Today we awoke fairly early, ok VERY early. For some reason this did not get us to the slopes as the lifts opened. Instead we were taking our time cooking breakfast and getting dressed. The dressing part takes extra time when you have so many layers (and their was the debate of how many layers we needed. I think we did go for the extra layer, yesterday's memory was fresh after all.
It was only 30 minutes or so after the lift opened and we were delayed further when leaving the condo looking for our Ski Out trail. Apparently Pat was given bad directions (or directions to the lower flat trail). Lucky it was a short hike up to the other trail once we found it. Our second run found me my favorite trail which happened to be a black diamond. that's right, Pat was hiding the experts only sign the first run and it was not overly steep. His gamble paid off (I should note, Pat says he did not stand in front of the sign) I loved the trail. Actually it is a lot like the end of my favorite trail at gore (Twister). It made me think I wanted to try a black diamond. My first one where it was my idea and completely on purpose. I found a trail called Twist. It was fate I had to love it being so close in name to twister. Pat laughed but agreed. Normally I would send Pat down first but I decided we would go together.
Lucky for me we had to ask for directions. Enter Bill. (Seriously I actually remember the guys name). It was an ungroomed trail. Likely icy. He asked what we were looking for. I said I was Just starting out on the black diamonds and really liked waterfall, I was looking for a diamond with a bailout and not super long steep a little broken up. Boy did he deliver.
Lower Organgrinder was a great trail the upper part was a little icy or I would have tried the whole thing. It was just what I was looking for.
After tiring ourselves out we skied home, it would have been better if the trail was not just a sheet of ice. I was tempted to walk it but toughed it out and told Pat he would have to pick me up tomorrow night!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Pretty/Scary
We made it to the hotel last night around 11:00 PM. Pat said he could have finished the drive but I'm glad we did not.
We relied on the GPS for directions today, I printed directions to get up to the other mountain. We changed our plans last minute and I figured that the directions I printed were no good (they were, the mountains were 15 minutes apart). This was a mistake. Everything was great as we drove through lots of little towns. They were so nice, not that we stopped we were on a mission.
We started going up and Pat figured we were in the valley we needed to be, though he was a little worried we did not yet see Sugarbush. The ride was beautiful. If we hadn't figured out how big of a mistake we made I likely would have great photo's. Instead, as we were going up higher in elevation and the roads became more slippery we realized we went the wrong way. We were going OVER the mountain we were about to ski. Lucky for us it was good weather and the only snow was the stuff already on the roads. It was slippery and we had a few minor heart attacks as the car could not go over 1mph for the last mile or two of the ascent. I even saw a truck slip a little on the way down. My traction control automatically kicked on but scared pat as a flashing light (neither of us knew at the time it was the traction control kicking on, actually we are still just guessing since it flashed so quickly). He was not sure my car could handle the climb. My car showed him UP!
Less stressful but just as disturbing, I learned my car not only reads negative temperatures (it was -3 when we got up) It can read them into double digits. It was -13 at the summit. It made for a very cold day of skiing. I was grateful as the snow is 'natural' at Mad River Glenn. This means no grooming. Grooming breaks up the surface and softens it. This prevents ice from forming. It was an icy day at the mountain. I spent quite a bit of time warming up at the lodge.
We relied on the GPS for directions today, I printed directions to get up to the other mountain. We changed our plans last minute and I figured that the directions I printed were no good (they were, the mountains were 15 minutes apart). This was a mistake. Everything was great as we drove through lots of little towns. They were so nice, not that we stopped we were on a mission.
We started going up and Pat figured we were in the valley we needed to be, though he was a little worried we did not yet see Sugarbush. The ride was beautiful. If we hadn't figured out how big of a mistake we made I likely would have great photo's. Instead, as we were going up higher in elevation and the roads became more slippery we realized we went the wrong way. We were going OVER the mountain we were about to ski. Lucky for us it was good weather and the only snow was the stuff already on the roads. It was slippery and we had a few minor heart attacks as the car could not go over 1mph for the last mile or two of the ascent. I even saw a truck slip a little on the way down. My traction control automatically kicked on but scared pat as a flashing light (neither of us knew at the time it was the traction control kicking on, actually we are still just guessing since it flashed so quickly). He was not sure my car could handle the climb. My car showed him UP!
