UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

Soooo...one could say 2020 has been mighty different. I would totally not disagree with that assessment. I would say for us it has been quite a change. Practically no travel. Not even North to see daughter. We have just been homebodies. Our grocery budget has gone over every month since March. Our eating out, entertainment and fuel budgets have been under. Trade offs I guess. 

Another change, more so for me, has been increased physical activity. In the week after Christmas MiRV and I started up walking again. It was going well, we would head to the local community center for indoor lap walking just about every week day. We did 2-3 miles a visit. I just wanted to increase our physical activity. I was also hoping to reduce the snugness of my jeans after all the holiday treats. We were pretty dedicated to our daily walks. Then, BAM, covid hit. Community center closed! I took on some home exercising with the help of our $50 treadmill find. I also started adding in some strength training, a few videos of yoga or low impact aerobics thanks to MiRV and his YouTube ability. Then we happened upon a home gym setup type thing at the surplus store. What a find and for only $10. It came with everything but the weights! And we found some of those that would work; so we were in business. This has been a game changer for the whole strength training thing. I'm incredibly amazed. We also have an old style spin bike that MiRV uses. We have grown a home gym!

Putting the "gym" together...

This is us in action...albeit not great shots. They are from our security camera and it's the best I've got!

I am happy to be able to see looser fitting clothing AND a decrease in the scale number was an even nicer benefit as well. I'm down double digits on that stinking scale! More interestingly I'm seeing some muscle definition. That in itself is pretty neat, too. I'm pleased with our new found gym equipment and at a minimal investment. What a bonus. Though in hindsight we really should be willing to invest more in our health...hmmm. We've also been riding our Townies more. I have a little foot issue going on so my treadmill use has dropped off dramatically. I'm hoping the rest will restore it. We've also added a few more weights to our collection as well as a sit up bar. We already had a jump rope, some bands, kettle ball etc. It's a journey that has been good for me, for sure!

Stay safe, stay well and try to get some physical activity in your day!

UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

We have birds again! Hummingbirds that is; so we are good with that. They were MIA for several weeks but they are back. Three so far. They were getting along pretty well then one little guy has gotten a bit territorial. He's been quite a stinker to the other two. Just sits and guards it from the atop the hook. They are so entertaining to watch, we love it. We've been watching from inside but hope to be able sit outside near the house in our patio furniture.

Stay safe, stay well and watch the birds!

UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

Another week, another case or three of the 'Rona in our little county. Hope the fair attendance last week doesn't result in an "outbreak"; seems there is enough of it as it is. Many places are going to 'mask required'. No matter your thoughts on that it is a small concession to keep others safe. Because it doesn't appear this pandemic is vacating anytime soon. Guess we need to get our mask supply bulked up; seems like we are gonna need them. Our current status is two each and our buffs. However, in the present heat the buffs are a NO GO! We might need to scout a few more mask for our stash if this mask required thing keeps growing.

Best thing about our week...no mask required!

Stay safe, stay well and wear the darn mask!

UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

What a nice 4th we had. It was HOT but I think that just goes with the 4th of July. Got to participate in the Stonegate parade again this year. It is always a fun family time. 

We think we are recovered from our Northern visitors and hope to make a trip up in the near future. We have just not gotten our time in this year and it's been hard. 

Great memories for sure! A little pictorial evidence...

This is our newest Little. First time for a boy in a long time!

UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

Happy Early Birthday America! Let Freedom Ring...

And we have company! WOOHOO...and the Littlest Littles were very excited to see each other again. We also have a new Little little!