Singer who runs a smidge
The "Penguin" daily threads were originally conceived to emphasize that all members of the community have a place on the boards. Encouragement, motivation, a little love nip (you will love one, give it a try!) or even a little kick in the pants when needed -- it can happen here. Basically, we celebrate just getting out there and moving our tails! What is "slow"? "Slow" is a perception but one of the common benchmarks is the 10:00/mi pace; but there's no firm line. In fact, there are many of us that have slipped past this, and just hope that no one notices and revokes their "igloo privileges." And some penguins don't run at all, we just hang out for the company! It can be confusing for the forum newbies, but we're not one of the teams in any of the fine games. It's a totally open group, so stop lurking, post an introduction of yourself dive in and join the fun! No application necessary! There might even be a lovely picture for Scotty (we love pics!)
When it's all said and done, no one remembers how far we have run. The only thing that matters is how we have loved.
So our new heat pump allows you to set a "turn the heat on" temp and a "turn the AC on" temp, and therefore you can just ignore it after that. As opposed to our old thermostat, where you had to choose either heat or cool, then set the temp (hey, it was over 20 years old!) So of course this morning, it was 30 degrees outside and our heat kicked on! Anyway, I have high hopes that a new heat pump will be more efficient than one installed over 20 years ago, and maybe our heating/cooling bills will come down. Down further, I should say, because the solar helps out too.
Woo-hoo!!
12 on the trails for me this morning. Tired and sore.
PAD - sounds like a good run. Was it hot?
HM: we will probably be looking for a new heat pump soon too. I like the idea of the top/bottom setting especially when the weather is really changeable.
Still miserably sick. I haven't had a cold this bad in years. So far Jim has been spared, but I don't expect that to last. He's an even worse patient than I am.
Busy today! Ran 6 after Pilates.
Hope, hope the heat pump is better.
PAD , nice 12.
Ginny, hope you feel better!
Damaris
As part of the 2024 London Marathon, I am fundraising for VICTA, a charity that helps blind and visually impaired children. My mentor while in law school, Jim K (a blind attorney), has been a huge inspiration and an example of courage and perseverance. Please consider donating.
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