It’s a BEAUTIFUL day in Boston!!! The temperature is in the low 70′s and there’s a nice cool breeze. Where did this gorgeous weather come from?
City view from our balcony:
I took advantage of the wonderful weather by eating my lunch on our balcony in the warm sunshine.
I made an open-face sandwich on toasted whole wheat with pesto, cheddar, tomato, mushroom, onion, and avocado. It was yuuuuum! 
I drank a second iced coffee with lunch. It’s a double ice coffee kind of day, if ya know what I mean! 
I’m thinking chocolate + peanut butter for dessert!
Workout
I squeezed a lot into my workout this morning! Love that!
Strength (back and shoulders):
- Lat-pull downs (machine): 55 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
- Single arm rows (dumbbells): 20 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
- Close grip rows (machine): 20 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
- Military press (dumbbells): 12 lbs, 15 reps, 3 sets
- Lateral raises (dumbbells): 8 lbs, 15 reps 3 sets
Cardio + Abs:
- 40 minutes on elliptical
- 10 minutes of abs and core exercises
Common Foods Dangerous to Dogs
I saw an article in Real Simple (October 2009) about some common foods that can make your dog (or cat) sick. I had no clue that some of these foods were bad for animals, so I thought I would share the list on the blog.
- Avocados
- Macadamia nuts
- Raw yeast, bread dough
- Alcoholic drinks
- Xylitol (found in sugarless gum)
- Garlic, onions
- Grapes, raisins
- Chocolate
Speaking of dogs, Mal and I are off to take Murph for a long walk by the ocean.
See ya! 
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My dog can’t eat chicken, we have to be careful with what table food he gets
Isn’t it great out? It was cloudy as hell this morning when I ran but now it’s lovely
Low 70s? I am jealous! I’m going to a football game tonight in Kentucky, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to freeze!
Awesome sandwich combo.
Avocado makes everything special!
Oh, what a breathtaking view! We have super nice weather here in NYC too, although I’m stuck in the house today.
My dog pretty much eats everything he can gets his paws on.. this is not limited to food, but paper too.
Have a great walk!
Wow, I had no idea garlic and onions were bad for dogs? And avocados? Huh. Good to know! Thanks for the list!
i had no idea about the garlic – i had thought that was a “natural” remedy to prevent fleas!
What a wonderful view. It is rainy and cold here, I am glad you are having a warm Halloween.
I saw that list too and was shocked. I knew some but not all. I love how they told us what they do to them as well so I know why.
Enjoy your double ice coffee weather
Had no idea that some of those foods were bad for animals! Wow.
Awesome view that you have from your balcony.
Have a great day!
I had no idea avocados were bad for dogs!
Its unbelievable out! Unfortunately we are doing some fall cleaning, but it is nice to have all of the windows open! Getting ready for the swarm of trick or treaters too
What a beautiful day and view you have! And you get to enjoy it!
Thanks for the list, I didn’t know grapes are bad for dogs.
I didn’t know those doggie facts! Yikes…
Ad I’m so glad to see someone else who loves coffee as much as I do. Makes me feel less guilty!
Florida needs to stop playing tricks on me and mighty-morph to having Boston weather! My friend is going to school there and I can’t help but be envious of her, mahahah!
Have a lovely day with your boys!
When I saw that Real Simple article I ripped it out and put it on my fridge — I had no idea all that was bad for dogs! My dog will seriously eat anything, haha…
Love the city view! That sandwich looks so good… very creative!
I saw that article in Real Simple too! I always think its weird when i see avocados listed under foods that are bad for dogs. My uncle had an avocado farm in Florida and his dogs would eat avocados by the truck full! Any avocado that fell on the ground they would eat. They had the shiniest coats I’ve ever seen and were in great health!! Not that I’m advocating giving dogs avocados, I just think it’s interesting.
I read that article as well! Thanks for passing the info along!
Have a great Saturday!
That is a very small lunch. Especially after a work-out
Thanks for that list – I had no idea about any of that.
It was a beautiful day here – perfect for my bike ride.
I love avocado. Good to know so our poodle doesn’t steal any of those foods. It’s GORGEOUS here in KC I wish I could have ran all day in this weather.
i know! i have no idea where this beautiful weather came from, but i am not complaining! you have such a great view of boston!
jenna
What a fabulous view!
Love the view of your sandwich too….looks perfect!
So jealous of your weather. I’m in New Jersey and it pouring. All the poor Trick-or-Treaters are ringing the doorbell soaking wet!
Who’d've thunk that it’s almost November??
Argh! Jealous! It’s sunny here, but the high temp is only 48 degrees! Winter is on its way I’m afraid. I feel bad for all the trick or treaters tonight!
There have been several foods that I’ve found out about recently that are toxic to pets that have really shocked me. I guess it just shows that with feeding animals you really need to be cautious and know your stuff.
Anyway, have a great Halloween!
great view from the balcony! I am jealous – from my apt window you can see the parking garage…
What an awesome view you have! It’s so cool that you ate lunch out there. I love big cities!
We learned of those same dangerous foods when we took Petrie to the vet the same time. Who would have thought that avocado would be bad?
Have a happy Halloween, Tina!
I didn’t know about avocados.
I like being able to squeeze a lot into my workout too. Thanks for the list — I only knew about the chocolate and alcohol!
We had a low seventies day yesterday. It was gorgeous out, and I took advantage of it by walking around outside at every chance I could get
. I love the photos on your patio – they’re lovely!
Open face sandwich? I like the name
looks very healthy !!!
Isn’t that cold to have another cup of “iced coffee” ??
such a beautiful day! glad you are enjoying!
What a view- so gorgeous. I best you guys are so happy there
Hope you and Mal are having a Happy Halloween! I was telling Josh that you got a new job and he was bummed…he was like man, I wish they would have moved to Charleston 
Boy,it’s hard to believe that the weather is so beautiful up there and the view was superb!!! I bet you are really enjoying yourselves. My husband and I have been up to Beantown several times and just love it up there. My hubby says he would love to move up there after we retire but I don’t know that we can afford it. maybe you can give us some insight on that situation. Also,I don’t really care for dogs but those facts were intriguing. Furthermore,I just love ice coffee and think it the bomb!!!!
As a resident of New York City and of a tiny one bedroom convert, I can officially say … ” I am jealous!!” of that view!! What I wouldn’t give to sit on my rooftop and sip a cup of coffee in this gorgeous fall weather — too bad the roof is chain locked