Marathon qualifiers. You’d sell out 1000 entries in a minute.
Me, I’m just twiddling my thumbs. Or not.
This mountain of color took a couple of hours to amass. Great core work!
And then moved, joining the cut grass and food scraps and chicken poop, in my wind row compost pile. It’ll be ready for amendment duties in a year. Patience is a virtue on the farm. Something I was never very good with, becoming easier now.
Half of next year’s garden. Thanks to my Good Neighbor Tom for the tractor hours. Weather permitting I’ll get the rest turned this weekend.
Let’s make a deal! I’ve lowered the asking price on 18312 Ontario St. to $365,000, a $35K reduction. You can take a look at my former digs here: http://www.trulia.com/property/3129776693-18312-Ontario-St-Omaha-NE-68130#photo-25
West Bay Woods. Richerville. Bar None. Realville.
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