Today will be a good one
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
Eugene, Oregon
September 17, 2017 1:34pm CST
Sunday morning started off well at 6:30 AM, with clouds starting to form. The sun began shining though, even with clouds building in the distance. Westerly breezes had dispersed the smoke that fouled our air again for the last two days.
I was able to do my fitness walk (nearly 3 miles today) in unusually cool, breezy weather. I was glad I threw on a sweatshirt over my t shirt.
Anne had a great spinach omelet with a little ham and onion ready to cook when I got home and it was delicious. So I cleaned up the kitchen and decided to soak some red, black and pinto beans and a little baking soda to make chili with tomorrow.
I hope your weekend has been a good one too.
Note: That Ken Burns Vietnam documentary starts tonight on NPR.
Rain should begin later this afternoon and will be a major help with numerous forest fires over the next few days. I hope there is no lightning to start new ones.
If I am going to continue these long fitness walks, I need some rain gear, so may look at our local store for something called Frog Toggs that I heard about. They are supposed to be warm and waterproof.
I hope
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Sep 17
Sounds a lovely day there so far James.
Yes rain gear would be good..I got my good winter boots ready, but no rain boots.
Oh yes the Vietnam doc is on tonight thanks.
Hope you have a great rest of the day there.
It is very nice here.
Hope you have a great rest of the day there.
It is very nice here.2 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 17
For us, rain would be a very good day and we may get a lot for the next three.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Sep 17
@JamesHxstatic Yes I know those fires need it James.
@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Sep 17
I just had to look up Frog Toggs. Looks like some great gear, and hopefully something that will work out well for you on your walks. Really hoping you get some rain to help with those wildfires.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Sep 17
@JamesHxstatic You mean Frog Toggs doesn't have icy weather gear too? Like special boots with spikes in them for walking on ice?
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 17
Yes, they will be great for continuing my walks in the winter which I plan to do except when it is icy.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 17
@moffittjc I could probably get something like that, but my motivation goes down at 32 degrees.
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
18 Sep 17
@JamesHxstatic They are eating plenty of seeds and they seem very busy building their nests.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 17
The way the birds are eating my seed, I wonder if we will have a colder one too.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Sep 17
@JamesHxstatic - So glad you got your walk in. It was beautiful today here in So Cal, too. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of showers. Perfect!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 17
That sounds very nice! We had some off and on rain, but a downpour is expected and hoped for.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 17
@DeborahDiane We needed it for the fires and finally got a downpour this afternoon.
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@DeborahDiane (40054)
• Laguna Woods, California
18 Sep 17
@JamesHxstatic - Enjoy the rain! I love a rainy day once in a while, myself! 
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Sep 17
This stuff I bought will withstand a downpour. I may get to try it out tomorrow. We finally got a good downpour today.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Sep 17
@DianneN So I wore the Frog Toggs jacket and it did not rain, maybe tomorrow.
@RichardMeister (5328)
• Otis Orchards, Washington
17 Sep 17
It's a bit windy here today but we are supposed to get rain every day this week. We broke a record for the most days with any rain in a row. The old record was set in 1917. It was 72 days without rain. We just passed 80 days without rain.
I am ready to watch Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary tonight. I will be watching all the episodes this week but will probably miss some next week but I'll catch up with the reruns.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 17
I am really looking forward to it, though I know parts will be hard to watch.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
18 Sep 17
It is great you do your fitness walk in all weathers and walk a considerable distance every day.My fitness walk is not a patch on yours.Weather permitting,I walk at a rapid pace for half an hour in the morning.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
18 Sep 17
Chili sounds really good I need to make some soon.
I need to make some soon.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Sep 17
It should be spring in Australia but it's still pretty cool and damp at the moment.
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Sep 17
I need some of those frog toggs.
Have a wonderful day.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
17 Sep 17
They did not cost that much and are breathable and waterproof. Jacket and pants were $40.
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
18 Sep 17
I walked two miles yesterday day. Keep it up!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 17
Good for you Scott, I have been at it since mid-June, 2.5 to 3 per day, except on those really smoky days.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
17 Sep 17
Great job on your fitness walks!! Chili sounds wonderful, I haven't had that in awhile.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
18 Sep 17
We have not had any since sometime last winter either.
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@sallypup (57858)
• Centralia, Washington
20 Sep 17
Your Sunday sounds like it was a good one. Autumn is here for sure. Keep inspiring me with long walks, please.
