Last night Joy and I sat down with hot tea and crumpets to watch a DVD, The Kite Runner. We didn't realize it came with captions. We're fuming and grumbling about the film makers not being smart enough to put the captions on a white background so we could read the damned words. I cursed their artistic attitude. Finally I started pausing the movie so we could figure out the sentences. It worked fairly well, but even with this improvisation it was still difficult . I told Joy I was going to bed. She sighed and said she would probably do the same.
"You may as well send it back," she said.
I told her, "No, I'll get up later and struggle through this stop and start business."
Tonight with Joy already in bed I decided to labor through the movie, my finger was on the pause button, ready to react to indecipherable words camouflaged at the bottom of the screen. I went through twenty minutes of straight viewing time without pausing at all........what gives? The lines were easily readable; why all of a sudden was there no problem and yet last night we possessed the visual capabilities of a near sighted rhinoceros?
Last night we were on the couch, but tonight I was cozy and snug in an easy chair five feet from the screen.....now the sentences were so easy to read!
Joy will be pleased to know that we don't have complain about the artsy film makers, but just sit closer to the screen......sometimes simple things can give the greatest pleasure.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Amazing
So I've pretty well cleaned out my body and replaced the bad with the good McDougall food.
Results: BP 121/62
Results: BP 121/62
After the Washington DC visit
Joy and I had a wonderful time in DC. It was good that we could do a mini-reunion as such. Sister/Aunt Carol and Uncle Herb were supreme hosts!
I had my "last supper" May 31st which consisted of KFC, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and biscuits. A gallon of sherbert ice cream was dessert of the day.
So on June 1st I began a new food input, i.e., The McDougall Plan, registering in at 323 pounds. Today is June 3rd and I weighed in at 315 pounds. Most of this is water loss, but with no sugar or bread and totally nutritious food on the plate good things obviously are happening.
Still having issues with exercising, but this too shall pass and eventually I'll find the right groove.
I going to the dermatolgist in a short while for a general checkup. Things in Oceanside are pretty laid back..... not much happening. A small neighborhood issue is taking place a couple of houses away, but a goodly amount of patience is about the only remedy to the situation.
I'll be busing to Cheyenne around June 17th or 18th for 3 or 4 days. I guess Collin is going to help me with some landscaping on our rental property.
I had my "last supper" May 31st which consisted of KFC, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and biscuits. A gallon of sherbert ice cream was dessert of the day.
So on June 1st I began a new food input, i.e., The McDougall Plan, registering in at 323 pounds. Today is June 3rd and I weighed in at 315 pounds. Most of this is water loss, but with no sugar or bread and totally nutritious food on the plate good things obviously are happening.
Still having issues with exercising, but this too shall pass and eventually I'll find the right groove.
I going to the dermatolgist in a short while for a general checkup. Things in Oceanside are pretty laid back..... not much happening. A small neighborhood issue is taking place a couple of houses away, but a goodly amount of patience is about the only remedy to the situation.
I'll be busing to Cheyenne around June 17th or 18th for 3 or 4 days. I guess Collin is going to help me with some landscaping on our rental property.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Back From Wyoming 301.2
I had a wonderful time in Wyoming. It was great to see how Dylan has grown. He is a little shy around me, but that will change over time. I love the house and the location. Dylan will be going to an elementary school just a block and a half away. We went to the school's playground a couple of days.
Weather over the four day visit went from pleasant to snow with some wind added. We rode around in Collin's new pickup truck. It has seat warmers which is a very cool feature, or should I say hot? He drove me to a Red Wing Shoe store where I picked up some all purpose leather boots. I've been wanting some for quite a while; the last pair I had was while I was still with Greyhound.
It was great to return home to Joy and Nancy. I have some work to do around the house after this blog.
Wish me luck, because I'm mounting a full frontal assault on weight reduction, exercise and more productivity around the house.
Hope everyone's Easter is a good one.
Weather over the four day visit went from pleasant to snow with some wind added. We rode around in Collin's new pickup truck. It has seat warmers which is a very cool feature, or should I say hot? He drove me to a Red Wing Shoe store where I picked up some all purpose leather boots. I've been wanting some for quite a while; the last pair I had was while I was still with Greyhound.
