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June 23

You Never Know What's Around the Corner!

My treadmill needs servicing and the parts have been delayed. What should have been 1 week, has turned into two weeks and I worried that it would be difficult for me to keep up with my running and training. So I have been trying to exercise in other ways and to include the kids to keep me motivated. I did an evening run with my sun on Friday while my daughter rode the bike with us. Today we went out for a treat of ice cream at our local drive in (Sonic) and then to Union Park to feed the ducks and to take pictures (yes I can still get the kids to do such things, my son goes for the "behind the wheel experience" and my daughter loves the Mocha Java...).

It was a gorgeous afternoon, wind blowing real good, with the threat of rain on the horizon (l love days like this).

I was surprised to say the least, when we came across one of those portable climbing towers a church group had set up. It had come all the way from Durham, a 2 1/2 hour drive from New Bern. It was 24 feet high, and there was no price for admission.

So, having never done it , and wanting to (especially having read so much about climbing at Steve's place), my daughter and I gave it a try!

The lead retracts as you climb and when you reach the top you push a button that releases it to repel down.

I climbed three times (my son didn't feel like doing it so he is the one who took the pictures). I was wearing a pair of Timberland sandals and did pretty good I thought.

My daughter climbed 4 times. She had been wearing Rainbow flip flops and kicked them off almost immediately. We could have kept climbing a few more times, but there was thunder and a lightning bolt, so it was time to finish.

I think this was her favorite part. I want one for the backyard, anyone know how much one of these things cost? Do you think the neighbors would mind?

I did take some pictures, but the ones I will remember from today, are the ones my son took.

Sometimes adventures are right around the corner!

Have a wonderful week!

hugs and kisses and running on,

Sheila

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	HEDGEwrote: Hi there. Came across your space and like seeing others getting out there and being active. Good on you! Aug. 15
	Jacquewrote: Hi Sheila, What a fun adventure!! I would have been climbing right up there with you. In fact, I'll come over when you get the one for your backyard! hahaha Too fun. I still love climbing trees. When I was little my brothers and sisters and I would go down the ravine, across the field and behind our house, and go down to an old abandoned mill bridge. We used to love to scale the old bridge parts above the mill on our side of the river. It makes me panic to think of how little we were gripping with little hands and toes on very narrow edges! We'd sit up on top and wave across at the neighboring farm kids on the other side. I miss doing that! Great time with the kids, Sheila! July 12
	KELwrote: Just dropping in to say HI and see how your doing with the runs. I've been away for a bit, but back now. Have a great day! ~K July 11
	I AMwrote: This is a wonderful post! You and your Daughter make it look like fun. I love the pictures!! xoxo July 10
	Jim Paynewrote: Although it looks like fun, I have a slight problem with heights. You did it in sandals? That is just crazy. Tell your son he took great shots. July 2
	Brent Berrywrote: Well, I'm certainly glad you accidentally ran into that climbing wall cuz I was about to have a jolly time teasing you about all the 'elbow exercise' you must have achieved lifting that ICE CREAM to your mouth! razzmatazzjazz.teazer i am.... good climb to heights you'll recall were reached within the hearts of all June 27
	PEPwrote: Sometimes the most enjoyable moments in life are the ones we don't plan. Looks like you had a blast. June 23
	KELwrote: Wow - the climb looks like fun! I haven't done one of those things in many years...maybe if you got one for the back yard, you could have a 'rock climb' party so the neighbors wouldn't 'mind' it being there! :) ~K June 23
	Kuskulana Stevewrote: Well it's no surprise that you wore out your treadmill, but quite remarkable, you are the first one I have heard of to do that! It is good to diversify the workout activity I think, adds variety and keep one interested, cross training. Hey Sheila now you are a bonified (honorary) Rock Jock! Looks to me like you "flashed it" (old rock climbing jargon, you get the idea). There is one of those hear in town I see it at gatherings. Don't know what it costs but probably more than heading out to the local rocks with a picnic lunch :)> Twenty Four feet or 2,400 there is always an adventure nearby when you extend yourself eh? Your kids are so fortunate to have such a role model as you! Hugs and waves from the land of the midnight sun! June 23
	Donnawrote: I love the adventurous day you had with your kids! I looked like so much fun. Ah, heck who cares if the neighbors don't like the tower, put one in your yard, you only live once, LOL! Those darn repair people, hope you get your treadmill back and running! Take care, XX June 23

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