We all have opinions, hopefully. The fact that we live in a country that asks us to give our opinion is a privilege that many have given their lives to protect - so let's honor that. Whatever it is that you believe in, make your voice heard on November 4th by going to the poles to cast your vote for federal, state and local officials and propositions. This is quite possibly one of the most important elections of our lifetimes, so be a part of it, have an opinion and make it heard. Voting is your voice!
If you are unsure where to go to vote, google - yes they think of everything - has a page dedicated to finding where your polling place is. Simply click through here, type in your address where you are registered and voila!
We’ve teamed up with our friends over at Women’s Adventure, a great site and magazine for gals with an adventuresome spirit, to run a contest. We are giving away ten $20 gift certificates every month until December in exchange for a story about a recent adventure – the good and the bad parts. Then 3 lucky winners will be drawn from the monthly winners for the grand prize $500 gift card! We know there are those moments of either the highest highs or the lowest lows from a big trip somewhere exotic or a small trip somewhere domestic.
Below is a great example of a yoga/spa trip to Costa Rica, written by fellow adventurette Angela.
My spa yoga retreat turned into a jungle adventure with riot gear. When I arrived in Costa Rica, the luxurious room online is a cot in a jungle hut. So what, that's romantic, right? I hike to the yoga temple. No class? The yoga teacher is on her day off? (There's only one yoga teacher at the yoga retreat?) I make myself busy until dinner. By 6:00, the jungle is pitch black and my flimsy flashlight is no match to the jungle noises and the warning that my hut is located in "snake alley." It rained so hard that the jungle roads washed out, limiting beach access. On the plus side, I did wake every morning to howler monkeys. And I was in the rainforest! I had an awesome experience sea kayaking, cresting two waves that brought me more than 50 yards into shore. When it was time to leave my rainforest home, the local people had blocked the main road calling for flood relief (rightfully so). I hiked past armed militia to catch my shuttle back to the capital city. It was time to get back to the safety of mountain lions and 14ers in Colorado. Om.
While on her morning bike ride to work, Tami, our lovely PR Toadette saw this sign at her favorite place to buy flowers. Although it is sad, his sense of humor is appreciated in these dark economic days. You know what “they” say, if you’re not laughing, you’re crying.
Some stats to ponder.
• If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Delta Airlines one year ago, you would have $49.00 today.
• If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in AIG one year ago, you would have $33.00 today.
• If you had purchased $1,000 of shares in Lehman Brothers one year ago, you would have $0.00 today.
But, if you had purchased $1,000 worth of beer one year ago, drank it all and then turned in the aluminum cans for the recycling refund, you would have received $214.00 back.
Based on the above, the best current investment plan is to drink heavily and recycle. It is called the 401-Keg.
A recent study found that the average American walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. This means that, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon!
It was yesterday at about 4:00 when the New Belgium beer fairy came by our office. I am not sure if their magical powers had sensed how thirsty we were for a little respite from the busy week, but needless to say, the visit was a welcome one. With a little fairy dust and a wave of the magical beer wand [insert magical harp sound here] the Toad fridge filled with gloriously yummy New Belgium beer. There was much rejoicing and the decision was made to finish off our hectic workweek with a little happy hour.
Thank you New Belgium beer fairy!
Check back for video and pics on our little TGIF party and the quenching of some thirsty Toads.
Picture this … the wind in your hair, the big blue sky above you and nothing but lawn as far as the eye can see. This bad boy may not have a supa bad V twin engine and tail pipes that put out a sound that shake the teeth out of your head – but that’s what we think is so awesome about this thing. Did you know that a typical power lawnmower pollutes as much in one hour as driving an automobile for 20 miles! Why not combine your workout with your chores and do it all while impressing the neighbors. Guaranteed the Joneses will covet your new mowercycle.
A shout out to this guy for making the mowercycle our new favorite vehicle!
Call it whatever you like: Schwing bike, swing bike, wobble bike- there's no denying that these bikes are badass. We had a chance to ride one at a recent photo shoot and we are hooked!
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Check us out cruising on the swing bike. |
A writer/friend of ours sent us this picture and we just think that although it’s sad, at least they made use of the space for a little Toad reminder that Everyday is and Adventure – especially when you are wearing a cone around your neck.