It was great to return home to Joy and Nancy. I have some work to do around the house after this blog.
Wish me luck, because I'm mounting a full frontal assault on weight reduction, exercise and more productivity around the house.
Hope everyone's Easter is a good one.
Monday, March 01, 2010
March 1st Home from Portland
After touring the grounds of Reed College by car and then a brunch in the city I headed back to Oceanside. It was a wonderful visit. I need no entertainment since I really want to visit Avery, Megan and Damian and no more. Anything else is extra frosting on the cake.
Went to St.Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Beaverton. I knew that Portland and the surrounding suburbs were hip to health, but when I read in the church bulletin that members need only to request a gluten free wafer and it will be duly noted the following week, wow! So the Holy Eucharist can also now be celebrated with gluten free wafers. "Take for...this is the body of Christ (which is gluten free)...." I feel a Seinfeld moment somewhere within this description.
The bus ride home was uneventful and went along quite nicely.
Avery was a joy to watch. The way she quietly observes things around her is fascinating.
Her eyes dart back and forth with the brow furrowing ever so slightly and such a coy smile she possesses.
Dylan and his parents sent Grandma and Grandpa a nice thank you note for the "really cool Christmas gifts"..... he even signed it! We're definitely saving that masterpiece.
I might make a quick trip to Phoenix to visit Doug and also watch Al's grandson workout with the Angels. It sounds like he's headed for triple-A in Salt Lake City. After that I'll head on up to Vegas to pick up my phone charger which I left in the hotel a couple of weeks ago. While I'm there I'll place some future Super Bowl bets.
Tomorrow I'm going to Viejas Casino just outside of San Diego for some craps experimentation.
Everything is going well. We got a postcard from Aunt Carol saying that all is well in Hong Kong with the city as well as Scott.
Went to St.Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Beaverton. I knew that Portland and the surrounding suburbs were hip to health, but when I read in the church bulletin that members need only to request a gluten free wafer and it will be duly noted the following week, wow! So the Holy Eucharist can also now be celebrated with gluten free wafers. "Take for...this is the body of Christ (which is gluten free)...." I feel a Seinfeld moment somewhere within this description.
The bus ride home was uneventful and went along quite nicely.
Avery was a joy to watch. The way she quietly observes things around her is fascinating.
Her eyes dart back and forth with the brow furrowing ever so slightly and such a coy smile she possesses.
Dylan and his parents sent Grandma and Grandpa a nice thank you note for the "really cool Christmas gifts"..... he even signed it! We're definitely saving that masterpiece.
I might make a quick trip to Phoenix to visit Doug and also watch Al's grandson workout with the Angels. It sounds like he's headed for triple-A in Salt Lake City. After that I'll head on up to Vegas to pick up my phone charger which I left in the hotel a couple of weeks ago. While I'm there I'll place some future Super Bowl bets.
Tomorrow I'm going to Viejas Casino just outside of San Diego for some craps experimentation.
Everything is going well. We got a postcard from Aunt Carol saying that all is well in Hong Kong with the city as well as Scott.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Portland Visit Day 2
Well, the date night went well. We saw Young Victoria which I enjoyed. Prior to that we took in an Indian cuisine restaurant which was very good also.
This morning we took a tram to the top of a hill where the Oregon Health Sciences University is located which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and hills.
Avery dawned her tutu and danced all the way through This Is It ....... very cute. While the dvd played I prepared lentils, brown rice and an assortment of veggies. We're going to eat right after I finish this blog.
I'll probably leave around noon tomorrow. We'll swing by Reed College for a look/see and then mosey on down to the bus station. I plan on packing a full rubber maid carton full of leftovers which should last me through the trip.
Here's hoping my easy does it meal turns out well.
This morning we took a tram to the top of a hill where the Oregon Health Sciences University is located which provides a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and hills.
Avery dawned her tutu and danced all the way through This Is It ....... very cute. While the dvd played I prepared lentils, brown rice and an assortment of veggies. We're going to eat right after I finish this blog.
