tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26286755951375435232024-02-19T23:16:00.390-08:00Virtual PaulWhere I share my hobbies like metal detecting, book reviews, photography and weight loss.Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-44395593277917398832013-02-28T18:53:00.000-08:002013-02-28T18:53:03.460-08:00This Is FunIts called Coin Roll Hunting. It is kinda like a lottery ticket, but you can't lose. See who gets lucky my son or I...<br />
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<br />Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-84011572041931467642013-01-14T09:09:00.001-08:002013-01-14T09:09:23.046-08:00Book Review: Visiting TomMy review of Michael Perry's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061894443/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=virtpaul-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061894443">Visiting Tom: A Man, a Highway, and the Road to Roughneck Grace</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=virtpaul-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0061894443" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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If you are in a hurry, I suppose I can sum up my review by simply stating I love all of Michael Perry's books and this one is no different. If Michael Perry is not known to you; do <u>yourself</u> a favor and head over to <a href="http://sneezingcow.com/" target="_blank">http://sneezingcow.com/</a> and get acquainted!<br />
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Michael Perry to me is one part "part time" gentleman farmer, one part fantastic writer, and two parts seemingly nice guy, plus a pinch of a poet and musician. He is a terrific writer that blends stories of his life from his foibles as a person living in the country trying to keep chickens and a few hogs as well as trying to be a good father and husband. I guess I can relate to Michael because we are first males around the same age. In addition I like to think that we are guys that can use our brains, but do not mind getting our hands dirty too.<br />
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Visiting Tom is a book that introduces us to an aging neighbor of Michael's named Tom. Tom is a great example of the dying breed of guys like my father in law that could make or fix anything. In the book we get to explore Tom's interesting life as well as Michael's. <br />
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<br />Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-58812887922092056932013-01-11T08:54:00.000-08:002013-01-11T08:54:19.994-08:00Cold and Hungry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, as expected, it is still cold in Michigan. Every winter makes me more determined to retire to the South. Somewhere where it is warm and with long beaches for metal detecting!!<br />
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The first days of weight loss are going OK, as long as being hungry is OK LOL! It is OK and even a nice reminder that I am actually doing something positive for my health. I am kinda proud of a few hunger pangs. They are talking about it hitting the 50's this weekend! Woo hoo. Looking forward to getting outside some. I know such thinking is just folly here in Michigan, but is it too early to think winter might be winding down....Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-91026907596192203552013-01-08T12:22:00.001-08:002013-01-08T12:22:27.935-08:00Review of The Snowball by Alice SchroederThis is my review of the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553384619/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=virtpaul-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0553384619">The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=virtpaul-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0553384619" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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Yesterday I wrote a review of a somewhat disappointing book concerning Warren Buffett. I promised to provide an alternative one that I have enjoyed and this is it. I have read this book several times and always enjoy it. I really like that it allows us to see the very young Warren when he had no money yet was selling pop or newspapers throughout the neighborhood! It is funny when you can see his entire life that in many ways what he does even today can be traced back to how he acted as a child. I just love the way Alice Schroeder chronicles his life at many points and tells what he is worth so we can watch the power of compounding as Warren the Snowball picks up more and more snow. I suggest reading this book.<br />
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Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-38236823351879147302013-01-07T09:55:00.000-08:002013-01-07T09:55:43.712-08:00Review of Tap Dancing to WorkMy review of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591845734/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=virtpaul-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591845734">Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012: A FortuneMagazine Book</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=virtpaul-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1591845734" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Carol Loomis.<br />
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I really enjoy watching and listening to the wisdom of Warren Buffett. I respect this track record tremendously. However, what I really like is his ability to take a complex situation and boil it down to a simple, but wise remark. I think he is brilliant. So when I saw him and Carol doing the media blitz to promote this book, I knew I had to read it. I didn't even take time to understand what the book was, I just instantly ordered it from the library.<br />
