Thursday, December 29, 2005

The desk experiment...

I got this idea from
www.bookofjoe.com, who got it from this researcher at the Mayo Clinic.


So - I've taken the first step, moving to a standup desk. No chairs for me anymore. I've also added a wireless headset and 24" monitor, wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse. This is phase one, and I've been doing the stand-up thing for about 60 days.


So far, so good.


Now the treadmill, a Smooth Fitness 5.25, is on order. I'll be able to start the new year by walking all day while at my desk.


I need to.


After successfully losing 100 pounds about 8 years ago, I've regressed. Through weightlifting and other excersize I'm in better shape, but starting to get really big again - mainly due to smoking cessation about 4 years ago, I believe.


Its time to get serious - again.

Bombay

My wife, Nancy, did a nice article on her website about our day in Bombay during our recent trip to India. You can read it at nancydowling.com.

Monday, December 05, 2005

India - Photo of the Day - Ranganathitoo - Day 16


Giant fruit bats nesting at Ranganathitoo

Sunday, December 04, 2005

India - Photo of the Day - Nagarahole - Day 15


Mmmmmmm, fresh tamarind... taken on the grounds of Kabini River lodge

Saturday, December 03, 2005

India - Photo of the Day - Nagarahole - Day 14


How do you stop an elephant from charging?

Friday, December 02, 2005

India - Photo of the Day - Nagarahole - Day 13


Crested Serpent Eagle at Nagarahole refuge.

Thursday, December 01, 2005

India - Photo of the Day - Kannur - Day 12


Traditional Teyyam Dancer prepares his makeup.