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Gaming together is a fun and inexpensive way to get in some family time. It can also allow you to ensure that your kids aren't playing inappropriate games. <br /> <br />Figure out how to operate the safety and parental controls of any gaming system that comes into your home. You can likely make adjustments that keep kids from viewing mature content. Some allow each gaming profile to be customized separately, allowing adults to enjoy games not meant for younger audiences. <br /> <br />With the right tips and tricks at your fingertips, you never have to feel like a video games novice again. Keep this piece close so that you can easily navigate the gaming world. Even if you are an experienced gamer, you can use recommendations from the above article to enhance your gaming experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-56552258636588202662012-08-06T21:16:10.207-07:002012-08-06T21:16:10.207-07:00I just did the Cascade Lakes Relay this past weeke...I just did the Cascade Lakes Relay this past weekend too! This was my first relay and I had an amazing time. Only 3 people on the team knew one another and those people were all in Van #1 (I was in van #2). By the end though our conversation lacked any restraint and I ended up with a few good friends who hopefully I'll see again. I think a pretty good sense of humor is needed for a relay and while it's nice to be fast, I was one of the slower ones and it didn't matter. Our team had some super fast people since we placed 22/120! Wahoo! I can feel like a winner since it was a combined effort ;) Anyway, it was nice and fitting to come back to check up on your blog and see these posts! My main setback was I packed too much random carbalicious food that no one seemed to want (me neither) that I'm stuck eating for the next week.Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086950085868512682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-46436167176130112952012-08-05T19:06:42.345-07:002012-08-05T19:06:42.345-07:00I have a friend that is training for the Ragnar in...I have a friend that is training for the Ragnar in Breckenridge and Vail. My hubby (a non runner) said it intrigues him. So, I promised him that if he starts running, I would consider doing on of these relays with him. I would be terrified of running at night but I do already see wildlife on my morning runs here...coyotes, fox, snakes, deer, etc....but the thought of bear and mountain lions...well, that is a whole different level of wildlife! :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552672317323812511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-33212960065661543882012-08-05T17:32:47.429-07:002012-08-05T17:32:47.429-07:00I love relays! I've done 3 Ragnars and I'...I love relays! I've done 3 Ragnars and I'm the captain of the NAPA ragnar in September. I'm also running Las Vegas and next January I'm running the Florida Keys one. After that, I don't know. I've been the captain of 2 of them and they are so stressful. EVERYONE wants to run one until it's time to ante up and train. I still have 2 spots left on my NAPA Ragnar with a little over a month to go. The experience is so much fun though. I never laugh so hard as when it's the middle of the night and something happens that is not really funny, but it totally is at that time. Like being drunk without the hangover!!<br /><br />Good luck1Katheehttp://k-fabcrew.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-72567605046430826842012-08-05T06:37:29.954-07:002012-08-05T06:37:29.954-07:00I was there!!! I was a last minute substitute!!! ...I was there!!! I was a last minute substitute!!! I had never done anything like it before. We came in second in the open division (our team name was "#1 Stunners"). Wish I would have know you were there, I would have said hi. Always fun to meet the people whose blogs you read in person.JimDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160943617248710402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-41491676588618356002012-08-04T12:17:22.567-07:002012-08-04T12:17:22.567-07:00Good luck and welcome back to da boat. Good thing ...Good luck and welcome back to da boat. Good thing you guys are running today, because we were a smoke filled mess last night. MarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-26900533888407900712012-08-04T10:32:59.895-07:002012-08-04T10:32:59.895-07:00Can't wait to hear how it goes!!Can't wait to hear how it goes!!Lettyhttp://momsgoingtogiveitatri.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-35123847643625283882012-08-04T07:15:16.272-07:002012-08-04T07:15:16.272-07:00I'm late to the party, but I hope you had fun....I'm late to the party, but I hope you had fun. I've done the Colorado Relay twice and loved it (would love to do Get Your Ass etc.), but my teams both times rented condos in Vail so we got to sleep in beds (briefly) and shower between the 2nd and 3rd legs. Is that cheating?! I will consider doing one of these again when my kids are old enough to allow me the recovery sleep I need (all day and night afterwards).<br /><br />Speaking of which, go get some sleep! :^)Terzahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617301871875902162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-53371734228638140052012-08-03T19:57:14.640-07:002012-08-03T19:57:14.640-07:00Can't wait to hear all about it! I think I mi...Can't wait to hear all about it! I think I might attempt a relay someday. I got asked to fill in on a Ragnar a couple weeks ago but I had to work and haven't run much in the last month. So. Maybe someday. I do have some crazy runner friends that might do it with me someday.