Sun 30 Jun

Had a very nice time visiting Michael and Taylor at the Ironwood house. We stayed at the Rodeway Inn which proved to be everything you could expect for a lower-priced chain hotel. Breakfast was very adequate, rooms were clean, beds were reasonably comfortable, we had a fridge and microwave so we could keep our leftovers safe. Temperatures were quite warm, even up north. Got in a couple of short walks, one solo and one with Taylor, while the menfolk were working on installing new outlets for Michael's growing operation. Did a little shopping in downtown Ironwood, which is considerably larger than I had realized. Got some of my chalk licorice and some fig Bonne Maman. Good trip. Food: 8:05 am Blueberry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 28 Jun

Rain this morning, so I probably won't get to hang out the rest of the laundry today. My knee was sore when I got up, probably from the dampness in the air. Actually contemplating skipping the gym this morning; I've already gone 3 days this week and I'm a bit sore and tired. We'll see. I'd have to do something to get my steps at home since it's not likely to be a great day for walking. Food: 7:45 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm Slice Omega 3 bread, 2 oz Columbus chicken breast, 2 lg lettuce leaves, 158 g strawberries, 1 pc light string cheese Exercise: 9:20-9:40 am Part of kickboxing video

Thurs 27 Jun

Another lovely day, lots of sunshine. Doing a short walk with Kathy this morning, then off to the gym for Body Flow/Zumba. Need to pack for the weekend, but will likely do so tomorrow after the second laundry of the week. Food: 7:55 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 1/3 c Greek nonfat yogurt, 101 g blackberries, 1/2 svg granola, coffee 1:40 pm Oui blueberry yogurt, cinnamon scone, peach 3:30 pm My Mochi chocolate 5:50 pm 8 oz Seattle cider Exercise: 8:30-9:45 am Walk w/Kathy (with rest) 10:30-11:30 am Body Flow class 11:40-11:45 am Rowing machine 12:00-12:45 pm Zumba class

Wed 26 Jun

Another sunny warm day. Ran out of energy part way up the Rib hike yesterday so had to turn around earlier than planned. Could be a reaction to getting back into the gym routine on Monday. Was ravenously hungry when we got back and the brats had gone bad so Bob had to go out to Rocky's to get pizza as I couldn't function to cook anything else. Food: 7:50 am Pecan roll, 101 g blackberries, 1/3 c Greek nonfat yogurt, 1/2 svg granola, coffee 12:25 pm Slice Omega 3 bread, 1 tbl Jif, 1 tbl Bonne Maman Four Fruits, 160 g strawberries, Lipton diet iced tea 5:45 pm 1 c Simply Nature whole wheat spaghetti, 1/3 c tomato onion garlic sauce, poached duck egg, 1 tbl grated parmesan, mixed greens w/sliced strawberry Exercise: 9:00-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 25 Wed

Looks like a lovely, sunny day today. Temperatures are supposed to get into the 80s this week. Planning to do laundry from vacation today and finish the sheets/household laundry on Friday before Minocqua. Food: 7:50 am Caramel roll, 1/3 c Friendly nonfat Greek yogurt, 101 g blackberries, 1/2 svg granola, coffee 12:30 pm Slice Omega 3 bread, 1 tbl Jif, 1 tbl Bonne Maman Four Fruits, peach 2:00 pm 2 butter waffle cookies 3:30 pm 2 butter waffle cookies 7:05 pm Rocky's pizza Exercise: 4:45-6:00 pm Hiking at Rib

Mon 24 Jun

Back home and finding my routine again. Did add to my morning breakfast routine - 1/3 c plain Greek yogurt and a tablespoon or two of granola to add some protein to my usual pastry-and-blackberries breakfast. Food: 7:50 am Caramel roll, 101 g blackberries, 1/3 c plain Greek nonfat yogurt, 1/2 svg granola, coffee 12:25 pm 2 hard boiled eggs, plum, chocolate knot 3:30 pm 1 c kettle corn 5:35 pm 2 slices leftover pizza, green salad Exercise: 9:10-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class 10:45-10:50 am Rowing machine 11:00-11:45 am Zumba class 1:10-1:55 pm Walk to library and back

