DC's 2011 National Cherry Blossom Festival
The weather has been chilly, windy and rainy but we finally had a breezy warm day to enjoy the trees at their peak viewing time. Hundreds of trees encirle the Tidal Basin; others present a spectacular floral background for the Lincoln and Washington Memorials. So..... we made it through the winter while living on a sailboat in Annapolis, Maryland! Actually, we did just fine. Our diesel heater warms up the boat quickly; plus we have an electric oil heater and a small electric heater that we use when we don't need the diesel heater. The weather was cold; infact, it was below average temperature in December, January, February, and March. We had several snow storms, but our area always seemed to get less snow and ice than everyplace around us, lucky for us. Our boating neighbors shared stories of 2010's snow storms that left snow boat high on the docks and a snowed in marina. But this year was nothing close to that, but, again, it was cold and windy and that damp, cold air just cuts right through a person.
When the temperatures fell and taking walks was not fun anymore, we joined a Fitness Center. Like most people, we have a Love/Hate relationship with the gym. But we've become regulars in the yoga and pilates classes and like how we feel from doing the practices. Hanging out on the elliptical and treadmill takes care of that needed aerobic exercise. Plus, going to the gym got us off the boat, even on the coldest days. Of course, after we finished at the gym, then we might go to the movies, buy groceries, eat out, etc. Now that the days are warming up, we're walking outside again, still my favorite way to exercise.
In February, we drove to Oklahoma to celebrate Mom's full life of nearly 89 years. A vibrant, multi-talented woman, she practiced living each day to its maximum and in her own way.Left, on Trent's Harley.
Kenya shared these fitting words: Vegas, Riverboat Casinos, Retail Stores, and Elks Lodges will never be quite as glamorous without her.