I'll probably leave around noon tomorrow. We'll swing by Reed College for a look/see and then mosey on down to the bus station. I plan on packing a full rubber maid carton full of leftovers which should last me through the trip.
Here's hoping my easy does it meal turns out well.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Portland Visit
I arrived yesterday without any hitches. I left Oceanside the night before and smoothly made all of my connections which made the flight arrival time into Portland perfect. I love to dabble with connections all the while knowing that my trips are essentially free.
Avery is now quite agile with her walking and she loves to work with her "applications"(read that as computer play), while Megan is doing her thing in the office.
A short while ago the three of us picked up some vegan food to go from a food court in some funky section of Portland. Portland is so cool, because rain is just an accepted kind of thing. Life goes on without regard to precipitation.
Tonight, I am being treated as a special guest of Megan and Damian's "date night"...who knows what movie we'll take in. Tomorrow night all four of us will watch This Is It. I can hardly wait to watch Avery's reaction to Michael Jackson's dancing and singing.
Sunday we'll visit the campus of Reed College. I've always been intrigued by Reed simply because Gary Snyder and Lou Welch attended back in the 50's.
Things are going swimmingly well.
Avery is now quite agile with her walking and she loves to work with her "applications"(read that as computer play), while Megan is doing her thing in the office.
A short while ago the three of us picked up some vegan food to go from a food court in some funky section of Portland. Portland is so cool, because rain is just an accepted kind of thing. Life goes on without regard to precipitation.
Tonight, I am being treated as a special guest of Megan and Damian's "date night"...who knows what movie we'll take in. Tomorrow night all four of us will watch This Is It. I can hardly wait to watch Avery's reaction to Michael Jackson's dancing and singing.
Sunday we'll visit the campus of Reed College. I've always been intrigued by Reed simply because Gary Snyder and Lou Welch attended back in the 50's.
Things are going swimmingly well.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
February 13th 2010
It's a beautiful crisp sunny day. I've finished a scrumptious brunch and full of coffee so I'm ready to go.
Feb. 10th was my first year of sobriety. I took a token celebration a day later at the meeting where I am secretary. A boyhood friend of mine, John Smith and another friend from the Kaiser program, came to share the moment. I really do have some kind loving friends in and out of this program.
Tomorrow I'll visit the abbey and beginning on Feb.17th I'll practice three positive things on a daily basis in observance of Lent. Still haven't actually listed them for approval, but I'll have to make them realistic and doable.
I'll go up to Vegas for an overnight Feb 15th. I have to collect on my Saints win( 25/1 for $125) and then plunk down some bets for the 2011 Super Bowl.
I'm going with the following:
$5 longshots: Giants 20/1, Packers 12/1, Panthers 40/1, 49ers 45/1, Jets 25/1, Browns 100/1, Texans 35/1, Titans 25/1
Joy and I will drive to Roseville, CA on the 19th and return on the 23rd. Hopefully we'll watch a Nebraska vs. Fresno State baseball game on our return trip. We're planning to stay over in Fresno for the night. I'll fly into Portland for a visit on Feb 25th and return somewhere around the March 1st.
My garden seeds are in the mail so my garden will be planted shortly. Nancy helped me this morning by digging a gigantic hole next to the raised garden.
So that's about the whole of the goings on around here. Oh, while John Smith was here we went to the golf driving range and hit a bucket of balls. My shoulder didn't pop or crack the whole time! So I'm planning to take up golf on a limited basis.
Everybody reading this have a blessed day.
Feb. 10th was my first year of sobriety. I took a token celebration a day later at the meeting where I am secretary. A boyhood friend of mine, John Smith and another friend from the Kaiser program, came to share the moment. I really do have some kind loving friends in and out of this program.
Tomorrow I'll visit the abbey and beginning on Feb.17th I'll practice three positive things on a daily basis in observance of Lent. Still haven't actually listed them for approval, but I'll have to make them realistic and doable.
I'll go up to Vegas for an overnight Feb 15th. I have to collect on my Saints win( 25/1 for $125) and then plunk down some bets for the 2011 Super Bowl.