Sun 23 Jun

Had a wonderful week up at the North Shore with weather so perfect we couldn't have asked for better. Got in lots of great hiking, trying out several new trails. Fed the mosquitos generously in spite of protection. Good food, good times. Food: 6:25 am Cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 7:10-7:30 am Walk to church 9:10-9:30 am Walk home

Sun 16 Jun

It's Fathers Day and we're heading up to the North Shore for a week to hike and enjoy the north country. Attended a concert by Tom Yang and his family at UWSP yesterday that was very enjoyable. I was a bad girl and had us go to Wheel House after church for pizza and beer. Food: 7:25 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 15 Jun

A damp and muggy day, some rain earlier and maybe more later. Were able to walk to the Farmer's Market without rain, but it was steamy. Just got a couple of pastries each, one for today and one for tomorrow when we leave for the North Shore. Rose and Jay will keep us in delicious breakfast up there. Were disappointed that David didn't make his cheese rolls this week as we would have taken any leftovers up north to make sandwiches for hiking. Food: 8:50 am Walnut pecan pinwheel, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:00 pm 2 scrambled eggs, plum, 6 TJs oatmeal mimi-cookies Exercise: 8:00-8:45 am Walk to Farmer's Market 1:35-1:50 pm Walk to Suzuki recital 3:25-3:45 pm Walk home

Fri 14 Jun

A rainy Flag Day. Doesn't look like I'll be hanging my laundry outside today. Enjoyed the Thursday classes at the gym, and will try to make them a habit. I need the balance/stretching of Body Flow and I love the Zumba class. Food: 7:50 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:00 pm Steel cut oats, 1 tbl golden flaxseed, 2/3 svg PB Fit Chocolate Plus, 1/4 c TJs dried wild blueberries, 1/3 c soy milk, plum Exercise: 9:05-9:20 am Elliptical 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Thurs 13 Jun

No walk with Kathy today as she had to get another injection for her back. Going to try Body Flow/Zumba at the gym today, so have to adjust to a new time routine. First class starts at 10:30. Food: 7:55 am Cheese danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:30 pm Slice L'Oven Fresh whole wheat bread, 1 tbl Jif, 1 tbl Bonne Maman peach preserves, plum, Oikos Triple Zero vanilla Greek yogurt, 6 TJ's small oatmeal cookies 5:35 pm 5 oz pinot grigio Exercise: 10:30-11:25 am Body Flow class 11:35-11:50 am Treadmill 12:00-12:45 pm Zumba class 3:15-4:05 pm Walk to library

Wed 12 Jun

Rainy day today, on and off through the night and yesterday evening. Gym and Bootstrap today, and maybe I'll go across to St Paul's to help organize choir music this evening. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:05 pm 2/3 c 2% cottage cheese w/chives, plum, 1 Nature Valley Oats & Honey granola bar Exercise: 9:00-9:25 am Barre class 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 11 Jun

A rain/wind storm blew up unexpectedly while we were hiking at Rib yesterday and a tree actually fell near the path where we were walking. Scared the bejoobies out of me. Baked the cake mix from Bootstrap yesterday and realized that it was actually Dutch, not German. Went through all the instructions on Google Translate to be sure I didn't miss anything important. Food: 7:55 am Cheese danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am Cheese roll, 2.15 oz rotisserie chicken, spinach, plum 2:30 pm 2 c kettle corn 4:00 pm 2 sm hollow chocolate eggs 5:40 pm 2 grilled chicken drumsticks, 4 spears grilled asparagus, 2/3 c potato salad Exercise: 9:20-11:20 am Walk to Schmeeckle around lake

Mon 10 Jun

Another pretty day with sunshine and slightly cooler temps that feel good. Had a very nice drive down to Madison for Costco/TJ's and dinner at Cimaroli's. Didn't get to see Laura, but we gave her next to no advance notice so it's not surprising she had friend things going on. Was able to find the TJ's beauty products I saw in an internet article that had interest me, so I'm anxious to give them a try. If they're good, $8 is quite reasonable for a good serum and a good moisturizer. Starting to get excited for our spring North Shore trip next week. It's been a while since we've been up there, and particularly for the spring hiking week. Food: 7:45 am Gibassier, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:45 pm 3.2 oz rotisserie chicken breast, cheese roll, fresh spinach, plum 3:30 pm 2 c kettle corn 7:30 pm Enchiladas, mixed greens, 5 oz pinot grigio Exercise: 9:10-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class 10:40-10:55 am Treadmill 11:00-11:50 am Zumba class 5:15-6:40 pm Hiking at Rib

