Snow Sculptures

My effort to ride my bicycle every other day is intact. In early January, I had three days in a row, which wore me out, so I started with every other day. It will be different in the warmer months riding outside, as just ride and enjoy the more straightforward exercise on off days. With Rouvy, I get too competitive, and it is a hard workout!

To date, I have logged 278 miles in about 17 hours. That is 16.35 miles per hour on average, which is good. Each ride has been at least 16 miles for the past two weeks, and a few have been over 20 miles.

I have been diligent about my iron intake, yet I am not noticing any improvement. I will continue to monitor my health and look for ways to improve.

I did get out and test the new camera at a friend's broomball game.  It was my first time seeing Broomball in action.  It was a cold day, but it was worth the experience.  Sample images below.

If you missed a past post, we moved our mom from the Wheatland, North Dakota, farm to All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, Minnesota, in August.  She had not adjusted it as well as we had hoped, and the cost is nearing $5,000 a month.  We have been searching for alternatives and found a new home for her in Prior Lake.  This is a building that reminds me of North Dakota-style housing.  We will move her there next month, costing about $2,900 a month.  This is reduced rent if we use the buydown program of $17,000 upfront.  This will pay back in about 15 months but is not refundable if she passes.  At this rate, her funds should get her through the next 8 years.

Today, I took my mom to the Minnesota State Fair Grounds snow sculptures. This year's total number of entrants was down. There has been very little snow, and it is supposed to be 50 degrees here on Wednesday. Images are shown below.

 My retirement funding is still ahead of the anticipated funds.  I hope this continues to be a more decisive year for the market, but I fear President Trump will destroy much of the security.  He is not a leader but a dictator who scares me.  I hope we make it through the next few years safely and financially stable.

Until next time, carry on my friends, carry on!