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I really was anxious to get into this book. However, now I am so glad I only rented it and didn't buy it. I did not understand that it is basically a collection of articles written for Forbes magazine over the years. The articles are about Warren (obviously) dating from 1966 to the present. Before the reprint of the article, Carol Loomis writes a couple of paragraphs to bring the article up to date. I have to admit I was disappointed. Warren Buffett is such an interesting, albeit flawed person. However, it did not shine through for me in this book :( Fear not though faithful readers. I have a great book on Warren Buffett that I will feature in my next review.Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-70208272018309985232012-12-31T13:34:00.003-08:002012-12-31T13:34:55.229-08:00Reconnecting With an Old Friend ReadingIt seems to have been a while since I have written anything. All I have to offer for an excuse is the general busyness of the holidays. However to be totally truthful, I have to admit I have been spending some time reconnecting with a hobby that I have been all too long ignoring: reading. Maybe it is simply because the ground here in Michigan is frozen solid making metal detecting near impossible thereby freeing up a lot of time. More likely it is just the season for finding a comfy spot and getting all snugly and warm with a good book. So in the coming days I want to share a few book reviews with you. Until then, I want to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy New Year. May we lose more weight and find more gold!! Check out Crazy Christmas Kayaking!!<br />
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These photos are from last night. We always get nice sunsets in summer, but not so much in the winter. The colors were very intense, but only lasted for a brief few minutes.<br />
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If you look close, you can see one of the local swans enjoying the sunset also!<br />
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<br />Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-23793095729764642102012-11-29T09:52:00.002-08:002012-11-29T09:52:58.478-08:00It's Hard to be FatWell this is pretty much how most fall days look here in Michigan. Clear blue skies and bright sunshine.<br />
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I haven't been out in the kayak recently, but have been trying to get in as much exercise as I can metal detecting. As you may or may not be aware, there is a lot of exercise to metal detecting. Of course there is the walking around. For me that is the easy part. The hard part comes from having to get down to the ground and then get back up again. I have to use the shovel handle to pull myself up off the ground! Doing this time after time gets to be a bit of a workout!! I am so getting tired of being fat. Being heavy really does take away some of the pleasure of hobbies like kayaking and metal detecting. I am eating less and know that weight loss will take time. I find that the struggle off the ground is a good reminder for me of why I want to lose weight. As much as I love to eat, metal detecting never ceases to drill it into my hard head that I MUST lose weight.<br />
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<br />Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-47143078007385145692012-11-21T14:15:00.001-08:002012-11-21T14:15:24.890-08:00A Sunrise and a Wish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was about 7:15 this morning...I love the mist as it lays on the water. Of course tomorrow is going to be a temptation for all of us attempting to lose weight. I plan to go with moderation as my guide. So, I wish you a happy time of food and fun. I plan to cook a turkey. BTW we love turkey and cook them throughout the year. I never did understand why some only eat them on T-Day. Also, remember you can substitute these for mashed potatoes.<br />
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What do you think???Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-3017950363112554622012-11-18T07:10:00.001-08:002012-11-18T07:10:41.222-08:00Weight Loss and No Scales?I am back in the old weight loss saddle again. However, this time I think I will be weighing in less. I wonder if one could lose weight without weighing in at all? I know in the past I would get depressed if I weighted in and didn't lose or actually gained. A bad weigh in really used to hurt my forward progress. This time around I think I am going to just judge my success by how my clothes feel. All I know is it is time to try something. What do you think??<br />
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I went out for a short paddle today in an effort to get some exercise. It is really nice to be able to kayak in mid-November in Michigan and still be nice and warm!!
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I just love the colors of morning. When the sun starts to peek up over the horizon is the best time to see the most incredible pinks and blues. Mornings at the lake usually come along with some beautiful mist that just blends with the sky like only the late and great Bob Ross could paint. The quiet and the stillness are just breathtaking! </div>
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<br />Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-4197150083350544232012-11-15T13:12:00.001-08:002012-11-15T13:12:43.863-08:00Winter ExerciseThe lake was like glass today. You can see the the hull of my kayak in this shot. It kinda looks lonely sitting upside down on the shore...waiting. I love paddling in still water, but it was pretty cold today.<br />
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Weight loss is going to be a challenge in the winter. I really like to be out exercising in the nice weather, but exercising outside in winter is not so much fun. Anyone with some good advice??<br />
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<br />Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-29807713746013528592012-11-02T15:29:00.001-07:002012-11-02T15:29:30.997-07:00Something Really ScaryNow that Halloween is over, let me tell you something that is REALLY scary: I have put on much of the weight I had lost. Yep, and it sucks. All of the effort wasted. Well, I just have to get back to the healthy choices that I was making like eating smaller portions and juicing for a meal several times a week. I was going fine until I started back eating bread. It seems for me carbs are the real problem. So I guess you will be seeing more weight loss content in the near future. Of course instead of the tasty Halloween candy that always seems to find its way into the house, I will have to remember...check it out...Have you ever been a yo-yo dieter?<br />
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Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-81469177269294810152012-10-18T14:24:00.000-07:002012-10-18T14:24:01.075-07:00Still Struggling With Weight Loss?Are you still struggling with weight loss? I know I am. Maybe struggling is too strong of a word as I can't say I have been doing much on the weight loss front at all. I know what I need to do to lose weight, but there are an infinite number of reasons why I often choose not to do what I need to do. The problem is I really enjoy cooking, and unfortunately I enjoy eating even more! Ever feel the same way??
