Travel
All day long I've been thinking it's Monday, but here I am, a day ahead of myself. Slow down, Gypsy!
I spent a couple of hours at the soccer field yesterday for the kids' first games of the season. Today, Sunday, the family went to a Family Day celebration and picnic and I had planned to go. Just before leaving I didn't feel so well and decided I'd rather rest at home.
I am absolutely worn out by that plane trip and the subsequent jet lag. Believe it or not, it is so much easier to drive, assuming you can take your time and stay off the interstates. I had planned to fly here for Justin's First Communion this coming April, but if the weather doesn't look too horrible I may change my mind and drive. The biggest problem is that to stay off most of the interstate requires driving north to avoid Salt Lake City, and in April the weather might not be predictable enough to do that.
You may remember the last time I drove in April I made it ok to Dinosaur National Park in Utah, but when I reached I-80 after leaving Utah/Colorado the weather went straight downhill and I had to stay on the interstate and drive much faster than I prefer to drive.
So today I've done a bit of napping and reading, and am thinking about going downstairs to walk on the treadmill. Having one so handy I have no excuse not to use it every day.
Wildlife sightings so far: No deer; no foxes.
- A Relaxing Day
I went to Jeannie's house today to spend the day with Ara before she heads back east. Jeannie, Ara and I put toether a big jigsaw puzzle, and worked 5 NY Times crossword puzzles. With three great minds together we just couldn't...
- Jet Lag
I don't ever have problem getting used to time differences when I drive, but the plane travel is killing me! I would love to just sleep for 24 hours. My grandsons' soccer season started today so I watched them play. The temps weren't...
- Day 1 - Nevada
Sacramento to Ely, NV: 445 miles; 9 hrs. On Wednesday I realized I had no TV or internet connection - I mistakenly asked AT&T to turn it off on Apr. 1 rather than Apr. 2. No TV and no internet is hard to deal with when you...
- Visitors Today
Joe came by with his two girls and I gave Alyssa her birthday present! The girls are fun to be around and I enjoy their visits. I don't get as much chance to visit with Joe now that he works crazy hospital shifts. Keira likes tangerines...
- Conserving Water
I keep hearing that to conserve water one should limit their showers to 5 minutes. I had no idea how long I take, so I brought my kitchen timer along with me and set it to 5 minutes. I even washed my hair - something I do about every other...
Travel
Totally turned around
All day long I've been thinking it's Monday, but here I am, a day ahead of myself. Slow down, Gypsy!
I spent a couple of hours at the soccer field yesterday for the kids' first games of the season. Today, Sunday, the family went to a Family Day celebration and picnic and I had planned to go. Just before leaving I didn't feel so well and decided I'd rather rest at home.
I am absolutely worn out by that plane trip and the subsequent jet lag. Believe it or not, it is so much easier to drive, assuming you can take your time and stay off the interstates. I had planned to fly here for Justin's First Communion this coming April, but if the weather doesn't look too horrible I may change my mind and drive. The biggest problem is that to stay off most of the interstate requires driving north to avoid Salt Lake City, and in April the weather might not be predictable enough to do that.
You may remember the last time I drove in April I made it ok to Dinosaur National Park in Utah, but when I reached I-80 after leaving Utah/Colorado the weather went straight downhill and I had to stay on the interstate and drive much faster than I prefer to drive.
So today I've done a bit of napping and reading, and am thinking about going downstairs to walk on the treadmill. Having one so handy I have no excuse not to use it every day.
Wildlife sightings so far: No deer; no foxes.
- A Relaxing Day
I went to Jeannie's house today to spend the day with Ara before she heads back east. Jeannie, Ara and I put toether a big jigsaw puzzle, and worked 5 NY Times crossword puzzles. With three great minds together we just couldn't...
- Jet Lag
I don't ever have problem getting used to time differences when I drive, but the plane travel is killing me! I would love to just sleep for 24 hours. My grandsons' soccer season started today so I watched them play. The temps weren't...
- Day 1 - Nevada
Sacramento to Ely, NV: 445 miles; 9 hrs. On Wednesday I realized I had no TV or internet connection - I mistakenly asked AT&T to turn it off on Apr. 1 rather than Apr. 2. No TV and no internet is hard to deal with when you...
- Visitors Today
Joe came by with his two girls and I gave Alyssa her birthday present! The girls are fun to be around and I enjoy their visits. I don't get as much chance to visit with Joe now that he works crazy hospital shifts. Keira likes tangerines...
- Conserving Water
I keep hearing that to conserve water one should limit their showers to 5 minutes. I had no idea how long I take, so I brought my kitchen timer along with me and set it to 5 minutes. I even washed my hair - something I do about every other...