No gain, no pain

Let no good deed go unpunished-anonymous

My good deed-I was a "gracious guest." I ate everything put in front of me at the relatives; drank every beer that was offered; and tried to save the fast food industry with my orders and taking the offered drink refills. I was too gracious. My punishment-I now carry five more pounds than when I left town.
I postponed what I know I needed to do by mowing the lawn ( it could also qualify as a pasture if grass length counts) Wednesday morning. Thursday morning I couldn't postpone my pain much longer. I usually go to the Wyoming Athletic Club (known as the Fat Farm) each morning I am in town or not skiing. I extended my stretching as long as I could (stretching is good but it doesn't count as much exercise) and then decided it was time to go drink coffee with my homies (see May 7 blog) which seemed more important than getting all sweated up (I did shower just in case I did too much stretching). After coffee I ran a couple of errands. As long as I was close I decided it was important to satisfy my Taco Bell needs. This morning I faced my gain. I cowboyed up and went through my usual routine. I could feel the pain of gain but tomorrow will be easier (I hope).
I was just too gracious a guest.

More from my You might be a redneck if.......... calendar
May 25-"You've ever given livestock for a wedding present"
May 26-"You've used alien abduction as a courtroom alibi"
May 27-"There was a mechanical bull at your prom"