Boston.com says its 45 degrees out but it feels more like 55! That’s
PUT-THE-TOP-DOWN-WEATHER, baby! I ran an errand for Liz at lunch that
took me over to Target and Panera Bread. I parked in the far end of the
parking lot just to put some distance between me and the stores and
thoroughly enjoyed the walk in the sunshine. I had an outstanding
lunch! Panera Bread has this deal where you can have a half-portion of
sandwich/soup/salad and a half-portion of sandwich/soup/salad. I had a
half a beef sandwich with wonderful bread and a terrific texas
blackbean and chicken chorizzo soup. HAH! fabulous stuff.

At the
end I was REALLY full. This pleased me more than simply not wanting any
more lunch. It means that a “standard” portion of lunch is more than
enough for me. There was certainly a time when I would scarf down a
whole lunch and then go looking for something else. Now I can’t even
finish a whole lunch! That’s good news to me.

I worked out for
another 30 minutes on the stationary bike before lunch today. Good for
me. With the weather improving I’m dying to get back on my proper
bicycle at home. I got some necessary accessories the other day at a
great price. A pump that attaches to the frame, a patch kit & mini
tube-wrenches and a little bag that attaches to the underside of the
bicycle seat. On Sunday when I was out biking I discovered a slow leak
and realized that I was missing some critical pieces to my bike. REI
had many of them on sale at their outlet. I got the bike pump at 76% off
– it only cost me $5.93. The little bag was 52% off at $11.93! The
patch kit and the wrenches were full price at $2.50 each. I had the
order shipped to the store so I saved $5 in shipping and because I’m a
member at REI I had some spare dividends to use up — $4.50 in store
credit. Excellent shopping trip.

I’m still plannin on getting up
early on the weekends. I’m also trying to figure out if I can get to
the YMCA in the evenings. All this will be somewhat easier when its
light later. Maybe I can actually ride in the evenings instead. I’ve
been reading MetroSports Boston magazine and they talk about these
“adventure” races. They sound great! I’d love to do a lot of the stuff
in there. Maybe next summer.

The good weather is getting me excited for outdoor activities.

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