Less stressful but just as disturbing, I learned my car not only reads negative temperatures (it was -3 when we got up) It can read them into double digits. It was -13 at the summit. It made for a very cold day of skiing. I was grateful as the snow is 'natural' at Mad River Glenn. This means no grooming. Grooming breaks up the surface and softens it. This prevents ice from forming. It was an icy day at the mountain. I spent quite a bit of time warming up at the lodge.
Friday, January 29, 2010
7:45
Indeed the day of the trip is the best time to pack, even better if you scrunch it all in that morning before work. (which is better then his old habit of wating until that night right before we leave). Pat is always a last minute packer. It annoys me but as long as it does not delay the trip. . .
So this morning we got up and Pat cleaned the girls cage, I emptied the dishwasher so we would be ready to go when we got home. Then Pat started packing. I tried to not let it bother me and did a very good job until he started asking me where things were. EXACTLY why packing last minute is a very bad idea. I looked and did not find what he wanted so I went to work. I hope he finds what he is looking for and also that nothing is forgotten.
The skiing looks like it will be pretty good. They got pummeled yesterday and are looking to get more Saturday night/Sunday. It will be a long drive tonight but worth it for the weekend!
So this morning we got up and Pat cleaned the girls cage, I emptied the dishwasher so we would be ready to go when we got home. Then Pat started packing. I tried to not let it bother me and did a very good job until he started asking me where things were. EXACTLY why packing last minute is a very bad idea. I looked and did not find what he wanted so I went to work. I hope he finds what he is looking for and also that nothing is forgotten.
The skiing looks like it will be pretty good. They got pummeled yesterday and are looking to get more Saturday night/Sunday. It will be a long drive tonight but worth it for the weekend!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Psychotic salt truck
It took me 2.5 HOURS to get to work today. It was a mess. We had a unexpected snowstorm (this is NJ an inch of accumulated snow counts as a storm). As I left my apartment I saw the tiniest of flakes and figured the ride would be mostly fine. I should have known better.
I was not 10 miles into the drive when the snow started to accumulate. Not long after that it started to get slippery (I wish I had taken the hint and turned around). I got to 287 only a little later then normal. It was slow from the beginning but a few miles in I see a salt truck using the U turn. I was happy they were going to do something about the melting refreezing roads. Oh how wrong I was.
He slowly made his way into the middle lane (blowing the salt to the left). He swerved over slightly as if he were going to get over into the right lane. I hoped both myself and the guy in front of me could pass him (the salt was going mostly left and behind him, not helping me at all). Every time the guy in front of me got a little close to him he swerved over a little. I thought maybe he was trying to get into the right lane but was afraid to hit the guy in front of me. Eventually the guy in front of me managed to pass the salt truck.
As I drove to the right of the salt truck he swerved 1/2 in my lane 1/2 in the middle. I backed off to let him in front of me. He moved back into the middle lane. Then I drove over to the shoulder now worried about driving near a salt truck in inclement weather driven by a maniac. He drove all the way into the lane that I abandoned. Worried about driving on an icy shoulder and being smashed by the salt truck I relented hoping in the 2 miles or so that I had left he would not take the exit that I will, or that I could pass to the left as he seemed to let the people to the left by.
He does take my exit which is essentially a long ramp that splits at the end. It is 3 lanes wide. This time he is not satisfied with tying up the right 2 lanes, he wants all 3. I figured this out when I went to pass to the left. He responded by hanging half out of his salt truck waving his fist and pointing me back in my place. He swerved at will between the 3 lanes until it went down to 2 lanes which confined him a little. The kicker is that he stayed left which sprayed much of the salt onto the SHOULDER. I was so glad to be rid of him when he did not get onto 78 in front of me.
I was not 10 miles into the drive when the snow started to accumulate. Not long after that it started to get slippery (I wish I had taken the hint and turned around). I got to 287 only a little later then normal. It was slow from the beginning but a few miles in I see a salt truck using the U turn. I was happy they were going to do something about the melting refreezing roads. Oh how wrong I was.
He slowly made his way into the middle lane (blowing the salt to the left). He swerved over slightly as if he were going to get over into the right lane. I hoped both myself and the guy in front of me could pass him (the salt was going mostly left and behind him, not helping me at all). Every time the guy in front of me got a little close to him he swerved over a little. I thought maybe he was trying to get into the right lane but was afraid to hit the guy in front of me. Eventually the guy in front of me managed to pass the salt truck.
