I have been sporadically using the treadmill at the fitness center here where I live. I get most of my exercise from my landscaping job (more on this later). I wasn't sure what shape I would be in for a run outside, along the route I used to take before the job and before some bastard took my running stuff from the laundromat. Since I no longer own a pair of running shorts, I cut some of the bottoms off a pair of gym/swim trunks and used them yesterday. I ran along the Sammamish Slough and after feeling good enough to continue, I went out to the 2 1/2 mile mark on the trail. That is 5 miles there. It takes a couple of miles and more to get to the trail (5 more miles), so I think I ran 10 miles yesterday. It is nice to know I can still do that.

The weather yesterday was stellar. There are high clouds today and the temperature will be in the 60's. After yesterday's exertion I don't need to tax myself like that today. Maybe a bike-ride would be nice.

Work. My boss told me a few weeks ago that I would be getting a raise after an initial 30 day or so trial period. I didn't get it. I am now opening up new possibilities for myself. In other words I will be looking for another job. I won't storm into there and quit, but this outfit has proven itself to be undependable while I have done what was asked. I drove their stinkin' truck and trailer and completed the routes and they showed me bad faith by not holding up their side of the deal. I haven't talked with Burt about this but now I know why he was avoiding me on Friday. So anyone out there, again, in the Issaquah, Redmond and Belleview areas who would like to have a dependable and honest worker, barring some last minute change of heart from Earthworks, I will soon be available. So y'all have a great week. Life is good. Don't waste it on bad employers.