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Thoughts on the Day

  • Today’s Workout –
    • Using a bolo-style machete, cut down about 1/4 acre of tall, woody weeds.
      • Alternate between forehand and backhand strokes, 25 strokes per arm, per set, 50 sets
      • Works upper back, arms, and will get your blood pumping for a mild cardio workout.
    • Prepare several raised beds for planting
      • Works on flexibility as you stretch and bend to get to the back of the second tier without crushing the bib lettuce that’s planted in the first tier.
    • Cardio – Chase Siamese cat who has gotten out.  This is a series of wind sprints, in which you move quickly to within a few feet of the cat, then approach cautiously.  When you come within a foot or so of him, he will take off at a sprint, causing you to move quickly again and repeat the process.  Do for one hour.
  • I took my boots in to be resoled today.  The man at the repair shop spent five minutes trying to find a pair of soles that fit.
    • Size 15 is not that big, I don’t care what anyone says.
  • Today, we acquired and planted the tomatoes, potatoes, onions, bell peppers, and chilis.
  • I’m going to try growing potatoes vertically this year.  Hopefully it works out.
    • I planted a 4 foot by 2 foot bed, with 16 potatoes planted in it.  Eventually it will be about 3 feet tall.
    • If this works, I will do more beds next year and do several varieties of potatoes.
  • To sum up how I felt when I finished working today:  I’ve been dirtier, more tired, and more sore.  But it’s been a long time since I set those benchmarks.

1 Comment

  1. oldnfo's avatar

    oldnfo

     /  May 18, 2014

    The wind sprints had me laughing… Cats…. Moving targets…

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