Because I’m running on 4 hours sleep, and therefore my brain has lost its blogging mojo….
Because I just packed the hub’s suitcase full of home baked goodies for his training camp, therefore leaving my fridge and pantry empty (no recipes to share).
Because I am still on the Blogger Bandwagon kick and fully embrace this idea!
Because I’ve decided to give up mushy posts for lent, therefore this will have to do (just kidding. hehe!)
Because I want you to know my weirdness….I mean realness.
Because I’ve said Because and Therefore way too many times already. Lets get started. an I get an AMEN?!
ABC’s of LC
A. Age: almost 28 years old, eek! That’s okay, I get better with age. Well, so I seem to think.B. Bed size: Queen, and yes, the hubs often kicks me in the middle of the night. Can you say “restless leg syndrome?!”
C. Chore you hate: Changing the sheets!! I don’t know why but I LOATHE it! I’d hire someone just to make hospital corners for me.
D. Dogs: Oh come on, you know we love our Sadie Mae.
E. Essential start to your day: COFFEE! I am kind of spoiled though. My father in law used to own a coffee farm in Kona when we lived there. I got fresh coffee daily. HEAVEN! Here’s a picture of the sunset from the farm.
F. Favorite color: Kelly Green and Plum Purple, just to be specific!
G. Gold or Silver: White Gold
H. Height: 5″7′. The hubs is about 5”9’ so I haven ‘t worn heels in years, and I like that!
I. Instruments you play: I was in the choir in middle school and high school, does that count? Can I still sing? that would be a NEGATIVE Ghost Writer!
J. Job title: Lets see, I’ve got a few. Nutrition Manager, Fitness Consultant/Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Local Health Food Entrepreneur (aka my Healthy Bites), Chef to one hungry triathlete!
K. Kids: None quite yet. Ask me in a couple years. For now, we’ll get our fill with my nieces and nephews.
L. Live: Live Music Capital of the World (aka AUSTIN, TX). Maybe next year we’ll be in New Zealand. Only time will tell……
M. Mom’s name: LaVeta (Veta)- she hates her name. I love it. We also call her Beba since the kiddos can’t pronounce the v’s or t’s.
N. Nickname: Oh goodness, ever since I was little I’ve been called Whittle Windsay. I couldn’t say my L’s when I was younger. My brothers call me Whittle and my nieces and nephews call me Aunt Whittle.
O. Overnight hospital stays: I think only once, when I broke my elbow. Although I have broken my arm 2x.
P. Pet peeve: Sadly, I have more than one. But why get into that. I do have one for me. For some reason, I MUST make my bed EVERYDAY! I’ve tried not too, and I just can’t. LAME! Its my own personal pet peeve for me. Sheesh!
Q. Quote from a movie: I’m gonna steal what jen said cuz I LOVE this movie. “You're Killin’ me Smalls!” Well now I replace it with, “you're killing me Cotter!” when I refer to my hubs not getting stuff done. haha.
R. Righty or Lefty: Righty
S. Siblings: 3 older brothers. Yes, I am the youngest and the only girl! I was also the guinea pig growing up. I like to think it made me tougher, haha.
T. Time you wake up: we are up at 4:45am M-F and I can’t sleep in past 6am on the weekends. But I am a granny when It comes to staying up late.
U. Underwear: Sure. I wear them. Next question please….
V. Vegetables you don’t like: I haven’t found one that I don’t like. Care to challenge me?
W. What makes you run late: I used to never run late. In fact, I was always early. then I got married….to a Cotter. Cotters are always 10 minutes late. I’m adjusting. haha!
X-rays you’ve had: Broken my arm 2x. Elbow to be exact!
Yummy food you make: Healthy Bites! Oh and my hubs really loves my GF MAC and CHICKPEAS!
Z. Favorite zoo animal: Penguins! I love those little Tuxedo guys.
Okay, that was harder than I thought.
Happy Friday Friends!
Cheers,
LC
125 comments:
Try Kombucha to start your day ;) I am weeing off coffee!