<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLzrV0C.html?p=1" width="550" height="443" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLzrV0C" style="display:none"></embed>Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-91147330277048395052012-10-09T07:59:00.001-07:002012-10-09T07:59:59.162-07:00Of Cookies and Pies It seems as if fall is making a stand for real up here in Michigan. There are several things that bear witness to that fact. The colors are in full effect, the days are getting cooler, and the nights longer. I can add one more proof of fall and that is the fun of baking when the house is a little chilly in the morning. There is nothing better that sitting down with a coffee in the morning, snuggling up to the laptop to do some reading while enjoying the smell of an apple pie baking in the oven. Acknowledging that summer is over is always a bittersweet thing for me. As much as I love summer, fall is a magical time also. It sure was a good feeling to break out the old apple peeler that had been sitting on the shelf since last fall. Tonight I just finished baking a raft of chocolate chip cookies. Boy, it sure seems like fall can be a dangerous time for my waistline, it's a good thing it only comes around once a year! What do you like to bake in fall???Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-33605921859311331362012-10-05T07:16:00.001-07:002012-10-05T07:16:30.936-07:00The Shooting - A Day That Changed My Life<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am fortunate enough to live in a seemingly
peaceful neighborhood that is a suburban setting of well-kept houses. All the
homes are nestled close together and feature lush green lawns and tidy
landscaping with vibrantly colored flowers and precisely manicured bushes. These homes provide charming living quarters for
quite a diverse group of well-meaning and hardworking people. My neighbors are a friendly bunch of people
that are quick to give a wave and a smile.
This area in which I live is the kind of a place where neighbors often
stop mowing grass to chat with another that was simply walking by. I like to think of my neighborhood as a
bubble where we are safe and sheltered from the harsh realities of life. Usually, the worst crime in my community is to
accidentally not notice a wave from a fellow resident and thereby hurt their
feelings. Never in my wildest dreams did
I ever think that the protective bubble of my neighborhood could have been
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It is a routine of mine to ride my bike every day on
the smoothly paved roads of my cul-de-sac with my dad and brother. We always ride from my home to the end of the
neighborhood where the entrance meets the main road. I have always loved to ride this particular route
because of the spacious field alongside the road. This field is very large, stretching from the
road way far back to where the eye can barely see. Just when you think the field is going to
run that way forever, it is abruptly cut off by a cluster of woods. This field is a sea of pale yellows and gold
because the grass has grown wild and dry.
If you are riding alongside it at precisely the right time of the evening
when the sun has just started to sink below the tree line of the distant woods,
then you will behold a glorious sight; its grasses all catching the rays of the
faraway sun and turning the field into a thousand different shades of
orange. So after I ride to my beloved
field I will turn to the other direction and continue on my way home, already
looking forward to tomorrow’s bike ride when I will see the splendor of the field
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As fate would have it on a cool Saturday in early
September, I did not ride my bike to the field as I always did at five o’clock
in the evening. As much as I love my
daily ride, I just didn’t feel like riding at the usual time on this day. I thought it odd of myself that I did not
want to ride at this time of day because I did not have a reason in the world
to keep me from going. The day was just
like any other day and everything and everyone was just as they had always been:
friendly, normal, and peaceful. Little
did I know that at the same time, just down the road next to the field, a man
lay dead from a brutal gunshot to the face.
A man carrying a gun had shot him, killing the victim instantly. The shooter also fired shots at the victim’s
brother. The assailant then proceeded to
steal the victim’s car. A next-door
neighbor had heard the shots and called the police. When the police arrived at the crime scene,
the suspect was already making his getaway.
The police followed him in hot pursuit.
The suspect then ditched the getaway car and ran from the police,
eventually stealing another car from a nearby home. Hours later the police used tire spikes to
stop the stolen car and the suspect surrendered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would ride my bike because it would be foolish to waste the beautiful day all
because of some feeling I had. So like
we always did, my family and I started to ride our bikes to the field. In the distance I could see the flashing of
police cars’ lights. I could smell the
diesel exhaust from all the emergency vehicles, and I could hear a fire truck’s
sirens screaming as it raced down the road to the scene. When suddenly a life-flight
helicopter roared overhead as it landed in my favorite field, I knew that
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What I learned that day has changed my life. Now I know that looks can be deceiving. Just because one might live in a seemingly
safe environment does not mean that it always will be safe. Ever since that terrible event I value my
safety and my life more than I ever did before.
