On 22 Jan 2005 15:13:03 -0600, "Bob" > wrote:

>Carol replied:
>
>>> After it cranks up here (shortly from the looks of the radar) we're
>>> headed out in search of a decent elliptical machine.
>>
>> YOU ARE NOT! Shovel, man, shovel! That's all the exercise you need!
>
>While shoveling *is* exercise, I've never heard of someone throwing out
>their back using an elliptical machine.
>
>Gee, Carol, you're MEAN! :-)
>
>Bob

*blush* I try. I don't always succeed.

Actually, I'm ashamed to say, there are people who will testify to the fact
that I'm downright delightful sometimes. <G>

I am NOT looking forward to my next bout of shoveling. I stay out there
only until either my back starts to hurt, or my asthma kicks in. This
could take until July.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_