tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73106720149311078872024-03-05T18:46:34.511-05:00The Empty NestA blog to let the kids who have flown the coop know what is going on in and around the nest!Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.comBlogger469125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-48690046436902378062010-12-18T14:43:00.014-05:002010-12-18T19:52:10.470-05:002010 Christmas NewsletterDecember 2010<br /><p class="MsoNormal">Happy Holidays to our family and friends! This newsletter comes with our warmest wishes and we hope that you and your family have reasons to celebrate this season of love. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our year started on a sad note with the passing of Jim’s Dad on January 15<sup>th</sup>. Many family members gathered in December 2009 for a great 93<sup>rd</sup> birthday celebration for George and we were grateful for our time together. His Memorial Service was a wonderful celebration of his life and we appreciate the efforts made by many family and friends to attend the service. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">On a happier note, we look back on many good things in 2010. In mid-July we spent 6 days in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan with the Schaefer clan re-living the good times that Jim and his family had with his cousins, aunts and uncles.From there we joined friends on RABGRAI, the bike ride across Iowa, and we enjoyed the mostly gentle terrain of this year’s route and the kind temperatures provided by Mother Nature.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4bDfYLG1GtwOz030nEPcO9VeBQ_Y7ieUFyPN8zQzUyCPIRC1fwH40JJDEfFg1AUX24jrJ4xdd41P-hDOGOWUMyk6u0yZM2qro0leqBMZ5xM5KfjJK-y6Is1Sjg5GNcQMe3UDSZxkvg9p/s1600/IMG_3651.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4bDfYLG1GtwOz030nEPcO9VeBQ_Y7ieUFyPN8zQzUyCPIRC1fwH40JJDEfFg1AUX24jrJ4xdd41P-hDOGOWUMyk6u0yZM2qro0leqBMZ5xM5KfjJK-y6Is1Sjg5GNcQMe3UDSZxkvg9p/s400/IMG_3651.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552113611104539634" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">In early August we flew to Rome, Italy, where we did the tourist thing for a couple of days before embarking on a 7-day Mediterranean cruise. We saw many beautiful and interesting places during our cruise, but some of the highlights were biking for miles and miles in Mallorca, and exploring the market in Tunis, Tunisia. Rome is a beautiful city and we’d love to go back as we only scratched the surface of things to do. If you are planning a trip to Rome in the near future, we have a couple of B & B’s that we can highly recommend!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2KXtlX4Bn9j4YdIphDAlZgGoQq_Gs3OdxB_RYAKyYVUmNZiFlnVxa4zVQBvQc_ZgiVrnJVCGHaHB5SfTVgWgNaS6AySkx4eWAPXgEwZloPeKIjGULkTZtOkMT6c6BUtkGbN3WFZ-Lzeg/s1600/IMG_3986.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2KXtlX4Bn9j4YdIphDAlZgGoQq_Gs3OdxB_RYAKyYVUmNZiFlnVxa4zVQBvQc_ZgiVrnJVCGHaHB5SfTVgWgNaS6AySkx4eWAPXgEwZloPeKIjGULkTZtOkMT6c6BUtkGbN3WFZ-Lzeg/s400/IMG_3986.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552114559100090194" /></a><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jim continues to work at Johnson & Johnson and continues to run. Early in the year, he won an award at work that included an all expenses paid trip to the Grand Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. So for 5 days we enjoyed the luxuries that the resort had to offer as well as the opportunity to get lots of flat training miles on some rented bikes. It was a wonderful mid-May break.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAcfYL9vZX088X0ieWE1xmN_E7f7ArO4bF_5DE7yWi4lFStX8PTFU9YlSRJ46EmxLWGjFwaM-Odmlq3nPX_eks5yCMx69SGzAEhhmtXxOHOnHS8q_m-kOv1el3Ie9ZYcanNf-e-Yr12am/s1600/IMG_2907.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAcfYL9vZX088X0ieWE1xmN_E7f7ArO4bF_5DE7yWi4lFStX8PTFU9YlSRJ46EmxLWGjFwaM-Odmlq3nPX_eks5yCMx69SGzAEhhmtXxOHOnHS8q_m-kOv1el3Ie9ZYcanNf-e-Yr12am/s400/IMG_2907.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552111127890861826" /></a><br /><br />Marji is still teaching Physical Education to kindergarten -2<sup>nd</sup> grade students, which provides an endless source of entertainment. Biking and knitting fill her spare time.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4eUVKX6AWnoiU5kEa6InuohZmenW4doCQHHGVVjgef1LZOpji5H068U0GIXVYxwm7PGLyiUe2utDrSX0258OedD1RLWMxvuAHG1-tcCezm8Ep0OU3OrzwtYBXD33PCoyjcnEqQywJ9TH/s1600/IMG_2928.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4eUVKX6AWnoiU5kEa6InuohZmenW4doCQHHGVVjgef1LZOpji5H068U0GIXVYxwm7PGLyiUe2utDrSX0258OedD1RLWMxvuAHG1-tcCezm8Ep0OU3OrzwtYBXD33PCoyjcnEqQywJ9TH/s400/IMG_2928.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552116452812422914" /></a><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">A quick update on the boys: Corey is in his senior year at Syracuse University and continues to love the academic challenge as well as the athletic challenge provided by the Cross-Country and Track teams. This fall we had a couple of opportunities to cheer for Corey and the rest of the SU cross-country team as they ran in the Big East Championships, just outside of Syracuse, and then in the NCAA Division I Championships in Terre Haute, Indiana.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusrNab7hcd67FSU4yG-beOdap1a5Wz8ltZOyYVRS5uwpQ-6nda9KmdKm8w6g7Sf_lAW23JtOR-2KC5mH93S1sTTM5IlPVPK9RKpbMhorzlN5rJc_5lpfYQ1IWuXtteR5AKaaXHyaX0i7h/s1600/IMG_9877.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusrNab7hcd67FSU4yG-beOdap1a5Wz8ltZOyYVRS5uwpQ-6nda9KmdKm8w6g7Sf_lAW23JtOR-2KC5mH93S1sTTM5IlPVPK9RKpbMhorzlN5rJc_5lpfYQ1IWuXtteR5AKaaXHyaX0i7h/s400/IMG_9877.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552117428178550882" /></a><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tucker’s big news is that he is now a home and land-owner in Colorado. He recently purchased a house on 3.5 beautiful acres of land in the town of Dolores, CO. We hope to go to visit him during Marji's spring break from school next April.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CcEms-7pyxkU9DrwvD-VHxApCdPPa3NAo_Wz_FmCHbl7yrpeUDYwOo5BNDLpwZKApK8fVWQfFg_3vO-nZBA46i1ixwQ9PEp0qmSiDf6TOL3qY6GTlJkFj7Lg564jNKkuYaSdyRfKV_RN/s1600/PA160008.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CcEms-7pyxkU9DrwvD-VHxApCdPPa3NAo_Wz_FmCHbl7yrpeUDYwOo5BNDLpwZKApK8fVWQfFg_3vO-nZBA46i1ixwQ9PEp0qmSiDf6TOL3qY6GTlJkFj7Lg564jNKkuYaSdyRfKV_RN/s400/PA160008.