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260394895868230885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-30945954704585595842012-08-03T17:46:40.051-07:002012-08-03T17:46:40.051-07:00GOOD LUCK and have fun! You're right--this rac...GOOD LUCK and have fun! You're right--this race is right up your alley...or ass?? Can't wait to read your thoughts!Jess @ Blonde Ponytailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241567668546859036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-78094452840386490212012-08-03T16:46:39.276-07:002012-08-03T16:46:39.276-07:00FUN! Make sure and wash your hands after you pet t...FUN! Make sure and wash your hands after you pet the peeves. Ew.<br /><br />I would LOVE to do a relay!! I've had my eye on the Grand Teton Relay for a few years (http://www.grandtetonrelay.com/). Definitely hope to do it someday - it ends up in Teton Village Wyoming, 10 miles from where I grew up!Lindseyhttp://runbecauseyouloveit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60466899707240861142012-08-03T13:49:26.136-07:002012-08-03T13:49:26.136-07:00Sounds good! I will shoot you an e-mail if I get t...Sounds good! I will shoot you an e-mail if I get to it this weekend. Running safety is a big issue (as you know), so I'd love to help spread thew word.chimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061813649289820255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-11122828406496427962012-08-03T08:25:14.159-07:002012-08-03T08:25:14.159-07:00I really want to do the Wild West Relay one of the...I really want to do the Wild West Relay one of these days. I think the hardest part for me will be recruiting enough of my friends to run it with me. They think I'm insane already. Good luck and have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68989521763219215412012-08-03T08:18:25.418-07:002012-08-03T08:18:25.418-07:00If there is swearing in the title of the race - sw...If there is swearing in the title of the race - swearing is accepted during the race - particularly leg 2. <br /><br />I don't know if I am comfortable with my running to be part of a relay where people rely on me! I think that would stress me more than the actual race.<br /><br />Good luck, have fun, and enjoy the fart contests!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369126854723736424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-45632065345166339852012-08-03T07:30:31.449-07:002012-08-03T07:30:31.449-07:00Have a great time, sounds like fun. I have never d...Have a great time, sounds like fun. I have never done a relay but would like to do one (even a triathlon relay where I'd run). We have a trail race up here called "The Fat Ass Trail Run". Where their moto is "Is your Ass Fat Enough?"Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-27648643806623792152012-08-03T06:32:26.422-07:002012-08-03T06:32:26.422-07:00Love overnight relays! I have run the Run to the S...Love overnight relays! I have run the Run to the Sun relay twice. It started at Enchanted Rock and went to Austin this year it was reverse. It benefits Beyond Battens which is helping to eradicate battens disease, a horrible disease that takes your vision and then eventually your life. A student of mine has it so we run in her honor. Last year we had two groups of friends and co workers running. I love the camaraderie and the punchiness that comes late into the night. I love hearing the night noises on country roads. I love mooning my friend to motivate her to keep running. It really is a bonding experience. If you get a chance google Run To the Sun, Casis Young Guns and check out the video. Good luck this weekend and have fun!AuntRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138569974179047298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-60798646739509090982012-08-03T03:51:01.976-07:002012-08-03T03:51:01.976-07:00Oh man! I really want to do that relay. We just c...Oh man! I really want to do that relay. We just camped at Steamboat lake last weekend and there is great scenery between FoCo and there!<br /><br />I have done HTC and Ragnar SoCal. Each race was very different. It honestly wasn't as stinky as I thought it would be. In Ragnar we had some Febreeze and Summer's Eve (a team of all women).<br /><br />The good news is that it is supposed to cool down a bit this weekend. Have fun!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902589811626771148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-940116244147418222012-08-02T20:41:13.659-07:002012-08-02T20:41:13.659-07:00Sounds like lots of fun! I'm doing the Sawtoot...Sounds like lots of fun! I'm doing the Sawtooth Relay next June with a group of friends. I'm hoping to do a Ragnar sometime too. Good luck on your relay and I'm looking forward to the recap!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038577037779502939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-27011139512062493302012-08-02T20:08:07.507-07:002012-08-02T20:08:07.507-07:00No, not yet, Been thinking of getting one for year...No, not yet, Been thinking of getting one for years. You?ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-78624153778795707852012-08-02T19:33:33.399-07:002012-08-02T19:33:33.399-07:00Come to Nova Scotia and run the Cape Breton Relay ...Come to Nova Scotia and run the Cape Breton Relay with my team, the Smokey Mountain Daredevils. They are SO MUCH fun and you can definitely fart with them.Jan Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01882825000995177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-71301295375475298002012-08-02T18:05:49.158-07:002012-08-02T18:05:49.158-07:00I've never done a relay, but since I can't...I've never done a relay, but since I can't seem to put together anything resembling a long run, I'd sure consider it! What I'm wondering, a la Jesse James, is do you have any tattoos?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-77956838682395360842012-08-02T15:05:39.951-07:002012-08-02T15:05:39.951-07:00Girls Heart Rockets - I think there was a team of ...Girls Heart Rockets - I think there was a team of you at the Bourbon Chase when I ran in 2010. Were you there?Andrea Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494677163966389118noreply@blogger.com