New bike trail officially open (10m)

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (120)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150); peanuts (400); peach (100)

Dinner: Salad greens (30); 2 oz. cheese (200); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); edamame beans (130); olive oil (240); tomato (50); grilled steak and pork (800); squash (50); jalapenos (50)

Drinks: One coffee (50); one Fuze (20); one Heineken (150); three Pilsner Urquells (450); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 24,000+ steps

2008 - 17,900 (3,287,650) AU=7.75 (1608.25)
2009 - 24,000 (4,811,600) AU=6.50 (1087.25)

186-6/0-92

Sun came out today and walked newly opened Bruce Freeman trail with dog as well as morning walk. Other than that, basically just read all day long. Got a lot of reading down between three books and even a magazine.

Rains

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30)

Lunch: Whole-grain oatmeal w/raisins (400)

Dinner: Grilled steak and pork (1000); tomato (50); jalapenos (50); corn on cob (150); squash (50); King Oscar sardines (150); apple (110); peach (100)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); one Fuze water (20); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked: 15,100+ steps

2008 - 14,900 and 6.25 (JC mini)

2008 - 14,900 (3,269,750) AU=6.25 (1600.50)
2009 - 15,100 (4,787,600) AU=2.50 (1080.75)

185-6/0-92

Cold and raining all day, never getting out of 50s. Went to mall to get some walking in and then the rains finally let up around 5PM and I got another (cold) walk in. Got a lot of reading done and got to grill as well. Slept late this morning, really needed it.

End of a Stressful Vacation

Friday, August 28, 2009

Breakfast: None

Lunch: Bag of peanuts bought from vending machine at rest area in Pennsylvania (330)

Dinner: Two bags of cashews (500); Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); whole oats w/raisins (400); salad greens (30); sunflower/pepita seeds (200); olive oil (240); 2 oz. cheese (200); edamame beans (130)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); one Fuze water (20); one Pilsner Urquell (150); 24 oz. Sapporo (300)

Walked 10,800+ steps

2008 - 12,000 (3,254,850) AU=5.00 (1594.25)
2009 - 10,800 (4,772,500) AU=3.00 (1078.25)

185-6/0-91

Woke just before 5AM at the Best Western in Winchester, VA after a fitful (barely five hours) sleep. Just couldn't wait to get on the road to head home so we skipped breakfast and kept our rest stops to a minimum. Rolled into my driveway just around 3:30PM. So good to be home.

Shortly after packing, I headed to the Whole Foods to fill my house up with real food. One thing about down South is that they are still about 20 years behind on nutrition. Their supermarkets are full of highly processed foods and poor quality meats and many of the foods I'm used to are nowhere to be found down there unless you are near major city like Atlanta. If you are into Oreo cookies, potato chips, packaged deli meats, etc., the South is the place to be. No wonder the obesity problem is even bigger down there than it is up here.

Anyway, the trip down South this year may well be my last for a while and for many other reasons than described above. Good to be back!

Tennessee and Virginia

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Breakfast: (Waffle House, Chattanooga, TN) Ham & Cheese Omelette (800); hash browns (400); order of bacon (300)

Lunch: None

Dinner: (Olive Garden, Winchester, VA) Braised Beef (1020); salad (30)

Drinks: Four coffees (200); two Fuze water (40); two glasses red wine (360); two 24 oz. Sapporo (600)

Walked 11,000+ steps

2008 - 11,000 (3,242,850) AU=7.00 (1589.25)
2009 - 11,000 (4,761,700) AU=6.50 (1075.25)

185-6/0-90

Long day of driving. Woke at Best Western in Chattanooga (after torrential t-storm the night before) and after the obligatory Waffle House for breakfast, drove some 550+ miles up to Winchester, VA along mostly I-81. Trip was uneventful and due to lack of satellite radio, spent most of day surfing through the mostly horrid terrestrial radio stations. Almost nothing but country and gospel. I'll never complain about the $10 a month I pay for satellite radio again!

Upon arriving, left dog in hotel and took son and niece to Olive garden for dinner. Also purchased the 2010 Farmer's Almanac on impulse.