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552120051708529714" /></a><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">We are looking forward to having both boys with us for Christmas and New Year’s. This year we will be traveling to Tennessee for Christmas with some of Jim’s family. We will then head to the Adirondacks for our annual New Year’s celebration with the hardiest of our friends. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Our wish for you this holiday season and the upcoming year is for times of stillness and peace as well as times of great joy and celebration. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Hope all is well.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-50194017119697610592010-12-16T21:21:00.004-05:002010-12-16T21:33:00.123-05:00Of Mice and MenThe hunt is on! A while back, while reading in bed at night, I heard a scratching noise in behind our bed in the attic. So Jim sprung into action.<div><br /></div><div>He set the traps. The irresistible bait seems to be a piece of the wax covering from a hunk of fontina cheese, covered with peanut butter. So far, Jim has caught 4 mice!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94_qFCW5W-C5OFqNadOG9Bt9FTLfwZLIgli4CFC3U-q17EcPNmBNgghYCxuZAc4dCzaLUaAaGQbCMgS09jBAQi634Hh27ZU7ZVAMTGgJbCkpaQDCw_72KCs4PI55iSx2Ufu4mrRumgj25/s1600/IMG_5101.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94_qFCW5W-C5OFqNadOG9Bt9FTLfwZLIgli4CFC3U-q17EcPNmBNgghYCxuZAc4dCzaLUaAaGQbCMgS09jBAQi634Hh27ZU7ZVAMTGgJbCkpaQDCw_72KCs4PI55iSx2Ufu4mrRumgj25/s400/IMG_5101.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551471877072117858" /></a><br /></div><div>I won't go into details, but it appears that there was one incident of mouse cannibalism. That's enough about that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for more updates of the Great White Hunter!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.<br /><br /></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-91997555338743923952010-12-12T19:32:00.004-05:002010-12-12T20:25:31.780-05:00Catch-Up TimeWow! It's been a while since I posted. I guess this will be a quick catch-up.<div><br /></div><div>We are all well here, just busy and doing other things. I realized that I have been knitting a lot in the evenings and when I am not knitting, if I am sitting at the computer, I am not doing my blog, but rather reading trail journals from people who hiked the Appalachian Trail. They are absolutely addicting to me and I cry every time a thru-hiker completes the trail on Mount Katahdin in Maine! So I have now put a few restrictions on my reading of <a href="http://trailjournals.com/index.cfm">trail journals</a> and will attend to some other things that should be done around here.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We had a great Thanksgiving with a wonderful dinner at Gram and GrandDad's. Corey was home for the weekend and we enjoyed having him here!</div><div><br /></div><div>We have been doing some hiking on the weekends as I try to break in my new hiking boots. Here is a photo of some swans in Durand Eastman Park.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4Q5wKUzOi8F-64DM_gVmAmgmPy729IDMgmGZVJD73o0ZxwOmPVw67NKn07-0XVmPmMHuu1wrC52OjJu_2wIO_tETdsRNKPFn7IoaWPzm8SCJ3Ia4bjCR8e7VBdmveyokjgGx3E1STm-F/s1600/IMG_5073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4Q5wKUzOi8F-64DM_gVmAmgmPy729IDMgmGZVJD73o0ZxwOmPVw67NKn07-0XVmPmMHuu1wrC52OjJu_2wIO_tETdsRNKPFn7IoaWPzm8SCJ3Ia4bjCR8e7VBdmveyokjgGx3E1STm-F/s400/IMG_5073.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549962046517000450" /></a><br />Jim and I took a hike at Canal Ponds Park and marked our new hiking guide for the town of Greece. Wegmans and Greece worked together to promote some of the local trails, encouraging families to get out and go for a walk. The guide has places to mark which trails you have walked by doing a pencil rubbing at a trail marker. It is a nice idea, although some of the hiking info is a bit sketchy! I got our trail guide at my local Wegmans and I know that there are other guides for other local towns. Here is Jim putting our first rubbing in our guide.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoUjeYF_jgx5g4q5jK-GL9CenyinBWzTMw4aljto-WFnWFnfygKjlYlwWECs7lKTQ2dlUAF_1Zl6qG5xfO4o7dJXj3zSCQTgIVUF-oEa00Cyt4MfILI_oSggyLwqhiiavPr2Ho00u5W9T/s1600/IMG_5093.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoUjeYF_jgx5g4q5jK-GL9CenyinBWzTMw4aljto-WFnWFnfygKjlYlwWECs7lKTQ2dlUAF_1Zl6qG5xfO4o7dJXj3zSCQTgIVUF-oEa00Cyt4MfILI_oSggyLwqhiiavPr2Ho00u5W9T/s400/IMG_5093.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549962044173688978" /></a><br /><div>We have had several dinners at the Villages which is always enjoyable. Grandma will be in Tennessee for 10 days at the end of this month so she has to use up her meal allowance before she leaves and she can do that by having us be her guests at dinner. I love it when I don't have to cook dinner!</div><div><br /></div><div>Jim raced in North Carolina this weekend and will be home in a couple of hours. He had a frustrating race, not running as well as he wanted to. </div><div><br /></div><div>I went to the Auditorium Theater on Friday night to see a Broadway production of Mamma Mia. We know the young man, Travis, who was playing the role of the male lead (Sky) that night and it was so exciting to see him on the big stage. He really is a talented guy and the show was wonderful!</div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I went to the Holiday Brunch at the Villages with Grandma. The dining room was beautifully decorated and we enjoyed a wonderful brunch including mamosas!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP525qn7cVS_1H-veQm4fmvjrkSqe_z5ZWFPR6YFMWoDx2eH3MSlu_5EQ4-4iptjsi8sYXlbEE_tWnAZ_FA1iLzJ1QsxngC1MpnHoVyHL2eKCdhV2FcO1r21xrtEipIHt2CW1BgBbdbehA/s1600/IMG_5097.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP525qn7cVS_1H-veQm4fmvjrkSqe_z5ZWFPR6YFMWoDx2eH3MSlu_5EQ4-4iptjsi8sYXlbEE_tWnAZ_FA1iLzJ1QsxngC1MpnHoVyHL2eKCdhV2FcO1r21xrtEipIHt2CW1BgBbdbehA/s400/IMG_5097.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549962038236447666" /></a><br />After eating a plate-ful of delicious food, we visited the cookie table and had to choose from many yummy, homemade treats! It was a fun morning!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2cJ7DfFLnjxrkw0DTHFUvseo4U76zIrEGDXDTf8cDl4wf3fpU_wv43UaZ2KRzJKIoMvZ-dAItIvGWxXPEnVhQeSG7Z77dEFTjhwiz_w1WU73Khk66kI4f31uE6-mJ8ug9FLRt7HYpQNH/s1600/IMG_5096.