Back walking again

Happy June First!

 I wonder how many times I've started my "regular walking" intentions. And just as many times left them off because of weather, or hurting this or that. Usually something to do with the coughing. Maybe triggered by...pollen, polution, smoke, lawn care. Anything seems to make me cough. And that saps my energy.

But yesterday (last week now) I did a walk all the way around Lake Tomahawk. Let's say there were frequent photo stops, and one complete sit down on the bench stop. But that last third of the walk was really intense! I pushed this old machine and she acccomplished it! What was the option, if you're 2/3s around, there's nothing but find another bench or push on through. Marathoners have nothing on me.

It's sad but true. But my 30 minutes that I count as walking that half mile, with some of the stopping included, did give me a sense of accomplishment. Yay me.

Now for the photos.

But first I had to share these flip flops since Tom posted that yesterday was Flip Flop Day. 

As I started my walk, not knowing how far/long I could go, I met these sweet elderly women going at a much slower pace than I walked. And they were finishing their stroll!

I decided I'd look at the scenery from that little useless dock structure. Off on those blue mountains is where I know the Blue Ridge Parkway passes.

The other direction had an interesting shadow pattern and a fountain. Not a duck or goose anywhere near the lake today. (But just wait a while...later...)

A little maintenance road has been my choice in winters to take a shot of those mountains when they had snow tops. I wonder if that will ever happen again.

THis is the main overflow channel under a bridge.

The family in this close house apparently has a construction business.

Next shots...the dam, the shade, the ducks, the geese!

Today's quote:

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is “Thank You,” it will be enough.

MEISTER ECKHART