Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Marcy Dam



Not sure what the story is on this, but I assume it was destroyed in the hurricane. No idea what the plans are to fix/replace this iconic location. Feeling real sad seeing this.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Health

So at the request of my better half I had my first physical in like 6 years today.

good news: glad I'm exercising, iron numbers/anemia reduction looking better, blood sugar is great so no diabetes, and while I still need to do a fasting blood work, it looks like cholesterol and blood pressure are good, and the vericose veins on my ankles are probably just genetics and superficial.

not so good news: my weight... go figure, my wheezing (Dr. thinks it's a resurgence of my asthma while I think it's just a chest cold I picked up the past couple of days), my lower back mobility is all but non-existant, my throat might have some scarring issues which is causing some of the food/ choking issues.

Recommendations: continue with exercise, eat better, continue meds, next time I see my gastro doctor have him consider an upper GI inspection and check on the throat thing (easy fix if this is what it is), a dose of albuterol for the wheezing, and finally a scheduled therapy with REHAB GYM for working on my back (exercises, stretches etc...)

Final result? In some ways better than expected, in others not as well as I would like. I guess I am the most relieved about the diabetes thing as I don't want to go down that road if possible. The other piece that hits home is how many health aspects relate to the weight issues. I've gotta keep motivated. Beth and I have done absolutely great the last few weeks. The challenge now is to continue as school starts up.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Forked Lake















We had a nice time at Forked Lake the past couple of days. It was a bit nervy at first since we arrived with steady rain that lasted from Monday until Tuesday morning but it finally broke and the sun came out. It was very relaxing and fun hiking down to the Racquette River along the canoe carry. We passed by a crew of 6 scouts heading slowly through the carry. They were an absolute mess of hanging pots, grocery bags, and coolers with gear strewn across the entire carry. Somedays I miss being a guides.... and some days I don't :)


We did a little bit of canoeing and fishing although the fish didn't bite. It was great seeing the family of loons and listening to the owls at night. It was difficult to have to pack up and head home this morning but at the same time it is nice to be home. We did stop by Hoss's in Long Lake and it made me remember why I always went to Custard's Last Stand across the street. My hot fudge sunday was tiny. Hoss himself was actually there working at a sidewalk sale. I could see the miserly smirk in his obnoxious, whiskered face.


Hope you enjoy the pics.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Workout

Well boot camp week is over. 6 days of working out, Generally good eating. I can't believe I am not at my target weight yet :) . Now the goal is to keep going. We'll be camping until Wed. so hopefully we'll get the exercise out on Forked Lake. It feels good to be doing swim laps again. Can't quite get the same times for the 500 free as I used to but I can still hold my own in the pool.

I've been on triple dose iron supplements for the past two and a half months and I think it is really showing. I can crank out 30-45 minutes at a high level on the elliptical without getting out of breath. It's been a loooonnnnggg time since that was possible with my anemia. Hopefully I will be in the normal range for iron next time I test. (I hate taking those pills as they cause nausia.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Video

Caught















So.... after many glimpses and a lot of produce bitten into, we have finally caught the culprit. The groundhog had burrowed directly in the middle of Beth's garden. We used our Have a Heart trap with some apples to catch him. He is really small for a groundhog so we are hoping it was a juvenile that was kicked out of it's own burrow and transplanted here rather than a baby with a mom and siblings around. I will probably reset the trap tonight and tommorow to make sure. This little guy will be finding his home somewhere else this afternoon.


Denali doesn't know quite what to think and we don't really want her too close to it.