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We did a road ride this morning, our usual one for 15 miles. really pretty out but cold. winter clothing since it was 42 when we started and the trail goes a few miles that are always much colder. warmed up by the return but still not warm. we potentially can ride all year here but...

it seems the gel shots have always been suspect because they work for some and not others. so thi is not personal for me, but the whole treatment protocol has been discontinued by this surgical group it was something I last did in winter about Feb. my knee looks pretty awful on...

we did a lovely hike today. 4.5 hours, not sure about mileage. probably 6-7 miles. climbed some but not crazy steep. lots of fall color and lots of frost and a dusting of snow on the ridgetops. my favorite season. I shot up and back down like I was shot from a cannon. I work a lot...

Judy we bought two meteorology courses. the first one we didnt like, too focused on graphs and complicated physics. hard to understand. the second one was much more relatable and we liked. I want ed to understand everyday things. hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, basics about how...

Cathy it is so weird. if my ears are warm, then I am ok. if my ears are cold , nothing will be right. most of the year I carry an ear band in my pack but I hadn't moved it to the pack yet. I did when I got back to the car. even a cotton scarf helped immensely. I dont carry a lot with me...

We did a road ride this morning, our usual `15 miler it was way colder than expected and I almost decided to go back to the car. I had on 3/4 capris , a long sleeve shirt and a bike jacket, helmet cover and long finger gloves but it was not enough. I had a scarf in my pack and tied that...

DH and I just completed a Great courses class on meteorology. hurricanes are driven by the heat of water and also the heat from the ground surface when its warm and wet. I would not choose to live in a potential hurricane vulnerable area. not sure exactly where safe places will...

We drove back to WA yesterday. 10 hrs and 45 min of delights. not a bad drive. its also unseasonably warm in MT. this week will be similar , but also a smoke issue now. we think it was from a fire near Sheridan WY that must have grown due to the wind. we got out of the smoke quickly as...

I did stacked upper body and therapy work today. too windy outside. we drive back tomorrow. the thing with cataract surgery isnt the procedure itself but the spread out checks that are needed. the check 2 weeks ahead. the day of, the day after for a recheck. a week after that. then the...

My older mt bike has 26 inch wheels. the newer ones tend to be larger. make sure you check the batteries for being UL approved. there are risks from all lithium iron batteries. lots of companies have cashed in on the ebike trend and may use junk batteries. the batteries are a fire...

we did another hike this morning. 5-6 miles not complicated. elevation is around 6500 feet though so even if its relatively flat it gets your attention. about 4.5 hours but we took a good hour sitting at ponds watching ducks and other scenery. weather is too darn nice so it's getting...

We did a 3 hr hike today. would have been longer but we came across a grizzly. we could not tell which way he was going. he seemed to be working toward the trail so we turned around there. we were nowhere near him. it was a lovely day and we saw way more animals than expected...

Did a mt bike this morning, the easy one we usually start with so I can acclimate a little. it goes up a canyon thats always cold to start and a lot warmer after a couple miles. his is an uninteresting time of year here. still warm and dry so most critters are up in the higher...

I did therapy work and stacked upper body. I dont have a lot of equipment here so this one works best. \ diane sue you should be able to get your foot half way to flat on the ground. it should be ok to stand when you stop or get started so you dont "high center" yourself. you want to...

Made it to montana yesterday in just under 11 hours. as usual I feel pretty blotto today. our water heater is replaced and new one works great. we suspect there was something faulty with the first one but no one was able to figure it out. hopefully we are done with all water heater...

Phone traffic used to get split between land line and cell, but increasingly its cell only. if a tower or two there goes the service. what a mess. hurricanes are getting bigger and stronger and build up fast over warmer water. Denying the existence of climate change does not make it go...

Carolyn hope you are doing Ok. this storm sure did ramp up quickly. your family too, cathy. I would not want to live in hurricane territory ever and the more you read about a warming climate the more threatening these storms sound. no good way to plan for 15+ inches of rain. all...

Carolyn I saw only a few words about a woman who got into trouble and got carried out by a young guy? I did not see or hear locally, but saw a story on WAPO but I dont subscribe so couldnt read it. I could not tell how recent it was. I sure dont want to be the person needing a carry...

Did a hike yesterday. not a lot of miles but very steep. a bit like going up a steep staircase for a mile and a half plus. took us an hour and 45 min because it was sunny and hot, 80 degrees. the goal was a lookout thats under construction. the buildings are just wooden frame and are exposed...

Got back on the floor today and did all my therapy exercises. Felt very good, they help my back keep moving. some upper body weights. I feel I could have done them way before this but DH was riding herd on me and saying no. most of my stitches fell out tonight during dinner. feels...