Get some rest sweetie. Love the facts by the way. You're so young my friend. Don't start panicking about age yet! You make me feel like an old lady LOL. I am so with you on the white gold. We have a queen bed too and the hubs pretty much takes up the whole darn bed. I'm lucky I have the edge!
Oh boy.....you really DO have a connection in Kona! I LOVE good Kona coffee :)
My sister had the same speech problem- but I ended up with the nickname!
Have an awesome seekend, Cotters!!
me too! i love getting up early and need to go to bed early-total granny. loved learning more about you lindsay!
i've also posed the challenge for people to try and find a vegetable that i won't like! so far, no success ha
Loved this post!
Hope you have a great weekend!
If you are weird, well I am too...because I am with you on SO many of your ABCs! :)
28! Oh gosh I'm old.. We have much in common oh bloggy girl, but I've never broken my arm
Love the list! It is fun to get to know more about you :)
I hate changing the sheets (and, really, making the bed) too. I rarely ever make my bed, 1. because I'm lazy and 2. because I get SO OCD over it. I'll go crazy if I think a sheet isn't perfectly centered. The solution? A nice, rumpled pile of sheets.
I think I would die and go to heaven if I lived on a coffee farm!
Ugh- I'm sorry about the lack of sleep :( No goood. I hope the hubs enjoys his training camp..and all of the goodies ;)
I HATE doing sheets/ making the bed too- drives me INSANE. I always put it off as the last thing I do for my weeekly chores.
Wish I learnt my Alphabet's from you when I was young-so much more fun!!!!! :)
i love that you posted a picture of the best thing i have made in 2011!!!!!!!! my coach jen harrison says her hubby jerome has RLS and to drink some tonic water - i havent tried it yet, but will when i experience RLS! give it a whirl!
GF mac and chickpeas? Definitely marking that recipe!! I love your ABC's :-) I'm the same way with my bed...I can't leave for work until my bed is made and breakfast is eaten. I dont care about anything else except those two factors!
Oh my lord, you've broken your elbow? That must have HURT!
4:45am... eeek, why so early! to get your workout in?
Enjoyed reading this, Lindsay! Have a great weekend.
I loved reading every word of this! Fun to learn more about ya, friend! xo
I share your distaste for changing sheets. It's good to know I'm not the only one out there : )
Love the name LaVeta, beautiful name!
Another penguin person! Yes! As for changing sheets - I agree. Had forgotten about that because - shame shame shame - I pay someone to do that now. And I'm not as ashamed as I should be..
Love this post. Love your hair too!
i'm running on little sleep today too. blahhhh. i have to make my bed everyday now too. i used to be whatever about it but after college and dorm = bed, eating, life that changed
Little sleep in no bueno! Its hard to function. I hope you can catch up on your zzZZZs soon! Cool you live in Austin!! My hubs is from there so we visit alot since all our family is there! Its amazing...Have a great weekend!
oh ya, way more fun! hehe. Happy Friday!
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HAHAH! I am SO with you - I hate changing the sheets...unless I have the hubs' help. It's SUCH a pain. Even worse? FOLDING sheets. My mother-in-law tried to show me how to properly fold them once and ever since, I just get so annoyed with them, I just roll them up in a ball (practically) and stick them in our linen closet LOL! PS. Totally drooling at that mac 'n cheese!!!
I'd rather clean the bathrooms than change the sheets, why is that? haha.
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I bet i'd feel better that way too. I am so OCD with the bed, ridiculous!! Hows
the training coming along?
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sometimes its fun to do this, makes it more personal for each other. Ya know?
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I know we do! Thats why I wish we lived closer.
;)
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oh good! I knew I liked you for a reason. hehe!
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Maybe we should post about this challenge! See if anyone can come up with
something for us to try. haha!
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I think it must be the coffee thing. Love getting up early for that!
;)
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Oh I need to send you some Kona coffee. Maybe it will heal your foot. :)
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You are far from old my dear! I measure age by the way we live our life, and
your thriving!
;)
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I usually have 1/2 a kombucha mid morning and the other half mid afternoon.
Coffee is must, I love the aroma!
