Got a late start as I went to church first thing, then came home and had some breakfast. I like to have quite a few miles in before noon, and I was just getting going around then. I took Sam with me today. She was so excited, just sniffing here and there. After about 2.5 miles, she started to just take it in stride. Until I said, a squirrel. Then she perked up and started to canvas the area to see where the squirrel was. (Anyone who's seen "UP" can appreciate this reference.).
We walked close to the lake and she got very excited. We also went to Veterans Park and she enjoys trying to chase the geese. We walked to a bank, and I had her lay down outside the ATM door while I went in real quick. I saw a car come up and I finished and came out. The woman thought that Sam was lost and she was concerned. She hadn't seen me in the door. I told her I appreciated it, but, she was with me. :) She was getting tired, so I had Dennis come and pick her up. We did a little over 6 miles by then. I did the last 3+ miles myself, but that was ok. We made good time, averaging 3.5 miles per hour.
Today was much cooler, upper 60's. It felt more like fall, than June. I really enjoyed it though. Sam and I just kept walking.. and in my head the Boulevard of Dreams kept playing over and over. For anyone who's never heard it before, or know the words.. here you go:
The good news is, I know at the end of July, I won't be walking alone. I'll be walking with amazing people who committed to this same journey and raised money to help in the efforts. To all those so far who've donated any dollar amount.. I THANK YOU again ! ! If you were/are unable to donate, please know that I am grateful for any good wishes my way that I can actually do this ! ! :)
Pedometer reading: 23970 (or 10.89 miles)
Cheers.
Saturday - June 11, 2011
"If you do something, you really do it." was what our dock partner said to me yesterday when I walked to the boat from my haircut. After hearing how many miles I walked, he was like, well, you really do something, you just aren't taking a walk, you're really taking a walk. It sounded so good when he said it. I did 14.64 miles. Just shy of the 15 miles I was shooting for, but, I was very happy with my progress. Only once did I feel a little ...light headed. Thank goodness for shade! While it was only about 78 degrees, it was sunny and a bit muggy. I walked my normal 5 mile route, came home had breakfast. On my 5 mile route, saw some interesting things. Of course, another banana peel.
all shriveled up. Also saw a baby deer on the side of an apartment building. (see pictures). Another interesting thing, was that I've seen signs for a missing cat that goes by the name of Brownie. After I was taking the picture of the baby deer, there was a guy on the side walk with a black cat following him. I asked him if he knew the cat, and he said, oh yes, it's my cat, she follows me to the grocery store and will wait for me while I'm inside, then follow me home. How fun! I said, oh, ok, so that's not "Brownie" the missing cat, he's like, oh no, my cat follows me everywhere. I didn't snap a picture, as I thought that'd be creepy, but, thought I'd note it as an interesting thing. :-)
After a light breakfast, I headed out to where I get my haircut in downtown Willougbhy. I was running out of time, so my son came and drove me about a mile so I 'd make it to my appointment on time. (If I'd not had him drive me there, I would've made my 15 mile goal..... but, I don't like to be late for appointments).
I didn't have my hair styled, and leaving it wet was very refreshing. I'll have to remember that next time it's sunny and warm. The wet hair is a great cooling agent.
(Pedometer read 32654 - my highest single day yet).
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| Yet, another banana peel..... |
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| Baby deer on the side of an apartment building. |
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