Saturday

This morning there were two millennials (female) who showed up independently of each other before the gym opened at 8. They were each shocked and indignant and hilariously furious that the gym wasn't open yet. They decided in the 10 minutes we waited that a petition must be created for everyone to sign that would force the gym to open earlier. They were so very sincere and had not one drop of doubt that such a petition would work as law.

By the time the doors did open, there were a fair number of others waiting - more than usual and all new (to me) faces. And, yet, the pool was totally mine for the first 45 minutes of my swim. Weird. My latest goggles, which I really like for blocking out the sun's glare and for comfort are becoming fog monsters and are leaking a little. They need adjusting about every 15 minutes. Finally today I did some research and at lest the fogging seems to be because they are mirrored. Sigh. There are about 49,973 different kinds of goggles out there. I feel like I'm going to have to buy and try each one before I hit perfection.

I swam with my webbed gloves on and my arm/elbow was fine! Tired by the end but fine. I think I may be cured. I am still going to do that exercise he gave me and take notes. But, honestly, I think whatever it was is gone.

I stopped at Trader Joes on my way home because... Last Christmas I got this toffee nut candy that was so amazingly delicious. When I went back to get more, I was told December 2016. So... this time I got two. And I may go back for more before the end of the month.



I burned the bacon for breakfast and now my house smells like burned bacon. Ugh. I need to give the kitchen a good cleaning and then spray it down with something. No other plans for today. Sewing, TV, etc.

My tweets

• Fri, 17:32: Google Maps Streetview guy is wear his Santa hat! https://t.co/zkxHi1MjPH

Cold and gray and ok with me

We've had a string of cold and gray days. The sun came out this morning for a bit but quickly left. I really do find comfort in extra sweaters and slippers and my wonderful comforter. If I have to go out, knowing that I'm not going to have to fight sun glare is nice. I totally get that these days are anathema to many but not to me. I love 'em.

I made 3 dolls and finished a bear. Tomorrow is pack 'em up day. Delivery day is Monday.

My elbow is twinging now and again but no real pain and I am not babying it at all. I think there's a good chance I won't be going back to see Steve the PT.

My automated gmail back up program that I set up last week just did its weekly run. I added a pause into the instructions so that it will pop up when it's finished and I'll know for sure it worked. I honestly consider it an umbrella fix. Like when you remember to take your umbrella it never rains. Forget it and you'll be sopping wet before you get home.