As I drove to the right of the salt truck he swerved 1/2 in my lane 1/2 in the middle. I backed off to let him in front of me. He moved back into the middle lane. Then I drove over to the shoulder now worried about driving near a salt truck in inclement weather driven by a maniac. He drove all the way into the lane that I abandoned. Worried about driving on an icy shoulder and being smashed by the salt truck I relented hoping in the 2 miles or so that I had left he would not take the exit that I will, or that I could pass to the left as he seemed to let the people to the left by.
He does take my exit which is essentially a long ramp that splits at the end. It is 3 lanes wide. This time he is not satisfied with tying up the right 2 lanes, he wants all 3. I figured this out when I went to pass to the left. He responded by hanging half out of his salt truck waving his fist and pointing me back in my place. He swerved at will between the 3 lanes until it went down to 2 lanes which confined him a little. The kicker is that he stayed left which sprayed much of the salt onto the SHOULDER. I was so glad to be rid of him when he did not get onto 78 in front of me.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Morning
Today I thought I was starting my morning off on the right foot I left my apartment early and everything. On the way to my car I noticed that my pants looked brown instead of the black, intended. So I ran back upstairs to consult Pat and check them in inside lighting. We determined that I did indeed choose black pants and was on my way again.
Then I stopped for gas. I was one day away from really needing it but I owed the guy $.50. I couldn't stop yesterday as I was running very late and Monday he was not there. So I pull up and tell him to fill it as I reached for my wallet.
I grabbed my purse, no wallet. I had taken it out to make a reservation for the ski trip this weekend. I luckily had plenty of time to stop him, but he chose to pump $1.00 into my tank, I guess in case I was that low. It would have been nice had I not needed the time more then the money. I tried to pay him (I did have $1.50) but he told me to pay when I had my wallet as I was coming right back.
I made pretty good time driving back to my apartment to get my wallet.
I started the day on the wrong foot, when I got to the office my sick co-worker drove me nuts. I hate that she comes to work sick. I really hope she doesn't give it to me as I am skiing this weekend! At least she did have to go home as her kid was sick this am and the school called telling her to pick her up. Less germs for me to catch.
Swim Workout;
200 Warm up
5x100 Free 1:50
5x50 Pull 1:00
5x100 Free 1:45
5x50 Pull 1:00
5x100 Free 1:40
300 Cool down
Then I stopped for gas. I was one day away from really needing it but I owed the guy $.50. I couldn't stop yesterday as I was running very late and Monday he was not there. So I pull up and tell him to fill it as I reached for my wallet.
I grabbed my purse, no wallet. I had taken it out to make a reservation for the ski trip this weekend. I luckily had plenty of time to stop him, but he chose to pump $1.00 into my tank, I guess in case I was that low. It would have been nice had I not needed the time more then the money. I tried to pay him (I did have $1.50) but he told me to pay when I had my wallet as I was coming right back.
I made pretty good time driving back to my apartment to get my wallet.
I started the day on the wrong foot, when I got to the office my sick co-worker drove me nuts. I hate that she comes to work sick. I really hope she doesn't give it to me as I am skiing this weekend! At least she did have to go home as her kid was sick this am and the school called telling her to pick her up. Less germs for me to catch.
Swim Workout;
200 Warm up
5x100 Free 1:50
5x50 Pull 1:00
5x100 Free 1:45
5x50 Pull 1:00
5x100 Free 1:40
300 Cool down
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Lane Hog
Last night I swam with the worst lane hog! Lucky for me it was near the middle/end of my workout. I got out to go to the bathroom and when I came back she had moved my stuff to the corner of the lane and put her stuff smack in the middle of the lane (claiming it as hers perhaps?). Anyway when I got back I jumped right in and moved my stuff over a little (but left hers in the middle.
She seemed a little shocked I'm not sure why as my stuff was in the middle of the lane where hers then resided. Maybe she thought I left it behind? I dont' have a problem sharing a lane but I do not circle swim unless I have to. (unless you are actually swimming the same workout at the same pace it sucks). so in a bossy move on my part, I told her to swim on the left half and i would stay right.
Apparently she could not or would not do this. She often swam in the middle of the lane and even kicked me. I'm thankful she is not that strong of a swimmer. A breast-stroke kick can hurt if they are good at the stroke.
