Monday Monday Monday

Goals:

#1. Stretching 
#2. Stretching Some More
#3. Breathing While Stretching…. Do I See A Pattern Here????
#4. Meeting The Western Slope Runners Group Tuesday & Thursday
#5. At Least 3 Trips 2 The Desert w/the Boy Dog
#6. Ride 2 Crossroads & Swim 
#7. Finish The Landscape Project & Help Sabrina w/her Project As Well
#8. Order The Anatomy Of Movement Book
#9. Put 2gether A Stellar Radio Show 4 This Wed

AND NUMBER 10

Pay Up The Money 4 The Lead King 25K

Few goals 4 the week but realistic goals 4 sure!! I will update the status during the week. Now, its time 2 knock off #1, #2, #3, & #7.

Happy Friday….. Love This Guy

Beautiful

Abandonment…… Here he comes 

 I have really enjoyed the photos from around the Western States of the US of blooming desert flowers. Started low on the globe w/AZ folks sharing. Then UT mades a statement or two. Now, sharing a very small representation from the Grand Valley.

 What a sunrise 2 start the day, but my day starts w/belly rubs on Shadow Boy. Every morning goings like this & I give him more reassurance of love & happiness. Then, it was a stretching morning w/Mr Sun.

Beautiful… Thats A Shot Of The San Juan Range….. Beautiful 4 Sure

 My day was so beautiful. I meet up w/a wonderful happily married couple, rode my commuter downtown under Colorado Bluebird Skies, & took the Boy Dog out 27 1/4RD for a trail run.

 This was my 1st run in weeks. Many of you know that a month ago, breathing was almost unbearable let alone running, biking, swimming,etc. Todays run was more 4 the Boy Dog anyway. I opened up w/a relaxed walk but at a solid pace. Once I was on a flat ridge, I checked my posture over & over while I fell forward. What do you know, I am running…

…. And so pleased to be running, releasing all the junk in my mind, opening up, & leading w/my heart. The ground was so soft & my body was surprisingly loose w/each stride…..

 ……….very pleased w/how I felt after a month off. My hips were open & the ROM was there. Shoulders were creeping up But it was easily corrected. Now, I wasn't running like my hair was on fire. Easily could have held a conversation & sometimes I was talking to Shadow Boy. We both like that…..

………...I really like this hill & kinda miss it. I was running up this & looping back to this spot for my hill repeat workouts last March. Plus, the Boy Dog saw a rabbit about 3 years ago in the ditch off to the right & he checks this area constantly. I have been w/him on a ridge up and over this one & I will see it roll around in his head that THIS IS THE SPOT & away he goes. Funny Like That He Is

FRESH H2o….. Best Day Ever

I really didn't feel all that winded after this outing. While Shadow cooled down some, I stretched my legs pretty well. Rolled both ankles & did 2 sets each of ABC's. Him & I drank more water & walked around this little area. He kept a close eye on me as he wasn't going to get left. Once we were home, I form rolled my legs, we ate well, more water, & now its shower & bedtime for Bonzo. I will catch the Full Moon before I drift off…….

These last two photos are from a 2 second time lapse that I am working on. I rolled out of the desert way slow & hand held the GoPro. The video is pretty funny but needs music. Should be posting it soon.

Super Fun…. Super Fast….. Wait, Its Already The 11th

This is my CANT WAIT photo

My weekend started on Thursday, didn't know it at the time, but it did. Shadow Boy & I went down 2 Edgewater Brewery & started early. Walking that is. The brewery was packed & they had a band outside & it was crazy loud. Shadow doesn't dig loud sounds. Him & I took off early before the group was meeting, updates, etc. 

After walking the 5K at a pretty good clip, I sat in w/Robin & Tim, that lead 2 a job offer helping set up downtown 4 the Music & Art Fest. Thats right up my alley!! I have been locating spots 4 vendors 4 years. Got the customer service down. 

