XC Skiing

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Dug out the old cross country ski equipment today. It's been a couple of years since I went out. Just went around the loop, the same path I was walking a few weeks ago. It's a good workout breaking a trail in the new snow.

I was thinking about when we bought these skis, boots and poles. It was back when my parents first moved into this house, and that would be about 40 years ago! I think some of the waxes - yes, these are the old wooden skis that you wax yourself for different temperatures - are just as old. I had picked out wider skis with stouter bindings for trail breaking. They still work fine.

I didn't go very far or very fast, but it was good to get out to play instead of doing chores. There were a few tracks of some kind of small creatures in places, squirrels I think. It's snowing out there again now, so it'll all be new again in the morning, just a couple of inches. Maybe I'll give it a go again then. I suppose it'd be easier to break a trail with snow shoes first, and use the skis after, but I don't have snowshoes just now.

Looking ahead a few days, I think we're going to have a cold spell next week. They're forecasting below zero temps for a few nights. I think I'll dig out another blanket.

  

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RAINBOW_LADY 12/30/2012 4:43AM

I love the fact you turned a 'negative' - the extreme weather conditions - into a positive 'play time'! Report Inappropriate Comment

SH9719 12/30/2012 1:04AM

Think of it as cross training to go with your other exercise. Report Inappropriate Comment

EABL81 12/29/2012 9:41PM

Sounds like you got a good workout in. We didn't even get enough snow last night to shovel. Report Inappropriate Comment

SRBSRB26 12/29/2012 9:22PM

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PICKIE98 12/29/2012 9:01PM

Brr!! I have a pair of surf shoes,, that is my style.. for swimming at Whitefish Point and other parks with stony bottoms. You can have that cold air, fresh or not.. I love the trails in the summer though!! It is kind of cool that you still have the "antique skis". Report Inappropriate Comment

Sunshine!

Friday, December 28, 2012

The storm wasn't so bad at all. I found 6" accumulation in the area I didn't clear. It's a beautiful sunny day with temps in the mid 20s.

Been feeling pretty low today in spite of all. I think it's because I didn't sleep very well last night - too short and too restless. Hope to get in a nap this afternoon.

  

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EABL81 12/29/2012 9:43PM

Hope you're feeling more up today. We haven't seen much in the way of sunshine for a few days now, but no significant snow. Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOW_LADY 12/29/2012 10:47AM

Hope you got that nap and are feeling better. Still nothing but wind and rain here! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUN4FOOD 12/28/2012 7:55PM

Naps can be very good. Report Inappropriate Comment

GRACEOMALLEY 12/28/2012 3:07PM

Glad you're getting a Blue Sky Day. Take a nap and be good to yourself! Report Inappropriate Comment

ADELCASALE 12/28/2012 3:04PM

Sounds like a beautiful crisp winter day! Enjoy it! Report Inappropriate Comment

Snow Today

Thursday, December 27, 2012

It's our turn with the snow storm. Looks like we may get around 10-15 inches around here. I don't think I'll be going for a bike ride today.

  

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EABL81 12/28/2012 2:30PM

Not unless your's is a stationary bike! Sounds like you'll burn all the calories you need to just shoveling your way out. Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOW_LADY 12/28/2012 6:08AM

Wow - the UK grinds to a halt when there's an inch or two of snow! Just rain, rain and more rain here Report Inappropriate Comment

PICKIE98 12/27/2012 7:12PM

Better you than me, I hate shoveling.. If you are lazy like me, just put your garage door up, put the gear in reverse, put the pedal to the metal and make your own tunnel to the street!! (It helps if your car is on fire or your neighbors are standing outside with a gazillion blow dryers) Stay warm. Report Inappropriate Comment

GREENGENES 12/27/2012 2:42PM

Wow. Doesn't sound like good biking weather to me. Keep warm! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUN4FOOD 12/27/2012 2:41PM

Good luck, hope you like snow. I would cancel the bike ride also. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDAKAY228 12/27/2012 11:48AM

I can't even imagine that much snow! I live in southern New Mexico and we don't get much snow. Stay safe and warm! Report Inappropriate Comment

HEALTHY-SPARK 12/27/2012 11:31AM

WOW -- sounds like fun! Although I'm glad that when it snows here in Albuquerque, that it's usually only a few inches, and then it melts away -- so it doesn't ruin any outdoor exercise activities I usually have planned. Cept for when it's freezing! Like lately. hah. :-) Report Inappropriate Comment

No Turkey

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Just couldn't face another fowl meal today. Had a little piece of salmon fillet along with some beans and collards, a little bread pudding for desert.

  

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EABL81 12/28/2012 2:32PM

I may soon wish I'd done the same. I now have what looks like a couple of gallons of turkey broth, and several pounds of meat to figure out how to use up. Guess I'll be hitting the recipe page for ideas! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOW_LADY 12/27/2012 4:15AM

What's broiled brookie???? Your meal sounds lovely - our turkey was gobbled up all too soon! Report Inappropriate Comment

PICKIE98 12/26/2012 8:56AM

Yes, that sounds good,, I had broiled brookie Christmas eve, we had roasted chicken yesterday with spinach and baked spuds.. Report Inappropriate Comment

MKRETIRED 12/25/2012 11:14PM

Ditto. Only went a little overboard with the candy, cookies, and other assorted goodies. I guess you know where I will be tomorrow - in the gym. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELRIDDICK 12/25/2012 10:48PM

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NORWOODGIRL 12/25/2012 10:47PM

Why not? It sure sounds good. Report Inappropriate Comment

Merry Christmas

Monday, December 24, 2012

Wishing a very happy Christmas to all my Spark Friends. Thanks for all your encouragement. Hope each one of you enjoys a wonderful holiday season.

  

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DIBANANA 12/25/2012 6:21PM

I got a chuckle out of your desciption of the flower on Fitbit! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas. I walked my 10,000 today even though I didn't want to... Diana Report Inappropriate Comment

DIBANANA 12/25/2012 5:27PM

Having a wonderful day I hope you are as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

GREENGENES 12/24/2012 8:41PM

Merry Christmas to you as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

RUN4FOOD 12/24/2012 3:09PM

Merry Christmas to you. Report Inappropriate Comment

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