My eyes popped open right on schedule: 4:59 a.m.  I got a few things done (read the paper and did a load of laundry) but of course it was way too early to start making noise in the kitchen by doing the dishes now that Tom is home.

My workout with gym Jim involved squats and lunges. 

He predicts that I will feel the after-effects for the next few days.   

I told him that I expect to get sore; after all, I'm using muscles that have been blissfully sleeping for decades! 

My only worry is putting out my back - 

and Jim's doing his best to see that that doesn't happen!

Took a shower (I definitely worked up a sweat at the gym!), made some phone calls, and now plan to quilt until Karin and Garry get back from shopping at the outlet mall.