Walk my dogs twice a week

I had the ambition, but for the last couple of weeks the evenings were dark and cloudy with lightning flashes, thunder and heavy rain. The lightning was what really stopped me. Monday a lightning strike resulted in no power from about 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and when I got home today the power was off. The clock on the kitchen stove suggested it had gone off at 3:30 PM, but two electric clocks in other rooms said 12:25 PM, and that makes for a more dramatic story. Anyway, yesterday the weather was OK so I took the dogs for their walk, and then today with the power off, and nothing else to do, I took them again. The three of us enjoyed the walks both days. (Three of us = me plus two dogs.)

This is not one of those projects I will complete, like going on a trip somewhere, but this is something I should do regularly.

As I was getting into the swing of things, I got sick again. This time I got Pinkeye/Conjunctivitis and the Dr. orders included “Rest, no strenuous activity.” So all the time over the Thanksgiving weekend resulted in nothing but rest and TV.

For the last few weeks I’ve been going at least once a week, and part of the impetus is seeing how much the dogs enjoy the walk. Now the weather has been cool, and they really act like they are having fun. Today’s walk was good.

And trying to make it a habit so I don’t have to think about it or make decisions. I’ve gone 4 times in the last 3 weeks, and two of those times within 7 days. The dogs and I all enjoy it.

I have not taken the time to do it. With work and the dancing classes I have a perfect excuse that I have neither time nor energy. However, I could do it if I really committed myself. I’ll comment again in a few days.

If it’s not an evening Dr. appointment, it’s a thunder storm. Bad week, Maybe tomorrow on July 4th.

Too many non-avoidable obligations, only got out one day. Maybe next week if it doesn’t rain. Family obligations had to be dealt with, nothing onerous, but necessary and important.

Went out tonight, and the three of us are getting better. The dogs were pretty sprightly for about 3/4 of a mile, and then we just slowed down to normal walking speed. First walk of the week.

First walk of the week. I’m keeping the record because I can’t go evey day. Today the dogs were quite energetic and pulled me along in a semi jog pace, and if I had loosened up they would have gone faster and worn me out. As it was we went pretty well for about 2/3 mile, and walked fast the rest of the way. We went about 1 and a quarter miles.

Second time this week. Dogs were frisky, and either I got pulled along or kept up with them, so the 3 of us got decent exercise.