A typical day or atypical?

I rode my bike to the gym to work out, took 2 walks, and did a "bus project". That is the good news. (Here is a picture of my bike. It's right out of the Wizard of Oz!)

Elvira Gulch! Hmmmmm!


On the negative side of the ledger, I am struggling with my water intake. The goal is a gallon a day. I'd swear I just drank the entire ocean, but whenever I check my gallon jug it is more full than empty. I can almost imagine what it is like to be waterboarded as I choke down another big slug!

Teddy is supervising my water trials. It's a chore and I am not succeeding! Even worse, I haven't lost any weight. Friend Mike Tirrell (he works for the govmint and reads this blog between missions to protect 'Mericans) says that his "family" doctor told him, "If you want to lose weight, eat less!" Sounds easy enough!

Today my water program backfired on me. We went out to dinner this afternoon. I know, why do old people go out for dinner in the afternoon? I used to wonder about that myself. Not any more! Number 1, we don't want to drive at night or during rush hour if we can help it. Driving at night has become a big issue of late. I am beginning to feel like a caveman from antiquity. When the sun goes down we must rush home and sit by the fire until it comes back. The night is filled with danger! #2 Old people eat earlier so we don't get indigestion from the evening meal. #3 Early Bird Specials. #4 We desire to avoid the crush of humanity in Florida at restaurants at dinnertime because America doesn't cook. #5 We only eat 2 meals a day because we are overweight; Breakfast and early dinner. (see cranky hungry below) Can I stop with the reasons now?

Traffic is heavy. Traffic is always heavy here in Florida during tourist season, when everyone from "up there" is now "down here". I can see fine to drive but I can't multitask the GPS and where do we turn and what did that sign say? This day the tension in the car is growing and I am cranky hungry. Worst of all...I HAVE TO PEE SO BAD MY EYES ARE BULGING!!! Hey, you try to glug down a big jug of water and see what happens to you! I spot a Lowes and make the required stop.  We finally arrive at our destination and I am relieved in more ways than one.

A very nice young man from India waits on us.  I want to ask him more questions about how he ended up here in the US, but I am afraid I will offend him. Besides, ICE could be reading this. Dinner at Carabbas is just great, and we arrive home safely. I am proud to be carrying a take out box with part of my dinner. Remember, I am trying to eat less. The day ends with me watching several old episodes of "What's My Line" on the Internet. I am hooked on this show(A post of its own).