SUPPER CLUB - Friday, March 30th

[purrfect-lady]

Good morning!

What a great day we had yesterday! Got our favorite campsite, settled in, and visited our favorite winery. Got our discounts and now we have some good wine on board! Had a nice rest-of-the-afternoon sitting outside, reading. Grilled our burgers and had a campfire. We invited our friends who lost their sheltie to join us and they are! They won't arrive until later today though. Funny, because it's a 3-hr trip at least for them and he works here in Yakima 1 week a month so I'm sure making an extra trip this month doesn't sound fun. But hopefully camping with us does!

Albert is doing well. He e-mails me almost daily. He has two dr appts up in Seattle next Wednesday so we may be going back on the road again!

And good news about Jeff - all brain scans show no new growth! the symptoms he is experiencing - double vision, dizziness, trouble with right arm range of motion - are because they've stopped steroids and because he is still recovering. He was told recovery could take up to 18 months and it's only been 5-1/2 months since his surgery. Plus, he went back to work full time - a stressful job. AND, his FIL, who lives with them, had emergency surgery (gall bladder and sepsis) while Al was still in hospital. So poor Jeff's plate is over the top full of stress. Can't be good for recovering from brain surgery.

JANA - happy baseball season!! I wonder if our Mariners won last night. For once, they had a home game for their opener. And good news for Kate and Lila - 38 weeks!

BECCA - I would think your son would have happy memories of that house as well as sad ones. Perhaps he can concentrate on those! I've never heard the term 'swatch' before except as in a small patch of fabric. however I figured out what you were talking about. My good friends placed the outside cut from a small log on their door jam and made all their marks on that. When they moved, they simply removed it and took it along. Her kids are in their 40's now and she still has that 'swatch'!

IRISH - What is Kathy teaching in Vegas? She is lucky! She lives within an easy drive of Amador County in CA, some of the best wine country in the world! And it sounds like she's aware! ;o) your family is truly on the go. Enjoy all the visiting. Will Nick be home for spring break? I hope Jim sends you some sunshine and WARMTH! I hope that baby eagle is just a slow poke.

Sorry I rattled on so long this morning. Was just in a chatty mood I guess and even though we're on the road, so much seems to be happening. Our friends who are joining us today are the ones where she has seriously restricted her diet. So we told them we will grill chicken, make potato packets on the grill, and toss a salad with a vinagarette dressing. No gluten, eggs, or dairy.

Hope for your supper you get to eat whatever you want!

[Becca]

Hello everyone,sunny with th big puffy white clouds and beautiful blue skies.Took my walk & it was lovely only some wind.

Maryz That’s great news aboutyour nephew.Willpray that dizziness goes away.His plate is quite full.
Great news on Al too.Im Sure it was a joy for him to watch the herd of elk.
Have fun with friends.
DS does have some great memories but it’s his life to live.

Jana Your Little Lila wants to keep everyone waiting.lol

Irish So glad family will be with you for Easter.

I went to Town again today to check out KMart.They close in a wk.I found a couple good buys.And I saw while there the SavMor store is getting stocked & preparing to open soon.Will be glad bec it’s on my end of Town where I used to shop.

It’s burger day here.Roasted asparagus for me & baked potato for DH & Baked Beans.
He has apple fritter. Becca

[FavoriteGrandma]

Good afternoon all...
Seems like the days are just getting away from me!
Good news on your end Mary, along with the stocking of the wine! Taste a few for me. My niece usually brings some to us from a South Dakota winery that she lived near in college. She brings them at Thanksgiving, and there is usually one or two in there that has cranberry in them. That is our Thanksgiving night ritual, after all are gone, clean up is done, time for wine tasting and pumpkin pie! Call us weird, I guess.
Not a lot new here, just trying to stay afloat, both at home and work....sure am glad it is Friday.
Tonight, I just don't know. Shannon says she is taking the kids to a movie and out to dinner, so JR and I will be on our own....could be anything to dinner out, to leftovers.....right now, all I want to do is go home and crash....
Happy Easter to all.....Becky

[FarmChick]

Good morning! I missed yesterday. Just got busy—dog walking and new babies mostly. We had 2 healthy calves yesterday and one the day before. We are up to 12 now. They are so cute as they run around and play with each other and chase the hooligans much to the dismay of the mama cows. We’ve been cold and dreary, but today should be warmer.

Today I’m having lunch with my two sisters. I’ll pick up Taco Mayo when they give me their order. I’m also going to drop a salad off to Mom. I’ll have lunch with her tomorrow. My sister with the hip replacement is doing well.

OH! What super news about your nephew, Mary!!! WHEW!!! Talk about a lot of stress! That guy is amazing! Well, so is his aunt!

Becky—I love your Thanksgiving “tasting” tradition. What a fun time to look forward to after the clean up is finished. I realy like that idea.

Becca—sad about K-Mart. I’ve never had one close to me. The time I was in one, they had a great selection of yarns and I was crocheting afghans then. They didn’t cater to quilters or garment sewists back then. They also had nice kitchen supplies. Glad you found some bargains and another store opening. Dinner sounds yummy!

I had a chicken salsalita salad for lunch. I took a taco salad to Mom, and she was eager to dive in. It will be interesting to see what she wants for lunch tomorrow. Tonight… broth and jello for DH. I have a pot of faux pho in the slow cooker for me.

I’m going to walk out and check the cows…

Bon appétit!