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS2cJ7DfFLnjxrkw0DTHFUvseo4U76zIrEGDXDTf8cDl4wf3fpU_wv43UaZ2KRzJKIoMvZ-dAItIvGWxXPEnVhQeSG7Z77dEFTjhwiz_w1WU73Khk66kI4f31uE6-mJ8ug9FLRt7HYpQNH/s400/IMG_5096.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549962042131383874" /></a><br />Today Gram came over at 8:30 AM and we got lots of Christmas cookies made and made some plans for the holidays when the boys are here. We had the Christmas music going so it was a very festive time. Thanks Mom!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBs5bnVQbCOJnZwSllCnNoftCSYoJdrIfLSd7MK9bZaEk_AHM16YJXE8KSS8ZEyiJOqonxLS1ZdOU3Cz0O_YLQtM88UuRMNCk32ecdkJFbC_v-79RAwAun18arkeilasbMKAZEZJ9YbHF/s1600/IMG_5100.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBs5bnVQbCOJnZwSllCnNoftCSYoJdrIfLSd7MK9bZaEk_AHM16YJXE8KSS8ZEyiJOqonxLS1ZdOU3Cz0O_YLQtM88UuRMNCk32ecdkJFbC_v-79RAwAun18arkeilasbMKAZEZJ9YbHF/s400/IMG_5100.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549962034796175602" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tucker is now a home owner!! He signed all the paperwork and moved in on Dec. 3rd! Congratulations Tuck! He was in his new home for about a week before he left for Costa Rica. He joining Alison and her family for a 10 day trip to that beautiful country. I can hardly wait to see him when he finally gets to Rochester on Dec. 21st. And then I get to meet Alison when she arrives for New Year's! Lots to look forward to !</div><div><br /></div><div>How is your Christmas shopping coming? I got a bunch of errands done this afternoon so I am feeling better about what still needs to be done. I hope the Christmas cards I ordered get here soon, because that is one big job that still awaits. I think it is time to set up the wrapping table in the basement so I can work on that job when I have a few minutes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Time to knit some more and wait for the call from Jim telling me that he has arrived at the airport.</div><div><br /></div><div>Could be some interesting weather coming through in the next few days. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-37013737166453980342010-11-23T20:32:00.010-05:002010-11-25T11:11:35.457-05:00Indiana RecapWe made it back from a wonderful weekend in Indiana! Corey and the Syracuse XC team were running in the NCAA Division I National Cross-Country Championships in Terre Haute, IN on Monday, so we left here early on Saturday morning with a destination of Indianapolis. We arrived around 3 PM and checked into the Westin. Jim went for a run and I found the yarn store that was only 1.5 miles away! After we returned from our separate jaunts, I decided I needed a good walk after sitting in the car all day, so Jim took me to the White River State Park, right in downtown Indy where we ended up walking about 3.5 miles along the canal and past the zoo. It was a great walk and just what I needed. <div><br /></div><div>We then got in touch with niece Amy who was in town to spend some time with family. She recommended that we eat at her family's pizzeria and pub, which was a short walk from our hotel. We had a good meal and then Amy joined us for a beer. If you ever find yourself in Indianapolis, give the Pearl Street Pizzeria and Pub a try! We talked for a short time and made some plans to get together in the morning. It was great to see Amy again~it had been a long time since our paths have crossed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iMC0NmzFTAYR8jgzyBno0cqFzQLr-8r9owAZxL8_fxz3C3mYvmC9PGYgH2UwloC5HlIu3AHOdcmMph_A-z2Fe873NO5BrYMXp2pqL6IK4lA0NTvfJsPZixc4pbvT2NmHSBAMpZQRyN8/s1600/IMG_4999.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iMC0NmzFTAYR8jgzyBno0cqFzQLr-8r9owAZxL8_fxz3C3mYvmC9PGYgH2UwloC5HlIu3AHOdcmMph_A-z2Fe873NO5BrYMXp2pqL6IK4lA0NTvfJsPZixc4pbvT2NmHSBAMpZQRyN8/s400/IMG_4999.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508444819126882" /></a><br />After our Sunday morning breakfast, Amy came to the hotel and we walked in the other direction along the canal trail, racking up a few more miles. What a great resource that canal is in downtown Indy!</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5_5V6riwU9D-7As9nFbt0gc60VDcFqhMaqcP8WHt8oBX5BICHF356uikk9HZ2JV-V4kFPNeKGAcCCvdQyu0mPJ6bpA6fdEyMbrvs-AHA6M0DGyOzlAOH8eWJMTj3Sg8F-KU6tXlws-s/s1600/IMG_5000.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5_5V6riwU9D-7As9nFbt0gc60VDcFqhMaqcP8WHt8oBX5BICHF356uikk9HZ2JV-V4kFPNeKGAcCCvdQyu0mPJ6bpA6fdEyMbrvs-AHA6M0DGyOzlAOH8eWJMTj3Sg8F-KU6tXlws-s/s400/IMG_5000.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508426648902434" /></a>We then said our good-byes to Amy and made plans to meet up at Corey's meet the next day. Jim and I then went to a neat outdoor store where we learned a lot about backpacks for me. </div><div><br /></div><div>We then drove west some more to Terre Haute where we spent the afternoon with Corey and some of his teammates.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-CW9rFiaT8NWeiqzzOHs7_SLNn2y3WjI0G5bynYRLYGCsh5m7S-ViCG9W5J__W99nIXXw9BzdmQ1vAIPHLV5RpIVQqy1ZmiSR3NAnmNYYAeV_B9XSHA6IY8dLLoP9E8Y4kg-LTffFTI/s1600/IMG_5004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-CW9rFiaT8NWeiqzzOHs7_SLNn2y3WjI0G5bynYRLYGCsh5m7S-ViCG9W5J__W99nIXXw9BzdmQ1vAIPHLV5RpIVQqy1ZmiSR3NAnmNYYAeV_B9XSHA6IY8dLLoP9E8Y4kg-LTffFTI/s400/IMG_5004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508422001469218" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> The highlight (or maybe lowlight) was watching the Milk Mile and cheering on Syracuse's entrant, Sean. The Milk Mile has become a tradition before the National Championship race and it is for some of the runners that come along with the teams, but are not going to be running in the big race the next day. The contestants start the race by drinking 12 ounces of chocolate milk and then running a lap of the track. They drink and run until they have consumed 48 ounces of milk and run a mile. If you throw-up before crossing the finish line, you have to run one more lap. Most of the guys did OK, but the poor women! They crossed the finish line and quickly put their head in the conveniently placed large garbage can and started puking! People cheered! It was a bit sick! But they all earned the respect of their teammates. Sean did a fine job of representing SU by taking 3rd place in the Men's Elite race and managing to hold down the milk! He later told us that eating dinner that night was a challenge!