Lucky for both of us a lane opened next to ours and she moved over. I used to think I was not good at sharing lanes, but now I realize that unless I'm doing breast-stroke or butterfly I don't hit people and I stay on my side (except for that time in Florida which I accidentally switched lanes and ended up swimming with a different team for a 50 or so.). Even then I'll break my stroke if I see them coming as to not hit them.
She seemed a little shocked I'm not sure why as my stuff was in the middle of the lane where hers then resided. Maybe she thought I left it behind? I dont' have a problem sharing a lane but I do not circle swim unless I have to. (unless you are actually swimming the same workout at the same pace it sucks). so in a bossy move on my part, I told her to swim on the left half and i would stay right.
Apparently she could not or would not do this. She often swam in the middle of the lane and even kicked me. I'm thankful she is not that strong of a swimmer. A breast-stroke kick can hurt if they are good at the stroke.
Lucky for both of us a lane opened next to ours and she moved over. I used to think I was not good at sharing lanes, but now I realize that unless I'm doing breast-stroke or butterfly I don't hit people and I stay on my side (except for that time in Florida which I accidentally switched lanes and ended up swimming with a different team for a 50 or so.). Even then I'll break my stroke if I see them coming as to not hit them.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Swimming Workout
Today I did not actually write myself a swimming workout. Normally this would be a very bad thing. Originally I was just going to swim for 45 minutes strait to see how far I could go, but as I was loosing count for the 2nd 500 (and the fact that I broke it into 500's anyway) I decided to do 4x5oo. The first was done in 10 minutes, the second in 9:40 (thought i may have done more or less because I lost count). The third was done in 9:00 and the last I finished in 8:00.
It was probably the best unplanned swim I could have asked for!
On a more fun note the Hotel for this weekend is booked and I am ready for a long ski weekend!
It was probably the best unplanned swim I could have asked for!
On a more fun note the Hotel for this weekend is booked and I am ready for a long ski weekend!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Surprise Dinner
Mom and Dad R came for a visit today. We figured they would get in late so were discussing dinner when they called to see what mischief we were up to. So we went to pick them up and had a great dinner at O'Conners. Their were lots of fishermen at the restaurant. It is a very good restaurant and not a well kept secret (though we did not have to wait despite not having a reservation. Anyway we were thrilled to see them a day early!
Tomorrow they are going to the fishing show.
Tomorrow they are going to the fishing show.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1500
I recieved the CD in the mail of teh christmas photo's. 1500 (just under) photo's from 2-3 cameras in a week. That impresses and delights me. My evening will be spent going through photo's.
Or not. My inlaws are coming and we really need to clean the apartment. They are his parents, maybe he should clean it up!
Or not. My inlaws are coming and we really need to clean the apartment. They are his parents, maybe he should clean it up!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Taking a Step Backwords
I found an old workout book last night and looked it over. I realized a few things.
I really wish I had kept more of my workouts. This notebook must have been a team thing that lasted a few months. It contains what I ate as well as my workout for the day. Very handy now that I am swimming again. I could look at it for inspiration, that is if not for my other realization.
I am VERY slow. one of the first workouts has me doing 100's on 1:20 seconds. descending. If this were tried now I'm sure I wouldn't make even the first one! It is amazing to see how much I used to swim compared to what I can do now. (though i do have 1/2 the time).
I'm thinking I will start a second blog with my diet/workout though I'll try it out here first to see how much I like it. Maybe I'll make my life easier and add it to the bottom of every post and stick to workouts only. In that spirit her is tonight's swimming workout;
200 Warm up Done
10x25 sprint 35/40 rest 30 second interval!
100 cool down added
8x50 IM 10 second rest 1 minute interval!
5x100 Pull 1:40 1:50 Interval
8x50 Kick 50 seconds 1:20 Ish
100 cool down added
200 Hard (for time) 2:59, getting better
500 cool down 300 cool down
It should be interesting, for me anyway.
I really wish I had kept more of my workouts. This notebook must have been a team thing that lasted a few months. It contains what I ate as well as my workout for the day. Very handy now that I am swimming again. I could look at it for inspiration, that is if not for my other realization.
I am VERY slow. one of the first workouts has me doing 100's on 1:20 seconds. descending. If this were tried now I'm sure I wouldn't make even the first one! It is amazing to see how much I used to swim compared to what I can do now. (though i do have 1/2 the time).
