short night of sleep and out about 6:30am in the start of the "hannah" rainstorm. the drizzle stayed that way for awhile as i ran about a mile waiting for gail and then we ran north and did the east blvd loop. we had both done hard workouts yesterday so today was even slower than normal at first and i was tempted to call this day's blog, all junk miles, but didn't.
gail and i stayed out long enough for gail to run about an hour and i stayed out to get some more in. didn't make sense to stop now when i knew i would be tired tomorrow and figured i would keep plowing along as long as nothing unusual hurt. so back north i went and basically ran the same loop again and then threw in some southern trail run to make sure i had my 10-11 miles in. actually ran much better the second hour despite some muscle tightness and a really driving rain and a tougher wind. the storm was early as it wasn't due here until 10am. there were several people out after awhile as it is saturday and the dedicated have to get there long run in regardless of the rain. sounds like "Ike" will be the bad guy in the end.
but in the end i had my run in and could adjust tomorrow as necessary. maybe by then i would be dry again. at home i had to deal with some flooding areas and now have a good idea of what i need to do when this is over. the work crew showed up at 10:30 and it is now about 8pm and they are still here, far past their self imposed 4:30pm deadline. we will deal with the next part of this cleanup mess differently. another lost day as far as getting anything personally done, but we are getting closer i hope to recapturing our downstairs. i even called the carpet people and they just said they would be there monday if they were supposed to be. have to love that.
and so the rest of the day was spent in different little things- read some bookclub books; dumped 300 pounds of soil and mulch to deal with the rain; weeded for awhile while the dirt was soft; and hit some pitches and chips off of the wet ground just to not go crazy inside.
and so on we go. i am just so unmotivated to do anything in the house right now it is almost funny and i will get that under control later. a free day tomorrow i hope, but i guess it all depends on where the guys stop tonight. i hear the staple gun so i hope the trim is going in. ha!
ps-- typing this at 9:50pm and the tile guys just left-- is it dinner time now?
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
experiment of one continues
am once again a captive audience to my house contractors who found more problems today that could be fixed for another $470. what do you say to people once your house is ripped apart-no;ha----
anyway- thought i would try to get a head start on catching up on my emails, but cox won't let me log in. so i am using my google account. yea to technology.
ran at the track this morning using my point system. i give one point for each one hundred meters i run. today's workout goal was 48 points. i could have run 48 x 100 and that would have worked if i lasted that long, but i ran 12 x 100; 7 x 200; and 3 x 800 for 50 points as i wanted to see if i could run a couple of real relaxed 100's at the end under 8 minute pace. ran the 800's in 4:03; 3:53; and 3:46( my best in awhile). was keeping an eye on all body parts and the usual tight right quad and right groin. funny but what i call the broken toe doesn't ever hurt on the track, but will later. same thing with the torn abductor- both of which i am sure are golf injuries. only went under 50 seconds a few times today but that was decent. my lungs are ahead of my legs as the legs give out first. not tired, they just get tight and i cannot keep the stride length long. i must do something about getting in better shape overall.
the morning heart rate was 45 and i stretched ok and given the heat and humidity the workout went ok. with a short warmup- and then used a few of the 100's as more warmup, and a short warmdown i got a little over 7 miles in. am now 640 miles short of 80,000 since i have kept track. that doesn't count the years of 2-4 mile days when i kept no log, but that's ok. all meaningless in the end anyway. what it all tells me is that i am better off doing short races if i want to race again as i can not keep up a decent pace for any distance. i have been able to run with some people when i hook up on the trail by accident but still cannot plan to run a distance or a pace so it is hard to plan to run with people. i just take each day as it shows me what is available to me so to speak. more like meandering than actual running and that is ok. it was one of the reasons i loved running in oxford as the trails, canal and river were perfect meandering partners and nobody there cared how fast i ran.
and so back at home i worked on the garden a bit and hit some so-so pitch shots in the back yard. 95 degrees and sunny out now so i will have to wait to do more. the guys will leave about 6pm and come back tomorrow at 10am they say. i need to get to lowe's to get the stuff for the new bathroom and also to somewhere to get some new furniture as we tossed much of what was down there that couldn't be cleaned up and saved.
golf wise i am just beyond frustrated and would just give it up rather than try to re-find my old swing and game, but it is just not my nature and also, if i could do it once i may be able to do it again. but not knowing where the ball is going and not knowing how to swing the golf club is weird. i see some of the problem and will see how to get it fixed. i am getting the club too inside and am hitting the ball with the club face squared to the right much too often. hopefully it will get more comfortable also. hit enough good shots to have some encouragement and chipped well. everything else needs help right now. will give it some more time when i get it and see what happens.
