Good evening,
Today was a 27 mile bike ride with 3 others. We had a slight headwind that made it a little bit chilly but really wasn't a factor. However, a big black dog ran out and alongside me. He was RIGHT THERE on my left side. I was yelling at him and expecting him to bite me any second. Don't I carry pepper spray? My hands were frozen on the handlebars and I was pedaling like crazy. Why, oh why didn't I spray him? Anyway, he finally gave up and then went after the other 2 riders behind me. I was soo mad. Our little group stopped at a mini-mart for a potty stop, drink, and turned around. Knew we'd have to go back past the house so this time we decided to stop in front of the house and talk to the owner of the dog. The parents weren't home, but a couple of older teenagers were out. One of the guys in our group used to be a park ranger so he told the fella that it was against the law for dogs to run free, that if it happened again he was calling the sheriff. And, if a cyclist got hurt, they better have good insurance. The kid put the dog away. We then proceeded on. We came across another young dog while we were climbing a little hill. It seemed to be a puppy maybe 4-5 months old and followed us for a ways. However, we were heading for a busy highway so I took the dog back to the house where it ran out from. No one was home. What to do? I was afraid he would get hit on the highway if I didn't confine him. Found a little penned area in the back yard so we put him in there. When we got back home, I called the owners and left a message. Also called my sister and BIL as they know the people and live nearby. My BIL said the dog had been hanging around for a while but didn't belong to the people who's house I saw the dog come out from. Anyway, it was a good ride with good company. I'm hoping to ride a couple times after work this week. I need to start doing some climbing rides on my bike. May 18th will be here before I know it.
Just got a call from DS and his girlfriend. They called to tell us they picked out wedding rings. They haven't set a date yet, but it will probably be this year. They've been together for about 6 or so years and bought a house together a couple years ago. DH and I are very happy. We love spending time with them and hope they have many, many happy years together :7 :7 :7 :7 :7
Tracy, wow, what a workout day. Almost 3 hours of exercise? Did you listen to music on the eliptical or use a workout program? I'm going to repeat the leg rotation, using your suggestions for subs. I don't have over an hour to work and it looks like the other rotation would take longer than an hour. Maybe another time.
Debra, I was surprised, but DH did some tree trimming today while I was out babysitting. He trimmed, but didn't pick up the limbs so maybe I'll do that tomorrow, dragging them to the burn pile. I wrote to Sandra on yesterday's thread about my little incident on the bike a couple weeks ago. It was unnerving to me, but it's not like I'm riding in a seedy part of town in the dead of night. I refuse to go hide in my house. I am woman, hear me roar! Yeah, a woman who forgot to use the pepper spray today. Are you feeling less fatigued? How long before the doctor thinks you will notice a difference with the medication change? PLB is a goodie, isn't it? I think GS Legs standing work is tougher, especially those gosh darned slo-mo lunges. I think next time I do PLB with the high step, I'll do some modifications as I don't feel that steady with a heavy barbell on my back. Nice rotation you posted. Is this one you've done before with good results? Less cardio works great for you, huh? I always have the bike thing going so it complicates my rotations as I don't like getting slower than I already am due to less cardio. I'm that way I guess. What movie did you and CBL watch?
Wendy, hope you get an answer to your cardio question. How were the waffles? I love those, but it's been ages since I've had one. Now pancakes, I had those last week while out of town. Yep, we're the Waltons alright, the Waltons gone bad. Same as they are, only DH has to be nagged to do anything around here and I don't hardly cook or clean. Lots of similarities, huh? LOL! I always have coffee before any cardio, before anything for that matter. I'd hate to stop that. Not sure it helps anything, but I'm probably not changing a thing. Your dinner sounds wonderful. I love fish! I can't bake without eating what I make, and eating too much of it. You probably have much more willpower than myself. That's one of the reasons I'm not a lightweight like you. When do we ever just get to sit back and enjoy food? Sigh.
Sandra, now you guys are much closer to the Waltons than we are. Glad you are all enjoying the time with the Grandparents. I'm probably going to have to up my cardio a bit too, specifically more time on the bike. I want to do more than just complete the bike portion of the 1/2 Ironman, I want to do WELL. I'm glad it's coming early in the year, then I can ease up some on the bike workouts after that. Of course, this plan can change at any time. Did you get some thesis work done? Nice to have your parents there to watch the kids while you get some studying done.
Laurie, busy weekend for you too. I have a Tae-Bo DVD, Ripped Advanced or something. Bet it would kick my butt if I did it.
Traci, so glad you are back home. Thanks for the thoughts for my safety. Maybe I should worry more about dogs than thugs. I hate being afraid of something, though I am a big chicken about lots of stuff.
Kim, what a weekend for you. I'm tired just reading about everything. I'm soooo glad the dog was found, what a worry for your sister. So glad you could help by watching your nephews so your sister could visit her friend. That poor mother. How awful for her. Maybe next week will be a better one for a lot of us.
Better sign off now, still have the phlegm and a slight scratchy throat.
See you all in the morning,
Jeanette
Okay, I can live with it.:9 :7
