Day 1

Today I met with a personal trainer for the very first time.  She set me up with a work out schedule.  It includes several machines at the gym along with some free weights.  I'll also be incorporating various forms of cardio such as running, cycling, elliptical machine, aerobics, and the speed bag.  At least I have a plan....

Just Like Riding a Bike

I learned to drive on a stick-shift.  But that was many years ago.  I haven't had a manual transmission car since I sold my 1986 Chevy Chevette.  Today, I had to drive my son-in-laws  5-speed.  Daughter asks if I still remember how.  I smile and tell her it's just like riding a bike.  You never forget how.

Modern Day Cowboy

He roared up in his Ford F150 beater pick-up truck, jumped from the cab, snatched up his jumper cables and had them attached to my car's battery in no time at all.  With a rev of the truck's engine, my car's engine came to life.  He detached the cables, threw 'em in the bed of his truck, tipped his Skoal cap and zoomed away.

The Five Year Traveling Scarf

I bought the yarn and needles at Iris' Yarn Shop in Wisconsin in 2007. I carried it with me everywhere I went. I worked on it in front of Purl in Soho with my friend Shannon. I forgot my needles at her house in New Jersey and they have since moved with her to California. So, I guess the needles have just as much travel time as the yarn. After NYC, the yarn and I went to DC. We worked together in front of the Washington Monument. The yarn has been to PA, Maryland, and Florida and everywhere in between. The yarn has kept me occupied in dental offices and doctor's offices. And tonight, the finishing touches came in our little home in the hills of WV.

Every time I look at this scarf I am overwhelmed with feelings. I think of each friend who was there...from the beginning when I bought the yarn...through all of the travels and ending tonight with my Best Friend holding the end of the yarn and cheering me on....my hubby.