As noted in passing previously, someone is interested in getting me fit.
When there's plenty of work to do, though, I spend too much time at work to justify the long long strolls that are my preferred way to get more exercise.
So I decided to get an elliptical. And I decided that I'd try to save a little money by not having it shipped and picking it up from Delaware (where there's no sales tax.)
But, not being an especially confident driver, and even less confident navigating into Delaware, I recruited Tom.
So Saturday afternoon we headed into Delaware, and got to Sears at the Prices Corner shopping center, and found, on sale, a perfect elliptical.
Sadly, fitting the box into Tom's car was, despite our great optimism, impossible. I felt like a fat man looking at last year's wardrobe; despite how you wiggle, it just ain't fitting in there.
Fortunately, PhillyCarShare is here to help. I made a reservation on-line for the next day, and a conveniently located stationwagon (less than two blocks from me) was mine to use for four hours.
Tom navigated, but I drove. Alas, my city-dwelling ways have left me a little rusty about highway driving. But by the grace of God and light traffic we arrived safely to the Sears, picked up the package and hightailed it back to Philly.
So I spent the majority of Sunday putting the thing machine together, and tonight I fixed an annoying little "thump" sound I'd started troubleshooting last night.
The workout was good. I definitely got a good run in, all in the comfort of my own home.
In further news I had a great time at the IVC's fundraiser on Thursday. This was my first time at the BBQ proper, but it was a blast, just as I would expect from the wonderful First Wednesday programs.
