Saturday, July 27, 2024

I am going to be brave and type this directly in OH since it seems to be behaving lately. Usually I type it in notes, then copy/paste here.

We made it to Saratoga Springs to meet with DH's family members last night after an extra long drive due to traffic. Accidents on highways sure clog everything up. We had drinks at a bar next to the horse track, then ate at a popular restaurant in town. Very fun, but I realize how poor my hearing is in noisy crowds at places like that. I can hear fine when speaking with people without loud background noise and I can hear the TV without turning it up, but crowd noise has me smiling and nodding a lot. Reminds me of my grandmother and mother who had hearing loss in their later years. At some point I will need to have it tested but I don't think it is necessary yet especially since even the modern devices don't help a lot with background noise.

We need to leave in about 45 minutes to drive to DD's wedding dress fitting. It is on our way home, so this trip worked out conveniently for both. We will spend the early afternoon with DD and her fiancé, then go back to Cape Cod. Hopefully we will be able to miss the bridge backup. It was 3 miles when we were leaving the Cape yesterday just after noon time.

Have a scintillating Saturday!

One of my next door neighbors (we have three, these people border my little house) have friends that came to stay with them. 5 sets who all brought their RVs with 3 of them parked with their side windows facing my kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Nice! And they were noisy well past 11. But then a skunk sprayed very close by, so I had to close all the windows. Yuck. Then I couldn't hear them anymore and wondered with a smirk and my virtual devil horns on if any of them were sprayed directly. I think there would have been more horrified yelling rather than the whooping and hollering...

One of the other next door neighbors who likes to bake brought cinnamon rolls to pop in the oven. Claudia just texted to tell me they are ready in 5 minutes. I reluctantly passed. One of those things where the first bite is good then all subsequent ones are a march toward feeling yucky and a long sugar-induced nap. Plus I'm still up in my weight.

It's a pretty day here. Not sure what is on tap except drinks at a friend's and dinner out.

I tried to watch the Olympics opening ceremonies, but it was so very weird. Then they got to the threesome scene and I was done. All I wanted was to watch the athletes arrive (cool on the boats) and see Celine Dion and the torch lighting. Too much to ask, I suppose.

I think that's all for me. Enjoy your days!

I'm not sure I could have passed up freshly baked cinnamon rolls! Good for you!

It was wonderfully amazingly chilly here this morning...I snuggled under the comforter for a while before I got up, unable to believe this was late July in the CA Bay Area...

I LOVE the whole French thing...I lived in Paris for a few months when I was 19, with a family who basically adopted me and my travelling friend. The family were her parents' neighbor-down-the-street's sister, whose name we had only for emergencies. They tracked us down through my friend's parents, called us while we were renting a truly awful hovel of an unheated room and shared disgusting bathroom and INSISTED we stay with them, at no charge, of course. They took care of us like we were their daughters. It was an unbelievable experience, and I will never forget their kindness.

My DH and I took OUR daughter to Paris when she was about 7 for a forced cultural experience, lol, and I've been again in passing, but I hadn't spent any "relaxed" time there until this last May, when I took a trip with my BFF to meet up with college friends. We walked and walked and saw the city getting ready for the games...and I felt like I was reliving my youth.

J'aime Paris!

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I've joined the N&S club, too. My hearing is dependent on location and proximity of sound, like a cardioid mic. There can be noise all around me, and a pin drops in front of me, I'll hear it. But then, if the room is dead quiet and someone is softly humming between me and Pavarotti belting out Ava Maria, I pick up the humming. Quite annoying.

Ohhhhh, a dress fitting! I am vicariously enjoying each and every step of this mom/daughter affair-keep posting.

Movers coming by today to take inventory and give quotes.

From the sound of things, (Kurt in the background commenting on all the Olympic events that are streaming today) looks like his agenda is set. Good idea and I will take a big break and enjoy a bit of baking and making in the kitchen while I have kitchen.