Friday was an early start, chalk in hand, measuring out 10 X 10, 10 X 20, & a few 10 X 15. Some have power, some on the north side, & Mr Sun felt Gr8 when it came out. Saturday was another early start w/the 1st running of the Beat Beethoven 5K. Awesome idea!!! I think the song was the 5th movement but I know it was 30min long. A funny young P.E. teacher dressed as Beethoven & paced the group 2 finish exactly at the end of the song. If you beat Beethoven, they gave you a surprise. Plus, it was the 1st event!!! I helped time, saw more friendly faces, & enjoyed the atmosphere.

May 10th was National Train Day, so we headed down 2 the train depot, letting the cookie express our visions. Apparently, GJ is pretty low key about this event, unlike The Golden Spike in other regions of America. The poster read that at 3:45pm there would be old cars on the track & a raffle of sorts. Well, The Dude & I were the only ones there 4 it. SH&T FIRE!!! 

The photo above is a display table of free goodies & the gent on the right is volunteering his time 2 educate SAFTEY 3rd. He told me that he has been an engineer 4 12yrs. Score!!

 Some photos of the GJ Station that was build in 1906. At this time, I became quite disappointed by the representation by GJ's finest. I took myself outside & set up a time lapse. That also sucked!!! Hopefully in 2015, I will lend a hand 4 the event, bring a little life back, maybe, maybe something bigger.

And on we go…...

 We adventured on 2wards Main St were the 2nd day of Music & Jazz was in full swing. This lady took sweets on The Dude. I was giggling inside & snapped a shot. Forgot it was still on time lapse setting from the trains. Cracked me up when I saw this series & now you can see it as well.

Pretty cool succulents 4 sure. Adding water was a nice touch. 8 Bucks a plant was a drag.

I really enjoy walking Art festivals. Who doesn't love people watching??? The vendors have become so damn creative. Even the simple booth's have attractive hobbies that look so easy 2 duplicate, but we don't. Also, all the different stages were unique in every way. Verities of music, style, & stage performance. I like it all. Oh, the sunset was perfect 4 an Art & Music Fest…...

This photo was awesome……. Its Momma dog & 3 pups…… Learning the ropes……. Dig It

Side stage band that was really good. They didn't over play their location. A good size crowd gathered & I spoke w/a few old faces from early 2000. Note: Check Out The Clouds.

This guy was focused. He wasn't doing it 4 the money. Wish I could have done a time lapse on this work of art.

Super cool weekend. Talked w/the right people at the right time. Big news is just around the corner.

Next Step

Before!!

Digging It Out

Oh Boy

No More Meowing

Another yard photo from progress being made, finally. The black patches are the fabric that I will cut into and plant some cactus and cover w/a different color of rock.

 I crack up when I stand back and have a look. Many moons ago, Mr Jim installed a dry river bed at my OM place and when I was getting in his way, like a bull in a china hutch, he so kindly pointed out that natural river beds don't look like this. The larger rocks on the banks and the smaller pebbles in the wash.  I will bet he is shaking his head at me if he saw this, as if to say," Didn't You Learn A Damn Thing?"

Still Have Some Work To Do…. Pretty Pleased So Far

4-5-14…… Stoked Boy Dog….. Slow Mo

Shadow Boy couldn't be happier…….. A run in the desert……. A trip to the rock shop…… Life is Gr8 when you are a dog…… Finally able to lift my arm above my head…… Sneezing still blows….. But thankful that my body is coming back around…… Looking for a strong month of May

                                                          LOVE THIS BOY DOG!!!!

Few More Days…..

……. And we will be halfway through the year. I mean, Jan & Feb flew on by. March, did we see March this year?? April, April was all Spring Clean Up. That felt good to say. Spring Clean Up.

Update On The Ribs: Still flipping sore. My ROM was come back & my only real pain is when I sneeze & that never happens this time of year. Slept good the last few nights. Might have over done it working on both yards yesterday. Only time will tell.

This weekend should fly on by as well. I have clients in the office both Sat & Sun & should be able to score some trail running w/the Boy Dog at some point. Overall, feeling really good, making plans, & enjoying the moment.