Suddenly... City Chase

[jamesq]

It's not that I've been unaware of my upcoming participation in City Chase, it's just that every other time it's come up it hasn't taken up more than about 10% of available brain resources. I was either in the middle of a work problem, or daydreaming, or something.

"Want to do City Chase with me? It's in three weeks."
"Sure. Hey, is that a squirrel outside?"

Later.

"If we fundraise $50 we get perks during the race. [coworker] is doing it to and says he'll donate $50 to ours if we donate $50 to his. Can you do that? BTW, it's in two weeks."
"Sure". *does it* "Gosh Kate Beckinsale is attractive."

Later still.

"I've paid our registration and you took care of the donation, so that means you owe me X. Don't forget it's next Saturday."
"No problem, here's the money. I like pie."

Today.

"CITY CHASE IS TOMORROW?!? WHY DIDN'T ANYONE WARN ME!!!"

I am officially in an anxious panic. Not a bad anxious panic you understand - this is the same sort of thing I get before going a trip to somewhere I've never been, or before a race. Still, it's making me all jittery.

So a few things:

1. Lots of my coworkers are doing this too (there are six pairs) - I attribute this to one of my coworkers winning last year.
   
   
2. There are a handful of spots left if you want to come out. I hear it's a lot of fun. You like having fun don't you?
   
   
3. I might call you up and pump you for information.
   
   
4. Want to donate? I doubt it will make a big difference to my team's standings at this late date, but it will make a big difference to the people the charity helps! Do so here!

The team name? Grätüïtöüs Ümläüt of course!