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Didn't get in a walk in the daylight, so this is a short one up the hill as far as the street lights go.  1.38 miles with 112 feet climbed in 25:24 minutes.  Tortoise rating on the uphill half of the walk:  4.5.  Calories burned:  215.

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It was clear, calm, and 44 degrees at sundown as I walked by the Hurricane city offices, pictured above, and prepared to walk up the hill before picking up a potassium prescription on the way back.  Got in a little bonus in the store parking lot when a phone call came in just I arrived. Always glad for little bonuses.

Stats:  2.34 miles walked with 151 feet climbed in 43:13 minutes.  Tortoise rating on the uphill first mile:  4.6.  Calories burned:  364.  For a map, please click below to continue reading.

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I walked 0.85 miles to a friend's house this sunny, calm, 48 degree afternoon, climbing 46 feet in 18:43 minutes on the way.  Tortoise rating:  5.6.

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In a recent change of high council assignments, I now oversee stake sports and cultural activities.  First up is basketball.  I have been assembling a team of people to run the games, making sure equipment is in place, and arranging times and buildings for the games.  I know, you didn't see this coming in my life ... I didn't either, but it does make things exciting.

I met Kris Gubler at the stake center at 2 pm, and got in my walk to visit with him.  Afterwards, I took a meandering path home to get my hour of walking in.  Just makes me feel better.

3.23 miles today with 95 feet climbed in 1:04:14 hours.  Tortoise rating:  5.8.

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Walked from Phillip and Pamela Despain's house in Woods Cross to the nearby LDS Church where some of Willyne's family gathered for a lunch, singing, games, and general conversation.  Clear, crisp, 22 degree weather.  0.64 miles with 10 feet climbed in 13:46 minutes.  Tortoise rating:  5.6.

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Had a little time this afternoon, so I called a friend, Mike Arlen (pictured to below with his wife Phebe), and he was kind enough to head to the nearest beach (Venice) with me for a 2.46 mile walk with 52 feet climbed in 53:41 minutes.  Then I continued to the LAX airport to enjoy the long holiday security line and head home.  (Tortoise rating:  6.8)

Mike humorously captured pictures of me attempting to join a pickup basketball game at the beach, complete with my festive reindeer tie.  If you'd like to see more of his pictures, a map, etc., please click below.

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2.16 miles, 147 feet climbed, in 38:37 minutes to the post office, the school, and a little more.  Snow's mostly gone now, but here's a little for you ... Tortoise rating on the uphill portion:  4.8: HumanaFit rates it category 5.  Please click below for a map and eating details ...

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