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Saturday Mar 21, 2015 #
Skate skiing 45:00 [3]
At TRT, hard old groomed with some new soft snow on top. Left around noon and the open field scallops were just soft enuf to be ok - but still better on the groomed surface. Seems like a ways to go before quitting time.
Skate skiing 30:00 [2]
Went to SPS at end of day, knew it was late & surface was too soft but nice to be there, a change. May try in the am. A 15 m/o , 40 lb dog came flying by, jumping up (full to the top with exuberance). The young lady who owned it was too apologetic! Don't mind having old dogs these days.
Friday Mar 20, 2015 #
2 PM
Road running 29:31 2.17 mi (13:36 / mi) +23m 13:10 / mi
SloGo back to Charlestown at the end of the day & week. When I dropped the pack off at the Inn to go get the car, I felt airborne for a few minutes. Weighed the pack at home & noted 15 lbs were responsible today - less the other days. Started blue but overcast by noon. Passed by the bed of flowers Beth had seen yesterday on the corner of Beacon and Joy. It was the only flower color I saw in drab Boston, fitting for an otherwise nondescript start to spring. Worth noting the passing of the winter of discontent but for the skiing. We drove out thru Newton, Weston, Concord, Sudbury to Stow to get Z at Peter's and then home.
Took the ferry to Long Wharf this morning. Calm, nice views of the city waterfront. Spoke with a young woman, maybe 30, who takes it twice daily year round.
Spring touch on Joy Street
Common view on the Commons
Cold sunset
Took the ferry to Long Wharf this morning. Calm, nice views of the city waterfront. Spoke with a young woman, maybe 30, who takes it twice daily year round.
Spring touch on Joy Street
Common view on the Commons
Cold sunset
Thursday Mar 19, 2015 #
Road running 27:00 [2] 2.25 mi (12:00 / mi)
Still windy/cold. Routine out of order this am & did not have time for the 305.
As I was entering the hotel, a lady said "worse today than yesterday" but I suggested her higher expectations were to blame.
As I was entering the hotel, a lady said "worse today than yesterday" but I suggested her higher expectations were to blame.
6 PM
Road running 29:57 2.25 mi (13:19 / mi) +26m 12:51 / mi
The wind had let up so it seemed fine enough. 4th interesting but tiring day.
Checked out the harbor ferry terminal. Had seen a ferry both today and yesterday coming around 7:25 but did not see anything about "off season" transport on the web site when I looked about 6 weeks ago. Learned this eve it runs year-round. Surprised me considering winter wind/cold & maybe not enough winter passengers to pay for itself.
Caught this Great Dane in action by accident. It was eating something on the ground in interesting back-lighting. And, of course, the size of a GD catches attention. Did not see anyone in charge but soon a whistle and the dog bounded out of the center of the picture:
Checked out the harbor ferry terminal. Had seen a ferry both today and yesterday coming around 7:25 but did not see anything about "off season" transport on the web site when I looked about 6 weeks ago. Learned this eve it runs year-round. Surprised me considering winter wind/cold & maybe not enough winter passengers to pay for itself.
Caught this Great Dane in action by accident. It was eating something on the ground in interesting back-lighting. And, of course, the size of a GD catches attention. Did not see anyone in charge but soon a whistle and the dog bounded out of the center of the picture:
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015 #
7 AM
Road running 27:52 2.11 mi (13:12 / mi) +32m 12:37 / mi
To Hyatt, (winter) cold and gusty as promised but prepared for that. It was really windy here & in NH last night. All kinds of facial expressions on such mornings. I find I'm not getting along with prolonged elevator waits and stairwells that lead to the street but are not for exiting unless setting off an alarm.
5 PM
Road running 27:26 2.12 mi (12:56 / mi) +26m 12:28 / mi
Still windy at end of day. Beth was at the Inn so I came directly back - no wander over to the Charles paths as I had been thinking of doing.
We took a look at Bunker Hill and the monument - all very impressive. There were 100,000 for dedication at this site June 17, 1843 and just the two of us this eve just before dark. It's a picturesque neighborhood, a bit like Beacon Hill but more uniform in architecture. Then dinner in Charlestown.
We took a look at Bunker Hill and the monument - all very impressive. There were 100,000 for dedication at this site June 17, 1843 and just the two of us this eve just before dark. It's a picturesque neighborhood, a bit like Beacon Hill but more uniform in architecture. Then dinner in Charlestown.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015 #
6 AM
Road running 26:27 2.0 mi (13:12 / mi) +35m 12:31 / mi
Light rain, more efficient route...less climb & little traffic over Beacon Hill and across Commons. Went back to the Commons at lunch hour. It was a fine early spring moment with the sky clearing. Shared the last of the pizza crust :. These guys are like seagulls at the shore, on the lookout constantly for handouts. I enjoy passing thru city streets that have occasional gulls crying above.
6 PM
Road running 29:02 [3] 2.3 mi (12:37 / mi) +2m 12:35 / mi
End of day - stepped out of building into a gusty NW wind, a bit of a surprise. Getting satellites located surrounded by tall buildings & getting going left something to be desired. Ran over the Hill on Joy Street, started watch properly there. Windy. Between the Garden and the North End pubs on St. Patrick's Day was more intense than I cared for. Nice to get back to the room, gone from 6:45 to 7:05. Peace & quiet. Old & New at the end of Avenue de Lafayette.
Monday Mar 16, 2015 #
6 AM
Road running 30:43 [2] 2.25 mi (13:38 / mi) +31m 13:04 / mi
SloGo to Hyatt Regency in Boston, pulsating with people & activity. Icy walks from last night's snow. Lots of people out & about & working early, for me anyway . Several slips, no falls, had a moderately heavy pack. Morning sun setting the glass facades ablaze across the Commons & Public Garden.
6 PM
Road running 31:52 2.25 mi (14:10 / mi) +27m 13:39 / mi
Back from city, more walking than this am - had extra weight in the form of 2 fat syllabi, canvas bag etc from the course. Was pretty mild at 6:15, warmer than NH. Many people near Tremont - not used to it! Snow has receded a lot in Charleston in particular. Long day, a lot to absorb.
Sunday Mar 15, 2015 #
5 PM
Road running 24:16 [2] 2.06 mi (11:47 / mi) +4m 11:43 / mi
A look-see around Charleston shore, getting bearings to get to Boston CME tomorrow. Driving snow, eventually sticking. Still it was grimy spring in the city. Causeway St. in the North End was full of young people, eating-drinking establishments, old snow, gum & butts on the sidewalks, a slice of city indeed. Felt somewhat like a fish out of water. First jog of any sort in weeks.
Spent first part of day with Beth at the MFA on the Fenway. Just dented the exhibits - many interesting objets d'art as well as the spaces themselves.
Then made our way to Charleston to this place & Beth went home.
Spent first part of day with Beth at the MFA on the Fenway. Just dented the exhibits - many interesting objets d'art as well as the spaces themselves.
Then made our way to Charleston to this place & Beth went home.