I'm thinking I will start a second blog with my diet/workout though I'll try it out here first to see how much I like it. Maybe I'll make my life easier and add it to the bottom of every post and stick to workouts only. In that spirit her is tonight's swimming workout;
200 Warm up Done
10x25 sprint 35/40 rest 30 second interval!
100 cool down added
8x50 IM 10 second rest 1 minute interval!
5x100 Pull 1:40 1:50 Interval
8x50 Kick 50 seconds 1:20 Ish
100 cool down added
200 Hard (for time) 2:59, getting better
500 cool down 300 cool down
It should be interesting, for me anyway.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Excitment
Today was great skiing weather! It was fairly warm, the snow was packed powder.
Though one of my favorites was closed for racing training (the only trail they do this with) and another was in no shape to be skied the rest of the trails made up for it. For the most part the trails were not crowded at all. I did hear reports through the day of people getting injured and tried to ski well before or after the mini crowds that tend to ski together. For the most part this keeps accidents to a much smaller number. Today though my luck ran out (well not entirely).
I was skiing down a Intermediate trail when another skier flew past me only to stop at a strange point. I changed my trajectory a little to avoid being in his path. He shot by me again a little close for comfort, but I was glad to be rid of him when I was unexpectedly run over by another skier (I think it was a Skier). She ran over the back of my skis and hit me nearly in the middle of my back. I'm not really sure she could have avoided me, she was that dead on.
She apologized right away and we made sure we were both ok. Thankfully we were fine as it was a low speed crash. Pat said my fall was one of the most graceful he's seen. I did a few more runs and then called it quits as i was a little sore.
In all it was a great skiing day, with a minor unfortunate incident.
Though one of my favorites was closed for racing training (the only trail they do this with) and another was in no shape to be skied the rest of the trails made up for it. For the most part the trails were not crowded at all. I did hear reports through the day of people getting injured and tried to ski well before or after the mini crowds that tend to ski together. For the most part this keeps accidents to a much smaller number. Today though my luck ran out (well not entirely).
I was skiing down a Intermediate trail when another skier flew past me only to stop at a strange point. I changed my trajectory a little to avoid being in his path. He shot by me again a little close for comfort, but I was glad to be rid of him when I was unexpectedly run over by another skier (I think it was a Skier). She ran over the back of my skis and hit me nearly in the middle of my back. I'm not really sure she could have avoided me, she was that dead on.
She apologized right away and we made sure we were both ok. Thankfully we were fine as it was a low speed crash. Pat said my fall was one of the most graceful he's seen. I did a few more runs and then called it quits as i was a little sore.
In all it was a great skiing day, with a minor unfortunate incident.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Gore Mountain
After thinking about nothing else for the last week, tonight was the night. Pat and I drove up to North Creek. The tickets were in my hand and ski's in the back of the car.
Pat drove the first section while I tried to nap for my section. I did get a little sleep before I was assigned the task of getting us to Albany, lucky for me it was only about 80 miles. 80 uneventful miles. After Albany Pat took over the driving and I stayed up keeping him company (awake). he had plenty of coffee though and had no problem with the end of the ride.
We stayed at the Valhaus. It is a nice but cheap room feet from the access road. We got a room with Adirondack furniture which put me in the skiing mood even further!
Pat drove the first section while I tried to nap for my section. I did get a little sleep before I was assigned the task of getting us to Albany, lucky for me it was only about 80 miles. 80 uneventful miles. After Albany Pat took over the driving and I stayed up keeping him company (awake). he had plenty of coffee though and had no problem with the end of the ride.
We stayed at the Valhaus. It is a nice but cheap room feet from the access road. We got a room with Adirondack furniture which put me in the skiing mood even further!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Best Invention Ever
My remaining purchases arrived. Specifically my RX goggles. They seemed comfortable (though I did only put them on for a short time) and they work. I should be able to see the pace clock from the far end of the pool with out squinting or guessing! I am so looking forward to trying them out. I'll let you know how it goes.
My swim tonight other then being partially blind was good. I did lots of IM work! and by lots I mean 100 Yards. I need to look at my old workouts to see how much I used to swim. It seems like 2x what I manage now. 2700 yards today in the pool and I need to figure out a way to keep better count so I can split it up a little better. The sets i am swimming now are of 50's and 100's, in groups of 500's easy to keep track of but I would like to do longer sets. Alas none of the swimming sites sell counters for individual swimmers, Other people must need them as well, It is not possible to be the only one that looses count between what lap and set you are on.
