Ready or Not...

Here I come. I'm hoping for a big case of spring fever this weekend. I plan on the Tuacahn Duathlon being the cure. I hope to be wearing new bike shorts. With any luck the UPS man will show up tomorrow with a package with my name on it. I love the UPS man when he brings me packages. I couldn't pass up this purchase. They were on sale afterall...

The Wii starring Sylvia, Doris and Birdie

Sylvia, Doris (snoozing) and Birdie (snoozing)

Sylvia being an Olympic Star!

Since around December 1st those living at my house have been thoroughly entertained by the Wii Fit Plus. There is really no other word for it except entertainment. See, I sit on the couch and laugh at Sylvia. Sylvia sits on the couch and laughs at me, Doris. We both think the dog named Birdie who follows each of us around is pretty funny too. Who knew it could be so much fun?

Sylvia has her specialties such as the obstacle course, table tilt, the human calculator game, and kung fu. I'm pretty good at the bubble going down the river game, hula hoop, and kung fu. All in all, we have a good time. It can also be a pretty good workout. Some times it makes Sylvia say bad words., but I don't think I should elaborate on this one...

Great Harvest and Saturday Runs

Saturday mornings are long run mornings. Long runs are planned during the week often during another run. Some are even looked forward to. Okay I admit, somtimes I look forward to the run being over (mid run of course). I'm not sure when my running buddies and I started dropping in on Great Harvest in Happy Holladay, but it's improved our long runs... Sometimes we will even go a little extra mileage so we can drop in.

As you are probably know, Great Harvest is great at making bread, scones and cookies. They are even better at giving samples. Adding a little something in the middle of a run for a boost has proven to be performance enhancing. I used to feel weird about walking in to get a sample without buying anything. I'm so over it. We are all good customers of this joint and in turn they are good to us with samples. But, now the secret is out.

At Primary this week the Sunbeam teacher said she saw me there and now she knows why I run. So busted. I have also often wondered if there is any recognition of us when we stop by looking like "regular" customers...

Great Harvest Favorites: (listed in no particular order)

Cinnaburst Bread (toasted with butter - Yum!) aka Dough Gob
Farmhouse Bread
Raspberry Cream Cheese Scone
Cinnamon Sugar Scone
Snickerdoodles
Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Bars

Pretty much, I like everything and suggest you drop by for a tasty treat.

Moving Mountains (or Boulders)

The Time: Recently at 5:15 a.m.
The Place: Millcreek Canyon
The Target: The Boulder in the Middle of the Road up Fever

It was big, it was heavy and it was a hazard for anyone coming by in a car, on a bike, or running and not paying attention. I'm sure we saved someone's life that morning because we are strong warrior women who moved the big boulder out of the road. It was not a rock, it was bigger than that.

I went back to take a picture a couple of days later and the road crew had already moved it. Sorry, no photo. Just let your imagination run with this one. It took us about 10 minutes and we were all wondering why we were sore the next couple of days. I'd like to think of it as an act of service prior to 5:30 in the morning. So now the question is, do we "rock" or "boulder?"

Winter.

I'm sick of it! I've already tried to escape winter this year by going to Florida. We all know how well that worked. Well, I'm going on another quest for sunshine this weekend. A little escape to St. George to bike and run is in store. In looking at the forecast today, this is what it shows.



Annoying! To Be Continued.

Alpaca UBI - How do you transport an Alpaca?

Alpacas are stress resistant so they load and travel calmly. Get this, they can even be transported in the family mini van, station wagon, utility vehicle, or horse trailer. Now, this is is my favorite thing and something everyone should know... Some breeders have been known to transport their alpacas in small planes. Once on its way, the alpaca lies down and enjoys the ride.

Lindsay Vonn Rocks!

I really can't imagine flying down a mountain as fast as Lindsay Vonn. Lindsay Vonn won the Women's Downhill gold medal yesterday after nursing a bruised chin shin the last couple of weeks. Nope can't imagine it... I realize it's not remotely possible, but sometimes it's fun to imagine. In fact, tonight I tried downhill on the Wii and maxed at 22 mph. A far cry from the downhill of Lindsay porportion. Her kind of speed would bring that out of control feeling I've never learned to love.

The one and only ski event (I won't call it a race) I stumbled into was a disaster. Absolute disaster. Years ago at Mount Holly. In fact, those who were lucky enough to witness it later referred to my participation as the Pink Nightmare. How I wish that was an exaggeration... Sorry no pics of this one. Trust me, it's a fortunate thing.

Skinny

Now this is a skinny house. Do you think skinny people live there? Do they only eat skinny people food and have a skinny cat? I can't help but wonder... Does living in a skinny house help keep willpower strong? Would you only sleep in a twin size bed? Bunk beds maybe? What about other furniture? I bet they couldn't get a couch through the front door so they only have hard chairs. Probably doesn't matter much, since there's not much room for company. One thing I'm quite certain of, if I lived there I would constantly be running into walls.

Now, we don't do this.

Okay, last weekend I went bra shopping. This isn't something I necessarily look forward to. In fact, I procrastinate going. Finally the long awaited day arrived and I had mentally prepared. Dillards was the store of choice. So off I went and selected my assortment of bras to try on. I told Mel as soon as one fits, I'm done. I'll buy it and go. Lucky me...the first one fit. The stars had aligned. It would work so why continue trying any others on? I handed my carefully selected item to the lady at the register. I pulled out the trusty debit card and was ready to make the transaction. Then I looked up to see the bra lady looking down her nose at me. She said "Now, we don't do this." I said, "Do what?" and she demonstrated how one cup was folded into the other. I had commited a criminal offense and didn't even realize it. I said "okay..." And then she then explained how after washing my new bra I needed to hang it evenly on a hanger so the water would evaporate from each side evenly. Do they go to school to learn this stuff? Really...

So what did I do? I came home, folded it inside out and took a picture. So there, bra lady.

Family Photo Archive

I've been looking through some old family photos and decided I'd post one of my favorites. Stephen and Mark at the stock show barn. Can't help but smile... Can't help but wonder what these two are up to now... It's just a bummer they had to leave this life so soon and we're left here without them.

Cheering Section?

The Oatmeal Facial...

I got this picture emailed to me last week from my sister, Joyce. It's a picture of Mary who just turned 4. Apparently, it was oatmeal facial night at Grandma's and Mary was totally into it until the mask started to dry and feel tight on her face. This reminds me of a night several years ago when Joyce and crew were at my condo and we all did this very same thing. It made me smile, even though Mary wasn't...

Alpaca UBI's

What do Alpacas eat? Alpacas eat pasture grasses and when these are not available, they eat low protein hay, supplemented with a small amount of grain. Alpacas have a multiple stomach digestive system, much like a cow. Just in case you ever wondered...hmmmmm