could also lose the job and benefits of the course and range if i cannot get back to work, but there is no choice right now and i know how to buy balls if i have to, though i enjoy working there enough even if giving up the time is hard-p it is all mental i know.
and so on we go -- all useless i know, but it is what it is for now.
anyway- thought i would try to get a head start on catching up on my emails, but cox won't let me log in. so i am using my google account. yea to technology.
ran at the track this morning using my point system. i give one point for each one hundred meters i run. today's workout goal was 48 points. i could have run 48 x 100 and that would have worked if i lasted that long, but i ran 12 x 100; 7 x 200; and 3 x 800 for 50 points as i wanted to see if i could run a couple of real relaxed 100's at the end under 8 minute pace. ran the 800's in 4:03; 3:53; and 3:46( my best in awhile). was keeping an eye on all body parts and the usual tight right quad and right groin. funny but what i call the broken toe doesn't ever hurt on the track, but will later. same thing with the torn abductor- both of which i am sure are golf injuries. only went under 50 seconds a few times today but that was decent. my lungs are ahead of my legs as the legs give out first. not tired, they just get tight and i cannot keep the stride length long. i must do something about getting in better shape overall.
the morning heart rate was 45 and i stretched ok and given the heat and humidity the workout went ok. with a short warmup- and then used a few of the 100's as more warmup, and a short warmdown i got a little over 7 miles in. am now 640 miles short of 80,000 since i have kept track. that doesn't count the years of 2-4 mile days when i kept no log, but that's ok. all meaningless in the end anyway. what it all tells me is that i am better off doing short races if i want to race again as i can not keep up a decent pace for any distance. i have been able to run with some people when i hook up on the trail by accident but still cannot plan to run a distance or a pace so it is hard to plan to run with people. i just take each day as it shows me what is available to me so to speak. more like meandering than actual running and that is ok. it was one of the reasons i loved running in oxford as the trails, canal and river were perfect meandering partners and nobody there cared how fast i ran.
and so back at home i worked on the garden a bit and hit some so-so pitch shots in the back yard. 95 degrees and sunny out now so i will have to wait to do more. the guys will leave about 6pm and come back tomorrow at 10am they say. i need to get to lowe's to get the stuff for the new bathroom and also to somewhere to get some new furniture as we tossed much of what was down there that couldn't be cleaned up and saved.
golf wise i am just beyond frustrated and would just give it up rather than try to re-find my old swing and game, but it is just not my nature and also, if i could do it once i may be able to do it again. but not knowing where the ball is going and not knowing how to swing the golf club is weird. i see some of the problem and will see how to get it fixed. i am getting the club too inside and am hitting the ball with the club face squared to the right much too often. hopefully it will get more comfortable also. hit enough good shots to have some encouragement and chipped well. everything else needs help right now. will give it some more time when i get it and see what happens.
could also lose the job and benefits of the course and range if i cannot get back to work, but there is no choice right now and i know how to buy balls if i have to, though i enjoy working there enough even if giving up the time is hard-p it is all mental i know.
and so on we go -- all useless i know, but it is what it is for now.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
why whine? smalltime chaos....
that's what i want to do, but won't too much. got 9 miles in yesterday and 8 more today. some good and some slower, but ok. morning heart rate is up and will rest tomorrow i hope. was hoping to play golf but it will be 90+ and the guys have a late tee time and i will skip it. the wall guys finished mostly today and i worked around them clearing out the rooms getting ready for the floor guys who showed up wrongly yesterday. won't go into the confrontations i have had in the last few days, but we have moved on. eventually the bathroom guys will get here. the asbestos is now somewhat exposed and will be good to get that cleared up. should be done on friday, but then again they came yesterday by mistake so who knows. glad i confirmed that they would come on friday and not tuesday. also won't bore anyone with the amount of decision making that doesn't get done unless forced. enough.
did get to hit a small bucket yesterday but nothing today. will get to do some tomorrow and not again until sunday maybe. then miss monday and then should be good for awhile in between many trips to lowe's to get the bathroom stuff. the house is in chaos as 4 rooms of stuff is piled into the other rooms. will work out.
am tired constantly but doing what i can to speed this up and make it work. good to get some runs in at least. golf can wait and what choice do i have. am just not getting to emails. had drafted some to send to england when the crew boss showed up and that was the end of that. at some point i will get going. am too tired to be motivated and the heat doesn't help as i spend most of my day outside.
enough not whining. life is good and we'll catch up. gail spoke to some students who were in oxford last semester and they all miss it and are having trouble adjusting back. know how they feel. funny what i missed was my house and car. little did i know-----
big question now is where to move next............at least we are getting a head start on throwing things away. it does get easier all of the time. even gave away a television today.