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRtwuTsyitVZw1SqpWHryKbe93aQCC9LZZ8B_9iu19-bfqQ4gjRMkyu4JSSpgeL252EHSG2pfJSoFPm7vG0y-ttbVqKlgoFHaxSnp9csNvTPeNcHtYQQ7A5WOnJfDysE7Hhhz58ore6I/s1600/IMG_5005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRtwuTsyitVZw1SqpWHryKbe93aQCC9LZZ8B_9iu19-bfqQ4gjRMkyu4JSSpgeL252EHSG2pfJSoFPm7vG0y-ttbVqKlgoFHaxSnp9csNvTPeNcHtYQQ7A5WOnJfDysE7Hhhz58ore6I/s400/IMG_5005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508413961707330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPcxcxnpKESMoU3rAOra_fBXRWxkkkcEP2u1GhfN4ztabbh_l4obleIUPoUv5lfwPDgo6jR6VksBY7uaFDf8g_zOtU-4B1FNx6tgpIkFuqgAXUn7mX6rfaVZeTTs5ymEcgiWHC0HbQIg/s1600/IMG_5018.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPcxcxnpKESMoU3rAOra_fBXRWxkkkcEP2u1GhfN4ztabbh_l4obleIUPoUv5lfwPDgo6jR6VksBY7uaFDf8g_zOtU-4B1FNx6tgpIkFuqgAXUn7mX6rfaVZeTTs5ymEcgiWHC0HbQIg/s400/IMG_5018.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509010498523922" /></a>< <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyW-4tDJoGWv0WtAU6p-g0grh3Z2y_U5kHYGfeJ_cuMlC9UB0Gb87g8iH84vCdyTsiwJtnq93hosdHMTnekiiSABW4h58WBWWPh5oDZajyptrVJML6-pwNPU3QrBaD3835LIjU0lpGVug/s1600/IMG_5022.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyW-4tDJoGWv0WtAU6p-g0grh3Z2y_U5kHYGfeJ_cuMlC9UB0Gb87g8iH84vCdyTsiwJtnq93hosdHMTnekiiSABW4h58WBWWPh5oDZajyptrVJML6-pwNPU3QrBaD3835LIjU0lpGVug/s400/IMG_5022.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509033165242114" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1dmrLDOZ2UotEerzecIpD1C_5md5KWFCtRftd6V3995TXf7ANHPrYSS_ZtgFO6ups8ufz-oV6sdN9gqPiPQUIgxoerbch33sSKvVIW0m1we8TA8tOwohGjUXpDHzN9VTjeFQo8POk7A/s1600/IMG_5025.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM1dmrLDOZ2UotEerzecIpD1C_5md5KWFCtRftd6V3995TXf7ANHPrYSS_ZtgFO6ups8ufz-oV6sdN9gqPiPQUIgxoerbch33sSKvVIW0m1we8TA8tOwohGjUXpDHzN9VTjeFQo8POk7A/s400/IMG_5025.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543508999603111618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvDR1D0XaKvSSzkytezX0gdAhnzvXeYel7vcB4MMpKDlVZ_GXVeOFVogMOmlMrlqsVLwebhphmoCkxED9Lvjf4d5e3OyUssCZOZBYVANEIBue9TA3VK1scZ19SerHppFKwukZ4mdcNVY/s1600/IMG_5015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvDR1D0XaKvSSzkytezX0gdAhnzvXeYel7vcB4MMpKDlVZ_GXVeOFVogMOmlMrlqsVLwebhphmoCkxED9Lvjf4d5e3OyUssCZOZBYVANEIBue9TA3VK1scZ19SerHppFKwukZ4mdcNVY/s400/IMG_5015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509064627948386" /></a><br />Knowing that nothing could top that entertainment, Jim and I headed back east about 35 miles to our hotel in Cloverdale, IN. We had to drive to the larger town of Green Castle to find a small, local restaurant for dinner.</div><div><br /></div><div>Monday morning we were up early to get to the race course in time to walk it for a while and to check everything out. This course is one of the few dedicated XC courses in the country and is built on an old landfill, so there were hills for the runners to go up and down! We walked a good bit of the course and then Amy joined us and we walked some more. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVThRerniffAwUaSGnRuwZ5sCqeQ-VYgT4jvj7xfzuEqklgmHP0TfykXCVHFyf_kEl6P5d5Y4_nrpeMwxwxe3g3f0EQTsRuW5OznM0YOe2hHLrhLLgkc7RyVXo5scRn3-YmXtZD_Tp4sk/s1600/IMG_0142.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVThRerniffAwUaSGnRuwZ5sCqeQ-VYgT4jvj7xfzuEqklgmHP0TfykXCVHFyf_kEl6P5d5Y4_nrpeMwxwxe3g3f0EQTsRuW5OznM0YOe2hHLrhLLgkc7RyVXo5scRn3-YmXtZD_Tp4sk/s400/IMG_0142.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509441449235794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRwYIEsiGrz75vdgq8ZvSt-CN_jrtHya7XGM8qYu4IUmlFoLUatjOz_S54G0WnVtm7a2SqJhX_kAG2Rl9wEANb55x8lO1T9w9h3KSxStyR0UIllNNC0f24-9DeijH0atmxD3x43-WZRo/s1600/IMG_0140.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRwYIEsiGrz75vdgq8ZvSt-CN_jrtHya7XGM8qYu4IUmlFoLUatjOz_S54G0WnVtm7a2SqJhX_kAG2Rl9wEANb55x8lO1T9w9h3KSxStyR0UIllNNC0f24-9DeijH0atmxD3x43-WZRo/s400/IMG_0140.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509428991772706" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The women ran first and I quickly realized that if I wanted to get some good photos of the SU runners, I would need to pick one spot and stay there.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztZd_XBP1J2u1khYrDYzxNWqEqS7H3xzvr5ZQnJ-4OhozUZRi-3X2CZuES1-uqE0dmwDMi54PDNtaAFYEaNQjPx-FnePf35MU3g-GhNkQ1eHmhyAo6AruokWdO0kAm1nvuCbvNaT9Mm0/s1600/IMG_0161.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztZd_XBP1J2u1khYrDYzxNWqEqS7H3xzvr5ZQnJ-4OhozUZRi-3X2CZuES1-uqE0dmwDMi54PDNtaAFYEaNQjPx-FnePf35MU3g-GhNkQ1eHmhyAo6AruokWdO0kAm1nvuCbvNaT9Mm0/s400/IMG_0161.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509449841781714" /></a> There were lots of spectators who ran from point to point on the course so if I wasn't in a good spot right from the start, I wasn't able to get close enough to get good photos. So Jim ran all over the course cheering on Corey and the rest of the SU runners and Amy and I staked out our spot at a turn on the course where the runners were coming right at us and would come by this spot two times.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4RTgN0z8Au-v4bu2mDdX9UXf4DIrUzqlPou47RePGmmMVStl9DshowxYwza-OfehXeojA9SrtG5RLuHZmYLU8Npqxhh6SMmyypbX13hldOzf7U2f3CcYI0nixF2V_d7SZ_wP2eKt7J8/s1600/IMG_0194.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4RTgN0z8Au-v4bu2mDdX9UXf4DIrUzqlPou47RePGmmMVStl9DshowxYwza-OfehXeojA9SrtG5RLuHZmYLU8Npqxhh6SMmyypbX13hldOzf7U2f3CcYI0nixF2V_d7SZ_wP2eKt7J8/s400/IMG_0194.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509954955549474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXag97E5MoNsgOJ4vhk20dCxMsgg5KfLs2YQI_Eie16aQhJymgo2819D8DqQvpAQj3kIxrq8ePkcRgzvweVYqbmEA57L8s2u-GuaiCIqwZQjsF49MTys5E9-cqNPvpr8ScFgdmwQN-7E/s1600/IMG_0193.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXag97E5MoNsgOJ4vhk20dCxMsgg5KfLs2YQI_Eie16aQhJymgo2819D8DqQvpAQj3kIxrq8ePkcRgzvweVYqbmEA57L8s2u-GuaiCIqwZQjsF49MTys5E9-cqNPvpr8ScFgdmwQN-7E/s400/IMG_0193.