Travel
This morning my son Steve came by to see me with grandson Liam. When I was in NY Mike put a little scooter in my car for me to bring back to Liam, who was thrilled to get it. Mike's boys have graduated to bigger and faster scooters now, and I posted pictures on one of my previous posts when I was in NY.
I had told Steve I brought the scooter, so he came prepared with the helmet. We have no sidewalks here and Liam's concept of riding in the street needs some refinement - the SIDE of the street, Liam, not the MIDDLE!
I went to the gym to talk to someone about what kind of activities I might start out with, and I also printed this week's schedule of classes from the internet. There is a gentle yoga class at 7:30 this evening, and I am debating with myself whether or not to go back for it. I normally like to do any exercising earlier in the day. There are at least two days where I could take the "Silver Sculpt" class, which sounds to me like "Old Gray Hair Folks" class. Since that is exactly where I belong I don't take offense to it, and even see the humor.
I will no doubt waffle back and forth about returning for the 7:30 yoga, but I'll let you know in tomorrow's post. By the way, I realized later that in all the time I spent in the gym earlier today I didn't really pay attention to what anyone was wearing! I hope they didn't pay attention to me either. (I wore sweat pants and a t-shirt, and if I go back for yoga I may change into the stretchy pants, or not.)
It is in the low 80's the rest of the week but it is still cool in the house. I closed a lot of the windows this morning so that Liam wouldn't be cold, but I shouldn't worry - kids' have metabolisms that doesn't allow for their getting cold.
Steve told me that he and a friend had gone on a backpacking trip into the Desolation Wilderness in the Eldorado National Forest. I just love the name "Desolation Wilderness" - it is so evocative of being completely alone and on your own in the wild. He showed me where they hiked in and set up camp, and then they did some serious climbing up ridges, etc., which I wouldn't do, but I would love to be able to go to a place like that where no vehicles are allowed. Actually holding and unfolding a Forest Service map gives me a shivery excitement - they have a plasticized coating so as to handle rough wear, and I just love looking at them. Perhaps the new Gypsy will one day be able to hike into a place like that, but I hope I can find a hiking partner in the meantime.
- Grandkid Week!
Autumn and Arianna (Jeannie's) were over last night for a couple of hours. They are so much fun and I can have adult conversations with them. I hope to see Alyssa and Keira (Joe's) today as I have Keira's birthday present...
- A Day With Liam
I had Liam today - Steve had to drive to a meeting in San Francisco, and Meg had to work. Steve hasn't been feeling well and Meg went home early because of being sick. I spoke with Jeannie and she sounds really bad too. We all have...
- A Great Surprise
I went to Jeannie & Donald's yesterday afternoon and stayed with the girls for about an hour while their parents attended a parents/teacher conference. We spent the hour reading - Autumn read me a chapter book, and Arianna read me one of...
- Another Hot Day!
It is 102 right now which is supposed to be our high for today. The next week or so should be in the 90's or high 80's, so it will be a little more comfortable. This is really awful, but I can deal with it. I took a nap...
- Making Camping Plans
My kids and I want to get together for a camping weekend sometime in June. Steve, Liam and I took a drive up I-80 and looked at a State park site as well as one in the National Forest. These pictures were taken at a reservoir at the...
Travel
Wedesday
This morning my son Steve came by to see me with grandson Liam. When I was in NY Mike put a little scooter in my car for me to bring back to Liam, who was thrilled to get it. Mike's boys have graduated to bigger and faster scooters now, and I posted pictures on one of my previous posts when I was in NY.
I had told Steve I brought the scooter, so he came prepared with the helmet. We have no sidewalks here and Liam's concept of riding in the street needs some refinement - the SIDE of the street, Liam, not the MIDDLE!
I went to the gym to talk to someone about what kind of activities I might start out with, and I also printed this week's schedule of classes from the internet. There is a gentle yoga class at 7:30 this evening, and I am debating with myself whether or not to go back for it. I normally like to do any exercising earlier in the day. There are at least two days where I could take the "Silver Sculpt" class, which sounds to me like "Old Gray Hair Folks" class. Since that is exactly where I belong I don't take offense to it, and even see the humor.
I will no doubt waffle back and forth about returning for the 7:30 yoga, but I'll let you know in tomorrow's post. By the way, I realized later that in all the time I spent in the gym earlier today I didn't really pay attention to what anyone was wearing! I hope they didn't pay attention to me either. (I wore sweat pants and a t-shirt, and if I go back for yoga I may change into the stretchy pants, or not.)
It is in the low 80's the rest of the week but it is still cool in the house. I closed a lot of the windows this morning so that Liam wouldn't be cold, but I shouldn't worry - kids' have metabolisms that doesn't allow for their getting cold.
Steve told me that he and a friend had gone on a backpacking trip into the Desolation Wilderness in the Eldorado National Forest. I just love the name "Desolation Wilderness" - it is so evocative of being completely alone and on your own in the wild. He showed me where they hiked in and set up camp, and then they did some serious climbing up ridges, etc., which I wouldn't do, but I would love to be able to go to a place like that where no vehicles are allowed. Actually holding and unfolding a Forest Service map gives me a shivery excitement - they have a plasticized coating so as to handle rough wear, and I just love looking at them. Perhaps the new Gypsy will one day be able to hike into a place like that, but I hope I can find a hiking partner in the meantime.
- Grandkid Week!
Autumn and Arianna (Jeannie's) were over last night for a couple of hours. They are so much fun and I can have adult conversations with them. I hope to see Alyssa and Keira (Joe's) today as I have Keira's birthday present...
- A Day With Liam
I had Liam today - Steve had to drive to a meeting in San Francisco, and Meg had to work. Steve hasn't been feeling well and Meg went home early because of being sick. I spoke with Jeannie and she sounds really bad too. We all have...
- A Great Surprise
I went to Jeannie & Donald's yesterday afternoon and stayed with the girls for about an hour while their parents attended a parents/teacher conference. We spent the hour reading - Autumn read me a chapter book, and Arianna read me one of...
- Another Hot Day!
It is 102 right now which is supposed to be our high for today. The next week or so should be in the 90's or high 80's, so it will be a little more comfortable. This is really awful, but I can deal with it. I took a nap...
- Making Camping Plans
My kids and I want to get together for a camping weekend sometime in June. Steve, Liam and I took a drive up I-80 and looked at a State park site as well as one in the National Forest. These pictures were taken at a reservoir at the...