Henry Raymond
Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on June 15, 2008, 08:48:59 AM
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In an attempt to shed a few pounds, I have been taking a stroll on the Rec Path after supper at night. Usually, somewhere along the way, I will meet someone, but it is not crowded by any means. It is truly very, very peaceful, except for maybe a few seagulls squawking away down in the Lamoille River.
I park just off the road above the covered bridge, mainly so I don't have a hill to climb and find that either before I get there or when I am leaving, there is a second car there. For the time being, at least, this works out well. I carry my cell phone with me, and it looks like I have cell phone coverage all along my walk.
Now, I don't want to jinx it, but also so far, there doesn't seem to be a lot of bugs, which is also great.
What a wonderful addition to our town this Community Park is - It appears to have something for everybody. My interest is the rec path, where I can walk without fear of being hit by a car, while others may want to use the picnic tables, walk their dogs or utilize the fields for playing sports.
By the way, even though I don't know everybody I meet there, they are all very friendly and definitely part of this still small town atmosphere.
In regards to my weight - I've only gained another pound, so I guess there must be just a bit more to losing weight than walking.
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Yeah, you are right the park doesn't seem to have many visitors and yet it has a little bit of everything. When I am there, I am usually the only one on the path. When visiting the park I park my car in the parking lot, so that I can get the extra 1/4 mile of exercise. Even with that extra walking to and from, I am usually the only one on the path. My dog loves the water and I enjoy the bench which is close by.