Entry for December 5, 2010

Go ahead! Make my Day!!!

Nolan and Jackson will team up to take you down.

The picture is from our Saturday Thanksgiving visit at Caris and Thomas' home a week ago. I love the unprovoked expression from Nolan. Jackson was really good with Nolan's hugs and love.

This weekend was my turn watching the project site in Chattanooga. Not much exciting at work and I wouldn't want to bore you with all that. 

I've been experimenting with my running pacer. I downloaded a cardio program that progressively takes me through target zones for my heart rate. The English lady in my ear tells me to pick up the pace or slow down. I'm still getting used to maintaining certain paces because they are slower than I jog, but faster than I walk. Maybe I should skip during the less strenuous parts of the program. I'm sure people who see me wonder what the hell I'm doing.

I ran this morning at sunrise with a stiff chilly wind from the north biting my face. The temperature was around 34 degrees, but the wind chill was more like 24. I handled it pretty well and feel comfortable in those conditions. I stopped by Academy Sports and picked up a multifunctional head wear garment for the upcoming 20 to 30 degree runs. The garment is a sleeve that slides over my head like a sock and covers my neck, head and as much of my face as I want. http://www.buff.eu/en/USA/products/-/c/H/s/A/f/105

Last night after talking to Gin on the phone, an apartment neighbor knocked on my door. Apparently an appartment below had a minor fire and they were evacuating the building. When I reached the ground floor, someone decided to pull the fire alarm. The only problem was the building was already evacuated and the fire department had already handled the problem. Within 5 minutes we were given the OK to return to our apartments. The only problem was...EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...listening to the damn fire alarm squeal until maintenance arrived to shut it down. 30+ minutes later. 

Twenty days until Christmas. I'm going to enjoy the time off and the chance to spend time with Gin and our families. I hope all your shopping is complete. That all your handmade decorations, gifts and goodies turn out perfect. I still have a few things to accomplish between now and then. I think things will turn out well as long as I keep it simple.

Do something nice for someone whenever you can. It will come back around. Just don't expect it. Let it happen by surprise.

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