Training Log Archive: vmeyer

3x500 yards with rest in between. Had to share the lane the whole time.

1040
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955

4x2 minutes vertical scissor kicking with 1 minute rest in between. Definitely working hard to keep from sinking.

James Hastings
July 11, 1954 - February 22, 2017

Unlike my sister, this one is more of a shock. There has been some tension over the years related to his behavior, so I am glad my nice brother showed up on Saturday, and he and my aunt made up.

C • Condolences 5

After work. Some steps at the school to make me breath hard, and some zig zagging on the grass in the park to stay on softer surface. Only ran down the hill from the school, otherwise all walking. Another beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Thought that I would do a 20 mile ride today, but then I thought better of it. But, as the day wore on, I changed my mind a couple more times, and then it just happened. Well, not 20 miles, but a ride on another beautiful day. Felt surprising fresh despite yesterday's miles. Not unsore, but not toast either. Very pleased.

What a beautiful day for a hike with Sandy. About 25 minutes of stoppage time.

Horses! The stable is on the way from Sandy's house to the trail head.


A well appointed twig house.


The shot of the Indian isn't too good, but the sky sure is pretty...




Find Sandy


Pretty woods


Rescued a penguin from the woods...


Penguin tied to my pack for the rest of the walk. Then, he was put out of his misery (not pictured), being only half inflated, and all that.

C • no joke 4

Roger and Nora discussing politics, most likely.



Sarah and Lailah stopped by briefly.



Then to Baltimore to meet up with my brother, James, to lay (the matter of) my mother's ashes to rest. Kind of the last mom related thing fraught with conflict and emotion. Obviously, I am happy that the ashes have been settled into the place my mother wanted to be. She was joined by my brother, David, who died in his teens, and my sister, Betsy.



Then to Philadelphia to take Nora home. Her cat Otis giving me the stink eye because I was out of treats...

My aunt Nora came for a visit. She took the train from Philadelphia yesterday, and I picked up at the Alexandria station. Very easy.

Today, we spent the entire day sorting my mother's dollhouse stuff. e ended up giving one away on freecycle, as well as a bunch of furniture. Also took a trip to the thrift store donation center.

Have a bit more sorting to do, but my mostly the living room, dining room, and guest room are mine again.

Have this big one left, just needs the right person to take it. Going to check with a day care center. Would work nicely, as long as it is anchored properly.

Didn't want to but happy to have done it.

1000 940 1000 for the 500s.