My walking partner and I couldn\'t agree on which route to take today, so after we started out my way, I surrendered and let Luci pick which way to walk. After getting scared by some aggressive dogs she decided to go my way.

An old oak tree fell the other day while Luci, my dog, and I were out on an 8K walk. Trimmed the smallest branches yesterday. Today stacking the trimmings and smallest logs. Then it\'s figuring out how much of the trunk to leave for local critter\'s habitat and home for the flowering jasmine covering the 🌈

Temporary gym, the 3.5 acres of my property. Equipment, fallen deadwood, wheel barrel, assorted loppers, electric chain saw, log splitter and fire wood stack. Warm up with 15 minutes leading dogs around the perimeter noting dead falls & inspect fence condition. 2 hour lifting and stacking wood, 30 minutes sawing and splitting wood, 30 minutes arranging wood pile. Remembering to take reasonable breaks between repetitions.

In North Florida, the first blooming trees are already announcing the arrival of spring. With high winds and rain, it\'s not a great day for walking, but perhaps things will clear up before dark.

I\'ve been dealing with moderate to severe back pain recently, post ESI to L4-5, and first sacral space. After 2 weeks, the pain relief finally seems to be taking hold. this was the first 5K walk I have been able to complete pain-free. So very grateful for that. Hope to soon be able to return to running and even longer aerobic exercises.