I came to realize that when it is your time to depart this world it is
your time and that each day could be your last. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This piece is a true story that was written by my daughter for her 9th grade Lit class. I have included it here because I am proud of her and because I couldn't have said (or written) it any better. I would love to hear your thoughts!!!</span></div>
Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-1707209570960955952012-09-25T17:05:00.005-07:002012-09-25T17:05:58.164-07:00Better Than Candy, Substitute Grapes for Weight LossWe are definitely starting to see the first inklings of fall here in Michigan. The days are shorter, the shadows are longer, and most nights are starting to bring a chill. If you are like me and share the house with others that are not trying to lose weight, then this is also a season for candy and treats. Since I am still fighting the weight loss battle, I thought I would share an idea that helps me avoid the ubiquitous sweets-substitute with sweet red grapes. Now of course they do have sugar and calories, so you cannot go crazy eating them, but they sure do hit the spot for me. Let me know what you think.<br />
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Let me know what you think. Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-73634486096665018932012-08-31T07:16:00.000-07:002012-08-31T07:16:23.149-07:00Clint Eastwood's SpeechIf you have been reading this blog for any amount of time, you know I do not tend to get very political. However after watching Clint Eastwood's speech last night, I felt.......sad. I am not commenting about the man's political views. I just think his performance last night was sad on a personal level for him. Clint seemed to come across as an old guy that was lost and was barely making any sense. I felt bad for the guy. It was like a very slow motion train wreck. The speech was ad-libed, but came across as rambling and incoherent. I always appreciate some grey area humor, but Clint seemed to go over the line, not only once but twice. I think that was stooping too low for the context. It only made the speech even more humiliating and pathetic. He did nothing but tarnish his brand and maybe Romney's too. Some people seem to just age gracefully, while other do not. I always respected Johnny Carson because he knew when to get out. He had the sense to quit while on top.<br />
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I would love to hear your thoughts...Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-20731224104324098802012-08-26T07:14:00.000-07:002012-08-26T07:14:06.156-07:00The Drought of 2012 ContinuesThe weather here is beautiful. A little too beautiful and perfect. Everyday is the same: sunny. It never rains. Sometimes we will get a few clouds and it even might look like rain, but they soon pass. It is never like this here in Michigan. We usually get more than our share of rain. I shot a video to show what the drought looks like to us on the lake. Usually I have water about 6-8 inches at our seawall. Now there is 10 FEET of dry sand in front of the seawall that is growing larger everyday. Check it out and let me know what the weather is like where you are.<br />
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I am afraid to take the boat out for hitting the prop. Thankfully, we can still kayak with no problems! Hope you are all having a good summer. Is it dry where you are???Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-31985037961203178982012-07-23T07:24:00.000-07:002012-07-23T07:24:07.161-07:00Another Day Metal Detecting the BeachI hit the beach again for some more metal detecting. It was cooler than has become our new normal in Michigan this summer. We even had a little rain which we really need more of. Our lake is very low from the ongoing drought. I must have burned a few calories walking through waist deep water for a couple of hours!
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I have also been enjoying some new hobbies. I decided I wanted to try treasure hunting or more commonly, metal detecting. I didn't want to spend too much until I knew I liked the hobby, but I knew I didn't want to buy a crappy detector either. So I bought myself a Garrett Ace 250 metal detector from Amazon. So far I really enjoy it because it involves being outdoors and walking around which is good for weight loss. So far I haven't found a chest of buried gold treasure, but I have been finding coins! Check out my vid for more...<br />
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<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYL%2BqW4A.html?p=1" width="540" height="410" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYL+qW4A" style="display:none"></embed>Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2628675595137543523.post-26779745046027876892012-06-13T07:26:00.000-07:002012-06-13T07:26:42.217-07:00Bitten By the Bug - BadI have been bitten buy a bug and it is bad. I have been bitten by the kayaking bug and have a bad case of kayaking fever!! I went out and bought 3 new Pelican kayaks, so now my kids and I each have one. The weather here in Michigan has been great so we have been spending a lot of time on the water. Of course this has taken away some of my blogging time so sorry for the lack of posts. I want to get some film of it but I am waiting to get a waterproof case for my camera. <br />
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Anyway, suffice it to say I have been getting in a good workout on the kayak. It is really the best of both worlds in that it is fun, but also good exercise. In fact it is so much fun, I usually forget that it is exercise--at least until the next day when I am stiff and sore! In fact I am finding I am sore in places I didn't know you could be sore in LOL! Are you finding any fun ways to get your exercise in??Virtual Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476229880897604084noreply@blogger.com6