Maybe i need a team, but I like swimming on my own.
My swim tonight other then being partially blind was good. I did lots of IM work! and by lots I mean 100 Yards. I need to look at my old workouts to see how much I used to swim. It seems like 2x what I manage now. 2700 yards today in the pool and I need to figure out a way to keep better count so I can split it up a little better. The sets i am swimming now are of 50's and 100's, in groups of 500's easy to keep track of but I would like to do longer sets. Alas none of the swimming sites sell counters for individual swimmers, Other people must need them as well, It is not possible to be the only one that looses count between what lap and set you are on.
Maybe i need a team, but I like swimming on my own.
Monday, January 11, 2010
First Shipment
the first shipment of my online purchases came in today. Unfortunately not the swimming stuff, but it was nice to get a few pairs of the shoes that I ordered. They both fit well and looked nice. This shopping on line for shoes is great! I hope my luck keeps up!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Milestone
Today I reached another milestone in my retirement account. It seems as though the market has recovered at least a little. It was a nice surprise and hopefully it will last!
The rest of my day was more scatterbrained. I could not concentrate on anything so I chose a workout on 3 different machines hoping to stick with any workout today, it worked. I started on the stair climber. I had not used this machine before and it is a machine that I will not use again on a less then focused day. It requires concentration. Then the elliptical machine an old faithful for 20 minutes. I can always get my workout done on an elliptical!
I finished up with the bike. I dislike the bike. Don't get me wrong stick me on a bike outside and I will be happy, inside even with a TV it stinks!
I'm just glad it is Friday.
The rest of my day was more scatterbrained. I could not concentrate on anything so I chose a workout on 3 different machines hoping to stick with any workout today, it worked. I started on the stair climber. I had not used this machine before and it is a machine that I will not use again on a less then focused day. It requires concentration. Then the elliptical machine an old faithful for 20 minutes. I can always get my workout done on an elliptical!
I finished up with the bike. I dislike the bike. Don't get me wrong stick me on a bike outside and I will be happy, inside even with a TV it stinks!
I'm just glad it is Friday.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Blizard
By NJ standards they are calling for a blizzard (2-3 inches). Normally even this wouldn't affect my life but today they announced a casual day. How I love casual days!!! I stay warmer and happier all day in my jeans.
To add to the joy of my day I left 30 minutes early. True it was to go to a Dr's appointment but it was early just the same. I fully expected the Dr to yell at me because I had discontinued a medication and neglected to tell her (I did mean to call). Apparently tiredness is a side affect of the drug so she understood. She suggested I change around my medications to take the offending one at night but if the side affect continues I can just discontinue it.
Now I am at home awaiting the storm! (and missing a real snow storm).
To add to the joy of my day I left 30 minutes early. True it was to go to a Dr's appointment but it was early just the same. I fully expected the Dr to yell at me because I had discontinued a medication and neglected to tell her (I did mean to call). Apparently tiredness is a side affect of the drug so she understood. She suggested I change around my medications to take the offending one at night but if the side affect continues I can just discontinue it.
Now I am at home awaiting the storm! (and missing a real snow storm).
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Cleaning
Normally I clean only on the weekends (kitchen not included). Somehow this week the apartment is full of clutter. Today I chose to start thinning it out. something about coming home to a disaster of a living room is torturous. Especially after a good workout! I just want to relax.
So I finished putting away the laundry that was left (Pat's t-shirts are left for him). As well as looking through some of the clutter on the coffee tables. It looked a little better and I felt a little better. After cleaning the girls cage and the kitchen it was time for an episode of house. I am mostly done with the 3rd season. It is a great way to relax now that I have the portable DVD player that was a good purchase, if only I could get the car charger to work it would be perfect.
So I finished putting away the laundry that was left (Pat's t-shirts are left for him). As well as looking through some of the clutter on the coffee tables. It looked a little better and I felt a little better. After cleaning the girls cage and the kitchen it was time for an episode of house. I am mostly done with the 3rd season. It is a great way to relax now that I have the portable DVD player that was a good purchase, if only I could get the car charger to work it would be perfect.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Purchases
Today was a shopping day for me. I wanted anti chlorine shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. This took me to a discount swimming site where i could have saved $10 over amazon (I checked myself) but I fell victim to an involuntary shopping spree. After adding deck shoes (Athletes foot can't be great), swimsuit cleaner by speedo (how many years of swimming I got through with out this product, not sure why i felt the need to purchase it), a few backup swim caps then I found what I had been wanting all along (I just did not know it). Prescription goggles.
