Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Finally in the pool!

We finally got in the pool of the new fitness center. We had a one on one trainer but had no problems with the lift. This day was just experimentation to see what we could do. What I want to do if figure out how to swim laps so  she will help me again to do that.I'm floating right now with just a waist belt. and I have weights on my ankles to keep my feet from floating. What I still need - maybe- is something to put around my neck to keep my face out of the water but if I swim then maybe I'll need ankle floats instead. Once we figure it all out I'll be on my way. While we were trying out new things Doug was soaking in the hot tub.
 
Doug  finally got to go deep sea fishing.  They went out about 30 miles and caught amberjack, grouper, snapper and he got one flounder. This is the total for all 6 people who went. He says he's happy just to have gone on the ocean. 

                  
This is one of the Amberjack he caught - weighed about 35 lbs. They are only allowed one per person.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Well, I haven't really taken any pictures yet this year, except for the cat who always provides us with some comic relief. Same as last year, if the outside temp goes below 50 (45 last night) then we will find her in bed with us in the morning. Otherwise, we may not see her all day. 
Yes, it's gotten cold at night but day time is beautiful. 67 feels like 80 when there is no breeze and not a cloud in the sky. 
Doug has been working on perfecting his fishing and caught a flounder yesterday. It's a flat fish so not a lot of meat but a couple more and we'll have a meal. Unfortunately neither of us thought to take a picture.

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We had a tour of the new wellness facility this week. Can't wait to utilize the pool lift. I've signed up for some one on one training for both the pool and weight room. Will take some pictures to share.