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509947937063730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPhfe-2fWBCjdiSdJiQYaClvstH43k6NERmoIddduhQTrXb-gnmcnv4Ub93AaysOiOxYaSDArUGgOz0IMg5D46rCPvSFSBSYGowt81ruAu7CpHuvc_uRvfpcsnh4vjH4XL5FknsmaBlQ/s1600/IMG_5032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDPhfe-2fWBCjdiSdJiQYaClvstH43k6NERmoIddduhQTrXb-gnmcnv4Ub93AaysOiOxYaSDArUGgOz0IMg5D46rCPvSFSBSYGowt81ruAu7CpHuvc_uRvfpcsnh4vjH4XL5FknsmaBlQ/s400/IMG_5032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509419788217890" /></a><br /></div><div>Corey is right in the center of the following photo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndWkJ5SEwply9TQ7W7BgrhiXboK_jYMa7-m_70n2FAVZccrnJUdeKWIE6oTqA7nFt6Aqlc5hk-TXFb3lBwcLbj_w2LUr89jGF4Fz-XC2HYvHl4SedCS4nuEnzoZfxP6AnTDhadj2rSY4/s1600/IMG_0232.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndWkJ5SEwply9TQ7W7BgrhiXboK_jYMa7-m_70n2FAVZccrnJUdeKWIE6oTqA7nFt6Aqlc5hk-TXFb3lBwcLbj_w2LUr89jGF4Fz-XC2HYvHl4SedCS4nuEnzoZfxP6AnTDhadj2rSY4/s400/IMG_0232.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509963277343298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sDphFFeaOdL_wz4sn61Bc9JTlyVOOs4wlo6Jj6Vm5qXBhOt9ulsEP3U5x-PIyP2vt0MBUfNB3uiSIlT8lrHY0c023HC-sXO4mcKoTxZCkH0kFFXKJchEs5eos6SdU18EwTUTBB1sjcA/s1600/IMG_0252.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3sDphFFeaOdL_wz4sn61Bc9JTlyVOOs4wlo6Jj6Vm5qXBhOt9ulsEP3U5x-PIyP2vt0MBUfNB3uiSIlT8lrHY0c023HC-sXO4mcKoTxZCkH0kFFXKJchEs5eos6SdU18EwTUTBB1sjcA/s400/IMG_0252.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509966030893042" /></a><br /></div><div>There was a jumbotron right at the finish line so that more spectators could see the runners as they crossed the finish line. With thousands of spectators at the race, only a lucky few, who staked out their spots early were able to be right near the fence at the finish line. This jumbotron was a great addition.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiZPFaFjAfxUlz2X0jo1_a_foDoEcP4TrVZkGucvAZyI6swZf8DNCUD5z614rVksRrhkZcTFEUCc_aHKnoYbULYl6rc8GFniJCyYpGFnfrOoA1XO_uXvlru68pTdppmL_r-HUQ1YeIk0/s1600/IMG_0261.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiZPFaFjAfxUlz2X0jo1_a_foDoEcP4TrVZkGucvAZyI6swZf8DNCUD5z614rVksRrhkZcTFEUCc_aHKnoYbULYl6rc8GFniJCyYpGFnfrOoA1XO_uXvlru68pTdppmL_r-HUQ1YeIk0/s400/IMG_0261.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543509969796123906" /></a><br /><br />The SU women had a good day and ended up with a tenth place finish out of 31 teams. The men had a tougher day and claimed 14th place. It was incredibly exciting to be part of this Big Dance for college runners and we were once again so proud to be wearing our Syracuse colors. Corey had a OK race and was SU's sixth man. </div><div><br /></div><div>After the races, we hung around for a bit, but needed to get back on the road for our long drive home.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjielQfthLLwN3YjR4ni-9sbd-FXCYxNY9R3AuwMHr8ki42Zx4UjZKE_m2qglvrswOydyZG_WmunHyVZnOz8mIntVtvGVYWalDYg7uwNf_60jRh7E-yhf2jkCPvTswsjk0nklfZNzm_tWwT/s1600/IMG_0271.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjielQfthLLwN3YjR4ni-9sbd-FXCYxNY9R3AuwMHr8ki42Zx4UjZKE_m2qglvrswOydyZG_WmunHyVZnOz8mIntVtvGVYWalDYg7uwNf_60jRh7E-yhf2jkCPvTswsjk0nklfZNzm_tWwT/s400/IMG_0271.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543510365399614402" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHO9SWF_v9NkRe0Isrm5m0OnjuVPYv-cUDmQf6sjd6KKNmWbbvt8_kXiiYK3pGx_qcQO_MjMHuMxhYTxIF16vNCLISSdzz5nnzJFdwEO6810zoX8ET9frgHaujgKx7d5Th6YF7fpc8iyb/s1600/IMG_0285.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHO9SWF_v9NkRe0Isrm5m0OnjuVPYv-cUDmQf6sjd6KKNmWbbvt8_kXiiYK3pGx_qcQO_MjMHuMxhYTxIF16vNCLISSdzz5nnzJFdwEO6810zoX8ET9frgHaujgKx7d5Th6YF7fpc8iyb/s400/IMG_0285.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543510369880197346" /></a><br />We left the course shortly after 2 PM and pulled into our driveway at 12:33 AM, not bad considering that included 2 stops for gas, dinner and a change of drivers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Edited 2 days later: This has taken me some time to get posted because Blogger would not let me upload my photos, and what is a story without pictures! So, here it is Thanksgiving morning and Blogger is working again.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends. Corey got home last night and we put him to work this morning raking up the last of the leaves (at least we hope it is the last). We will be at Gram and GrandDad's for dinner and Grandma will join us there. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-65097591249893014612010-11-14T20:51:00.007-05:002010-11-14T22:02:58.472-05:00Practically Perfect Long WeekendHave you ever tied 3 or 4 days tied together that were just wonderful, in a variety of ways. That is the way I can describe the past 4 days for Jim and me.<div><br /></div><div>Thursday was Veteran's Day which meant a day off from school. After taking a couple of minutes at 11:00 AM on the 11th day of the 11th month to be thankful and grateful for the service of many past and present, I got to have lunch with a close friend. </div><div><br /></div><div>I picked up Jim at 4 PM to begin our trip to Connecticut. We headed east, spending the night in the Albany area. In the morning, Jim realized that we would be crossing the Appalachian Trail while on I-90 and wondered if I wanted to stop and hike for a bit! Well, of course I did. So after a 45 minute drive on the interstate we exited and started our search for where the AT crossed the road we were on. We couldn't find it at our first road crossing, but were successful on our second try, finding the trail in Tyringham, MA. I changed into my hiking boots, we loaded up our day pack with some water and snacks and then headed south on the trail. We hiked for about 45 minutes, following a boardwalk over what must be a swampy area in the spring and climbing some good hills to get some nice overlook views. We turned around and retraced our steps, heading north on the trail, back to our car.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8DDmOGPcG6bi1s0yRhoWo5tGap1y0larA3FfuyZ2SLUnaLqxeQQid-mUKi2Ih1hMIPZqh2-VDvF5j_3gRILO3ydKskMgfUKpCWx76DP6uZHOLKcywVdIIluuCbvLErEJTDxfpm6_FSU/s1600/IMG_4958.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8DDmOGPcG6bi1s0yRhoWo5tGap1y0larA3FfuyZ2SLUnaLqxeQQid-mUKi2Ih1hMIPZqh2-VDvF5j_3gRILO3ydKskMgfUKpCWx76DP6uZHOLKcywVdIIluuCbvLErEJTDxfpm6_FSU/s400/IMG_4958.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539603097958170226" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvN9WauiMkOd2gDhLw_HotNyNxeWgeH4-POtOjVhUaPSRkXtGjP8Xmw4Vtjojn31KGvQzS2SDi_Tx7R2TaI-1DhU2y2MwqkivWb2xrAr0zrjc00bFKOBu4D0H50LJB21QCT-QxmlakZKU/s1600/IMG_4962.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvN9WauiMkOd2gDhLw_HotNyNxeWgeH4-POtOjVhUaPSRkXtGjP8Xmw4Vtjojn31KGvQzS2SDi_Tx7R2TaI-1DhU2y2MwqkivWb2xrAr0zrjc00bFKOBu4D0H50LJB21QCT-QxmlakZKU/s400/IMG_4962.