Strange Scene

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Breakfast: Peanuts (800)

Lunch: None

Dinner: (Cracker Barrel, Chattanooga, TN) 12-oz ribeye (800); dumplings (400); fried okra (400); corn (150); two corn breads (200)

Drinks: Two coffees (100), one Fuze water (20); three Heinekens (450)

Walked 15,400+ steps

2008 - 13,000 (3,258,150) AU=6.50 (1595.25)
2009 - 15,400 (4,787,600) AU=3.00 (107575)

186-6/0-89

Weird day. Woke up in Alabama thinking I would spend the whole day there but ended the day in Chattanooga, TN. Even had time to do the obligatory Lookout Mountain thing with the cog railway. Might be my last trip to Alabama for a long, long time. Trip did not go well and it feels good to be out of there. Hot day, low 90s.

U-Haul (10m)

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Breakfast: None

Lunch: Banana (110); blackberries (120)

Dinner: Four grilled chicken drumsticks (600); tomato (50); jalapenos (50); summer squash in butter (100); buttered corn on cob (150)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); two Fuzes (40); four Heinekens (600)

Walked 21,500+

2008 - 14,300 (3,245,150) AU=6.50 (1588.75)
2009 - 21,500 (4,772,200) AU=4.00 (1072.75)

186-6/0-89

Spent most of morning from Guntersville to Gadsden, AL searching for roof rack. Not what I wanted to be doing. Otherwise got some good walking in but never got to read any of my books. Tomorrow will be last full day on farm as I'm leaving early.

Throw Her From The Train

Monday, August 24, 2009

Breakfast: (Waffle House, Boaz, AL) - Ham & Cheese Omelette (800); grits (200); order of bacon (300)

Lunch: Peanuts (250)

Dinner: (Catfish Cabin, Albertville, AL) - Two whole blackened catfish (800); rice & beans (300)

Drinks: Four coffees (200); Two Fuze waters (40); iced tea (0); Three Heinekens (450)

Walked 16,400+ steps

2008 - 14,000 (3,231,850) AU=10.00 (1582.25)
2009 - 16,400 (4,750,700) AU=3.00 (1068.75)

185-6/0-89

First full day in Alabama. Very cool morning for down here (54 degrees) and comfortable day with low humidity. Did a morning walk by Guntersville Lake, and mostly hung around the farm all day.

Long Drive

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Breakfast: (Waffle House, Winchester, VA) - Ham and cheese omelette (800); double order grits in butter (500); order bacon (300)

Lunch: None

Dinner: (Subway, Boaz, AL) - 6 oz meatball sub w/cheese on wheat (600)

Drinks: Three coffees (150); one Fuze water (20); two Pilsner Urquells (300)

Walked 10,400+ steps

2008 - 14,700 (3,217,850) AU=9.00 (1572.25)
2009 - 10,400 (4,734,300) AU=2.00 (1065.75)

185-6/0-88

Woke up in hotel at 2AM thinking it was 5AM and found it hard to sleep another three hours. Woke up just before 5AM totally rested and began long drive to Alabama. Went smooth until I hit Tennessee and was stuck in two huge traffic jams. Did not get to Alabama until nearly 6PM local time.

Winchester

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Breakfast: Blackberries (60)

Lunch: Apple (110)

Dinner: (Texas Steakhouse, Winchester, VA) Ribeye steak (1000); broccoli (200)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); 22 oz. Sam Adams (300); two Pilsner Urquells (300)

Walked 12,400+ steps

2008 - 14,400 (3,203,150) AU=7.00 (1563.25)
2009 - 12,400 (4,723,900) AU=4.00 (1063.75)

185-6/0-88

Drove 500 miles to Winchester, VA today on the first leg of Alabama trip. Very smooth trip though it was cloudy and rainy most of way. Very muggy. While in Wal-Mart tonight picking up some loose ends, really amazed by how much products have changed. I don't shop much so I guess I didn't notice the changes. For one thing, electronic gear is mostly super cheap. I saw DVD players for as low as $29!