I'm going with the following:
$5 longshots: Giants 20/1, Packers 12/1, Panthers 40/1, 49ers 45/1, Jets 25/1, Browns 100/1, Texans 35/1, Titans 25/1
Joy and I will drive to Roseville, CA on the 19th and return on the 23rd. Hopefully we'll watch a Nebraska vs. Fresno State baseball game on our return trip. We're planning to stay over in Fresno for the night. I'll fly into Portland for a visit on Feb 25th and return somewhere around the March 1st.
My garden seeds are in the mail so my garden will be planted shortly. Nancy helped me this morning by digging a gigantic hole next to the raised garden.
So that's about the whole of the goings on around here. Oh, while John Smith was here we went to the golf driving range and hit a bucket of balls. My shoulder didn't pop or crack the whole time! So I'm planning to take up golf on a limited basis.
Everybody reading this have a blessed day.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
January 20 306.0
Today, I am in my Thoreau mood ............. don't leave the premises of this house and seek perfection therein. Hopefully, "....this too shall pass."
I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's, Oatmeal Cookie Crunch......... I can see why it was listed as a closeout sale, just couldn't resist though.
We're getting quite a dosage of rain. Right now it's not raining, but the forecast has the moisture coming in for the next three days.
I guess I'll take Nancy for a run around the HOA premises.
I ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's, Oatmeal Cookie Crunch......... I can see why it was listed as a closeout sale, just couldn't resist though.
We're getting quite a dosage of rain. Right now it's not raining, but the forecast has the moisture coming in for the next three days.
I guess I'll take Nancy for a run around the HOA premises.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Assembling 306.2
I'm trying to assemble an assortment of chores into a coherent time structure. I've got recycling, Taekwondo, house duties, outside cleaning, meals to prepare....... this retirement gig just wears a person out! lol
Things are going well. I have become an oblate candidate at the abbey which is pretty much what I make it to be. I want to try to be on the premises at least twice a week. Official meetings are once a month.
I test for yellow belt promotion tomorrow morning at the taekwondo center. I pretty much have a one on one teacher/learner experience when I attend morning workouts on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. I'm trying to keep in mind to go slowly with this endeavor and not move too quickly.
Sent $25 to the Mercy Fund for Hati. I can't even imagine what the pain and toil must be like. When I experienced no electricity for three days in Guam after a typhoon I thought I was roughing it.
I just now thought about Iradukundu Jean Pierre, the Rowandan boy I now sponsor. I should write to him today. Does that first name rock or what?
Nancy continues to be my day and night partner in life. She's just a sweetheart. I laugh when she runs away from me with tail wagging and expects me to follow on her ventures through the neighborhood.
Daily Inspiration
Prayer is a great source of joy and the best protection from depression. When we talk, Lord, You help me see solutions for a better day.
Actions have consequences. Lord, may my actions not create difficulties, but rather bring peace and joy to my life.
Ask and you shall receive,
Seek and ye shall find,
Knock and it shall be opened unto you.
Matthew 7:7
Things are going well. I have become an oblate candidate at the abbey which is pretty much what I make it to be. I want to try to be on the premises at least twice a week. Official meetings are once a month.
I test for yellow belt promotion tomorrow morning at the taekwondo center. I pretty much have a one on one teacher/learner experience when I attend morning workouts on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. I'm trying to keep in mind to go slowly with this endeavor and not move too quickly.
Sent $25 to the Mercy Fund for Hati. I can't even imagine what the pain and toil must be like. When I experienced no electricity for three days in Guam after a typhoon I thought I was roughing it.
I just now thought about Iradukundu Jean Pierre, the Rowandan boy I now sponsor. I should write to him today. Does that first name rock or what?
Nancy continues to be my day and night partner in life. She's just a sweetheart. I laugh when she runs away from me with tail wagging and expects me to follow on her ventures through the neighborhood.
Daily Inspiration
Prayer is a great source of joy and the best protection from depression. When we talk, Lord, You help me see solutions for a better day.
