Sunday, April 20, 2008

Run/walk

Bob and I successfully completed our first 5k walk yesterday. We did it in less than an hour. Fifty some minutes. We had no problems as I knew we wouldn't since we are used to walking 3 miles. We found out there is a 5k run/walk in LaPlata May 18th. Sarah and Kelly are thinking of running in it and we are thinking of walking in it.

Sarah and Kelly successfully completed their 10k run yesterday. Sounds like they had a more challenging route than the walkers did--more hills--but they did fine. Bob and I got back first and were able to stand on the sidelines and cheer them on as they approached the finish line. We cheered all the runners as they returned. Well, not all as many of them got back before Bob and I did--but after we returned we cheered the runners on.


Patio

Friday evening was the first night this season we felt it was warm enough to sit out on the patio. We love sitting outside during the warm season. I love to be able to recline the chair and look at the stars. Sure beats neck strain.

The top of our gazebo was torn over the winter. A tree branch fell on it and ripped it. Bob ordered a new one. Once it arrives and he gets it on the gazebo, we will clean that sitting area up for the season.

I sat out on my swing last night. I love that, too. It was nearly dark and as I sat there a male cardinal came out to get a late snack.

What I love about our backyard is that we are able to have so many sitting areas. We have the small one on the deck. Then the patio off the deck. The gazebo and the swing. The deck is a nice place to sit for that 2nd cup of coffee or tea on a Saturday morning. The patio is great for sitting at night. We can look at the stars or even put a fire in the outdoor fireplace and just relax. The gazebo is perfect to sit for a summer picnic. Bob's grill is right near there--perfect. The gazebo is also useful for the days you need or want to be on the computer, but also want to sit outside. Or for me, it's a great place to sit and read for class and take notes. Again, you can enjoy being outside, but, you are getting work done at the same time.

And then there's the swing. I can fall asleep at night sitting on my swing. It's the best place to sit and watch the birds/animals. Sometimes I take my camera out with me. I also love to sit there and read. When the weather is warm, Bob gets the fountains going in the birdbath and fish pond. The sound of the water is very relaxing.