Not exactly a day off (10m)

Friday, August 21, 2009

Breakfast: Oatmeal w/flax (210); cranberries (400)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Salad w/gouda cheese, cashews, almonds, sunflower/pepita seeds; edamame beans, olive oil, hard boiled eggs (530); steak tips (600); jalapenos & tomato (100); corn on cob (150); summer squash in butter (100)

Drinks: One coffee, one Fuze water (20); 24 oz. Sapporo beer (300); three Pilsner Urquells (450)

Walked 20,000+ steps

2008 - 16,000 (3,188,750) AU=7.75 (1556.25)
2009 - 20,000 (4,711,500) AU=5.00 (1059.75)

185-6/0-87

Supposedly off today but spent much of the day working anyway. My sister came over with my niece who is travelling with us. Cooked a large barbeque and then scrambled to get everything packed.

Very busy week for August

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30); two hard-boiled eggs (140)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Salad greens (30); two hard-boiled eggs (140); 1 oz. cashews (210); pepita/sunflower seeds (100); edamame beans (130); olive oil (240);

Drinks: One coffee (50); one Fuze water (20); three Pilsner Urquell beers (450); three glasses red wine (540)

Walked 11,200+ steps

2008 - 15,000 (3,172,750) AU=5.25 (1548.50)
2009 - 12,600 (4,691,500) AU=6.75 (1054.75)

184-6/0-87


Last day at work before "vacation" - never got much of a break - worked all day without time to walk. Going to delay the trip a day. Won't have my car back from auto body shop in time so need to prep my younger son's car for the trip.

Dog is sniffing

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Breakfast: Stonyfield Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30); two hard-boiled eggs (140)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Salad greens (30); 3 oz. cheese (300); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); dried cranberries (200); edamame beans (130); 1 oz. cashews (210); olive oils (240); two hard-boiled eggs (140)

Drinks: One coffee (50); Fuze water (20); 24 oz. Sapporo beer (300); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 12,600+ steps

2008 - 16,400 (3,157,750) AU=7.50 (1543.25)
2009 - 12,600 (4,678,900) AU=6.50 (1048.00)

184-6/0-87

Unbelievably busy day at work. Never got to take a walk. Car still not ready and trip south might need to be delayed. Gave dog much needed bath tonight.

Continuing Heat Wave

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (120)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Salad greens (30); 4 oz. cheese (400); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); two hard-boiled eggs (140); 1 oz cashews (240); edamame beans (130); olive oil (240); dried cranberries (200)

Drinks: Coffee (50); two Fuze waters (40); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 16,000+ steps

2008 - 13,000 (3,141,350) AU=6.50 (1535.75)
2009 - 16,000 (4,666,300) AU=4.50 (1041.50)

184-6/0-86

Heat wave continuing today...another fast day at work. Car still not ready and pushing it close to Alabama trip.

1 Firefly (10m)

Monday, August 17, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Lunch: King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: Salad greens (30); 2 oz. cheese (200); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); 1 oz. almonds (210); olive oil (240);

Drinks: Two Fuze waters (40); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 21,600+ steps

2008 - 19,000 (3,128,350) AU=9.50 (1529.25)
2009 - 21,600 (4,650,300) AU=4.50 (1037.00)

184-6/0-86

Very fast day at work. Heat wave continues - into mid 90s with lots of humidity. Getting darker much earlier, saw a lone firefly on evening walk - probably last of year. Deer flies are decreasing in number also. Talk of hurricanes that might be coming up this way later.

Dog Day Afternoon (10m)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Lunch: Peanuts (400); cherries (200); 2 oz. cheese (200)

Dinner: Grilled pork (1000); corn on cob (150); jalapenos & tomatos (150); summer squash (100)

Drinks: Five Fuze Waters (100); six Pilsner Urquell (900); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 21,300+ steps

2008 - 14,000 (3,109,350) AU=6.50 (1519.75)
2009 - 21,300 (4,628,700) AU=8.50 (1032.50)

183-6/0-86

Hot humid lazy summer day. Finished mowing lawn. Read quite a bit. Lots of bugs around and a lot of mosquito bites. Even got stung by a bee while mowing, but within an hour or so, no big deal.

