Estes Lake with snow

I was going to take some pictures yesterday between work and my Balance Center appointment. But two things went wrong with this plan. First I left my phone at home. Boy, I hate when that happens. Second I worked two hours extra and there was no time in-between. So I am posting this picture from last week.

Well when we tried some exercises at the Balance Center she decided she needed to start with Strength exercises. I could not lift my right leg off the floor to the right and stand up straight. I couldn't even lift my right leg more than a couple of inches when laying on my left side. So she has me doing the clamshell exercise, where you bend both legs while laying on your side and life the top one 5 inches and hold for 5 seconds. Then I do glute squeezes. Lastly seated Calf Stretches.

[Richard Sayer]

It looks very different with it's winter clothes on... nice though! On the other hand, your exercises don't sound nice at all 😧

[Myrna O'Hara]

Beautiful but.... Looks too cold for me. I'll stay on the cape, thanks you very much.

[Junko Y]

nice peek-through framing, and what vivid color! Brrr -- it projects cold.

[Danette Thompson]

Gorgeous shot. The Balance Center sounds like a wonderful place.

[Diana]

Beautiful shot and view. I should imagine in a few months you would be fit as a fiddle, if you do your exercises Joan :-)

[Anne]

Stunning shot Joan

[Milanie]

Sounds like she has a good plan for you - the strengthening exercises will help a lot with balance. You found the right place to get started. I've been doing (a home) a 65+ addition of balancing exercises for several years now and do think it helps. Like your nice shot. Not quite thick enough to skate on yet :)

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful landscape shot

[Linda Godwin]

Cold and thin ice, the trees frame the scene nicely!

[Lou Ann]

Glad you are taking that class! This is a lovely picture.

[gloria jones]

Great winter capture

[Islandgirl]

Lovely winter scene!

[KWind]

Such a beautiful scene! The sky is such a great colour.

[Taffy]

Sounds like they are figuring out how to give you a good workout. And I do like this scene, though it does look cold!

[Margo Sayer]

Sounds as if this is the biz to restore strength...and your confidence. Hang on in there...it'll pay dividends if you make the commitment.

[haskar]

Great scene and shot. Lovely colours.

[tony gig]

Beautiful view and lovely capture... Fav

[Kate]

It's a beautiful scene!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

A nice wintery picture of the lake- in spite of the color I think, "Brrrrr!" I do 30 clam shells on each side as part of my fitness training. Fun fun fun!