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539603093693533810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ie0Dua75nGuv0U8kPUooP-B5j6_-shvIGNOlx1RkmiLriwa7lcewj5VVgVWR_L_qAzd050lmwjA1SAc3rYCUUb_ZcQUBZctuPx-V1JYilr62a6mJ-Ej4NUZjTERWkCX5m8bWQlX4ON4/s1600/IMG_4966.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ie0Dua75nGuv0U8kPUooP-B5j6_-shvIGNOlx1RkmiLriwa7lcewj5VVgVWR_L_qAzd050lmwjA1SAc3rYCUUb_ZcQUBZctuPx-V1JYilr62a6mJ-Ej4NUZjTERWkCX5m8bWQlX4ON4/s400/IMG_4966.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539603090496448002" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxaje0ikfEnQ_MRq6K57HJUIMytnsgkEEYwc9n9EsBVKFofDZhEKqP_Haxqv3ZvmTYTfR_0QFnDkGeOKn1i84E8035lQacC_BU7CsYmqVxDeHIjbXEzhM5YUs6zEERAVT0BZYq6FwnR0/s1600/IMG_4971.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxaje0ikfEnQ_MRq6K57HJUIMytnsgkEEYwc9n9EsBVKFofDZhEKqP_Haxqv3ZvmTYTfR_0QFnDkGeOKn1i84E8035lQacC_BU7CsYmqVxDeHIjbXEzhM5YUs6zEERAVT0BZYq6FwnR0/s400/IMG_4971.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539603081750956546" /></a>But then we decided we really needed to see what the trail was like on the other side of the road, so we hiked almost another 30 minutes, all up hill, hoping to get a view when we got to the top, but no such luck, so we turned around and returned to the car. Now I must tell you that the weather was absolutely perfect for a day of hiking~sunny, clear and in the mid 60's! It was very exciting to be out on the AT~plus my feet felt good in my new boots. </div><div><br /></div><div>After getting back in to the car, we drove lots of back country roads towards New Haven, CT. There was yarn store in New Haven that I wanted to visit (of course there was!). Our trusty GPS took us through part of the Yale campus and right to Knit New Haven, a lovely yarn store, which just happened to have some yarn that I thought I needed to add to my stash. And since it was such a beautiful day, Jim enjoyed his walk through this part of New Haven and Yale, so he didn't mind the time I spent in the yarn store. </div><div><br /></div><div>We were in Connecticut to see the SU XC team race in the Northeast Regional Championships. Corey was not running, but had come along with the team. While in New Haven we contacted Corey to see where he was and what his plans were. The team was staying west of New Haven and we would have to wait until the next day to see him, which was fine with us.</div><div><br /></div><div>We continued on east to the town of Madison, where we were staying at the Tidewater Inn, a lovely place located only a mile from the race site at Hammonasset State Park. We had nice room at the B&B, where we got settled in before heading down to the state park for a walk on the beach.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7QXtErW5J0-enDxx5tWU_4d175dxEE30Sf_BYrQc25lSkioCqZ8pyOyLcCG4PQCi9C7P5kvzC5YGBFJ-Gz2OcNuxJkMo9oS51gkIyUbL2QAxcg14CSqlOqqg1Bs9Qh1rHw8i4ucJWVQ/s1600/IMG_4979.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS7QXtErW5J0-enDxx5tWU_4d175dxEE30Sf_BYrQc25lSkioCqZ8pyOyLcCG4PQCi9C7P5kvzC5YGBFJ-Gz2OcNuxJkMo9oS51gkIyUbL2QAxcg14CSqlOqqg1Bs9Qh1rHw8i4ucJWVQ/s400/IMG_4979.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539601207444660674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqyDI5SKTLSR-oNBJSjtk8VimuX-7DB2ymLRbrKLaf1TI-HE89G4rga3m48TjbJpkTFF9AhRkQFh3vMMXJgnpyanmrbvvopV73zFaGvmzl_ipDGegwdBlrg4uVbA6wikfJ60N3BHu2Qg/s1600/IMG_4983.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqyDI5SKTLSR-oNBJSjtk8VimuX-7DB2ymLRbrKLaf1TI-HE89G4rga3m48TjbJpkTFF9AhRkQFh3vMMXJgnpyanmrbvvopV73zFaGvmzl_ipDGegwdBlrg4uVbA6wikfJ60N3BHu2Qg/s400/IMG_4983.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539601205065530034" /></a><br />It was a perfect time to stroll in the sand as the waves gently lapped at the shore and the sun was setting. We returned to the B&B in time for a wine and cheese gathering for the guests and the innkeeper. Our innkeeper recommended and made reservations for us at an Italian restaurant in Old Saybrook, about 7 miles down the road. We had a delicious dinner there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday morning dawned clear once again, with the promise of a delightful day. We returned to the state park, with plenty of time before the races (women's and men's) so we walked around the nature center and then I took the Dunes Trail back to the race site, while Jim drove the car. While we were walking the course, we met up with Corey, who was doing a workout.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUQAPUpSwTTz87_vNijK2Ec56SbIDMOzmXBxqhtany7yA_B3k1QjkbFQJ8vidJB1F1mxJhRdIkkuMSw20QhwvvoCmOT7_U40H_1Kj691oMHWxPLg12O6M07S8xSpMc-iBTkeKBF1amaA/s1600/IMG_0007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUQAPUpSwTTz87_vNijK2Ec56SbIDMOzmXBxqhtany7yA_B3k1QjkbFQJ8vidJB1F1mxJhRdIkkuMSw20QhwvvoCmOT7_U40H_1Kj691oMHWxPLg12O6M07S8xSpMc-iBTkeKBF1amaA/s400/IMG_0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539602372245193570" /></a>We got to spend some time with him between races, but during the races, we all went our own ways to cheer on the SU teams.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit01nMHD8zwI1vK5UQm4gzSDUTmAUWFzkZ-I4VTJpVrxcZxD93UCGbs_9p2m91l4gWiuwrvLtSWcwS4Jh2vI3hryY1DU4NLoPcyO-bBcXBhmdNhCOUggJD2fGV9nfu6-KbhyphenhyphenOl5hdnjQc/s1600/IMG_4988.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit01nMHD8zwI1vK5UQm4gzSDUTmAUWFzkZ-I4VTJpVrxcZxD93UCGbs_9p2m91l4gWiuwrvLtSWcwS4Jh2vI3hryY1DU4NLoPcyO-bBcXBhmdNhCOUggJD2fGV9nfu6-KbhyphenhyphenOl5hdnjQc/s400/IMG_4988.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539601208728811474" /></a><br /><br />There were 39 schools at this regional meet and last year both the SU men's and women's team won so they were running with targets on their backs this year. And once again the SU runners rose to the occasion and won both events!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGNX9F7YX-FP39Itc9AnVYxzLyePUhlCsuw8Qb0e99wbWJxAsEvWWg-vLTs6MwyUY55Lq1BPeb4N9eOWVTSpkUNT9B-vmdWP3XIM72pERhuW4-Mt9OW7-2287aVKw-m25ZV6uRmVhbB4/s1600/IMG_0067.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGNX9F7YX-FP39Itc9AnVYxzLyePUhlCsuw8Qb0e99wbWJxAsEvWWg-vLTs6MwyUY55Lq1BPeb4N9eOWVTSpkUNT9B-vmdWP3XIM72pERhuW4-Mt9OW7-2287aVKw-m25ZV6uRmVhbB4/s400/IMG_0067.