Twittering (10m)

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Plain Yogurt (130); blueberries (30)

Lunch: Whole-grain oatmeal (280); raisins (120); cherries (100); peanuts (400)

Dinner: Grilled pork ribs and steak (800); jalapenos and tomato (100)

Drinks: Three Fuze waters (60); three Pilsner Urquells (450); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,300+ steps

2008 - 16,000 (3,095,350) AU=7.75 (1513.25)
2009 - 20,300 (4,607,600) AU=5.50 (1024.00)

182-6/0-86

Hot steamy day, up around 90 degrees. Spent most of day reading, mowing lawn and going out for walks. The dog had trouble walking in the heat and had to slow down a few times for it to rest.

House of Laptops (10m)

Friday, August 14, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (150)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Raisins (120); apple (110); salad greens (30); edamame beans (130); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); 2 oz. cheese (200); 1 oz. almonds (210); olive oil (240)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Fuze water (20); 24 oz. Sapporo (300); Pilsner Urquell (150); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,200+ steps

2008 - 11,000 (3,079,350) AU=8.00 (1505.50)
2009 - 20,200 (4,587,300) AU=5.50 (1018.50)

181-6/0-86

Day dawned clear and cool but warm muggy weather moved right in and temps shot to upper 80s. The day (as did the week) flew right by. Work was not too busy but yet it never seemed to end. Going to try to get a good night of sleep tonight.

Providence (20m)

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Raisins (120); salad greens (30); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); edamame beans (130); 2 oz. cheese (200); 1 oz. almonds (210); olive oil (240); Brown Cow Plain Yogurt (130); blueberries (30)

Drinks: Two coffee (100); three Pilsner Urquell (450); two glasses wine (360)

Walked 20,400+ steps

2008 - 12,400 (3,068,350) AU=4.50 (1497.50)
2009 - 20,400 (4,567,100) AU=5.50 (1013.00)

180-6/0-85

Very slow day at work as we are in the middle of August. Weather was on the cool side, mostly cloudy with steady drizzle in morning but warmer and more humid weather heading in. Not been getting much sleep lately due to staying up so late.

Mac Laptop From China (10m)

Wednesday, August 13, 2009

Breakfast: Stonyfield Strawberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (100)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Raisins (120); peach (120); salad greens (30); two hard-boiled eggs (140); 2 oz. cheese (200); edamame beans (130); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); 1 oz. cashews (120); olive oil (240)

Drinks: Coffee (50); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses wine (360)

Walked 20,900+ steps

2008 - 16,300 (3,055,950) AU=5.25 (1493.00)
2009 - 20,900 (4,546,700) AU=4.50 (1007.50)

179-6/0-85

Went deep into New Hampshire for work this morning. Mostly cloudy all day but very little rain. Not as muggy. Got back to regular office. Very slow day at work. Did a lot of reading at night. Not much cash flow so living really low budget lately. Also getting tired again. Really need to get more sleep.

Sirius Recording (10m)

Tuesday, August 12, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (100)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Raisins (120); peach (100); salad greens (30); edamame beans (130); 2 oz. cheese (200); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); olive oil (240); 1 oz. cashews (210); ribs (600); jalapenos and tomatos (200); corn on cob (150)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Fuze water (20); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,300+ steps

2008 - 15,000 (3,039,650) AU=7.00 (1487.75)
2009 - 20,300 (4,525,800) AU=4.50 (1003.00)

178-6/0-85

Another fast day at work, got home on time and got some good walking in. Got drenched after dinner as downpour happened during walk. Another warm and humid day but mostly cloudy.

Layer Cake Wine (10m)

Monday, August 10, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Plain Yogurt (130); blackberries (60); oatmeal (180); raisins (120)

Lunch: 1 oz. cashews (210)

Dinner: Raisins (150); peach (100); salad greens (30); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); edamame beans (130); 2 oz. cheese (200); two hard-boiled eggs (140); 1 oz. almonds (100); olive oil (240)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Fuze water (20); three Pilsner Urquells (450); three glasses red wine (540)

Walked 21,300+ steps

2008 - 13,500 (3,024,650) AU=10.00 (1480.75)
2009 - 21,300 (4,505,500) AU=6.75 (998.50)

177-6/0-84

Slow and easy day at work for a change. Got a lot of stuff done and got out on time. Got good share of walking in too. Very warm and humid - probably warmest day of year.

