Thanks Morton

I loved how Morton posted pictures of his landscape, I was inspired to do the same...here is pics of my backyard...my morning routine is coffee on the deck in front of my pond while watching the fish come up for food. I love my deck, I love my flowers and I am obsessed with my pond! Oh..and my dog TOBY rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

my clearance $5.50 plant..love it

shaggy daisy white lily's

My pride & joy

Last night I went to the gym and swam laps. I swam since I was a baby, I swam competively since I was 4..yes 4. I was never a FANTASTIC FAST swimmer, but I was a very good swimmer, excellent stroke. I swam summer/winter. I take for granted that not only can I float for an indefinate amount of time but I can swim all lap strokes (except butterfly) perfectly at ease. I went last night and swam and swam. A girl next to me asked me how I DO NOT get water up my nose. I tried to help her but told her that swimming was like being born, I just do it. Then I focused on how I did it and talked to her more. She is getting actually swim instructions this week. I see so many splash about and it seems so exhausting, yet I admire there determination and strength. I love swimming, it is quite, peaceful it is when I am at home, I feel great, amazing, wonderful. I have no pain, I am weightless, my back doesn't hurt. I feel alive. I swam my heart out for 1 1/2 hours then hit the sauna.

Last night I found a round lump under my skin 1" above my belly button. Likely a hernia, I have an appt. tomorrow at dr. What next? Should I not ask.

Love you all..tons