Travel
Not much to relate except that my ribs feel a whole lot better - now they just ache rather than hurt! I did the gym thing last night and went easy on the upper body stuff, but I was a little sore this morning.
I was up and out the door early for the market, and bought what I could from the fewer vendors and offerings. In another month or two there will be much more beautiful California produce, but I got things I need and like to cook - a beautiful small head of cauliflower included.
Then to Costco where I spent more money than planned. Why is it always like that? I shouldn't go hungry the rest of the month, even if I am broke!
When Jeannie picked me up last night to drive to the gym she brought a small container of soup made by Chef Donald. It was so delicious and I ate it all when I came home from the gym. Now I'm determined to make some soup, but it's difficult to make it in small quantities. I'm thinking of offering some of the ingredients to Donald and asking him to make enough extra for a few meals for me. In fact that sounds like a wonderful idea and I will be totally nourished!
Jeannie, Donald, and girls are off to the mountains this afternoon so the girls can play in the snow. They will stay through the holiday weekend at my sister's house in Carson City, NV. Jeannie asked if I would like to go along, but I had to pass on that. While I would love to be in some snow, I don't think the drive up and back, plus the holiday crowds, is worth it.
In fact I've come to the conclusion that outside of nearby camping opportunities, I'm finished with traveling after my spring trip to NY and summer trip to Alaska. I don't know when I got so old I wouldn't want to travel anymore, but it crept up on me. I think if I had a companion who like to travel the same way I do - few miles per day, camping in beautiful places, etc., no timetables or destinations written in stone, I might feel differently.
The bands of rain keep coming and will continue for a while. The temps are milder than they were last week, so it is a little easier on me. I have been wearing what's left of my wonderful backpacking long underwear, and I stay toasty warm. My hands and nose are always cold though. This too shall pass!
- Update
I'm doing a little better but still lacking energy. My sister has had some medical problems and daughter Jeannie stayed overnight with her on Monday night, and asked me to come over to be with her for a while on Tuesday. I did and went...
- Well Done, Gypsy
What I said exactly was "Damn, I'm good!" But then the aches and pains set in, and I probably overdid the exercise thing, but I'm doing so well with it that I will just suffer. The yoga video I followed yesterday evening just about kicked...
- Older Than Dirt!
Jeannie called this afternoon and asked if I wanted to come over for a while, as they were going to sit out by the pool while the girls were playing in the water. When I got there I found Alyssa (Joe & Sarah's daughter) had spent the night. ...
- Resting Up From Saturday
Yesterday Jeannie brought the girls over to my house in the morning since Donald was working on a cake. We went to the Farmers' Mkt. and then to Costco. I can't believe how much two little girls can eat from all the samples available. ...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
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Travel
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Not much to relate except that my ribs feel a whole lot better - now they just ache rather than hurt! I did the gym thing last night and went easy on the upper body stuff, but I was a little sore this morning.
I was up and out the door early for the market, and bought what I could from the fewer vendors and offerings. In another month or two there will be much more beautiful California produce, but I got things I need and like to cook - a beautiful small head of cauliflower included.
Then to Costco where I spent more money than planned. Why is it always like that? I shouldn't go hungry the rest of the month, even if I am broke!
When Jeannie picked me up last night to drive to the gym she brought a small container of soup made by Chef Donald. It was so delicious and I ate it all when I came home from the gym. Now I'm determined to make some soup, but it's difficult to make it in small quantities. I'm thinking of offering some of the ingredients to Donald and asking him to make enough extra for a few meals for me. In fact that sounds like a wonderful idea and I will be totally nourished!
Jeannie, Donald, and girls are off to the mountains this afternoon so the girls can play in the snow. They will stay through the holiday weekend at my sister's house in Carson City, NV. Jeannie asked if I would like to go along, but I had to pass on that. While I would love to be in some snow, I don't think the drive up and back, plus the holiday crowds, is worth it.
In fact I've come to the conclusion that outside of nearby camping opportunities, I'm finished with traveling after my spring trip to NY and summer trip to Alaska. I don't know when I got so old I wouldn't want to travel anymore, but it crept up on me. I think if I had a companion who like to travel the same way I do - few miles per day, camping in beautiful places, etc., no timetables or destinations written in stone, I might feel differently.
The bands of rain keep coming and will continue for a while. The temps are milder than they were last week, so it is a little easier on me. I have been wearing what's left of my wonderful backpacking long underwear, and I stay toasty warm. My hands and nose are always cold though. This too shall pass!
- Update
I'm doing a little better but still lacking energy. My sister has had some medical problems and daughter Jeannie stayed overnight with her on Monday night, and asked me to come over to be with her for a while on Tuesday. I did and went...
- Well Done, Gypsy
What I said exactly was "Damn, I'm good!" But then the aches and pains set in, and I probably overdid the exercise thing, but I'm doing so well with it that I will just suffer. The yoga video I followed yesterday evening just about kicked...
- Older Than Dirt!
Jeannie called this afternoon and asked if I wanted to come over for a while, as they were going to sit out by the pool while the girls were playing in the water. When I got there I found Alyssa (Joe & Sarah's daughter) had spent the night. ...
- Resting Up From Saturday
Yesterday Jeannie brought the girls over to my house in the morning since Donald was working on a cake. We went to the Farmers' Mkt. and then to Costco. I can't believe how much two little girls can eat from all the samples available. ...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...