Sunday’s Coney Classic, A Letter
Posted on Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Welcome, past, present, and not likely future Coney Classic Fun-Jorers,
Coney and the Classic are alive and well, “well” being somewhat of a misnomer for the little white guy. The Fun-Jor is this Sunday, February 8. Registration is at the Jackson Hole Nordic Center from 12:30 to 1:30; race start 1:30ish. Thanks to all the same sponsors and new ones who have donated to the Fun-Jor for the last nine years – the Coney is recession-proof!
Coney, a fairweather Superbowl fan, says “Go Team” for them. The entry fee is $15, and all proceeds go to PAWS, the Jackson Animal Shelter, and to the SafePaws program, a collaboration of Paws and the Community Safety Network. The “Coney Foundation” in 2008 contributed to Jackson Hole Community Radio and Greg Mortenson’s Central Asia Institute, as well.
This year? Give money, and Coney will give money.
Participants may have 0-3 dogs. Entrants may use skate, classic, tele, alpine (for Coney-size thighs) skis, or snowshoes. Dogs may pull the skier, or not (most don’t!). A few harnesses are available for rent for a small donation.
Don’t have a four-legged? Come alone and ski with the crowd. Better yet, get creative and transform your favorite human into a lively and magical Benji, Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, Toto, or Coney!
There are two rules for 2009:
1. Pick up the poo, as always.
2. If Coney napping on the finish line is the only thing between you and the Conqueror of the Coney Award, you’re going to have to wait. We have no need for irony in this year’s Classic.
Follow your fancy and choose between the two courses (expertly groomed, of course):
1. Coney’s Hot Pursuit: 3 ½ K of cold smoke.
2. Cedar’s Short Super Dash: a ½ K of fast and furry fury.
Or, take it slow and silky alongside our senior Coney Classic veterans.
For more information and coney-speak: 733-1119 or mariahayashida@gmail.com
Remember, if there isn’t a Coney, there isn’t a Coney Classic. Get it before it’s gone!
Anyone who needs community service is welcome to join the elite volunteer Coney Corps – I give double hours. Thanks to those who have already made a coney commitment. The coveted emcee position is available amongst the many other philanthropic opportunities. Call for a coney time – 733-1119.
**Here’s the asterisk portion of this year’s Fun-Jor – Coney (age 15 years and 7 months) will be making an appearance for some, if not all, of the event. He will be tended to by a certified Coney-tender. You WILL see lots of cute, tiny, red patches in the snow. DO NOT be alarmed and call animal control, please. It’s just his little bladder tumor (a.k.a., Little Coney) over-reacting to all the hype of this year’s event – totally normal. If you want to plan your Fun-Jor outfits in a coney kind of way, he will be wearing either his usual daffodil-colored tech vest or his purple tutu with silver sparkly stars, both suitable armors against potential Fun-Jor imperilments.
T-shirts from High Range Graphics (free), Coney Soap from JH Soap Co. (free), Coney stickers (free) Domino’s Pizza (free), Snake River beer (free), Victor Raggamuffin music (free), and prizes (not free – donate much, please) confirmed!
Check out the Snaz’s debut post on the web.
Remember, companion animal not necessary and raffle open to whomever wants to spend lots of money. Must be present to win or have proxy present to win. $5/ticket or 5 for $25 – just kidding – $5 for $20. Fun-Jorers get one with entry.
Thanks for your support and see you Sunday!
Love,
Maria loves-her-coney-shida
And, in local bluegrass music news…
Maria’s betrothed (yeah, that’s right) plays at the Wort Feb. 6 & 7, 8-11 p.m. You’ve trained hard for the Fun-Jor, so go ahead and relax and let the banjo take over.
