Wow, to feel "thin!" And to be training for a bike race! I'm in an odd place -- "thin" in comparison with X pounds ago yet "not thin" in terms of fitness & energy. I've lost enough weight to feel the difference but still have plenty more to go. The numbers aren't the issue of course, it's the fitness. It's interesting that my attitude keeps shifting with the weight. As for holidays, I'm not worried. When faced with too much food I just feel overwhelmed. I've been know to return from big parties hungry because I talked too much to eat and/or just couldn't decide what to sample! It's harder when the party's at our place but I've learned to send food home with people so it's simply not hanging around. Appropriate portion control is my big issue so I try to avoid platters of food in general. Should I be more worried? What are the holiday challenges for others? It's everyday eating/exercise issues that got me in trouble, not "special days!" Still, I don't want trip & plateau just when I seem to be getting somewhere. Is that the big issue, tripping, falling, and maybe not getting back into the race? I've had a few bumps this summer (travel, special project) & it is most upsetting to be off my routine. Can't believe I've survived the last 2 "tests."

It really doesn't matter which shows people prefer to others, what matters is that the viewer is enjoying it. I remember when I was younger I'd feel sorry for people who didn't do the things I enjoyed and then, with years, came a little more wisdom. I now realize that one person can have as much enjoyment jumping out of a plane as the person watching the tv. show. It's all relative, there's no order of taste. What makes you happy is the important factor. I watch several reality shows and enjoy them completely. I also enjoy being in a museum for hours and hours, go figure.. It's what makes us unique.

why do you put a fungicide down? The summer weather here in NC promotes fungus. Mid 90s during the day, high 70s/low 80s at night and high humidity. Without fungicide a young turf like this would be wiped out fairly quickly. Even a mature one will take significant damage. First step would be to identify the disease. I wouldn't recommend you apply preventive fungicide unless you have exhausted your cultural control options - infrequent watering, not watering in the evening, mowing a little shorter to improve airflow. A lot of fungus problems are merely cosmetic, so you will have to make a decision whether you want to sacrifice some soil life to maintain turf quality during summer. Once the disease is identified, that will dictate what product and how often.

Interesting mix. Amar Bose, my classic music collection really appreciates him. Rose Bird's quotes I really appreciate, especially "My role isn't to be politically smart. My role is to do what's right under the constitution. And if that's politically unpopular, so be it". Could have done without Mallone.