'For we are mistaken when we look forward to death; the major portion of death has already passed. Whatever years be behind us are in death's hands.' Seneca
Friday, January 02, 2009
Past resolve...
Unfinished business is where my thoughts are turning this New Year. I've looked back at old resolves that haven't been kept. My plan to backpack was replaced with relying on another groups plan. This will be something I'll have to do for myself. Renewing relationships will be the order for the return to Karate classes. If I am to improve my physical self, I'll have to get back into the weight room in addition to the bike riding to get on track and lose those 20 lbs I've gained. I think it would be good to do another section of the Pinhoti to connect from highway 77 up to Adam's Gap. Then another beyond. Perhaps I can find someone interested in coming along. The section from Adams' Gap to 77 isn't that far. Probably only an overnight. Paul wants a credit card bike trip. Mike came up with a great idea for that between parks in Tennessee. My idea is the Natchez Trace.
So since my 2nd retirement I've hit the trails and weights. My goal, to return to my fitness level of 2024 Summer when I hiked in Canada...
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Welcome to planet Earth. The little fellow weighed in at 8lbs 2 oz and 20 inches. I don't think he appreciates the attention he was gett...
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Darn cold weather! I got up this morning to some cool north breezes. It made me decide to hike rather than bike. Next week I will do the pm ...
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These work weeks seem to pass rather quickly enough. I'd say these weekend nights don't. The time from 8pm till 12mn is SO very long...