Susan and I compromised on the 3-mile "Walk Away the Pounds" DVD yesterday by ending at 2 miles as she had to go into work. It was good to be back in the exercise mode, although I'm not sure about today because there's about a half-inch of snow on the ground.
Went to Manahawkin to run several errands, and stopped at Kohl's to try to get a new winter jacket. They're having a great sale and seniors could get an extra 15 % off yesterday (and today), but damned if I could find one. Incredibly, the ones I liked (for color, length, warmth etc.) just didn't fit; a certain size was too snug and the next size was too big. Okay, that's it--I'm going to Macy's although they're pricier.
Stopped at the library and borrowed "The Manchurian Candidate"--the newer version. Far from engaging my interest, it lulled me to sleep and Imissed a lot of it, which was no loss. Meryl Streep was the only bright spot. She was a brunette in this one and looked stunning as ever.
Alison called to discuss Pat's 76th birthday on Sunday. Joel, Jen, and Joely are coming, too, so we decided to wait to use the Joseph's gift certificate. Asked Pat if he preferred going to Alison's or having them here and he opted for here. Alison's bringing a pork tenderloin for the entree, plus a side, and I'll provide the cake and some veggies.
I asked Alison if she and Mike went on their usual Friday night 12-mile hike and she said they did and "it was beautiful," although the weather's been frigid. However, she said they had a terrible (self-inflicted) ordeal on Sunday when they ran the length of Long Beach Island (18 miles), training for the Boston. The freezing cold and wind made it almost unbearable and they had to wrap cloth around their faces just to go on. Are they insane? Well, yes, but in a good way...