[dmplaura]

Lots of walking around today to find ANYTHING open with power! We lost power overnight (3 or 4 am) and it didn't come back on at my apartment until 1 pm.

Finally found a mall that was open with a grocery store, so I was able to pick up a couple things I had missed at the grocery yesterday.

Last night's wind was intense. Sadly, that meant for a dreadful sleep again. Woke up at 6 am, then was out of bed about 7:30, giving up to the storm. The wind was so strong, I was fearful the roof of the building was going to come off (and I'm on the top floor - corner facing where the wind was coming from direct), so that didn't allow for much rest ... plus I had stupidly gone to bed at 1 am (and I'm usually up without my alarm at 8 am or earlier) so I did myself in for the day.

I hope everyone made it through the storm okay lots of trees down here, lots of signs broken etc. City workers out in full force today cleaning things up.

City Hospital was also out of power for quite a long period - never good!

[SallyC]

Irene got you too huh, Laura...UGH...

[dmplaura]

Originally Posted by SallyC

Irene got you too huh, Laura...UGH...

Yes, though we're very fortunate .. we had damage from trees down (some homes hit) but we didn't get the incredible amounts of rainfall here they had originally predicted.

The winds were our biggest issue, but many, many, had it much worse than us.

[Vonn07]

well, I worked outside with my aunt&uncle this morning for 2 hours - he made some deflectors for above the windows so the rain doesn't flow right down into the window sills ... and it's raining right now ... and I hear - tap tap tap .. which is a GOOD thing ..

I was so pooped after they left (did alot of standing and walking) ... then, I dug up some plants and replanted them into where I want my English garden ... and dug up some paver bricks from the old patio that was here - and laid them on the border where I want the garden ...

getting books from the library on composting, gardening ... and making garden things with cement ... sounds fun!!

it was a good day - and then my BFF took me out for Arby's for supper ...

lot of exercising in all areas!

[TXBatman]

Did spin class Monday night, but skipped last night to take care of my wife. Going out riding with a coworker tonight after work. Should be around 25 miles in 95-100 degree temps. Hope I survive...

[Erin524]

Just did about 11 minutes on the treadmill at the gym. My knee is a bit peeved with me right now. It's hiding under an icepack.

[Debbie D]

Finally was able to work out...12 min of bike, 10 min of elliptical, and 25 min of weight machines.

[SallyC]

Originally Posted by TXBatman

Did spin class Monday night, but skipped last night to take care of my wife. Going out riding with a coworker tonight after work. Should be around 25 miles in 95-100 degree temps. Hope I survive...

Is DW ill? I hope she feels better soon.

[dmplaura]

I'm sure we'll have a September thread up soon, I missed a couple days posting. Got busy with work.

I walked my 30 min A.M. on the 30th and 31st. Walked 4.5 km each evening as well, 20 minutes of toning each evening while cooking my dinner as well.

Spent my weekend baking 'fudgy' nut bars - which are actually made with black beans as the main ingredient, but the final product tastes like chocolate and coffee. They're heavenly, full of fiber, silky smooth texture, and under 100 calories each! Guilt free pleasure!

[TXBatman]

She has a sinus infection and has just been feeling really run down. Went to the doc on Tuesday and couldn't tell if it was bacterial or viral...so she is on antibiotics just in case. Have to get her healthy in time for the dive trip in about a week and a half.