Travel
I have so many little things to do that I should have made a list of but didn't.
I made a brief trip to the farmers mkt. this morning and bought some beautiful strawberries, as well as a few vegetables - just potatoes and two kinds of squash. I haven't been eating as many vegetables as I like lately, and will enjoy the squash especially. Any potatoes that are left will keep until I get back. Of course every stall there had incredibly beautiful produce that I couldn't buy today. The market runs year around although the kinds of produce will change slightly.
I dropped some books off at the library and the librarian extended the due date on a few others by several days so I will be able to return them on time after I get back. They are so accommodating, which I find is true with all librarians I have ever encountered in the U.S. as well as in Ireland.
I'm waiting for the air show to begin at Mather airfield this afternoon. I've enjoyed watching - and mostly hearing - the plans run through some of their exercises. There will be the Harrier Jump Jets, the F-86 Sabre Jet, the F-22 Raptor, and the P-51 Mustang. I saw 3 of the P-51's flying overhead yesterday and my subconscious told me I saw a propeller. When I looked at the picture in the local paper I saw that indeed it does have a propeller. I'd rather fly in a prop plane any day, but of course not from CA to NY! I hope I can get some photos from the street outside my house. I have always missed seeing and hearing the Navy & Air Force planes at Mather AFB before the base was closed. The airfield is now used for cargo planes. I know very little about airplanes but always liked to see military planes flying overhead. Commercial airliners don't interest me a bit and I dislike the pollution of their contrails cluttering up a beautiful sky.
I've been trying to pack snacks that I can carry on the plane - I have baggies of cashews and trail mix, plus several Clif bars, a few biscotti, and I'll wash and bag whatever grapes I have left before I leave. I'm trying to pack all I can in the suitcase that will be checked in, and save my small lightweight backpack for my computer, reading material, and snacks. I haven't yet found a crossword puzzle book and time is running short.
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Travel
Tying loose ends
I have so many little things to do that I should have made a list of but didn't.
I made a brief trip to the farmers mkt. this morning and bought some beautiful strawberries, as well as a few vegetables - just potatoes and two kinds of squash. I haven't been eating as many vegetables as I like lately, and will enjoy the squash especially. Any potatoes that are left will keep until I get back. Of course every stall there had incredibly beautiful produce that I couldn't buy today. The market runs year around although the kinds of produce will change slightly.
I dropped some books off at the library and the librarian extended the due date on a few others by several days so I will be able to return them on time after I get back. They are so accommodating, which I find is true with all librarians I have ever encountered in the U.S. as well as in Ireland.
I'm waiting for the air show to begin at Mather airfield this afternoon. I've enjoyed watching - and mostly hearing - the plans run through some of their exercises. There will be the Harrier Jump Jets, the F-86 Sabre Jet, the F-22 Raptor, and the P-51 Mustang. I saw 3 of the P-51's flying overhead yesterday and my subconscious told me I saw a propeller. When I looked at the picture in the local paper I saw that indeed it does have a propeller. I'd rather fly in a prop plane any day, but of course not from CA to NY! I hope I can get some photos from the street outside my house. I have always missed seeing and hearing the Navy & Air Force planes at Mather AFB before the base was closed. The airfield is now used for cargo planes. I know very little about airplanes but always liked to see military planes flying overhead. Commercial airliners don't interest me a bit and I dislike the pollution of their contrails cluttering up a beautiful sky.
I've been trying to pack snacks that I can carry on the plane - I have baggies of cashews and trail mix, plus several Clif bars, a few biscotti, and I'll wash and bag whatever grapes I have left before I leave. I'm trying to pack all I can in the suitcase that will be checked in, and save my small lightweight backpack for my computer, reading material, and snacks. I haven't yet found a crossword puzzle book and time is running short.
- Woke Up With The Sun!
This morning I woke up with the sunlight streaking into my room. What a beautiful sight! Yesterday evening the wind and rain were fierce, and at one point it actually pulled my side door open, and the crash of the door against the railing...
- Wings Ready To Fly!
I've packed everything except last minute items that I'll be using tomorrow. Just did a load of laundry and it's hanging on the line across the street. I wish I could predict if I'll be more likely to want jeans rather...
- Trying To Buy A Book!
It shouldn't be this difficult. I went to the Barnes & Noble bookstore this morning but didn't find the books I wanted. I then went over to the crossword puzzle section and all they had were easy puzzles, so I left. I did a computer...
- Roof Repair
Even as I write this my roof is being repaired. Mark arrived a few minutes before 10 am, just as he had promised. The noise from whatever he's doing is so much more pronounced than if he was walking and working on a regular type roof rather...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...