Productive weekend

well I didn't get any walking in this weekend, or knitting but finally got to do some homeland functions. I am in the National Guard and we got to help hurricane evacuees go back home. It was great to do something that helped others. The meds for the fibromyalgia are working so wasn't in pain either. I feel pretty blessed, now sending some to my mom for her upcoming shoulder replacement surgery (4th one).

I am posting another picture of my baby....he was cooling off after playing all day with his friend at doggy day care. If you ever get to Huntsville, you have to look up Petagree Pet Center. They are great with the animals. Rommel loves it there and getting to play with other dogs.

Restful weekend, lots of knitting!!!

Ok, 7 washcloths of 10 for the first order. I have a LONG ways to go yet. The savings grace is that I get to change up colors. I did find a different pattern variation and might try it once I am done with the first batch to see which is quickest and prettiest. You will have to be the judge!!

I am also doing sewing to break up the monotony. Today I found material and patterns for skirts and vests. I am also working on sewing a dress for work. It really helps to get a little reprieve from knitting :) I will take pictures and post so you can see my work. Will be making curtains for friends as well. This is going to be a very, very busy month or two. Atleast it is a good stress reducer. My military unit has asked for a fit for duty evaluation on me, to see if I can continue on or not. I have almost 20 years in service, I'm not ready to get out yet. So please say some prayers, I want to stay in.

Have a good night. To J., look forward to reading your blog and hearing all about your judo stuff.

Sweet dreams everyone

Knitting, Knitting, and more knitting

Rommel and I are enjoying a very low key holiday weekend. I have been busy knitting washcloths. I am up to 49 orders, and recruited my mom to help as well. I have some great ideas for fund raising for next year, but not any immediate answers. I have been doing more cross training than walking. Biking with varying tensions and such, along with weights seems to be helping more than actual walking. I know I can do 15 miles with no problems. So far the best shoes for the distance have been my summer combat boots. My feet swell too much for the hikers, walking, or running shoe but I have not given up on finding a good training shoe. I need to get one ASAP, or I will be wearing my boots for the entire 60 miles and I want a back up plan. Any suggestions?

Off to bed for me, tomorrow is going to be more sewing and working out.

Amazing response

I have been busy knitting. So far I have orders for 39 washcloths. There is a little less than 2 months to the walk. I am getting psyched. In the course of selling some washcloths, I have made friends with other walkers from Alaska, Ohio, Texas, etc. Their walks are before mine, some first-timers like me but others having 3 in.

On another note, this morning I start a clinical trial for Fibromyalgia. I had the initial screening over the phone, and go in for the exam/interview portion this morning. Maybe they will be able to help, and I will be able to help others as well. In case you haven't figured it out yet, I am all about helping others. You can't get anywhere in life alone.

Today I take the pup to get evaluated by a K9 trainer. Rommel (my dog) needs to be put to work. I will write more about the training for him later. Have a great day.

The Upcoming Week

The weekend has once again, flown by and Monday morning is approaching. Lets hope it is a good week, and that the weather will cooperate for training purposes. The event is held regardless of weather, and I don't mind rain or wind but I will not be a human lightening rod. You don't mess with mother nature.

I bowled for Junior Achievement last night with my training partner. I haven't bowled in a while but it was great fun. I completed another washcloth. Hopefully some other orders will come in as well. I was thinking of auctioning off or having a raffle for one of my doilies. Just not sure if anyone wants or uses doilies anymore. I think they are beautiful and enjoy making them. I will post a picture of one here.

Training Walks

Good Morning,

The 3 day site has a really cool feature, the bulletin board. As you can figure, you connect with other participants there. Also on the site, is the ability for training walk leaders to post a training walk. This is the second one I have posted, and once again no one showed up. It is a perfect morning for it. So it is back home for me, to pick up stuff for the gym and going there.

I am doing great selling my books on Amazon.com. That will really help me with my fundraising. Someone did contact me about buying some knitted washcloths. Today is going to be a good day, with my pup and I hanging out and bowling tonight.

It is off to the gym for me. I am going to do about 3-4 miles jogging on the treadmill or 15 miles on the bike, depending what is open and then some weights.

Tonya

Knitted Washcloths

These are my latest projects..... knitted pink ribbon washcloths. I have no idea if anyone will want to buy them, but going to give it a shot. I have three different colors available in cotton yarn. Solid medium pink, solid light pink, or a variegated pink and white. Here are pictures. If you know anyone interested, have them contact me at tonya.aldridge@gmail.com

Tomorrow is my second posted training walk, so far no one has RSVP for it. I will show up of course, but not looking promising for group participation here. At least I will have some fun tomorrow night, bowling with my teammate for JA. I can't wait :) Just what I need after a LONG day at work.

Good night for now