Summer Holiday Weekend Recap
Hello and happy Monday to you! Did you melt this weekend? My Lord it was hot. And what do you do when you're us on a hot weekend? Dig out a tree obviously. 😑 Remember the pic of the tree from last week after the landscapers hacked it up? It went bye-bye. We were going to attempt to save it to possibly see if my friend could plant it at her new home (even though it should be done when dormant.) Well, after determining the roots attach to the Earth's core, we had to scrap that idea. We tried to get out early enough but it wasn't. We hacked off the top in sections using some really great pruning shears that made that job super easy then the Mr lobbed off the top so we could begin on the roots. We bought a shovel called the Root Slayer and I will say it did an amazing job getting through most of it. Neither of us are at our strongest right now so despite knowing we could've continued with chipping away at ...
That sounds like such a nice day! I love doing walks/hikes in the woods. We have a state park 10 minutes from our home and take the dog there often to run around. I'm looking so forward to vacation in the Smokies next month simply for the joy of taking hikes up some mountains. I find peace when I'm out there in nature, and knowing that I'm challenging my body is an added bonus.
ReplyDeleteSOunds lie you had a great day! I really enjoy going out to the peninsula and walking around the trails. The woods, the water, it's great!
ReplyDeleteWell, since you asked, I really like hiking, tennis, shopping for hours (trust me, it's like a marathon with me), gardening (up and down my backyard, huge workout), mowing the grass (don't tell the husband), and my absolute favorite is swimming, but, I don't have a pool and there isn't one near me, so, can't do that.
ReplyDeleteI burn so easily! I really like the Aveeno Baby suntan lotion (it's in a small stick like a deodorant). I throw that on over my moisturizer in the morning. I also really like the cucumber-melon aloe gel (I think from Tropicana). I'll put that in the fridge for a bit if I'm super burnt so it's nice and cool when I apply it.
I love swimming - but the outdoor pool in town doesn't offer a lap swim time and 30 minutes each way is just too far to drive (although I've done it a few times). I don't mind indoor pools, but outside is better somehow.
ReplyDeleteI also like to walk. It doesn't have a real high time/calories burned ratio, but it always helps my state of mind and that's just as important.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoy hiking as well. Two years ago you wouldn't have been able to get me out to a hike if you tried. I love it now and it's a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
ReplyDeleteTennis is also a blast though I'm pretty terrible at it.
Water aerobics/swimming, mountain biking or regular cycling, hiking and yoga. Oh and playground sports like dodgeball and tetherball!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a successful exercise day. Way to go!!
Besides running (my #1 favorite), I love to walk, hike, and swim. I'd add bike in there, but I don't currently have one!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all of these great outdoor activities! We're about to go out and play some tennis before the humidity comes back tomorrow. (After SLATHERING on the sunscreen! My face is a little swollen still and the arms are still stingy. BOO!)
ReplyDeleteFunny, I would never have chosen running in a zillion years. I love to hike in the mountians, though, on slightly hilly trails. I can't do anything too extreme yet. I can get up the trail, but my knees are screaming coming down. Slightly hilly works just fine, and it's lovely and peaceful. I used to love tennis when I was younger. It is a goal of mine to get back to that some day.
ReplyDeleteBiking. It's faster then walking and you get a nice breeze (and low impact on the old joints).
ReplyDeleteI am reading out of order (bad me) but I want to get caught up.
ReplyDeleteGlad your day improved
My favorite outdoor activity used to be horseback riding, or just in general working with the horses - but that has been a few years now ( city dweller now so no more horses).
So I guess a toss up between going for a bike ride, or walking around soemthing like a botanical garden, or a trail with pretty scenery
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