Day 489, Monday June 29

Rain showers so did elytpical in the morning for 3 miles. 10 minute walk at noon probabaly .5. Went for walk with Bonnie in the evening, she is definitly feeling better 1.5

Total: 5
AT: 1,923.5

We are off on vacation for a few days, not sure when will next post, but won't be back full time till a week from tomorrow.

Day 488, Sunday, June 28

Couple of Brody walks, some yard work, and a short bike ride in the evening bring today's total to 6.03. Yesterday was 4.37. Pleasant sunny days and still cools down enough to sleep at night. Once Jim kicks his cold he'll be cutting hay.

AT: 1972.11
YTD: 831.31

Day 487, Saturday, June 27

Finally, I have me, my data, and website all in one place.

Here's where I'm at as of today:

YTD miles: 527.1

AT miles: 1406.96

Virtual Walk miles: 1504.78

I hope the euphemism about "walking the Appalachian Trail" started by the wayward South Carolina governor doesn't stick. That would make for some potentially interesting discussion.

I hope your recovery is back on track, Bonnie.

Day 486, Friday June 26

Our first computer was a 486...

In my exciting little world, I've been walking. With Brody, without Brody. Just a bunch of steps! Thursday 5.4 miles, today 6.05. We had a downpour in the early afternoon today but it's back to pleasant and sunny this evening.

AT: 1961.71
YTD: 820.91

Neil, I didn't even see you walking past me! Sorry 'bout that...How's the trip in reverse?

Day 485, Thursday June 25

Wednesday played golf 3 miles, was still really beat up from the weekend hiking so walked 1.5 at noon.

Thursday ran 3 at noon and walked 1.5 in the evening, starting to feel recovered.

Total: 9
AT: 1,946

Day 484, Wednesday June 24

Steps: 6882
PED Miles: 2.93
Non-PED Miles: 0
Total Miles: 2.93
YTD Total: 401.76
AT Total: 1290.86
Virtual Walk Total: 1352.52

Long walk with Colin and a lot of pacing back and forth in the house to set up new mini. Got to see the night heron in flight and eating on the walk though. Maybe he'll post pictures on facebook if any came out.

Day 483, Tuesday, June 23

Two Brody walks today, and a short walk at noon hour. Back in the groove, I guess! 4.85 miles.

AT: 1944.24
YTD: 803.44

Day 482, Monday, June 22

Just to catch you all up on our last ten days, and the trip out to the west coast of BC. We did two official hikes and spent many other hours scrambling over rocks along the islands' coastlines. We had our bikes along and went cycling a few times also.



This particular trail was on Galiano Island. I've posted up more photos (and a journal of sorts) at my blog, and the best photos over all are going up at Facebook.

The stats for the ten days? 63.3 miles, of which about 10 was cycling.

AT: 1935.72
YTD: 794.92

Day 481, Sunday June 21

Thursday did the elyptical for 3 miles. We had to pack for the hike so no walk in the evening.

Friday walked the Gale River Trail 4.5 miles. Nice hike with light rain, managed to fall into one of the river crossings but no damage done. Bonnie hiked well.

Saturday hiked out to the Bonds, made Bond and West Bond, but didn't have time for Bond Cliff. It looked like a storm so we cut it short, but the sky's cleared up for 2 hours and we had great views from West Bond and looking back from Guyot. Hiked down South Twin with a professor from Texas who specializes in water rights law, interesting discussion, about 9 miles total.

Sunday hiked back to the car, no problems with water crossings today 4.5 miles. No energy left for evening walk. Once again Bonnie hiked well.

Total: 21
AT: 1,962.5

Day 477, Wednesday June 17

Last nice day before the rains start, played golf in the morning 3 miles. Ran 3.5 at noon, probably more than was good for my knees. Finally a 1.5 mile walk with Bonnie.

Total: 8
AT: 1,983.5

Back on Monday.

Day 476, Tuesday June 16

Grrr, blogger ate my post!

Well did the elyptical for 3 at noon, then did the lawn fertilizing for 1.5 in the evening, followed by 1.5 mile walk with Bonnie.

total: 6
AT: 1,991.5

As Bonnie said we have a big hike this weekend. Doing the Bonds in the White Mountains. So won't be posting from Friday through Sunday. Hopefully Val and Mar will be back by then.

