Jen in Bermuda

Early Dismissal

So, we get an early dismissal because of the upcoming holiday.  I love early dismissals.  So freeing to escape a couple of hours before normal.  Especially on a gorgeous, sunny day.  I don't even know what I am going to do with myself.  Get some more groceries for the girls.  Buy ice and gas.  Straighten up the house.  Maybe get a swim in at Grape Bay.  It almost feels like the last day of school.  Too bad on Monday I will be right back where I started.  But for the next few days, it is like a vacation.  Bring on the Wake ladies!

Grace Island

Grace Island is an island in the Great Sound in Bermuda.  I saw it on a map today.  Made me think that if Elvis was alive and living in BDA, he would definitely have a house on Grace-(Is)land.  Hopefully, the house won't smell quite as musty as the real Graceland in Memphis. 

Forecast Looks Good for Cup Match Weekend

It looks like the weather is going to hold out through the end of this week. There is always the possibility of an odd shower, but sun is definitely in the forecast.  Also, the heat and humidity are sticking around.  I was lazy this morning and didn't get up for my run, so I will be doing it after work today.  It is only 4 miles but I am going to have to bring some water with me because I am going to dehydrate quickly.  The plan is to run the railway trail so at least there is some shade.  I just hope I don't trip on any rocks like I have been known to do in the past.

Beachin' It

Hit 3 beaches this weekend.   Beth and I went swimming at Grape Bay on Saturday after her arrival.  Sunday morning, Kristen and I went swimming in Warwick Long Bay after our 10 mile run.  Then, Sunday afternoon, Melinda, Sarah and I hit Horseshoe Beach for some sun and swimming.  We've hit the height of summer here.  Smell of sunscreen.  Sand in the car.  Extra freckles. 

The Sunday Afternoon Rest

Battle Ready

So next week is the infamous Cup Match weekend.  Thursday and Friday are national holidays so it makes it a 4 day weekend.  Beth flies in tomorrow and Allison, Louise and Susanna fly in on Thursday.  I am stockpiling water, beer, wine, liquor, snacks, sunscreen and advil. 

I have been straightening the house and trying to get it ready for the guests.  Clearing up the cobwebs and getting towels for beaching and showering all set and ready to go. 

Working on some reservations for next week. 

I only wish they would mow the lawn again.  But they only come once a month and it was only two weeks ago that the visited.  All the rain we got made the grass grow like crazy.  Usually in the summer, it is rather dry and the grass slows down. 

Attack cat is at her post getting ready for next week.

Upcoming Sunday's Run

So, I have been using mapmyfitness.com to track the mileage on my runs. A lot cheaper than buying a Garmin GPS watch! The website is pretty cool and keeps track of mileage and all your routes. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is walking, running, biking, etc to give yourself a good idea of how much you are doing. You can join groups and share routes. It is cool.

I Heart Pizza

I love pizza and I love my friends but I have to rethink a lunch of pizza with my friends because now I am in a pizza induced coma at my desk.  Well, the friends have nothing to do with it.  And Megs and Sarah were rather good because they both got some salad.  But, I had yummy cheese pizza and am in serious need of a nap.  La Trat has some pretty good thin crust pizza and the chicken pitchers are their trademark.  You order them and they come filled with cheap vino.  However, we did not get a chicken for lunch or I would be under my desk right now in a real coma.

 

I am going to grab the car and run some errands this evening.  I want to stock up on drinks for running and for Cup Match which starts next Thursday.  Allison, Sus and Lou fly in on Thursday and I want to be prepared.  Beth gets in this Saturday so I am psyched to spend some time with her.  I am going to do my bestest to drag my camera around and take lots of pictures of the gang in action.

This guy is creepy

Of my few years of working around Times Square, I only saw the Naked Cowboy once.  He is creepy.  Who runs around in tighty whities in the middle of winter?  It isn't cool or interesting, it is weird.  It is a weird concept that I could see some drunk frat guy doing for a stunt but this guy is out there everyday.  Gross. 

Is this worth it?

I don't care how hot it gets- swimming isn't worth it if the swimming looks like this...