I think I missed it, where are you moving to?

We will still be in the same general area (SEKansas) just moving from out in the country side to the next near county over and into town much closer to the kiddos.

Weight exactly the same today.

Went to the church garden today and did a little harvesting of peas, beans, yellow squash and cucumbers! More of that on Wednesday.

Tomorrow I will check out a local fine art fair. I didn't apply for this one as the entry fee was quite high and they had so many rules for photographers. I'm anxious to see what the photographers there offer as everything has to be limited edition at this fair. I know many of the same rules apply to the Florida shows so I need to figure out possible work arounds!

Peps, I hope your travels are going well. WI is going to be hot this coming week!

Liz, hope the dress fitting goes well. I'm getting excited to go wedding dress shopping with DSD the end of next month!

Time to shower after being in the garden and then figure out lunch. I'm thinking probably yogurt with blueberries and almonds!

Greetings

Nice day today. I was chilled this morning so i have layers. Not needed now.

Cinnamon rolls! Too bad you could not just go by and smell them. But that would mean eating them. Maybe pretend they are an airport Cinnebon and just walk by and smell. And hey CC, bet that skunk was named "Karma" LOL.

Hearing Liz - yeah I think we all eventually face that issue. I am like you and have a hard time in noisy venues. But I have always been that way. Always disliked loud bars when I was younger because it was impossible to converse. I value listening and really hate how all conversations these days become a series of interruptions. TV interviewers do that now and it drives me nuts. Let the person finish their answer which is probably the best part. Enjoy the dress fitting.

Yep we watched part of the Olympic opening last night but got to tired so the rest tonight. I gotta admit I like all the weird French artsy stuff. Like all the windows full of Marie Antionttes holding heads. What I really want to see is the Eiffel tower light show. Many years ago I was in Paris and went to the tower and it was closed. Turns out it was the 100 year anniversary of the tower and they were preparing for an evening event. It was a fabulous light show with smoke blown in and lights and helicopters. It was awesome. So I am looking forward to seeing it on the Tivo.

Bonnie sounds like your day is olympic scheduled. Preferable to ancient aliens.

Paula hope you learn from checking out that fair. Yep some art venues get too snooty or overwrought and effectively shoot themselves in the foot. The big one here is starting to do that. Too much of a bother for artists.

Hamburgers tonight which will take a small amount of prep on my part. At least I know the recipe....

Diane S

Wisconsin reminds me a little bit of Minnesota, except more trees and a few more hills.... However, I oddly fell in love with Nebraska on my drive through. Something about Nebraska topography speaks to me. Very gentle rolling hills, cottonwood trees, corn and soybean fields. It is farm country and tugs at my rural heart strings.

I introduced myself to a delicious dessert treat known as Frozen Custard. I know, I know... so basic here is in Wisconsin and the mid west, but we don't have it in CA (at least not in my area and the one local frozen custard I tried was NOT this delicacy). There is a Kopp's across the road from the hotel. When I mentioned it all my dog show friends said it was a MUST DO! So, I did. Kopp's lived up to every last accolade! The sad thing is I was only able to eat a very little bit. It's quite rich, and on the meds my gut does not allow over indulgence in sweets. So, so sad to watch it melt and get wasted, but I loved each of my half dozen or so bites. I will try again on an empty stomach! LOL

Today was filled with dog show events - lunches, raffles, a dinner banquet...

Day one of dog show was eh.... Molly gave me the finger and behaved like a dullard. She still made the ribbons, but barely. I am hoping since she has slept most of the day now, she'll be more engaged tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

I was a bit happy and annoyed all at the same time today when I put on my new suit. The jacket fit like a glove. The damn trousers were already too loose. I hate it when my pants bunch up at the waist from the belt, but they have to stay up when I'm in the ring! LOL!

Molly is contentedly in REM sleep. Her little feet are twitching and I suppose it's time for me to hit the sack, too. Have to be up early...