MIA yesterday for me. Ran in some light snow in the morning and then DW and I went to Longwood Gardens to see their Christmas display for the year. Nice day. We walked 7 miles by covering the grounds 2 times, once in daylight and one with the Christmas lights on.

Lunch run, but only time for 2-3 miles.

Diane - like I told Jamie, see a neurosurgeon, not an orthopedist, and yes, second opinions. If there is no functional loss, you aren't a surgical candidate. Surgery is not helpful when pain is the main complaint, but some Ortho's will still recommend it (against known research).

Sorry many of you aren't feeling the Holiday Spirit.  Hope this helps a bit.

I need new snow boots for our Colorado trip in 2 weeks. Any lightweight boot recommendations?

QOTD:  Decorated yet? Fake or Real tree (or Festivus Pole, or Hanukkah candle)?  Yes, and always cut down our tree. Family traditions die hard in my household.

As expected I wasn't able to run after work yesterday, but this morning I got up and did 5 quick miles.  Nice and cool, although still over 90% humidity, such is east TX.

AT - nice decorations.  Now I need to drag out our lights.

QoN - I guess your old tree won't fit in the trailer?

qotd: Haven't decorated yet, I just put up some lights and two little light-up deer (all have white lights). We always get a real tree from the local market. We also have some inside stuff, but it's pretty low key.  But we have to put it up for when our grown kinds come over, they'd complain if we didn't....... traditions indeed. 

Felt a little tweak in my knee and it’s raining, so that’s enough for me to skip the run.  Maybe later if there’s a break in the weather.

 

Qotd:  well trailer life means no decorations.  Back when I had a house I had a 50’s silver tree that I would put up.  Grew up cutting our tree down and loved that tradition.

I remember that tree picture you posted before. We had 2 of those in our downstairs rumpus room with multicolor light wheel that cast light on them. Wish my Mom kept that, probably worth a fortune now, as a lot of vintage stuff is so collectible.

Not my photo, but it was like this.

Wow...AT...RA Christmas Gathering in your great hall, I hope. Did you do that all by yourself or did the missus help? 

 

That would Pierre duPont's Conservatory Ballroom. Pretty spectacular place that's now open to the public. A party there would have been something.

a nice 4 miles yesterday on the trails with Tiny Elvis, had to put on lamp about halfway

going out to the brewery tonight with the boys, so no workout today

AT what are you going to be using the boots for- hiking, beboping around town, other?  need them insulated?

qotd: DW has a miniature fake tree up, tiny ornaments, tiny lights- we usually get a real tree, but she thought this would be far easier (certainly cheaper!)

 

Need a good hiking snow boot. I have boots for shovelling, etc, but want something warm and lightweight.

I just bought these during REI's sale:

https://www.rei.com/product/120589/oboz-bridger-9-insulated-bdry-winter-boots-womens

6 miles today with strides.  Overcast but no rain.  Next storm arrives on Friday.

Great pics, AT.  What a fun, festive spot.

QOTD: I'm not sure what you'd call our tree.

The stupid streak goes on... 4 miles in total today, nothing special. It was sort of cold, damp, and rainy for my late afternoon dog loops. Being a hobby jogger now I bundled up in running pants and vest. Very comfy!

So went to the doctor today since this crud is not going away and had major pain last night on the left side of my face. Diagnosis of sinus infection. Not sure I've ever had that? Very pleasant, spitting out blood tainted phlegm and nasty headache that radiates behind my eyeballs, ears, and jaw. Only on the left side at least. Antibiotics and tylenol for me.

QOTD: Not decorating here. We used to get into it, or I should say my wife did. I just transported boxes of holiday knick-knacks from the basement and put up a few outdoor light. We are going south again this year so decided not to bother.