This morning we drove to the Scottish Highlands Festival in Blairsville, GA, only about 18 miles from our house. We got there around 9:30 and while Cliff waited for the hot dog booth to open, we watched the sheep dog demonstration and some of the highland games. These guys are bruisers! The "hammer" throw originates from the Scots actually throwing a sledge hammer years ago. It was interesting to watch them position their feet and body, twirl, then grunt and heave for maximum distance. A few of the throws measured 80 feet! The dogs lay in waiting out in the fields just watching their sheep if the sheep are doing what they're suppose to be doing. As the sheep stray, the dogs herd them in a back and forth rhythm until they return to their place. The woman who was doing the demonstration said the dog does this instinctively and doesn't have to be given any commands.
I may repeat things I've already posted. It's not due to age. I'm too lazy to go back and reread what I blogged previously. I've joined the Murphy Health and Fitness gym that's located right across from Konhete Park where I walk so I can swim now too. I didn't realize how much I missed being in the water. The other gym, Erlanger Fit Plus membership runs out in September. Cliff and I belonged to it since moving here and it has a great rehab program that both of us have used at different times. One time I asked a therapist about knee discomfort/pain and he showed me ways to strengthen quads and leg muscles to prevent knee weakness. Cliff did PT a few times for back discomfort due to belly pulling on his back muscles. After the PT a patient get a free month at the gym. We did Zumba and yoga classes together. But now I need to swim. Pool is heated when the temperatures cool down. Our mornings have bee...
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