:)
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oh ya, we drink tonic water now. His RLS is much better!! And I am sorry about
the food allergies! DAIYA has really good dairy free cheese. I used it in the
mac and chikpeas actually. Hope this weekend is full of GOOD training!
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Oh. my. sweet goodness. "You're killing me smalls!" is my favorite movie quote of ALL time!! I used it yesterday which is why it is so funny to see this here, we are telepathic;)
oh I am with you 100%!! Glad I am not the only one too!
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oh I must pay someone, where do I find these sheet changers? hehe. Hope you are
having a fabulous friday friend!
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oh I will have to tell my mom that. She's hated it all her life. It is pretty
though.
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The hubs leaves from swim practice at 5am. I get up, make coffee, meals for the
day, and then off to teach and train at 6am. CRAZY!
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ditto, those 2 factors are a MUST!! Let me know how you like the mac and
chickpeas!
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The hubs is the master folder! Seriously, he got skills. I stink at folding! So
I leave everything up to him. Thank goodness!
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oh fun! you'll have to let me know when you do visit. Its a great town for sure!
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we are telepathic! I just might be renting this movie this weekend. LOVE IT!
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My husband makes me late too, but he won't admit to it. ;)
LOL! Yes, those men. They are stubborn and won't admit that, but we love them.
:)
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It was great reading more about you & your family!! hahahahahahahaha,..There were some good & lovely answers! I was smiling all the way down, reading this post!
wow that mac n cheese looks amazing!!!
I need some of that mac n cheese in my life!! You are so creative. :D
I stll heart these ABC posts (I need to do one still!). Sadie Mae is adorable!!! I wanna cuddle with her! And "H" makes me laugh my hubs claims he's over 5'10", but my lack of heels say otherwise!
Do you move often?? I totally feel ya if so!
bahaha you answered the underwear question like a CHAMP!!! i love the ABC thing! I feel like i learn so many new and cool things. LOVE YOU GIRL! have an amazing weekend!
Sadie Mae is so cute. I remember when she was bit or stung by something and her face swelled up. Poor pup. Hope she fully recovered.
oh ya, last time she was bit by a rattlesnake. So scary! No more trail running
for her in the heat of the day! How's hawaii? Did you get any flooding? I hope
not!
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Love you too friend. Are you on spring break yet? If so, enjoy some down time!
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I feel like we are nomads, but at least its an adventure! Maybe we'll make it up
your way soon!
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Oh my! Amazing sunset picture!! What a great idea for a post...I may just have to try this one sometime. :-) oh and LOVE the way you tackled the underwear question, btw. ;-) You have a great weekend, too!
yes you do, such a good dish! Happy Friday friend.
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I think you know just about all of me, love that!
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oh I would love to read the ABC's of coconut Kelly! Go for it! :)
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3 older brothers?! My goodness, I have one older brother and I barely made it out alive with just one! LOL Have a good weekend!
Aww, I loved learning your ABC's! :) I can't believe you are over the age of 25! I always thought you were younger for some reason LOL. I STILL want to visit you and the hubs in Austin ;)
Bwahahaha, you gave in to the ABCs! Perfect for a Friday! Happy weekend, heart!
I waited until 35 to have kids and I don't regret it!
I hate changing sheets and I hate folding them also..the worst!
i hate changing sheets and making my bed ;) love your abc's! have a great weekend :)
I am ALL over those mac and chickpeas! Take me there!
Veta is an awesome name!! And I totally wish I could sing.
I HATE changing the sheets too! Seriously, no thanks. All that fabric. lol
:)
So fun Lindsay! Last night I actually uttered "you're killing me talls" (on purpose) to Ryan and we bust out laughing forever. My kids always say "you're killing me smalls" which is appropriate for them (and me) for being short..but I had to switch it up for Ryan. :) Have a great weekend LC! :)
oh thats too funny! Its such a good line. Ryan is what......6'3"?
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I knew we'd relate on all this Lori. One in the same my friend!
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I think we'll start trying when I'm 30 or 31. I like to travel with my hubs
right now. Its too fun!
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You are just too cute! I hope you get to make that move! It sounds like such a great place for you two! Have a great weekend Lindsay!
I'm gonna try to avoid downtown....SXSW madness has begun!
