KARIN VOLKMANN       

The Exercise Lady  

              


I first met Karin in the early 2000s when she worked for Ballys and
I went there for my workouts.
As the weeks and years went by,
I watched her train various clients and
was impressed with her work with
older clients.

Karin with Tucker and Callie (her "children")

About 10 years ago, I realized I wasn't pushing myself hard enough, I signed on to be trained by Karin. We have become
good friends over the years.  About 3
years ago, I told her I need to get ready
for knee replacement surgery. I wanted
to lose weight and get my leg muscles
stronger. She was very instrumental in
helping me reach my goals. I ended up
having two knee replacements and 
Karin was right there aiding in my recovery.

My knee with replacement part

Both knees now look like the X-ray on
the right here.  Because of these metal
parts, I have to be specially scanned at
the airport to make sure I'm not hiding
a bomb.

Friends forever  (we're often taken for sisters)

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Learning a new Device!


This summer I bought a 10-inch fire tablet with a
keyboard that I can attach or not, depending on
how I want to use it. I have engaged the help of
friends (thanks, Karin) and strangers (thanks guy
working at frozen yogurt place).

The above picture of a shell garden has nothing to do
with the text but I felt a photo was needed.  Unfortunately
I don't have my photos available to this device yet.  I shall
have to venture out and rely on the kindness of strangers
to get them synced somehow.

I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and
partaking in beach-type activities: crafting,
shelling, pot lucking, etc.

These "flowers" were fashioned from gourds
by Gwen of the Jamaican accent.



I love the turquoise-colored water of Coyote beach 
with the deeper blue water out further.

And then we have many whale sharks in our bay as
they cruise back and forth feeding.