Actions have consequences. Lord, may my actions not create difficulties, but rather bring peace and joy to my life.
Ask and you shall receive,
Seek and ye shall find,
Knock and it shall be opened unto you.
Matthew 7:7
Monday, January 04, 2010
Janurary 4th
I got in a Taekwondo class this morning. I think this will work out as far as establishing a pattern of exercise. I biked to and from after a bite to eat at Subway. Boise State and TCU are playing in a few minutes so I'll immerse myself in that for awhile. Tomorrow I'm going to check out hot yoga again, but this time I'll be careful with my knees and not lock them when in a particular position.
Kickoff is about to start!
Kickoff is about to start!
Saturday, January 02, 2010
Something to be truly thankful for
I was seated at the computer in our garage when I heard the front doorbell ring. Our new neighbor from across the street had just returned from walking her dog in the park and had seen Nancy there. She tried to bring her back but Nancy wouldn't come along.
I had left her outside the garage in the warm sunlight with the garage door partially drawn down. I had forgotten all about her until Taya came to the door. As I went to the street there was Nancy coming along with her tongue out and ready for big rest. Taya said that she had just about been hit by a car. She would have had to have crossed our busy Mesa Drive at least two times!
Well, she's back and asleep in the back seat of our car. Each morning my arms are around Nancy as I kneel in prayer. I just feel that this is what the spiritual life must be like: innocence unabashedly shameless, calm and without any prejudice. Thank you spirit, I promise Nancy will no longer enjoy the warmth of a concrete driveway ever again without our presence.
I had left her outside the garage in the warm sunlight with the garage door partially drawn down. I had forgotten all about her until Taya came to the door. As I went to the street there was Nancy coming along with her tongue out and ready for big rest. Taya said that she had just about been hit by a car. She would have had to have crossed our busy Mesa Drive at least two times!
Well, she's back and asleep in the back seat of our car. Each morning my arms are around Nancy as I kneel in prayer. I just feel that this is what the spiritual life must be like: innocence unabashedly shameless, calm and without any prejudice. Thank you spirit, I promise Nancy will no longer enjoy the warmth of a concrete driveway ever again without our presence.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Nov 30th 304.6
I just finished my third exercise session of the "Magic Seven" within the last six days. They really don't seem like much, but there must be something to them because I feel so good the next day.
I just had a delicious steamed dinner for one:
Pre-cooked lentils (3/4 cup)
spinach
onion
tomato
green pepper
small squash
cayenne pepper
salt
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon tameric
assorted herbs
EVERYTHING IS STEAMED FOR ABOUT 8 minutes
Add to a mixing bowl with tblspn of Dejon mustard and tblspn of Veganese
and mix. DELICIOUS!
Things are going well.
I just had a delicious steamed dinner for one:
Pre-cooked lentils (3/4 cup)
spinach
onion
tomato
green pepper
small squash
cayenne pepper
salt
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon tameric
assorted herbs
EVERYTHING IS STEAMED FOR ABOUT 8 minutes
Add to a mixing bowl with tblspn of Dejon mustard and tblspn of Veganese
and mix. DELICIOUS!
Things are going well.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving Eve 306.2
I emailed the following to immediate family: rom: Bruce Moody
Date: November 25, 2009 7:29:51 AM PST
To: Moody Collin, Denise Moody , Moody-Smith Megan , Smith Damian , Becker Carol
Cc: choyce41@earthlink.net
Subject: Fwd: setting up
Okay, this is it! I am now going to make the big push towards weight loss, strength training, good habits and proper nutrition. I joined the inner circle club ( I already have the book from two years ago ). Today, the day before Thanksgiving, I start out at: 306.2 lbs.
GO!
Love, Dad
__________________________________
Hey Bruce,
Thanks for signing up for the Inner Circle my friend!
I have created your account and you should be able to login and access all
the Member's Only Goodies now!
You can login here: https://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/members/login.cfm
http://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/public/128.cfm
Train with purpose!
