More campground - Day 920 (Year 3, Day 187)

Houston, TX

Not a whole lot going on right now.  Business is very slow, but that's to be expected during the week between Christmas and New Year's.  We're trying to make the most of this time off, but unfortunately, there really isn't a lot to do around here without either spending a lot of money or traveling 20-50 miles in heavy traffic; neither of which we want to do (we'll already be spending a small fortune to visit NASA on Wed).  So yesterday, we ran a few shopping errands and hung out.  We rode our urb-es around the campground, but it was a bit chilly and very windy.

I forgot to mention that this past week, we both started a new endeavor of an exercise routine.  There is a very nicely equipped gym here, so starting this past Tuesday, we've been getting out of bed 1/2 hr earlier (7:00) and going to the gym.  Mitch has been using the universal, rowing machine, bike, elliptical and treadmill; the only thing I'm able to use right now is the treadmill, but it's important that I get my endurance level up for longer walks, despite the arthritis and bursitis in my hip.  I went from a 5 minute walk on Tuesday to 17 minutes today.  I hope to reach at least 1/2 hour by the time we leave next Thursday.  Then, all I need to figure out is how to continue this routine when we're in a place without a gym.  For Mitch, he'll be back in the field, walking anywhere from 5-10 miles a day.  For me -- I'll really need to force myself to get out and walk, even if just around the campground.  Yes, the thought to join a nationwide gym is tempting, but I have no way to get off the campground and I'm not willing to take round trip taxis 3-4 times a week.

Anyway, here are a few more photos of the area behind the clubhouse:

Panoramic view - line of rocking chairs overlooking the lake.  On other side of window is the lounge and gym.



Sitting by the lake.  That table is actually a gas firepit!



Another view of the pool.  On the left is a grill and kitchen area.



Bar stools around the marble counter kitchen area



Tonight is Shabbat.  We are going to a community dinner at synagogue tonight so no major meal preparations today!