Snow in the Sierras

So the doc said that I basically need to "eat less and exercise more". Really? I hadn't thought of that...

But enough sarcasm...he's right of course. I have lost around 12 pounds. It's a start. I'm sure as I continue to tweak my diet...and start walking...it will keep coming off.

It's a bit of an adjustment going from 95 degree weather to 50's. This morning it was in the 40's.

Stay with me people...I'll get this going. Peace

Stumped

Poor little tree...RIP.

So, the only thing I have to report is walking around the Lazyboy showroom yesterday and finding a new chair. I've been sitting in a maple glider for a couple of years, and I have such difficulty getting out of it...because it moves. Also, my daughter noticed that the wooden arms push in on my hip. Eureka...could that be the cause of my hip pain?

Hopefully I'll know for sure as I get use to this new chair. One thing I really like about it, besides the reclining feature, is that it is high off the ground....and therefore getting out of it is very easy!

The weather has completely changed to fall, after last weeks record breaking heat. It rained yesterday, and thunder stormed last night. More rain forecast for the next several days. The temperature has dropped nearly 40 degrees.

I see my new doc on Wednesday, and also the cardiologist. Maybe then I'll feel confident to start walking again...if not I'll have to rename my blog....Orajnamilik not walking. Peace.

Unbelievable

This beautiful little tree that I posted a photo of yesterday, was inexplicably cut down in it's prime yesterday afternoon! I have no idea why. Poor thing.

My right hip, leg and buttocks were really complaining yesterday, and took 3 Tylenols and 3 Advils to shut them up.

Now, I'm thinking that the osteoarthitis needs no stress and more rest. Aha! At last a valid excuse...

p.s. I called the office, and they told me the landscapers said the tree "had issues"....awww...I can relate.

Autumn

This little tree outside our apartment is certain it's fall...but all week we've been having record breaking temperatures. It's been in the 90's! Feels more like the middle of summer!

Unfortunately they already closed the pool. Fortunately it's been cool and very pleasant in the mornings, perfect for walking.

However, I haven't been walking. There is a park down the street that I realized yesterday is perfect for walking. I haven't been blogging, because I feel so guilty about not doing my daily mile. There's a ping pong game going on in my brain....excuses....no excuses....excuses.

Sunday afternoon stroll...

We walked around downtown Sparks and checked out the vendors and bikes! This one caught my eye, I guess because of the color.

There were way more vendors than I thought there would be...mostly selling a lot of biker stuff, tee shirts, leather goods, patches, pins, jewelry, etc. I bought a ring that I think is "faux" turquoise. The seller said it was set in "mexican silver"...is that code for fake? Anyway it's a pretty ring.

Dan got a deal on a leather vest, and bought a small patch and had it sewn on. The patch is a skeleton riding a harley, and the caption is"It's a dry heat".

It was a little warm...around the mid 80's...so we ducked into the movies to see Wall Street, Money Never Sleeps. We both give it a B+. It was good, though a little slow moving. Michael Douglas was good, as was Shia LaBouf and girlfriend.
















Woman were flocking to this tent! I felt a little over dressed and under tatooed...but it was fun people watching.

I know walking around like this doesn't seem like much, but I'm trying to convince myself it's better than being home in front of the tv.

Skywriting

Pics from last week...we were taking the doggies out and I saw five planes flying in formation. I thought it looked cool...then Dan said "they're skywriting"! Oh...so I grabbed the camera and caught these photos. The words don't last long...so it was lucky we saw it happen!

Dan is home from the hospital and feeling much better. The doctor says he can walk, so that's good news.

Lately I've felt like my blog is anything but a journal of my walking. It's certainly become a photo journal. And....that's okay.

Yesterday we went to the bookstore and bought the Mediterranean Heart Diet book, a food plan we both think we can live with. Now to clean out the fridge and cupboards of the "bad" stuff!

Be well everyone!

Street Vibrations

For the 17th year, the city comes alive with thousands of motorcycles. It's another party...with plenty of visitors...in the 10's of thousands...bands...food...tatoos...you name it.

We are having our own vibrations here at casa da Jones. On Tuesday, Daniel was admitted to a local hospital here (the VA was full) with palpitations. He's had some tests, and tomorrow will have a cardiac catherization. We will see the cardiologist tonight for more details, but I do know it's ischemia, (sp) which means not enough blood is getting to the heart.

We're hoping for the best with tomorrow's procedure...keep us in your prayers.

p.s. Gov Jim Gibbons is at the same hospital having broken his pelvis in two places after being bucked off a horse! Yee Haw...wild west!