Kyle Battis
Site Manager
www.BurnTheFatInnerCircle.com
______________________________________________________
What I have done since that post:
1) Did an hour and half on the Luminosity website
2) Two cups of tea
3) Went to Quizno's Sub Shop
4) Can't remember the rest of the day
5) Last night I was able to go through my "Magic Seven" dynamic exercises!
_______________________________________
THANKSGIVING DAY: weight: 308.2
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am truly appreciative of life and all in my family.
Probably a little TV football today and some reading.
Enjoy the day.
Date: November 25, 2009 7:29:51 AM PST
To: Moody Collin
Cc: choyce41@earthlink.net
Subject: Fwd: setting up
Okay, this is it! I am now going to make the big push towards weight loss, strength training, good habits and proper nutrition. I joined the inner circle club ( I already have the book from two years ago ). Today, the day before Thanksgiving, I start out at: 306.2 lbs.
GO!
Love, Dad
__________________________________
Hey Bruce,
Thanks for signing up for the Inner Circle my friend!
I have created your account and you should be able to login and access all
the Member's Only Goodies now!
You can login here: https://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/members/login.cfm
http://www.burnthefatinnercircle.com/public/128.cfm
Train with purpose!
Kyle Battis
Site Manager
www.BurnTheFatInnerCircle.com
______________________________________________________
What I have done since that post:
1) Did an hour and half on the Luminosity website
2) Two cups of tea
3) Went to Quizno's Sub Shop
4) Can't remember the rest of the day
5) Last night I was able to go through my "Magic Seven" dynamic exercises!
_______________________________________
THANKSGIVING DAY: weight: 308.2
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am truly appreciative of life and all in my family.
Probably a little TV football today and some reading.
Enjoy the day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Nine Months 306.4
I received my nine month AA token of achievement this morning. It is kind of startling that I am half way through the college football and NFL schedule without any suds. Miracles do happen.
I've got to go to recycling today and then I'll do a bicycling trip to POPA (Prince of Peace Abbey).
Tonight, I'll to a large gathering of AA in Vista. Somehow our particular morning meeting group volunteered to set up the meeting site for tonight. So it's a full schedule for today.
I was going to ride my bicycle to this morning's meeting without Nancy, but no matter how quiet I was she got down off the bed at the right moment of departure and laid a guilt trip on me so I drove with her to the meeting instead.
That's about all for today. The weather is around 70 degrees and sunshine and I'm lovin' it.
I've got to go to recycling today and then I'll do a bicycling trip to POPA (Prince of Peace Abbey).
Tonight, I'll to a large gathering of AA in Vista. Somehow our particular morning meeting group volunteered to set up the meeting site for tonight. So it's a full schedule for today.
I was going to ride my bicycle to this morning's meeting without Nancy, but no matter how quiet I was she got down off the bed at the right moment of departure and laid a guilt trip on me so I drove with her to the meeting instead.
That's about all for today. The weather is around 70 degrees and sunshine and I'm lovin' it.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Sunday night
I was quite proud of myself tonight. I spent an entire afternoon at the abbey and didn't think about the Chargers/Giants game at all. I didn't find out the score by asking, but merely by over-hearing someone talking at a meeting.
When I got home it was dark. I took Nancy out for her run. Everything was going well when she stopped to add some liquid fertilizer to a corner lawn. I rode my bike a little past the corner and waited. She charged across the street and jumped the curb and ran smack into a cement wall. Fortunately, she wasn't hurt but only stunned and confused. A couple of days ago the vet said her eyes were fine and that the only way she would be able to tell if something were wrong with Nancy's eyes would be to conduct a microscopic inspection......translation: a lot of money. I'll just have to keep her on leash near cement walls ....... much cheaper. I felt so bad for her. I am so attached to her it is hard for me to leave without guilty feelings.
Ernie emailed me tonight and suggested if we were to meet at the USD ticket office prior to the game next Saturday that in all likelihood we would be the only ones there since the game is being played in Minnesota. Back to the drawing board.