Cops

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Lunch: Peanuts (500)

Dinner: Steak tips (500); two sausage (800); jalapenos & tomato (200); summer squash (100); corn on cob (150)

Drinks: Four Pilsner Urquell (600); four glasses wine (720)

Walked 14,500+ steps

2008 - 19,000 (3,011,150) AU=4.50 (1470.75)
2009 - 14,500 (4,484,200) AU=9.00 (991.75)

176-6/0-84

Slept really late this morning - needed it. Day was cloudy and on the cool side. Had a barbeque with some family. This entire weekend, I felt sort of run-down.

16 years of WIRED

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Plain Yogurt (130); blueberries (30)

Lunch: Peanuts (500); raisins (120); two hard-boiled eggs (140)

Dinner: (Olive Garden) Small amount Fried calamari (200); salad w/olive oil (150); salmon (600); broccoli (100)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Fuze water (20); three Pilsner Urquells (450); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 15,000+ steps

2008 - 12,000 (2,992,150) AU=8.00 (1466.25)
2009 - 15,000 (4,469,700) AU=5.50 (982.75)

176-6/0-84

Slept late this morning. Spent good part of day with wife as it was her birthday. Went to Olive Garden for early dinner and then took kids to movie at night. The weather was near perfect, low humidity and up around 80. For some reason, dragged nearly 16 years of WIRED magazine out of the attic...

Mac Driver

Friday, August 7, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30); oatmeal (210); raisins (120)

Lunch: King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: 4 oz cheese (400); apple (110); raisins (250); peanuts (500); Brown Cow Maple Yogurt (170); blueberries (30)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); 24 oz. Sapporo (300); one Pilsner Urquell (150); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 13,500+ steps

2008 - 13,500 (2,980,150) AU=7.00 (1458.25)
2009 - 20,000 (4,454,700) AU=5.50 (977.25)

176-6/0-83

Spent entire day in the north office and though a little busy, it was a good day. Didn't get much walking done as it was busy. Going to try to get a good night sleep tonight.

Coffee Traders (10m)

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blueberries (30); Maple oatmeal (210); raisins (120)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Two hard boiled eggs (140); 2 oz. cheese (200); apple (110); raisins (120); 1 oz. almonds (210); 1 oz. cashews (210); edamame beans (130); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); King Oscar sardines (150); olive oil (240)

Drinks: Coffee (50); 24 oz Sapporo (300); one Pilsner Urquell (150); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,000+ steps

2008 - 14,300 (2,966,650) AU=5.00 (1451.25)
2009 - 20,000 (4,434,700) AU=5.50 (971.75)

176-6/0-82

The humidity finally broke today. Took full walk this morning and was refreshingly cool - upper 50s. Hardly any deer flies. The workday raced by, slammed with emails and phone calls and before I knew it, I was headed home. Hopefully I have an easy day tomorrow to end the week. Had no time to walk during workday but made up for it at home.

Browser Sync

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (120)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Raisins (120); 4 oz. cheese (400); apple (110); salad greens (30); edamame beans (130); two hard-boiled eggs (140); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); 1 oz. almonds (210); olive oil (240); Brown Cow Maple Yogurt (170); blueberries (30)

Drinks: Fuze water (20); coffee (50); three Pilsner Urquells (450); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 13,500+ steps

2008 - 16,000 (2,952,350) AU=7.50 (1446.25)
2009 - 13,500 (4,434,700) AU=5.50 (966.25)

175-6/0-82

Didn't take full walk this morning because I had to get to work earlier. Another hot, humid day. Went to Boston during work for a meeting downtown. Day flew by and didn't take a walk at all during work but got one done at night. Deer flies everywhere. Spent night loading Firefox 3.5 on my laptop and organized bookmarks and synced them with my other computer which was long overdue.