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539602365018902434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-XyjlDCnnNXPx8t3R3qww7G-guLwYION-HFNsAb8jXSO0cPfSC4VwPI03XPYOQ5-P2JV_2t8QP5UXvZ6icVFHCejlSHdz_7YsGZTS-_fG4X5ShUjeD8Ir2uAaGyYyrVyZ9xLp99JaaA/s1600/IMG_0075.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-XyjlDCnnNXPx8t3R3qww7G-guLwYION-HFNsAb8jXSO0cPfSC4VwPI03XPYOQ5-P2JV_2t8QP5UXvZ6icVFHCejlSHdz_7YsGZTS-_fG4X5ShUjeD8Ir2uAaGyYyrVyZ9xLp99JaaA/s400/IMG_0075.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539602367827624786" /></a>It was a great day to be wearing the orange and blue of SU!! Both teams will be running in the national championship races in Terre Haute on Nov. 22nd, and Corey will be running on the SU men's team! We will be there to cheer them all on!</div><div><br /></div><div>Shortly after the last SU runner crossed the line, and we were pretty sure they had won, Jim and I jumped in the car because we needed to get home that night. Jim was racing on Sunday morning!! We had an uneventful trip home, but Corey could not say the same. The SU runners and coaches were traveling in two big vans and the first van (the one in which Corey was riding) hit a deer on the Thruway!! Fortunately, no humans were hurt, but the van and the deer were not so lucky. So, a tow truck was called and all the guys in the first van climbed into the second van, where all the gals were riding and drove the last 45 miles back to SU! Champions and Survivors!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today Jim raced at Center Park in Fairport. He had a good race and it was a good day for running. I went along to help with registration. I was then asked to hand out some lanyards to all the runners after they crossed the finished line, which I agreed to do. Well, I learned a lesson and will never agree to do anything at the end of the finish line chute. As some of the guys came across the line, they were gagging and puking and snot was coming out of their noses, and I was completely grossed out!!! Never again! After the women's race started I followed along walking the first 5K of the 6K course and got some good exercise. With some of the hills I walked up, I can see why some of the faster runners with throwing up at the end of the race!</div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight we closed out this great weekend by having the parents here for supper. I made them each make their own Naan pizza (all you Seinfeld fans will recognize this as a Kramer business plan!) and we each enjoyed our own creation.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TautF5yax1EAX2y9631gHSipFVV4hr1ZTYJ5gT-0FuxdKu5BrLdKKPbDjL_1HoJ2s5f70QDBE44ccOW7bVdIQDESLZzzV0FMkPls5BQuiCHEvbEY99V4nNy5S7M2CPJeGPYVttldmQI/s1600/IMG_4997.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0TautF5yax1EAX2y9631gHSipFVV4hr1ZTYJ5gT-0FuxdKu5BrLdKKPbDjL_1HoJ2s5f70QDBE44ccOW7bVdIQDESLZzzV0FMkPls5BQuiCHEvbEY99V4nNy5S7M2CPJeGPYVttldmQI/s400/IMG_4997.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539601202098223858" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s3HCZz8iGCSsv_RZnwE6EM8cr5wa0q3GG9M0A9LxswTeLwnN_GISmbTkXmWAu6bjkDkeIxGKJLkECOQ4oRA4AzNKcBC6d5KZecOwyEiRQ1MVxgG4kuW7d9UbDXTnn47eHHCzPZTJDzw/s1600/IMG_4998.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s3HCZz8iGCSsv_RZnwE6EM8cr5wa0q3GG9M0A9LxswTeLwnN_GISmbTkXmWAu6bjkDkeIxGKJLkECOQ4oRA4AzNKcBC6d5KZecOwyEiRQ1MVxgG4kuW7d9UbDXTnn47eHHCzPZTJDzw/s400/IMG_4998.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539601199738877442" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>We talked to Tucker briefly this weekend and he is looking forward to closing on his house. Corey commented that that seemed like such a "grown-up" thing for Tucker to be doing!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you did something this weekend that made a good memory~ I know I sure did.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-41048282092310443532010-11-07T19:19:00.003-05:002010-11-07T19:33:53.106-05:00Sunday SummaryAfter surviving Halloween night, we embarked on the first week in November! This week I have made 6 more grape pies~2 for the Baked Food sale at church to support the youth bell choir and 4 for "Friday treats" at school. The pies at school were gone by 9:00 AM! <div><br /></div><div>Jim has had a nasty cold for the the second half of this week, but seems to be on the mend at this time. He was feeling so poorly that he worked from home on Friday. </div><div><br /></div><div>Saturday we went to the Section 5 cross-country championships at the Genesee Community College. We were there to cheer for the Odyssey team and they had a good day. Two girls qualified for the state meet and the boys team won the section 5 title for Class C and are on their way to the state meet too! Congratulations!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today Jim raced in Syracuse and got have lunch with Corey. Jim did not run well, but after being sick for the last 4 days, he wasn't surprised! I stayed home and went to the gym for a good workout and then ran errands for a big chunk of the afternoon.</div><div><br /></div><div>I did finish knitting the lace shawl that Corey gave me for my birthday. I blocked it on Saturday and it came out beautifully. I will post pictures here when I can get a good photo of it. I love the shawl!</div><div><br /></div><div>This will be a short week at school as we have Veteran's Day off. Yippee!</div><div><br /></div><div>I guess that is all for now. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-75716770923970427392010-10-31T20:12:00.004-04:002010-10-31T20:54:37.175-04:00Hiking, Racing and a Cool Photo<div>Happy Halloween!</div><div><br /></div>Corey's spectacular finish at yesterday's Big East Cross-Country race was captured by a photo/journalist for the Syracuse Post Standard newspaper and the photo was in today's sports section. For those of you who don't get that paper, here is the photo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaGiOM5C2xkkRX875Az_04PrwtkaJm1LusoSELWiDdeSL3OXmtFu5O-yyor6pM1NHTqwcZy2pg39BMhYYv8f9RX5g8uNB76A7WY0vZ4W6WU9P44xcqLAj3EziFLm4XV-BlXio1EplpG4/s1600/9007415-standard.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaGiOM5C2xkkRX875Az_04PrwtkaJm1LusoSELWiDdeSL3OXmtFu5O-yyor6pM1NHTqwcZy2pg39BMhYYv8f9RX5g8uNB76A7WY0vZ4W6WU9P44xcqLAj3EziFLm4XV-BlXio1EplpG4/s400/9007415-standard.