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!
Friday, January 15, 2010
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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