Fast Tuesday (10m)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); maple oatmeal (180); raisins (120)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Raisins (120); salad greens (30); sunflower/pepita seeds (300); 1 oz. cashews (210); 2 oz. cheese (200); two hard-boiled eggs (140); edamame beans (130); olive oil (240)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Fuze water (20); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 21,500+ steps

2008 - 14,500 (2,936,350) AU=3.00 (1438.75)
2009 - 21,500 (4,421,200) AU=4.50 (960.75)

175-6/0-81

Hot and muggy weather continues. The day at work literally flew by - already forgot most of what I did! Took a long walk after work and the deer flies were relentless. During the walk, found a decent set of golf clubs in somebody's trash - swung by this at night and picked them up.

Politics (10m)

Monday, August 3, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); oatmeal (180); raisins (120)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Raisins (120); Brown Cow Plain Yogurt (130); blueberries (30); salad greens (30); 2 oz. cheese (200); two hard-boiled eggs (160); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); edamame beans (130); 1 oz. almonds (210); olive oil (240)

Drinks: Two Fuze waters (40); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,700+ steps

2008 - 14,000 (2,921,850) AU=8.25 (1435.75)
2009 - 20,700 (4,399,700) AU=4.50 (956.25)

174-6/0-81

Back to work today and not so bad start to the week. Still, I spent almost the entire night working at home. Another warm, muggy day and lots of deer flies when walking in the neighborhood. Not sore at all from golfing over the weekend.

Golf! (10m)

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); 4-grain oatmeal (280); raisins (120)

Lunch: Peach (110); peanuts (400); cherries (100); strawberries (100)

Dinner: Grilled pork (600); buttered corn on cob (150); jalapenos in olive oil (100); two tomatos (60); buttered summer squash (100)

Drinks: Two Fuze water (40); four Pilsner Urquell (600); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,000+ steps

2008 - 13,200 (2,907,850) AU=7.75 (1427.50)
2009 - 20,000 (4,379,000) AU=6.50 (951.75)

173-6/0-80

Slept very late this morning - 8:30AM! Due to no coffee this weekend, was a little long in waking up. Warm and humid with tons of bug - especially deer flies. Late this afternoon, went golfing for first time in my life. Good thing score was not getting kept. But I had a few decent drives.

Top of Roller Coaster Day (10m)

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Breakfast: Stonyfield Raspberry Yogurt (170); 4-grain oatmeal w/flax (280); raisins (150)

Lunch: Sunflower/pepita seeds (200); Brown Cow Blueberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Dinner: Porterhouse steak (1000); jalapenos in olive oil (100); two tomatos (50); summer squash in butter (100); corn on cob with butter (150)

Drinks: Fusion (20); four Pilsner Urquells (600); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 20,000+ steps

2008 - 13,200 (2,894,650) AU=6.00 (1419.75)
2009 - 20,000 (4,359,000) AU=6.50 (945.25)

172-6/0-80

Quiet Saturday. A sunny, warm day with moderate humidity. Took midday walk in Bedford. Got some groceries. Did a barbeque. And a lot of reading. The mosquitos and deer flies are out there in huge numbers due to all the rains and now the humidity.

Mid-Summer

Friday, July 31, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (120)

Lunch: King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: Salad greens (30); 2 oz. cheese (200); two hard-boiled eggs (160); sunflower/pepita seeds (100); edamame beans (130); olive oil (240); 1 oz. almonds (210)

Drinks: One coffee (50); Fusion (20); three Pale ales (450); 24 oz. Sapporo (300); two glasses red wine (360)

Walked 12,400+ steps

2008 - 16,200 (2,881,450) AU=6.50 (1413.75)
2009 - 12,400 (4,339,000) AU=7.50 (938.75)

171-6/0-79

Another insane day at work today. Didn't get my full walk in this morning and hardly any walking during day until I got home. Work should ease up a bit next week. Despite the intensity of work, not a bad day. Torrential rains occurred much of the morning.