Sun 9 Jun

In spite of bug dope, I did my share to nourish the multitudinous mosquitos of the Ice Age Trail. The back of my right arm appears to have been a particular delicacy. Enjoyed watching the last of the Lord of the Rings trilogy last night. I find that story fulfilling. Food: 7:55 am Berry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 8 Jun

Looks like a lovely sunny day for the Ice Age Trail hike this morning. We will try to leave early enough to hopefully catch David at the square to get the week's pastries before driving up to the trail. Nothing else on the agenda for today. Food: 6:55 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee 9:05 am cheese bacon biscuit 12:15 pm 2 small bars, chocolate chip pumpkin muffin, banana 1:40 pm Cheese roll, 4 slices rotisserie deli chicken, spinach Exercise: 9:15-12:15 pm Hiking Ice Age Trail - Plover River section

Fri 7 Jun

Another sunny warm day today. This evening we need to go to the funeral home for Art Zag; we can't go to the funeral tomorrow as we will be doing the Ice Age hike. Michael is feeling better today, got his appetite back and ate well yesterday evening. Spent the day with him yesterday providing some TLC and getting him to the doctor. Food: 7:40 am 1 c Quaker Oat Squares, 1/2 c soy milk, 99 g blackberries, coffee 12:05 pm Slice L'Oven Fresh whole wheat bread, 1 tbl Jif, 1 tbl Bonne Maman peach preserves, med banana Exercise: 9:05-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Thurs 6 Jun

Ny Michael is ill and I will go sit with him ASAP and take him to the doctor this afternoon. Please, God, make him well. Food: 8:10 am Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 5 Jun

Rain in the night last night so things got watered. Lunch at the library with the reading tutor program today. Food: 7:40 am Brioche chocolate bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11;45 am Turkey wrap sandwich, 1/2 c pasta salad, 1/2 c potato salad, pickle spear, bar, Krispie treat Exercise: 9:)5-9:25 am Treadmill 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class

Tues 4 Jun

15 more months to Medicare, not that I'm counting or anything. It will be nice to not have such a chunk of my pension going to premiums and to actually feel like I could go to the doctor if I feel the need. So ridiculous that I'm paying so much money for health insurance that I'm reluctant to use. Let's not even go there. Food: 7:45 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 3 Jun

Very nice day yesterday - beautiful weather, perfect day for hiking in American Legion Forest at Fallison Lake, had a pleasant pizza at Minocqua Pizza Co on the way home. Nice way to spend the actual day of our 35th wedding anniversary. Food: 6:45 am Cheese danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:25 pm Cheese roll, 4 slices rotisserie deli chicken, spinach, 143 g strawberries Exercise: 9:30-10:30 am Body Pump class 11:00-11:50 am Zumba class

Sun 2 Jun

35th wedding anniversary today! Had a lovely celebration dinner at Muse last night (as they are closed on Sundays). They gave us each a free dessert and they give everyone a little cocktail and amuse at the beginning of the meal so it was quite the night. I had gnocchi with duck confit and Bob had Maryland crab risotto. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. Food: 7:55 am Cheese maple danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:35 am Cheese roll, 4 slices rotisserie chicken deli meat, spinach leaves Exercise: 9:40-10:00 am Walk to church 11:10-11:30 am Walk home

Sat 1 Jun

Rain this morning, quite heavy when we went to the Farmer's Market. David was there today in person so we chatted a bit (under his tent). In checking Underground hourly forecast, there are thunderstorms predicted for the hours of 12, 1, and 2 when we would be walking so it's likely we'll take a pass this year. Temps are cool, around 56 now and not expected to rise considerably, and walking tired and wet in the cool weather is not likely to assist with recovery from my cold. Not to mention that walking in the rain is not really pleasant. Well, we took a long morning walk around Schmeeckle lake to atone for skipping out on Walk WI. It only rained a teeny bit and was otherwise just cloudy for us. I felt better about skipping out, except then it never rained again the rest of the day so we would have been okay. Food: 8:35 am Mixed berry danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:00 pm 4 slices deli-sliced chicken breast, cheese bialy, spinach Exercise: 10:00-11:50 am Schmeeckle walk w/Bob 4:05-4:55 pm Pilates mat