When I got home it was dark. I took Nancy out for her run. Everything was going well when she stopped to add some liquid fertilizer to a corner lawn. I rode my bike a little past the corner and waited. She charged across the street and jumped the curb and ran smack into a cement wall. Fortunately, she wasn't hurt but only stunned and confused. A couple of days ago the vet said her eyes were fine and that the only way she would be able to tell if something were wrong with Nancy's eyes would be to conduct a microscopic inspection......translation: a lot of money. I'll just have to keep her on leash near cement walls ....... much cheaper. I felt so bad for her. I am so attached to her it is hard for me to leave without guilty feelings.
Ernie emailed me tonight and suggested if we were to meet at the USD ticket office prior to the game next Saturday that in all likelihood we would be the only ones there since the game is being played in Minnesota. Back to the drawing board.
Sunday Stuff 305.4
A nice little bite to the weather, not too cool but not warm.
My body is feeling pretty good. I've noticed that soreness is not with me and that the knee is working like it's supposed to. Still doing the vegan thing. I will ride my bike to a store about four miles from here for some basics. Baby spinach is my main vegetable ingredient in all of my dishes.
I'm riding up to the Prince of Peace Abbey in a few minutes to see what's going on. It's a pretty good hill so I'll probably be doing some walking.
I took Nancy to the vet the other day and she is in fine health. It was pointed out that she has the beginnings of gum disease so hopefully I'll remember to brush her teeth occasionally.
I'll be taking the train and riding my bike to the University of San Diego football game next Saturday. I'll meet Bill Erne (known him since 1951) and then maybe do an after-the-game Mexican food thing.
So that's the happenings around Oceanside.
My body is feeling pretty good. I've noticed that soreness is not with me and that the knee is working like it's supposed to. Still doing the vegan thing. I will ride my bike to a store about four miles from here for some basics. Baby spinach is my main vegetable ingredient in all of my dishes.
I'm riding up to the Prince of Peace Abbey in a few minutes to see what's going on. It's a pretty good hill so I'll probably be doing some walking.
I took Nancy to the vet the other day and she is in fine health. It was pointed out that she has the beginnings of gum disease so hopefully I'll remember to brush her teeth occasionally.
I'll be taking the train and riding my bike to the University of San Diego football game next Saturday. I'll meet Bill Erne (known him since 1951) and then maybe do an after-the-game Mexican food thing.
So that's the happenings around Oceanside.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Yesterday 303 Today 305.6
We had a great visit in Portland with all of the gathered clan. All aboard looked healthy and fit. Watching the bonding between Avery and Dylan was very warming, what a treat.
The trip home was a nice drive. We didn't push it too hard which meant that we did overnights in Newport, OR and Santa Nella, CA.
Today, I picked up our mail at the post office after riding a bike with Nancy at my side to a meeting. After that I picked up two developed rolls of film which turned out nicely.
I had visions of applying myself towards working out, but I overdosed on a foot long veggie Subway so I'm just typing this and juggling things around in my head.
I feel that things are falling into place as far as weight reduction and increased strength production.
I have to go to Discount Tires for a 5,000 mile rotation as well as pick up a sympathy card for Dot Reilly and her family. Al passed away Sunday after a prolonged bout with Alzhemer's.
So things are going well and getting back to normal. November 10th will signify 9 months of sobriety. February 10th will be the one year anniversary date. After that you won't hear much mentioned of the program though I will still be involved; enough is enough, not only of drink, but of celebration too.
The trip home was a nice drive. We didn't push it too hard which meant that we did overnights in Newport, OR and Santa Nella, CA.
Today, I picked up our mail at the post office after riding a bike with Nancy at my side to a meeting. After that I picked up two developed rolls of film which turned out nicely.
I had visions of applying myself towards working out, but I overdosed on a foot long veggie Subway so I'm just typing this and juggling things around in my head.
I feel that things are falling into place as far as weight reduction and increased strength production.
I have to go to Discount Tires for a 5,000 mile rotation as well as pick up a sympathy card for Dot Reilly and her family. Al passed away Sunday after a prolonged bout with Alzhemer's.
