Short Pool

I tried a normal swim in the Willie pool. You can get in 4 or 5 strokes per lap so it is an interrupted swim but it can be done.  The tethered method would give a better result. As for the machines, the next one on the circuit is the Lat Pull down.  In my morning exercise set, I do 40 repititions of each exercise so I am  doing 40 of each of these before finishing on the bike machine.  I have now worked out the temperature panel whereby the spa temperature got a boost while I was in the pool. But I only spent 10 mins in the spa area.  The sign says no spa use after 10pm, not sure if that means the pool as well. Lastly I called into the library but could not find the light switch.  I grabbed a book and filled out the sheet via phone light.

Running Grave

 This is the 7th whodunnit novel by JK Rowling in the Detective Strike series.  Last time I checked the TV series, this book and the previous one had not yet made it as an episode.   These plots are getting ever complicated.  It was supposed to be straight forward, find out as much info as possible about a religious cult where people go in but rarely come out. The deeper they looked, the more complex it got.  I am sure I have read about real life versions of this stuff. 

I think running grave refers to a wave continously ripping out to sea

GPS Gauging

 I have been watching a few videos featuring cross country bike riding. A lot of them have telemetry displays appearing on the screen. How do they do that?  The GPS system is ever expanding and using some mathematics you can record position tracking, speed, altimetry and even G-Forces. I don't plan to go that fast. So my new GoPro has a GPS switch which I have now switched on. I went for a short ride to see what data I could collect. I spent some time getting the Gopro mounted on the bike in a well levelled central position.  This part worked well as the video below shows a smooth ride. What did not work was the actual recordings. I also have a brand new memory card to record on but it seems it cannot keep up with the camera, so the recordings were stopping at random times.  I think there is enough video for this experiment. I may have to drop the recording quality or get another card.  The next problem is that the GoPro video editor is lacking, however the rival Garmin software is supposed to work.  So now I have to get a copy of that one.

There are five pieces to this tower of couplings

I would have preferred a bit of Sunlight

Tethered Swim

 My Williamstown neighbour has made up a contraption to keep herself relatively stationary in a small pool, whilst at the same time keeping up as best a swimming pace as you can.  I have now tried out this idea and it does feel a bit strange.  The below photo shows a weight belt, which I think came from a scuba diving suit. There are also different stretch type cords with a carbiner style attachment and also one inflexible length that attaches to the wall.  When I first tried it I was touching the end of the pool with my hands. So changes were made to swap out a stretchier cable for a stiffer one.  This was all just a tester for me but in the few minutes of usage I hadn't gotten used to it. There is a constant tugging from behind but it seems with time you can smooth the experience. In my case a shorter section of the stretchier rubber would work better.  When I am full time at Willie I can explore this a bit more. 

This hook was placed in the wall for the tethering

Estelle Train Driver

We fitted in a lunch visit for Estelle before we drove back to Clifton Springs. Two hours of driving rain later, we arrived just as the Sun came out. James was working up a sweat with some heavy axe work to get a pile of chopped wood inside before the rain came. As it was, it took a while to get the fire going with slightly damp wood. Heide got some chicken and salad with bread rolls organised then we nad a catchup on how their Port Douglas trip went. That seems like a long 24 hours.

Gymy Go Round

Went back to the Willie gym again or should I say it is a cross between a gym and a sauna. I have spied a small fan sitting unplugged in the corner so I might see if that works next time.  The next machine in the circuit is meant to be a back exerciser but it seemed to work arms and shoulders more. I finished off with another 20 minute bike machine session and that is a sweat dripper.  So far I have had the place to myself each time I have tried it.  It might get much warmer if there are more bodies.

back strengthener shows 40 repetitions at 34 resistance

                                                              Not sure what 34 means

New Look Beach

 We went across to checkout the new foreshore.  A lot has been cut back and now the last of all the offcuts has been cleared away. There are many small pieces laying around still. It is one of those jobs where you start clearing at one end and by the time you get to the other it has grown again. While we were there a huge cloud of cormorants descended as the word had gone around that there were fish.  Wave after wave were hitting the water.  I only had the phone with me but it captured some of the action.

sunset panorama

I'll throw the twigs back into the bushes