Snow to slow our leap into summer

I feel normal now ... my spring fever is in tune with the weather. See this is helping Julia feel she has plenty of time to heal, and no standing at spin. We don't want to scare the physical therapists. When this snow melts I feel Summer will begin. Flowers will arrive for me to plant and all is well as we live in peace and harmony.

Time to write more

In the last few days I have returned to several REI stores halfway across the Puget Sound. Seeking and searching for something soooo important I can't remember what it was at this moment. Ha yes the sleeping pad for Corey. Seems we bought the wrong one, the square one, and finding the right one, the tapered one, proved to be a challenge. Next time I will know to look for the purple bag with the black bottom. Not the Purple bag with purple bottom. Focus is always a problem for me at REI. This photo has once again proven the point as I am seen trying on the dog tent for size.
Later while standing in line at the local NAPA parts counter I noticed a stack of cool looking magnifying glasses. WOW how nifty, I think as I convince myself I might be able to read the map books again. Of course I bought one. Come to find out I was not the only one to buy a magnifying glass this week... Hmmmm must be the bonus that comes with the AARP mail.
Boots and more boots, these make me laugh. Julia's knee continues to improve and she is seriously going to be doing great things this summer. I was concerned when I noticed the boot collection growing. How does she fit them into her purse?
This next picture is worth so much more then what meets the eye, a hot summer day on a fine Saturday evening, relaxing after a perfect day with the best company in the world, Sipping soft drinks seated outside where we watched people going by while enjoying dinner.
Curiously enough after a great summer weekend we find snow along the walk way to grandpa's house. This is the reason I am not yet into my flower fever. Sooooon I hope. I feel it growing but until after this coming cold weekend I shall resist well into next week.
To dive or not to dive, lights are good for so many things. I found these BOWHEAD strobe lights most enjoyable and bought 3 for us to wear while diving. They come in yellow wrap and orange wrap. They make great alternate to messy road flares. These are strong enough to drive over, are water tight to 300 feet, they float if you drop them and seem nearly unbreakable. Next week I will tell you how if break one. This will increase our diver buddy visibility and increase our safety.

Looking for something - found it

I was skeptical but played along... after all it coincides with current events.

• I liked my answers.
• You must play fair, no cheating.
• Oh yes turn the music off.
• Click here to go there.

Boots made for Hiking....

Julia gets new boots, REI Redmond- no, REI Seattle- no and REI Lynnwood- yes. Need I say more, right boots in the right color.

If I know anything I know there will be dust flying, mud splatting and cool mountain water slurping this summer. I can only hope we are up for the challenge she will give us this year. Everyone better be making their way to the gym and getting in shape for this summer.

I am looking at the pictures she took of her fancy new boots. A couple thoughts pass through my mind .... something about the Wizard of OZ sticks. What do you think?

Just tap your heels together three times my dear.... you shall have happy trails appear before you all summer .... :~) yes you have the power and Kansas is not where your heading.

Hedge Whacking Trio

On Saturday morning Corey and Arron came out with hedge whacking on their mind. In little under 3 hours we accomplished more then we have done in 4 months. Since about September last year I had been using Franks chipper to put about one plant a month into the yard waste container. Frank needed his chipper back so I took to cutting the hedge small enough to fit in the curb container. Last week I broke my dads trusty chain saw I bought in 1982. Corey must have felt the pain of the loss. He took to the hedge with our bow saw I had bought for service work on the trails. He cut down and stacked 1/3 of out hedge. When I saw is awesome progress I had Arron hitch his Jeep to the kayak trailer and experience his first trailer backing lesson... he did great too. We cut and stacked and loaded and tied hedge until I was silly with hunger. Once it was all stacked we headed to Bailey's Compost in Snohomish. This is a great place the neighbor told me about. They showed us were to unload and while I paid the kids unloaded half the load. WOW! I looked at the garden compost and know I will be buying my spring dirt there. Great place to go if you are in the need for compost.

Green Lake Speed Walkers - Watch-Out!

Julia continues to amaze us. Saturday she met Doreen and Larisa at Green Lake and took her first lap around the lake since surgery. While walking along the trail, she felt Goooooood. Do you know what she was talking about? - Boots, hiking boots to be specific! Watch out Mt. Rainier she is on a roll, can you spell summit? Well maybe not, but we are definitely going to go hiking in the spring flowers by Paradise this year.

Has anyone heard the radio advertisement about you Green Lake speed walkers?

Yea, me too... :)

Julia goes Spinning

On Tuesday Julia went spinning with me at the club. This was only 12 days after her major knee surgery ... this is amazing. I think she worked harder then I did during class too. My oh my she is incredible, All I can say is WOW ... way to go! May your recovery continue at super human speed.