So things are going well and getting back to normal. November 10th will signify 9 months of sobriety. February 10th will be the one year anniversary date. After that you won't hear much mentioned of the program though I will still be involved; enough is enough, not only of drink, but of celebration too.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday Morning 309.6
I've been up since 4:30 a.m. The Zyrtec I'm taking at night seems to help me sleep more soundly, of course not listening to the radio helps. Yesterday, I got in about two hours of bicycle riding so I think that helped getting me to sleep.
I think I'll go bike riding again. This time I'll head eastward on the bike trail. Depending on how I feel, I might ride all the way to Vista and then catch the Sprinter home ..........maybe.
The night before last I was up early picking up my room. I have about six pair of reading glasses throughout the house. Usually I am lucky to know where any two are at any given moment, hence my solution is to overload. Anyway, about six months ago I bought some very good (very expensive) glasses and it wasn't more than three weeks and I couldn't find them so when I picked up a glasses case and found a pair inside it never occurred to me that these were the premier ones. Anyway, it finally dawned on me after wearing them for awhile that they felt different and then I noticed the bifocal arrangement. It was as if Christmas came early! The small things in life can be so exciting. I'm wearing these puppies right now and they'll stay next to me or on the bridge of my nose all day; they are so lightweight.
I think I'll go bike riding again. This time I'll head eastward on the bike trail. Depending on how I feel, I might ride all the way to Vista and then catch the Sprinter home ..........maybe.
The night before last I was up early picking up my room. I have about six pair of reading glasses throughout the house. Usually I am lucky to know where any two are at any given moment, hence my solution is to overload. Anyway, about six months ago I bought some very good (very expensive) glasses and it wasn't more than three weeks and I couldn't find them so when I picked up a glasses case and found a pair inside it never occurred to me that these were the premier ones. Anyway, it finally dawned on me after wearing them for awhile that they felt different and then I noticed the bifocal arrangement. It was as if Christmas came early! The small things in life can be so exciting. I'm wearing these puppies right now and they'll stay next to me or on the bridge of my nose all day; they are so lightweight.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Stuff 308.2
Something I've been doing the last couple of days, since I've become aware of the necessity to daily drink eight glasses of water, is that I now have a full pitcher of water in my bedroom. In addition to that I have conspicuously posted a picture of a glass of water which says "eight a day." I haven't forgotten to meet my quota since practicing this.
Yesterday afternoon I rode the bike just in the local area of our HOA. I came up with the idea of taping my digital egg timer to the handle bars and thereby have an easy visual of keeping track of exact time within the context of the 5 minute 20/10 routine. It worked out slick. There's a big hill that is fully viewed from our kitchen window so I think I'll try it and see how the workout breaks down on this particular trek.
The temperature right now is in the sixties so I think I'll spend some time in the garden and after that attack my bedroom since I have stuff all over the floor as a result of adding a drafting table to this limited area.
I'm looking forward to the Monday Night Football program. Minnesota vs. Green Bay. It should be a highly emotional game. Who would have thunk the Broncos and the Chargers to be where they are respectively? I love what Drew Brees is accomplishing with the New Orleans Saints. The dufus, AJ Smith, who poses as the Chargers general manager traded him away in favor of his homey, Philip Rivers. Chargers aren't going anywhere as long as this A-hole is in charge.
Yesterday afternoon I rode the bike just in the local area of our HOA. I came up with the idea of taping my digital egg timer to the handle bars and thereby have an easy visual of keeping track of exact time within the context of the 5 minute 20/10 routine. It worked out slick. There's a big hill that is fully viewed from our kitchen window so I think I'll try it and see how the workout breaks down on this particular trek.
The temperature right now is in the sixties so I think I'll spend some time in the garden and after that attack my bedroom since I have stuff all over the floor as a result of adding a drafting table to this limited area.
I'm looking forward to the Monday Night Football program. Minnesota vs. Green Bay. It should be a highly emotional game. Who would have thunk the Broncos and the Chargers to be where they are respectively? I love what Drew Brees is accomplishing with the New Orleans Saints. The dufus, AJ Smith, who poses as the Chargers general manager traded him away in favor of his homey, Philip Rivers. Chargers aren't going anywhere as long as this A-hole is in charge.
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