9-17-13

Over the weekend, after years of trying, coaxed my wife into hiking with me in an unmanagedforest where   an old steam powered pulley system carried coal from the Wyoming Valley to the top of Penobscot mountain (PA) on its trek to the NY and Philly industrial centers. It worked from about 1840 to 1940. Now there are remnants of the system amidst a beautiful mountain stream and mixed hardwood forest. Beautiful fall day made for great photo opportunities and a big Facebook album which made her day. About 4 miles with a tough climb out. Not sure if it improved her resolve to get fit or discouraged any further hiking until we become flatlanders. Probably depends on how many FB "likes" she gets.

Today, another cool September day, did our 3 mile lunch jog with our sales administrator. Very fit 50ish woman, maybe 5 feet tall and 100 lbs, maybe not. Could outrun me any time. The lunch  walks are just interludes between yoga sessions, where she alternately instructs and participates. And she is always smiling. Must be the lifestyle.