The one thing I miss.

The one thing I miss from our temporary housing "compound" is the fitness center.  Talk about the most inspiring ellipticals and treadmills you've ever seen...just kidding.  I mean they did have some of those machines but they were not any more awe inspiring than usual.  They did however have this wonderful contraption, which I miss dearly....

 I forgot to tell you we went to Stonehenge a few weeks ago.  It was neat.  Sorry, I'm just a little distractable this morning. 

That's what I'm talking about!!! Heated indoor pool, and usually empty too (no screaming munchkins or creepy old guys in speedos).  

Complete with sauna and those neat rocks to ladle water on, with the cool copper ladle and bucket.  The whole thing, especially the copper ladle, reminds me of summer trips to the Upper Peninsula on Lake Superior.  When using that sauna, alternating between dunking in Lake Superior and running back into the sauna is encouraged. It is quite a spectacle.  What I'd give for an hour in a heated indoor pool and sauna now....

Hhhhmmm.  Temptation. 

First off, it's swimming not bathing (we hope), and I am particularly amused by 4-6.

Status update: boiler set to be repaired tomorrow.  Thank you for sharing advice on how to take the most efficient bucket bath. It's much appreciated by everyone I've encountered in the last few days.