our family: November 2005 Archives

Ronald's our McDonald

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One of the little known benefits of working where I do is that I work with Ronald McDonald's wife. Seriously. I'll skip over the details about how her last name isn't McDonald (or his, for that matter) and just tell you that we had a great time the other day when the Ronald-mobile stopped in at Schrader's for a meet-and-greet with his clownship, Hale and Addi.

True to form, we did partake of lunch at McDonald's after our time with Ronald so I guess the marketing works! The boys and girls at the elementary school where he was headed next apparently did not have the same luck. No doubt they had fun anyways.

Thanks for the pics, Ronald!

UPDATE: I've added an album here of pictures from our time with Ronald.

Renae's jewelry

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Sample of Renae's jewelry

Recumbent Exercise Bike

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Reebok 450 Not that I'm in the market for an exercise bike right now, but if I were this one looks like it would be awesome! The same site ranks it #1 on its list of recumbent exercise bikes, which I guess is probably good since they likely know more about these things than I. The real surpize for me was the name: Reebok. Didn't know that they were into making (more likely licensing) anything but shoes and apparel...

Anyways, here are the specs:

Heart Rate Monitor

The RB 450 comes with an EKG pulse grip. An easy and convenient way to measure your heart rate by just placing your hands on the crossbar to get an accurate heart rate readout

Silent Magnetic Resistance

A smooth and frictionless resistance system that allows you to adjust your workout intensity according to your target specific goals

Workout Programs

8 PreSet Programs: 6 Smart Programs, 2 Pulse Driven. The RB450 offers workout programs designed to motivate and provide the ultimate in fitness technology. The RB450 offers entertaining programs and 2 heart rate programs that allow you to workout in your desired pulse range

Time readout

Displays the amount of time that you have been riding

Calories burned readout

Shows the number of energy calories that were burned

Resistance readout

Shows the level of resistance you are riding against

Pulse readout

Keeps track of your heart rate for training in your target heart rate zone

Adjustable seat

The adjustable feature allows you to customize your pedaling position for optimal comfort

Bottle holder included

Reebok's advanced Club-Tech Console delivers motivation and allows you to control your workout. 2 LED windows provide feedback of Speed, Time, Distance, Calories, Pulse, and Resistance Level. The 5 x 8 workout profile matrix allows you to track your progress. The two LED windows makes your workout feedback easy to read. You can easily control workout intensity, check your pulse rate and track the digital feedback of your workout. The RB 450 features self-generating electronics and eight preprogrammed workouts

The Reebok RB450 recumbent also comes with an adjustable "CoolAire Workout Fan". Keep cool while you exercise with this built-in workout fan. Since the fan is built into the bike, there�s no need to attach and reattach it, and the fan adjusts to accommodate a variety of users. Whatever your exercise regime, you can enjoy this convenient way to cool off

Dual position handlebars

Two sets of handlebars allow you to ride with your hands by your sides or in front. The contoured handlebars feature durable foam for added workout comfort

I'm going to have to see if some store in Fort Wayne has one of these things!

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