Christmas pillows for Nathan and Sarah
I’m happy to report that the Christmas Pillows for my twin grandchildren are officially finished. (Whew, glad that’s done!)
I measured twice before I cut the fabric down to “pillow size” and then discovered that if you measure from the wrong place, you’ll cut in the wrong place. Consequently, Nathan’s horse is about an inch off center. Oh well… these things happen.
In running news, unfortunately I’ve been forced (by my own wimpiness) to do most of my running for the last couple of weeks on the track at the rec center. I’ve found a few more positives to the experience:
- I’m starting to recognize “the regulars” and the smiling and nodding has begun. (Perhaps I’ll invite them to join the LRR one of these days.)
- Every now and then I can sprint for a bit and pass someone. That’s kind of cool for me.
- I’ve found another song on my iPod that forces me ever onward — Paul McCartney, Dance Tonight.
I did my thing for about 40 minutes this morning, and then finished up with Dance Tonight and End of the Line, counting the laps so I’d have an accurate report. It came to 8 1/2. (A mile on that track is 14 laps and change.)
Weekend Runs
I’m looking at the 7-day and it’s not looking pretty for Saturday again.
I’m going to aim for Sunday from the high school for an “out and back” on the W & OD:
http://loudounroadrunners.org/lrr/run_maps/Thomas_Mill.pdf
– unless there is snow or wind or rain or slush from the snow on Saturday –