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alex progeny

11:58 Saturday 16 September 2017 JST

I put this leaf down but before it could grow much past the pics shown here, it got cleaned up by the annual clearing done by city workers.

After the annual clear cut seemed to be complete, I found a spot that had not been cleared. It is still in the same park, but on a sidewalk, so maybe it will be clearcut by a different team. But for now, let's see how these leaves enjoy the spot:

headed home from osaka

21:10 Saturday 16 September 2017 JST

Simon drove me to Shin Osaka station so we could chat an hour longer. The last train for me to get home tonight leaves at 9:23pm, but I was able to get the 9:03pm train. Yay!

rafting yesterday with simon

08:35 Saturday 16 September 2017 JST

Arms are sore after rafting yesterday, but generally had a great time. Got dumped a couple of times, and banged up my knees a bit on rocks, but I was wearing a helmet, so no worries.

I am thankful my phone is waterproof!

weights

18:50 Saturday 16 September 2017 JST

Simon gave me a set of weights, including one which he found discarded on a hiking trail. We hiked up the trail, found the weight still there, collected it and cleaned it up in his shower.

He wanted to give me dumbells, but after I asked what would be good for my lower back, he suggested a T-bar kettlebell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=427hjj0ZRDc

At one point we got a pic at the supermarket while he bought us beef for steak and potatoes.