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The Ups and Downs of our Daily Walks, Part 1
In our statistically-minded world (+/- 10 seconds a day, 72 hours autonomy), we often track ourselves with health-related numbers (2750 calories, 7500 steps, 4 miles per hour). It occurred to me yesterday that I rarely think of elevation when it comes to our walks, as there is not that much change in altitude when you live on the edge of the ocean. But today’s report will mention our elevations, for the enjoyment of like-minded readers.
We started from home in the front driveway which is at about 110 feet above sea level (about 75 ft higher than our back fence). Using the Chevy Volt (showing a range of 45 miles), we descended rapidly to 2 ft above sea level and began our walk. I quicky spotted a hummingbird but was unable to precisely calculate his height.
We noticed this well-groomed tree sending out fresh leaves
as we drove by Sunbelt Rentals, which I think used to be called Ascend.
Having researched the choices, I find they offer a manlift with a working height of 126’ and horizontal outreach of 75’ for only $1830 a day.
Maybe we can organize a WPS GetToGether and share the cost of going up and down in the air?
Or not.
Arriving at Mission Bay, we saw this sea gull and I calculate his beak’s elevation at about 6 inches above sea level
Sea level
My 44mm ceramic bezel Seiko 9T82 watch #166/300 shows 9:47 am while being lifted about 5 feet above sea level, and that’s about enough statistical nonsense for now!
Fifty feet?
Chest high (4 feet?)
Self-portrait
On the Rocks about eye level
On the roof, sleepy eyes level
Looking down at us, master of all he surveys.
Arriving at Mission Bay, we saw this sea gull and I calculate his beak’s elevation at about 6 inches above sea level
The fish about 6 & 12 inches below.
Sea level
My 44mm ceramic bezel Seiko 9T82 watch #166/300 shows 9:47 am while being lifted about 5 feet above sea level, and that’s about enough statistical nonsense for now!
Some flowers (above our heads)
Fifty feet?
Chest high (4 feet?)
Self-portrait
On the Rocks about eye level
On the roof, sleepy eyes level
Looking down at us, master of all he surveys.
We walked a bit more then left the beach to relocate ourselves for a doctor’s appointment.
Please follow along in Part 2
The Ups and Downs of our Daily Walks, Part 1
In our statistically-minded world (+/- 10 seconds a day, 72 hours autonomy), we often track ourselves with health-related numbers (2750 calories, 7500 steps, 4 miles per hour). It occurred to me yesterday that I rarely think of elevation when it comes to ...
The Ups and Downs of our Daily Walks, Part 2
We arrived at the Medical Center, elevation 400 feet, my wife got out and went for attention to her broken wrist on the ground floor, Orthopedics… whereas I usually visit floor 5 or 6. Meanwhile I went to the parking structure and found the very first par...
Always love these photo reports
I aspire to your levels of presence and observation. Thanks for sharing!