the hiking spree continues: trails 6,7,8 & 9

It’s been quite a busy weekend. Friday night was, of course, bowling league. This week we bowled against a fun group of guys named David, Adam, Fred and Jonathon. We had a lot of fun.  I wasn’t so sure I was going to have fun after my first game of bowling only 8’s and 9’s….

trails 4 & 5, hiked

In our continuing quest to finish the Summit Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree, we tackled two more trails this weekend. Saturday morning was the Firestone Metro Park. I, of course forgot my camera. Sunday we hiked the challenging Deer Run Trail at O’Neil Woods Metro Park. 1.8 miles of very rugged and steep terrain.  Below are…

our hiking spree began

Greg and I began our task of tackling the Summit County Metro Parks Hiking Spree. You have to complete a minimum of eight trails from the beginning of September through the end of November. As mentioned in previous posts, we attempt this every year with the intention of finishing the spree and earning our hiking…

morning photo project 8.31.2009

Greg and I hiked 3.5 miles through the Sand Run Metro Park on Sunday morning. With temps in the high 50’s it felt like the end of summer and the beginning of fall.  A transition that I look forward to every year. On a separate note, we are so fortunate to live in a community…

the journey has just begun

So today marks the end of my 12-week Weight Watchers session at work. I’ve lost 16.6 pounds in that time.  Less than I’d hoped, but hey an average of a little over  a pound a week is not too bad. Clothes aren’t fitting well, I’m down a pants size and at the last hole on…

another weekend, another 20 mile bike ride

Saturday Greg and I biked the Little Beaver Creek Trail. Our friends Tom & Brett recommended it.  It was a great trail, our favorite so far. Most of it was beneath a canopy of trees. We didn’t take the optional covered bridge detour. I didn’t feel like dealing with that type of hill on the…

morning photo project 8.16.2009

We biked a nearly 20 mile trail Saturday with our friends Tom, Brett & Bill.  It was quite a trip.  We started in Fredericksburg and traveled ten miles to Millersburg, stopped for lunch, then headed back. Oh and the trip back had a gentle incline most of the way. It was cool sharing the trail…

morning photo project 8.15.2009

We celebrated Megan’s birthday at the newly opened P.F. Chang’s in Fairlawn. The dinner and service was great. And the company of everyone there to celebrate Megan’s special day was wonderful. Today, Greg and I are joining friends for a nearly 20 mile bike ride through Amish Country.  I hope I don’t have to avoid too…

my weight loss journey – the first 5K

I’ve always had issues with my weight. My “spare tire”, if you will.  Heck, I may not know how to change a spare tire (that’s one of the reasons I have Greg around) but I’ve begun to figure out how to shrink one. Saturday was an important step on this journey. I did my first…

Best Vacation Ever

Greg and I arrived home from the beach around 4 pm yesterday. It was a fantastic vacation with lots of family bonding time. It was great to spend so much time with my Dad and sister Julie and her family. My niece Rebecca made me a friendship bracelet that I’m still wearing with pride. Macy…