Yesterday, for the first time since before Christmas, I was able to take the dogs on a walk up the hill behind our house. Since we lived here, this hill, which is very steep, has been my test for how fit I am. If I have to stop more than once, I am very unfit. If I can get up with one stop, I am somewhat unfit. Yesterday, I walked up briskly, without even slowing my pace except to navigate a few spot that are still snow-covered. I could probably even have carried on a conversation, if there had been anyone there but the dogs. I am in better shape now than before Christmas, which means all those boring sessions with the video tapes and the elliptical glider did their job.
February Sunrise
February 08, 2007 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
Colder here this morning.
A New Syndrome
My friend Susan, the Neon Nurse, has described a new syndrome: Predicted Snow Traumatic Syndrome. I have been battling it myself. At least the weather was mild enough today that I could ride both Hap and Lily, since it might be another month before I can get back on a horse.
Perl 5.8.8 documentation – perldoc.perl.org
This looks like a useful site for Perl documentation.
The Cloud Appreciation Society
The Cloud Appreciation Society has a gallery of photos featuring clouds.
Another Chinook Sunrise
February 06, 2007 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
I woke up to the sound of the chinook this morning. At least they weren’t strong enough to dismantle the house, or even distress the Collie.
Danny (but mostly Hap)
February 05, 2007 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
This detail is from Danny, a small paint-arabian cross who is my trainer’s school horse.
Today, the weather was fabulous. It was so beautiful that I threw the bareback pad on Hap and see if he was still absolutely the best bareback pony in Colorado.
Potato powered mp3 player
If you are tired of buying batteries, use these instructions for a Potato powered mp3 player.
Ice Bow
February 02, 2007 – Click on image for higher resolution version.
Yesterday morning, it was cold enough for us to see ice bows not long after sunrise. I was amazed by how close they appeared.
Minus Eleven
The outside thermometer is registering -11F this morning, which may be the coldest night here since we moved to Colorado. Paradoxically, the bedroom was almost too warm for sleep, since it is right next to the furnace, which was on all night, as far as I could tell.