Day 13: Just another Sunday
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| A far new of the Mountains |
I have been in Henderson for nearly 11 years and I still do not know the names of all the mountains that surround the valley. I should say that I know the names, just cannot figure out which is which. I do love looking at them. Today I walked 2.29 miles. It was a good walk.
Day 14: Walking my little legs off
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| Flowers at Green Valley Ranch |
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| More of the neighborhood |
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| One More |
Today was my appointment with my medical oncologist. Dr. Allison is retiring so I am seeing the new doctor Dr. Tibayan. Seems really nice and is following Dr. Allison's protocol, so I am happy. Boy did I do a lot of walking. It is official that I have lost 33 pounds since last June. Dr. is really pleased. I will continue to work, on my goal to get healthy.
Day 15: Beginning to love walking
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| Outside of my house |
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| Love the blooms |
Day 16: Walking even when I do not feel like it
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| Bottlebrush plant |
Day 17: Wanted to take a photo of the Green Valley Ranch Vineyard
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| Grape vines and cypres trees |
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| another able of grape vines |
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| Resting spot after my walk |
Today was an adventure in walking. I was going to walk from my house to the district, but I have to cross the freeway and one part of that crossing can be a little dangerous, so I decided to take the bus across the freeway and take a nice walk. Part of that walk led me past the small vineyard owned and operated by Green Valley Ranch Casino. I have seen it from a far and wanted to take a photo of it so off I went. My adventure led me on a 2.39 miles adventure around the casino campus. I also walked .27 miles to the bus stop this morning for a total of 2.66 miles today and 6957 steps. I am enjoying coming up with periodic adventures.
Day 18 - In Front of the Library
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| Statue of kids playing in a pool |
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| kid in pool |
In the front of the Green Valley Library there are statues of children playing in pools; however, there is never any water in the pool. One can imagine why the pool remains empty. Liability Insurance, danger of children jumping in and falling; water preservation in the desert. Interesting
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| Sunny day in the desert |
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| Waiting for the bus |
Busy day today. Church, quick run to grocery store for Sunday Church goodies and then a walk around the complex.
Total for week 16.71 miles
Observations:
- So as not to overwhelm myself, I have broken-down this project into 30 day increments. This sounds a whole lot better than 100 days.
- It is getting easier to walk 2 miles and it is enjoyable
- need to start working out plan for days that the heat is high.
- doctor is pleased that I have started this plan.
Until next week....be healthy my friends. Pilgrim
