there was no art on the art trail

Today Bonnie and I checked out the art trail in Easton. It's a lovely trail, needs signage and ART!

The official opening was yesterday. But they forgot to take down the construction signs. About half way in is a new dog park—complete with fire hydrant.

There's a few parking spaces on 13th Street.

We immediately noticed these white tubes everywhere. At first I thought they might be some art installation but it appears that they are very young seedlings. Of what I don't know.

The trail begins on 13th street near the old silk mill and follows the creek to Easton Cemetery. Then it appears to end. But alas, we discovered if you cross the bright blue bridge the trail continues. But then it seems to end again at the oil company.

It took us awhile to notice that Bushkill Drive now has sidewalks. So we crossed the street and headed down the sidewalk toward the bridge and recycling center. Then we picked up Bushkill Street (an alley) and headed to the Williams Center.

Bushkill Street looked like Armageddon from last weeks storms.

The best part of this walk was I had someone to do my program intervals with. Of course, by the end, Bonnie was winning. Maybe one day I'll finish first.

My back feels pretty good as long as I keep moving.

the sidewalks are done!

The sidewalks at the five-points intersection were horrific. I use them frequently. I hated them.

That corner once housed a Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips (yum!), then an excellent mini-market, then a horrific mini-market. The buildings been empty for nearly a decade. It was an eyesore—graffiti, crumbling sidewalks and parking lot, junk cars and probably drug deals.

Earlier this summer a sign appeared that they were building a TD bank. I was excited. The corner would get fixed up. They tore down what was left of the mini-market, dug up the lot and sidewalks and started with a clean slate. Yesterday I noticed the sidewalks were open—smooth, even, corner cuts—I was happy.

I do question the wisdom of a bank in that area. It might get robbed on a regular basis! I also wonder if they'll get business. I would think people who work in the neighborhood already have banks (or a credit union like me) or they have no need for banks because they have no money. I guess we'll see.

On another note—my back.

If you remember from an earlier post, I could barely get out of bed on Monday because of my back.  I didn't walk Monday but I went to work. As the day progressed I felt better. Then I went to bed. And I could barely get up again. But this time the recovery was quicker. I walked a mile and a quarter at lunch time and was exhausted. But recovered quickly.

Wednesday I did a slower version of my brisk walk. I finished it and didn't feel horrible. When I woke up Thursday I could get out of bed in about 5 minutes. Thursday we did the brisk pace at lunch, plus a trip across campus. Friday, getting out of bed was better. Then I made the mistake of lifting heavy boxes to deliver to a client. It set me back a little, but in the afternoon I did four miles at a brisk pace with Betsy.

Saturday, I tried the intervals. I am also able to sit on the couch again, with only minor trouble getting up. Earlier in the day is worse than later in the day.

This morning I was feeling good when  woke up at 4:30. I could actually roll over in my bed. And then I sneezed the mother of all sneezes. I thought it was another earthquake. The force of it made me yell, the pain was horrific. I had more trouble getting out of bed, but I still recovered quickly.

I think my body was telling me not to push it. I got the message.

Today, Bonnie and I are going to check out the new art trail. I'll let you know how it is.

she likes me

Mother Nature likes me. The sun came out and it was a perfect day for a walk.

Heading over to Aardvark I tried the intervals. I discovered a problem. Waiting at Broadway and several other major intersections lets you rest. It really does't work as well for building endurance.

I tried on 6 different styles of the Vibram's. None worked for my feet. My toes aren't perfect. (I am my mothers daughter.) Merrell's also makes a "Barefoot Pure Glove Shoe". It looks more like a shoe but feels like a slipper. They didn't have my size. That gift card and coupon remains in my wallet.

then I headed up to New Street and across the bridge to the Campus Square farm market at Lehigh. They gave me a lovely new grocery bag and a guide to local foods. Not much produce yet at the market, but lots of baked goods. I bought a small container of apple butter from Bechtold's and some pineapple salsa from the Easton Salsa company. Too bad I cna't go again. Starting in 2 weeks I work T/W/Th. Next week I'll be at a conference in Jersey. Bummer.


After shopping, I headed home. Total mileage 3.9 miles. I'm calling that 4.

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When I was on google pedometer I noticed that the star of Bethlehem and the trail is on the map. When Bonnie's foot heels we are going there.

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I received a silly medal at the MS walk. Promptly lost it. Found it today between the gear shift and the passenger seat. Attached the medal part to my three-day backpack.

three more 5Ks

miles for coco logo. they have great
graphic design, unlike most events.

Signed up for three more 5ks today.

Miles for Coco, May 28 (infant cancer); Kreidersville Covered Bridge 5K June 4; Steps for Stellar  July 9 (ovarian vancer); Pride of Q'town Dash & Dip July 23, and a Boy Scout one in October.

I'm also going to start interval walking. One block regular pace, one block power walk for a half hour. See if I can get my speed up. Then add hills, and longer distances. I have to get faster than Bonnie and Betsy. Maybe it will jump start weight loss. Or at least fat burn.