UNDRAMATIC

Nothing much dramatic this week, although there was progress in a lot of things. I was at the Toronto rehab clinic Monday to meet my Trainer/Coach Kalinka --- we walked a mile on the indoor track for baseline measurements. Also had a session with the Dietitian about our food choices. Turns out we've been eating mostly healthy anyway. The key is to limit salt and trans fats, then have everything else in moderation. Now I do my exercise program at home and report in once a week. Very handy for my needs this winter.

Otherwise, the early week sunrises are now giving way to the threats of Hurricane Sandy. We have strong winds and a lot of rain. The birds continue to put on a show of numbers ---- where there used to be 1 or 2 evening grosbeaks (grey and yellow), this year there's 30! Even the little goldfinches arrive in flocks of 40 or 50, very hungry. Pat used the warm/sunny Thursday to put away the pond plants. Some got transplanted to the bog, some got brushcuts down to the water level.

Remember my 1962 Honda Cub motorbike in the shop since last May?? The mechanic and I finally gave up trying to hook up the Chinese motor I got in the States. Converting from 6 volts to 12 volts was one thing, but the original primitive Japanese wiring just wouldn't match up with China's latest, plus other complications. My bike is back at home but I haven't given up. Next spring ---- back to the future with an old motor!!