Day 475, Monday June 15

Another cloudy and drizzly day, but got up early and played golf 3 miles. Ran at noon for 3 miles, actually felt the best I've felt in a long time, and finally walked 1.5 in the evening with Bonnie. Supposed to clearup today, but rain forecast for the weekend. Ah well they say "No Rain, no Maine".

Total: 7.5
AT: 1,997.5

Day 474, Sunday June 14

Saturday played golf 3 miles, and then ran 3 miles in the afternoon. A really beautiful sunny day.

Sunday it rained a lot in the morning, but cleared up enough that Bonnie and I walked around the pond 3 miles. Attended a graduation party at the neighbors, but still managed 3 mile run in the afternoon and finally a 1.5 mile walk with Bonnie in the evening.

Total: 13.5
AT: 2,005

Day 472, Saturday June 13

Golf and an evening walk for 4.1 miles.

June: 38.9
year: 407.5
AT: 1124.5

Day 472, Friday June 12

Busy day on the meeting front, so did the elyptical trainer for 3 miles in the morning, and walked 1.5 with Bonnie in the afternoon.

Total: 4.5
AT: 2,018.5

BTW Moosilauke hike actually touched the AT for a short distance,should have taken a picture of the sign. But here is one picture of a bunch of us leaving the sumit.

Day 471, Thursday June 11

Going to be lonely without Val. Recovery day, ran an easy 3 miles and then walked 1.5 with Bonnie as the rain started to come down. Looks like a dreary Friday.

Total: 4.5
AT: 2,023

Day 470, Wednesday June 10

I've been faithfully recording my steps every day on my spreadsheet. Too bad I don't make it all the way here! Busy this week (isn't it always, this time of year?) getting our bees settled in and prepping for vacation. We leave for ten days Friday morning, so you likely won't see me till we're home. I'll keep track of steps though so I can load it all up when we're back. Current stats:

AT: 1867.63
YTD: 726.83

Day 469, Tuesday, June 9

It rained here, fortunately letting up to mere drizzle and mist for the baseball game David and I went to. David went into Boston with me for the art class and went through some of the museum exhibits while I splashed acrylic on paper. Then we had dinner at PFChang's before we walked over to Fenway for the game. The Red Sox won. The only problem was that I forgot the pedometer. I'm guessing 4.5 miles based on previous similar excursions.

June: 28.9
year: 397.5
AT: 1114.5

Day 468, Monday June 8

And no sign of this thing people call summer. Though I suppose we're still in spring, it feels more like April with all the showers.

Day 466 and 467, Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7

In Detroit visiting Neil's family. Niece's bridal shower, baseball game, walking through airports, etc. Total of six miles. If we go for a walk later tonight, I'll add it to tomorrow's mileage.

June: 20.4
year: 390.0
AT: 1107.0

Day 465, Friday June 5

Beautiful day today, but rain's expected tomorrow. In between times.

Montana photos, and Day 464, Thursday June 4

I posted my photos from the Montana trip here. Antique hardware, paint pots, and mountain sheep.

I walked 1.9 miles today -- housework and our usual evening walk.

June: 9.6
year: 379.2
AT: 1096.2

Day 463, Wednesday June 3

Played golf in the morining, we replayed the last 2 holes (400 yards each) so a total of 3.5 miles. Went for a 1 mile walk at noon (too tiered for a full workout) and walked 1.5 in the evening with Bonnie.

total: 6
AT: 2,067.5

We are off to Detroit to visit my mother and for my nieces wedding shower. So no posts till late Sunday or Monday.

Day 462, Tuesday June 2

Fairly normal day, ran 3.5 at noon, walked 1.5 in the evening. Really felt like I was dragging.

Total: 5
AT: 2,073.5

Day 461, Monday June 1

Still raining here and plans for snow on Saturday. Odd weather for summer, eh?

Day 460, Sunday May 31

Deep into Spring here (yeah, I know it's June tomorrow). Thunderstorms, wonderful lightning shows, and even liquid so the hope is no fires.