How many words can accurately describe this winter of weather? Record snow, weeks on end of temperatures measured in Kelvin (Okay, all temperature can be measured this way), and throw in an above normal month of January just to tease your senses. Add in the fact that those little rats called Groundhogs just can't seem to get their ducks in a row. Balzac Billy, Punxsutawney Phil, Wiarton Willie, Potomac Phil (two Phil's?), Dunkirk Dave, etc. prove that too many rodents can be a bad thing.
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| Tamara, John, and Carroll on a cold winters morn' |
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Next week I will be trotting in the town of Vancouver. There will be plenty of exploration of the Stanley Park trail systems. Hopefully I will find that skunk that nipped my finger (and according to Joy gave me superpowers) back in 1992. He owes me an explanation on how to control these powers. I will miss you all Tuesday through Saturday. If you are needing my company, I will be found along the seawall with shoes tied tight.
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Speaking of Vancouver, I was looking for some options for the evening. West Side Story is in Vancouver, but leaves before I arrive. The Canucks are not playing due to the Olympics. The Giants are on the road. Ticketmaster only has one event that week. Friday night is Miley Cyrus. So I ask you, should I go? And second question if the first answer is yes, should I bring a foam finger?
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A quick update with our friend Liz. She has been out and about getting her exercise, even threatening to join the group for a walk. Soon the paths will be clear and the weather mild so we can give her a great big high five and a check-back. Neil and Merlin will be by her side too.
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One of my favourite humorists in the trotting world is a guy named Mark Remy. He is a writer for Runners World. He writes this week about treadmill myths. I think these, and the selfie below are all reasons why I don't train on a treadmill. Poke the piglet for the full story.
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| At least my coat matches my socks. |