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you are welcome in austin ANYTIME!! happy friday Allie!
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I know, it was rough. Brothers make us tough though, right? Happy Friday Tina!
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or maybe we'll come live near you guys. I need some good cooking!
;)
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I'd like to think I get better with age too!! haha. It is true though. I hear the 30's ahead of us will be phenomenal!
Friend, our responses to E & Z were the same: coffee & penguins. I knew I liked you! :)
So jealous of your Kona coffee! I love me some quality coffee in the mornings. I'm the one who kicks in the middle of the night and stills all the blankets...oops.
I think it's funny that the chore you dislike it sort of similar to the pet peeve you must do everyday :)
Its the best smell in the morning! Fresh coffee , nothing like it!
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Of course! Oh and Happy Birthday!!!
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Oh I can't wait for our 30's! Better endurance, haha!
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I know, its crazy! I think it has to do with my OCD. haha!
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fun stuff! I got even less sleep than that last night, if it helps any.
also? I am planning my year (trips, etc, coordinating with Jason) and ... I think we're planning a trip to Austin in September for my birthday!! I either want to visit like, right away or wait until after summer, and we can't fit in now... SO ! I need to make sure everyone I want to see will be there, AND this fits in before Dorry's birthday and her 30 before 30! :D
AHH!!! COME ON DOWN!! I would be so stoked! Let me know when you think you'll be
here. I'm getting giddy!
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ahhhh, we are almost 28 too!! crazy
I love your ABC! Btw, I'm older than you, but just a little. ;) Also love the new design. So fresh!
Great new header, Lindsay! I love it! :D I love a good random or personal Friday post - it fits with the feel of the day. :) Liked learning a bit more about you too! I married a Lang and became about 10 minutes late all the time! My same pet peeve! But it doesn't run in his family, my husband just gets a bit distracted when working and really has a one-track-mind! Love him though - being late is worth it to be his bride. Have a great weekend.
That Mac n' Chickpeas looks AMAZINGGGGG. oh my gahhhhhhhhhshhhh!! :)
haha, so true! My husband get side tracked so easily. Those men, hard
to multi-task. Gotta love them for it. :)
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I am kind of obsessed about making the bed as well. It bugs me if it isn't made when I crawl into bed at night!!
I have a serious penguin fetish, too! The first time I went to NZ and experienced them on the Otago peninsula was like the first day of the rest of my life. ;) Thanks for a fun read!
Love your new masthead!
I LOVE the new header and background! I love your facts too...so fun learning about others! Ohmygosh, I HATE putting my sheets back on too! Happy wknd Lindsay!
Katie :)
same stage of life means we can totally relate, as usualy! Love you Kath!
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oh thanks katie.. I hope you like my pics! Happy weekend friend!
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oh me too! We saw them when we were in NZ and I fell even more in love. Another
reason why I want to move back there. Want to come? Hope your staying focused
friend. wink wink!
;)
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oh good, i'm not the only one who is OCD about this.
P.S.
YOu make me want to come visit Alaska!!
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ahah I LOVE the abc thang! i AGREE I HATE changing sheets or pillow cases-- all that jazz.. its such a hasslee!! and how about raw celery? you sure u like that veggie?
i love raw celery!! I even eat green beans and asparagus raw. hehe!
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Is it possible to say eeek when you're 28?? It's cute :). LOVE your new banner. You awe me in a few ways, one of which is how often you post. Obviously I'm not the only one who feels that way :).
Is the blog look new, or has it been this way for ages and I'm just totally unobservant?! Anyway, it looks great!! :D
And I am totally the SAME with the bed thing!!! It HAS to be made every day!!
1-I love the new header and your beautiful face!
2-we used to have a full bed and i'm still trying to figure out how we both fit-W turns into a flippin' ninja in his sleep
3-LOOOOOOVE penguins....I tried to convince W to letting me own one...and a kuala bear!
we used to have a full as well! I can't believer we made it that long in that
bed. Too funny! Happy weekend friend!
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it is new. Still working on it. But aren't we all, sheesh! Hope youre having a
weekend!
