Shopping with Uncooperative Legs

Tuesday the 24th of November I had intended to go to the gym and then to Meijers and Target. I had been to the gym just the day before and felt good and sore for it. I was prepared to head out, had my gym bag packed, and the list in my purse. Fortunately common sense hit me as I reached for my jacket on my way out. "You must be daft!" I thought to myself. I going to the gym to work my butt and belly off and then plan to wade through pre-Thanksgiving crowds. I grabbed my gym bag, changed, and headed to Meijer's.

Holy Toledo was it crowded. When buying produce you can only buy so far ahead. As I hit each section of the store I checked my list to make sure that I hadn't missed anything. I had hoped to avoid roaming back and forth. Needless to say I missed a few things and did a bit of roaming despite my efforts.

Patience is a virtue and its also a necessity when shopping with most of the population. However fatigue can cause involuntary patience. Every isle was crowed. I waited until someone realized they had blocked traffic and then plodded along. Others had no clue who was around them, an excuse me and a smile usually worked, bumping into them and then apologizing was only a thought.

So, I waited and worked my way along to the front of the store and to the registers. Yet, the door far away and the car further yet. Often the person at the register will ask if the bags are too heavy. No, I say as I lift the beer to another area of the cart with one hand. The arms are stronger but the legs are weaker. Once at the van I easily put the bags, beer, and soda in the van and then maneuvered awkwardly around the van to put the cart away.

Target wasn't bad, short list. However it's still a big store. Once back in the

van with a plastic bag I was ready for home and a nap. Bob unloaded the van and helped put things away. When he's there to do that it's wonderful! Alone, I've had to put cold stuff away and then come back to load the pantry after a rest. It's not fun coming into a room with stuff that needs to be put away. (Thanks Bob!)

My next plan was to sit down at the computer and write about this.

I took a nap instead.

3:40 P.M.

Thank goodness for t.v. in resturants

I know it's been a long time since I've blogged but, when Autumn hits life get busy for me.

My husband had the day off today, so after I came home from the gym we headed out to lunch. We went to a place we hadn't visited before. I notice a few large flat t.v. screens but focused on choosing lunch. I was starved. Lunch was served and as I ate I noticed that Bob was watching something rather closely. I asked about it and he said, "It's a shuttle launch." I spun around and watched. Noticing the count down I turned around ready to say "What the Hell is wrong with you???? Why didn't you tell me! I haven't seen a launch in years!" Actually I said, "Wow, this is great." I remained turned toward the screen while it safely BLASTED off and then watched the solid rocket boosters detached. I ate a bit and then turned, waited and watched the external tank detach. I don't remember at what time period it rotated, but that was SO COOL.

I was leaning out of our booth with my hand up to my chest saying things like, there they go, wow that's so cool, and other nerdy things. At one point Bob told me to eat my lunch, or something like that. I continued to watch.

We had a really nice lunch together and enjoyed each others company, but I have to tell you watching the launch was as good as desert.

My cousin works at NASA and I just finished writing her an enthusiastic email.


OH! The Leonid show is coming up in a couple nights. Hope the skies are clear.

I'm a nerd and proud of it. Tonight The Big Bang is on.

8:30 p.m.