more soon--
did get to hit a small bucket yesterday but nothing today. will get to do some tomorrow and not again until sunday maybe. then miss monday and then should be good for awhile in between many trips to lowe's to get the bathroom stuff. the house is in chaos as 4 rooms of stuff is piled into the other rooms. will work out.
am tired constantly but doing what i can to speed this up and make it work. good to get some runs in at least. golf can wait and what choice do i have. am just not getting to emails. had drafted some to send to england when the crew boss showed up and that was the end of that. at some point i will get going. am too tired to be motivated and the heat doesn't help as i spend most of my day outside.
enough not whining. life is good and we'll catch up. gail spoke to some students who were in oxford last semester and they all miss it and are having trouble adjusting back. know how they feel. funny what i missed was my house and car. little did i know-----
big question now is where to move next............at least we are getting a head start on throwing things away. it does get easier all of the time. even gave away a television today.
more soon--
Monday, September 01, 2008
short post and a scary moment
always short of time these days- another in a nutshell post; did 4 easy miles this morning trying to get some recovery. the morning pulse was 47, going the wrong way-up. the busy day included cutting the grass; going to home depot and picking up lots of stuff to work on the house while the crew does their thing; cleaning out most of the laundry room (tossed out a lot of stuff and have more piles to get rid of tomorrow)in preparation for the work that starts there this week; working in the garden; and hitting a few balls at the range in a short practice session.
but the scary moment came while driving home from the range tonight when a tree fell as i drove down the parkway and i swerved very quickly around most of it and just clipped it. too dark to really see any damage other than scratches on the mirror and maybe the door. will see more in the light tomorrow. just a bit scary as you just react and then feel it afterwards. fortunately i had no traffic in the next lane or i would have just plowed into it.
and on we go. more tomorrow and i will try again to do some emails and finish my book club book. gail's first day of class. and we are back here and no longer in england. what can i say? will get there soon i hope.
but the scary moment came while driving home from the range tonight when a tree fell as i drove down the parkway and i swerved very quickly around most of it and just clipped it. too dark to really see any damage other than scratches on the mirror and maybe the door. will see more in the light tomorrow. just a bit scary as you just react and then feel it afterwards. fortunately i had no traffic in the next lane or i would have just plowed into it.
and on we go. more tomorrow and i will try again to do some emails and finish my book club book. gail's first day of class. and we are back here and no longer in england. what can i say? will get there soon i hope.
Crooks and Liars » Just Because McCain Says He’s a “Maverick” Doesn’t Make It So
not a maverick, but a sidekick paraphrasing bob casey-
Crooks and Liars » Just Because McCain Says He’s a “Maverick” Doesn’t Make It So
Crooks and Liars » Just Because McCain Says He’s a “Maverick” Doesn’t Make It So
federal legal holidays 2009
Federal Legal Holidays 2009
• January 1, 2009: New Year's Day [Jan. 1 every year]
• January 19, 2009: Martin Luther King Day [3rd monday in Jan]
• January 20, 2009: Inauguration Day [every 4th year]
• February 16, 2009: Presidents Day (observed) [3rd monday in Feb]
note: Presidents Day is also Washington's Birthday (observed)
• May 25, 2009: Memorial Day (observed) [last monday in May]
• July 4, 2009: Independence Day [July 4 every year]
• September 7, 2009: Labor Day [1st monday in Sept]
• October 12, 2009: Columbus Day (observed) [2nd monday in Oct]
• November 11, 2009: Veterans' Day [Nov. 11 every year]
• November 26, 2009: Thanksgiving Day [4th thursday in Nov]
• December 25, 2009: Christmas Day [Dec. 25 every year]
• January 1, 2009: New Year's Day [Jan. 1 every year]
• January 19, 2009: Martin Luther King Day [3rd monday in Jan]
• January 20, 2009: Inauguration Day [every 4th year]
• February 16, 2009: Presidents Day (observed) [3rd monday in Feb]
note: Presidents Day is also Washington's Birthday (observed)
• May 25, 2009: Memorial Day (observed) [last monday in May]
• July 4, 2009: Independence Day [July 4 every year]
• September 7, 2009: Labor Day [1st monday in Sept]
• October 12, 2009: Columbus Day (observed) [2nd monday in Oct]
• November 11, 2009: Veterans' Day [Nov. 11 every year]
• November 26, 2009: Thanksgiving Day [4th thursday in Nov]
• December 25, 2009: Christmas Day [Dec. 25 every year]
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