To be able to see the pace clock with out squinting or guessing. I'm in love already.
I did talk myself out of some other stuff like pull buoys, paddles and a kick board. Maybe later but for now the pool has all but the paddles.
Then to my shoe mission. I needed new work shoes. I hate shopping for shoes. This weekend was very unsuccessful in this department. Determined, I found not 1 or 2 but 5 pairs of shoes. I may never need to shoe shop again!!! My wallet hopes so.
With all of my swimming purchases in mind, I hit the pool. Though my swimming is soo much slower then I had imagined, It felt great. As an experiment I did a final 200 all out for time and ended exactly at 3:00. Sad. At least it was at the end of the workout.
To be able to see the pace clock with out squinting or guessing. I'm in love already.
I did talk myself out of some other stuff like pull buoys, paddles and a kick board. Maybe later but for now the pool has all but the paddles.
Then to my shoe mission. I needed new work shoes. I hate shopping for shoes. This weekend was very unsuccessful in this department. Determined, I found not 1 or 2 but 5 pairs of shoes. I may never need to shoe shop again!!! My wallet hopes so.
With all of my swimming purchases in mind, I hit the pool. Though my swimming is soo much slower then I had imagined, It felt great. As an experiment I did a final 200 all out for time and ended exactly at 3:00. Sad. At least it was at the end of the workout.
Monday, January 4, 2010
First workout fo the new year!
It was so crowded in the gym today. People were starting out strong on their new year resolutions. I am a little worried about how crowded the pool will be tomorrow.
The cardio room was pretty full but still had plenty of machines to go around. I stepped on a treadmill and it took me forever to get warmed up. I "ran" for 40 minutes then finished up with another 20 on a funny looking step like machine by Cybex. It is an interesting machine that I will use again but not too often, the treadmill just feels like a better workout.
I wonder how long the resolve will last!
The cardio room was pretty full but still had plenty of machines to go around. I stepped on a treadmill and it took me forever to get warmed up. I "ran" for 40 minutes then finished up with another 20 on a funny looking step like machine by Cybex. It is an interesting machine that I will use again but not too often, the treadmill just feels like a better workout.
I wonder how long the resolve will last!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
More Mountains
No not more skiing unfortunately. Due to traveling and holidays we have neglected our laundry duty. Today was the day of reckoning. It took 10 loads despite the fact that most everything was clean coming back from Christmas break. It had been way too long.
In between loads of laundry I also accomplished baking Rustic bread (that was a little overdone) and chocolate chip cookies. I wish I could use my talents for good but some how baking is just more my thing. Cooking a great meal is not as much fun though maybe someday when I have more time (like if I commuted less) I will get into cooking meals.
In between loads of laundry I also accomplished baking Rustic bread (that was a little overdone) and chocolate chip cookies. I wish I could use my talents for good but some how baking is just more my thing. Cooking a great meal is not as much fun though maybe someday when I have more time (like if I commuted less) I will get into cooking meals.
Friday, January 1, 2010
New Year
Welcome to 2010.
Today was the perfect day for us. On the way up the mountain we stopped at a local ski store and purchased discounted lift tickets. We arrived at 9:30 at Belleyare and still got in the closest parking lot, we knew then it was going to be a great day.
It didn't take long to get dressed and on the slopes. The high traffic areas were icy but the trails off the beaten path were pretty nice. I hit all of my old favorites and it was not long before I had my ski legs back. I hope for a nice snowy winter in VT and NY. No I'm not including NJ as there is no where good to ski.
We arrived back in time to shower and go to bed early once again.
Today was the perfect day for us. On the way up the mountain we stopped at a local ski store and purchased discounted lift tickets. We arrived at 9:30 at Belleyare and still got in the closest parking lot, we knew then it was going to be a great day.
It didn't take long to get dressed and on the slopes. The high traffic areas were icy but the trails off the beaten path were pretty nice. I hit all of my old favorites and it was not long before I had my ski legs back. I hope for a nice snowy winter in VT and NY. No I'm not including NJ as there is no where good to ski.
We arrived back in time to shower and go to bed early once again.
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