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Haha! I wish that I had a bed-making problem like that! I have to FORCE myself to simply pull up the covers after I stumble out of bed.
I just have to say...your eyes are stunningly beautiful.
You are too kind Stephanie. Thank you! I'll come make your bed anyday!
;)
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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I love all of your job titles! You are so dang talented!! You should probably add model in their too. You're GORGEOUS girl! I can't believe you get up in the 4's!! I get up at 5:00 and it almost kills me...but get into the 4's...that is just plain CRAZY TOWN! That Mac n'Chickpeas looks bomb. I'm going to have to try it!! I hope you're having an AMAZING weekend Linds! xoxoxo
YES! I do want to come! South Island all the way!! I've applied for jobs and such but so far, no luck. If you have a Kiwi friend I can marry to get a work permit, just say the word! ;)
I love your new background and header!!! It looks crisp and clean and I love the "look" of the texture in the background.. if that's even possible?! lol
I've done this (I think almost everyone has now)! Haha. I loved reading yours. :)
Your GF Mac and Chickpeas looks AWESOME.
PS. Love the new header!
I wish we lived in UTAH! I want to come visit you and Janae. You girls are just
too fun and such beauties! And yes, 4:45am is way early but I think we've gotten
used to it.....thats scary!!
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thanks friend. I'm trying to revamp the blog, its a work in progress. sheesh!
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I know, the last one in the loop to do it, but better late than never. haha.
Hope your having a great weekend!
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Love your new header and of course the abcs about you :) annnd my bf always makes me late so I know how u feel!
I WANT YOUR MAC AND CHICKPEAS!!! I AM OBSESSED WITH YOUR NEW HEADER!!! AMAZING!!!! You are the baby of three boys.....I bet they are super protective of you:) I love all of your job titles. You are gorgeous and I love you!!!
#1-love the header.
#2- Beds SHOULD be made. Always. It's feng shui. (I think...whatever...you are right)
#3- LaVeta Winnie Cotter has a nice ring to it....in a few years. (0:
Winnie an adapt from whittle windsay
I wish I could make your the mac and chick peas for your pre-boston meal! I'd
feel so privileged! tee-hee!
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haha, LaVeta Winne....I'll have to tell that to my mom! Too cute. And I tried
not to make my bed this morning.......failed. Oh well, I like the feng shui!
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Purple and green are my favorites too!! Your hubs and I are the same height! Aaaand... I love your new header!!! :D
another reason I love your blog! purple and green!!!
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First off: LOVE the new header and background! Looks fabulous!
And yay! I'm so glad you did this! "...that would be a NEGATIVE Ghost Writer" <- awesome! I love your cute little nickname...or wait, guess I should say "whittle"! ;)
We are the same height, but for some reason, every time I see a pic/video of you, I picture you around 5'9" or10"!
I'm glad I look taller, woo hoo! Maybe its because my hubs is kinda a shorty.
hehe. don't tell him I said that though.
;)
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Love the list! And so much to comment on! :) First, love the dog! I have a black lab mix and she's my baby! And I love that you sang in the choir but claim you can't sing now - I'm the same way! And that Mac and chickpeas looks awesome. I might add that to our menu this week! Thanks for sharing!
I love penguins! :) Great post for me as I start reading your blog more, some great facts about you here. I LOVE that you used to live in Hawaii and your FIL has a coffee farm! BLISS. I love Hawaii and would live there if I could. (I always have to make my bed too, for the record)
First of all, LOVE the new layout!!! Looks beautiful and so fun :)
I'm loving these ABC things, too. It's interesting to learn so much about people - 4:45 a.m. alarm every morning?? You guys are troopers ;)
Thats one reason why I don't like this time change, 4:45 am is really ow
3:45am......EEK!
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Hawaii is/was great! But definitely a place you need to have $$ to live. It was
fun while it lasted! We still go back each year for work/training. Thats a perk!
Lindsay Cotter
Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
lyndzut@sbcglobal.net
www.cottercrunch.com
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oh don't you just love labs?! They really are the best breed! Mine is half
lab and half blue lacey! Hey, how's the training coming? Whats next for you?
Lindsay
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