Running with Raven Project Video Outtakes

Outtakes that didn't make it into our latest Running with Raven update. These are always my favs.

Running with Raven Project Video Outtakes from Mary Beth Koeth on Vimeo.

Kickstarter Running with Raven Page

Running with Raven Update: Imagination & Golden Ray

Golden Ray (age 8) and Imagination (age 10) receive the "Event of the Year" certificate at the Raven Run Banquet for being the youngest to complete the eight mile run and swim. Not only are these boys stellar athletes, they give some pretty amazing life advice.

Imagination & Golden Ray from Mary Beth Koeth on Vimeo.

The Ground We've Covered...

After writing some 79,000 words for the manuscript and after sifting through two years' worth of video footage, Laura Lee and Mary Beth have covered some ground with Raven in the New Year. Check out our update for the play-by-play (kind of).

The Ground We've Covered... from Mary Beth Koeth on Vimeo.

Running With Raven Update Eight: Right Reverend Robert Running Raven

Running With Raven Update Eight: Right Reverend Robert Running Raven from Mary Beth Koeth on Vimeo.

“We wanted an intimate ceremony and someone who knew us, not just a stranger with authority,” explained Extra. “We thought Raven would be perfect. He’s someone we know and love and trust.”

“He’s a friend,” added Molder. “We wanted a friend to marry us.”

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mbk/running-with-raven/posts/390483
www.RunningWithRaven.com

Raven Run Swimsuit Calendar Sneak Peek

As we promised to our $500 Kickstarter backers, the 2013 Limited Edition Raven Run Swimsuit Calendar is almost done. All models come from the unique and diverse community that makes up the Raven Run. This update gives you a taste of what's in store! Ladies and Gentlemen...get excited.

If you're not a $500 backer but would like to order a calendar, they are available for purchase here: http://marybethkoethphotography.com/proofing/products.php?gid=6

Raven Run Swimsuit Calendar Sneak Peek from Mary Beth Koeth on Vimeo.

Gnome Pain, Gnome Gain

Check out this message that I received on Gnomelovin.com...painful. 
Not the type of gnome I'm looking for. 

Dear Gigantic-overly-tall-gnome-loving-lady,

Gnot everyone gets my sense of humor, but after reviewing your personal profile on Gnome-Lovin', I feel my wit may match the size of your largely-scaled tallness. I too like walks in the garden. Not a big fan of dogs as they tend to soil my soil quite often. I will gaze longingly into the sunset, sometime for days, weeks and even years on end. While I may only be the height of a Pringles can, I have a very large garden hose … next to me. I hope to gnab some gnome time with you soon.

Yours truly,

Texas Sized Gnome, Aaron 

ps. Aaron, you make me laugh. Brilliant. 

Last day to vote for "Gnomemansland" on Travelocity!
http://gnomenabbed.travelocity.com/?v=721a4389-a700-4ba1-95e2-956b8bf106da

FInalist in The Great Gnome Nabbing Contest ~ Travelocity

I do an amazing drunken zombie impression...(please see photo above)

(The following was written by: Miss Laura Lee) 

About three weeks ago, Mary Beth's dear friend Kiley sent her an email with a link to a contest that Travelocity was sponsoring. “I know you and Laura Lee are really busy with the Raven project,” she wrote, “But this was made for you two.” The contest featured the Travelocity mascot, the gnome, and called for 1-minute video submissions illustrating why the gnome should “nab” you for an around-the-world trip valuing $65,000. At first, we were hesitant to participate, as we are both super busy with our current workload. Then we agreed, “Let’s devote one Sunday afternoon to concepting and see what we come up with.” I wrote an outline for a script, Mary Beth tinkered with it, we took an hour to film, an hour to edit it—and voila—our hats landed in the ring.

Today Travelocity announced our video has been selected as one of ten finalists. That means we have already won a $2000 travel credit, and we have a chance at the grand prize trip around the world. According to the contest rules, the decision will be based on two criteria: 49% public vote and 51% judges’ selection (judges come from the Travelocity marketing department).

You can watch the Travelocity call for entries as well as our submission, titled "Gnomemansland" here.
It should coax some chuckles. (Please don’t be scared off by the terrifying screen shot. We asked them to change the image, as Mary Beth looks like a drunken zombie, but they did not respond. Let’s just hope they focus on what we say and not how we look saying it.)

You can vote once a day for the next five days. If you get a kick out of it and really want us to win, feel free to forward this link to your friends and family and ask for their support as well. No pressure at all from us—only gratitude to you. Oh, and the grand prize winners might star in a Travelocity commercial. Wouldn’t it be cool if our faces flashed across the television screen, and you’re like, “Oh, I know them.” (This is obviously enticing people who, like us, can barely afford TVs, let alone DVRs, and therefore still watch commercials.)

Click HERE to vote! 

Big hugs from Miami, Laura Lee & Mary Beth