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534369056015762898" /></a><br /><div>Today was Jim's day to race and today's event was at Watkins Glen State Park. I decided that I wanted to test my new hiking boots, so decided to tag along and hike the Gorge Trail while Jim was racing. Jim's running buddy, Tony, and his wife, Ann, rode down with us and Ann went hiking with me which was fun! We left the guys at the race course at one end of the park and drove to the main entrance of the park, where the trailhead was located. We hiked up the Gorge Trail, enjoying the many waterfalls and came back on the Indian Trail to make it a loop trip. It was a delightful hike and I am pleased to report that my boots were very comfortable. Here is one of the views that we had along the Gorge Trail.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrt6YCaflShnrlOK3MC-35JgZV2n40u8IoXe5AvqjxZ250BVdMxgg_qu8M4Xj8POhrmk63iLhclZO2yAYDowG6MEyA7a8fXqLSdjkDecq85ag9T4P1cprOmbR0TCBfz9gihVAY0Tp3KT0/s1600/IMG_4868.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrt6YCaflShnrlOK3MC-35JgZV2n40u8IoXe5AvqjxZ250BVdMxgg_qu8M4Xj8POhrmk63iLhclZO2yAYDowG6MEyA7a8fXqLSdjkDecq85ag9T4P1cprOmbR0TCBfz9gihVAY0Tp3KT0/s400/IMG_4868.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534369079902245682" /></a><br />Our 3 mile hike took just under an hour and we drove back to the race site and arrived with just a few minutes to spare before the start of the race. Tony gave us the lowdown on where to stand to best see the race and we cheered as the gun went off. Jim and Tony both had good races and Ann and I enjoyed our walk around the course. Here are 2 photos from the race. Jim won a medal and a share of a case of beer for the winning Veteran's team!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrSFCzzbAj-97MLEivucwnGplG6hgbrMpO23kCL63Q8BNhKJIDMXyZfBRfy5y9uvt-Qn2moJrgtJcOml3as-Wljx9aSCI2nf2ded8fg5Xgt6RNIZMk8Zlu0ilZp1VrMc6wBCxncu4Cj0/s1600/IMG_4871.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrSFCzzbAj-97MLEivucwnGplG6hgbrMpO23kCL63Q8BNhKJIDMXyZfBRfy5y9uvt-Qn2moJrgtJcOml3as-Wljx9aSCI2nf2ded8fg5Xgt6RNIZMk8Zlu0ilZp1VrMc6wBCxncu4Cj0/s400/IMG_4871.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534369066692246194" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMmiB4kC21NRSPXUfWJwOyfkQOjn50_JDxfVN13IteGUsKWa2I_N5n36QrPZ0zSKGDgN-SuNApsuTmMCCVAku3egPqBjzLcB4B4vanmr_XUTHQ46MmnEdyeCjJKqiIcWYKhB0pTjgyrQ/s1600/IMG_4878.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMmiB4kC21NRSPXUfWJwOyfkQOjn50_JDxfVN13IteGUsKWa2I_N5n36QrPZ0zSKGDgN-SuNApsuTmMCCVAku3egPqBjzLcB4B4vanmr_XUTHQ46MmnEdyeCjJKqiIcWYKhB0pTjgyrQ/s400/IMG_4878.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534369058703344882" /></a></div><div>It was a good day to race and Ann and I only had a few sprinkles of rain as we started our hike, but mostly it was cloudy with welcome breaks of sunshine.</div><div><br /></div><div>We enjoyed the ride along Seneca Lake on the way to Watkins Glen, especially the bright yellow leaves of the ever-present grape vines. The hillsides were vibrant with these golden leaves. Sorry, no photo.</div><div><br /></div><div>So far, we've had about 30 trick-or-treaters (8:30 PM). We'll shut off the lights in another half hour and then Jim can get into the leftover Kit Kat bars! </div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight I knit the last stitch on the shawl kit that Corey gave me for my birthday. It is going to be lovely once I block it out! I'll post photos when I finish the blocking process. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow is November 1st! Time flies when you're having fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-40241315964738054642010-10-30T20:25:00.006-04:002010-10-30T21:00:40.443-04:00Big East Champs!Congratulations to Corey and the rest of the men's Syracuse University Cross-Country team. Today they defended their Big East title by beating 13 other Big East XC teams. Jim and I, along with the grandparents drove to Jamesville Beach County Park, just outside of Syracuse for this meet. Bob and Sally drove over for the meet too, and their support was much appreciated. The women ran first and the Syracuse women took 3rd place overall. Then the men stepped to the line and we were all nervous-excited as the gun went off.<div><br /></div><div>The course was a true cross-country route~hills and mud! The SU men ran a smart race and when all the runners had crossed the finish line, SU had a 4 point win over Louisville (that would be a good win in basketball, too!!). Corey ran well, finishing 7th for the team, and passing 2 other runners just at the finish line. We all enjoyed seeing him run again, because we do not get that chance very often anymore. The grandparents were all real troupers, dealing with cool, windy conditions, with lots of walking and standing, but I think their cheering kept them warm!</div><div><br /></div><div>We stayed for the awards ceremony and then drove 4 miles to the German restaurant that I like, where we had a delicious lunch.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few photos from today's race. Enjoy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7DlLtC-k80IEhamR2BTanPkkNVN2PXDyde1awk9_NnAvxnmI_0pshAz94zifkq3ZwdALjOXxGtbFKnydX53QitVWUGu7kC43ZGeqSx1qNLZLv2JNWQr4LyuHKZnkyi5OLdiQwCAZVU4/s1600/IMG_9856.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip7DlLtC-k80IEhamR2BTanPkkNVN2PXDyde1awk9_NnAvxnmI_0pshAz94zifkq3ZwdALjOXxGtbFKnydX53QitVWUGu7kC43ZGeqSx1qNLZLv2JNWQr4LyuHKZnkyi5OLdiQwCAZVU4/s400/IMG_9856.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006622579093170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The start of the men's race.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodtD4gC78KWUCfDDElrG-xmq1mN1f0jNnbUa7rs_3i6AbECZqIsQtRjy2Ygn949nGvbmHUnPmfdVOFuTJX8rJwHLHaDDGK_zNz85fRXg-mRKMc951kBb3IOG5vYuZhFkkshS_pwGLl5E/s1600/IMG_9861.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodtD4gC78KWUCfDDElrG-xmq1mN1f0jNnbUa7rs_3i6AbECZqIsQtRjy2Ygn949nGvbmHUnPmfdVOFuTJX8rJwHLHaDDGK_zNz85fRXg-mRKMc951kBb3IOG5vYuZhFkkshS_pwGLl5E/s400/IMG_9861.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006613089683698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One of the many, muddy hills. Corey is the SU runner on the right.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkPAMelv_KfpBKldI5pKixBMjoXmBXCVXQwm2ge1o0OboBAA2Wo7Zcm8Wtt3NiImZe1p4HkLquUXWWud74BDt0FX5H7-UCkUKRrpx0lXPMBV5EJIN0hB2McbDtgOaUt2ZKm6VP9hdcBI/s1600/IMG_9877.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpkPAMelv_KfpBKldI5pKixBMjoXmBXCVXQwm2ge1o0OboBAA2Wo7Zcm8Wtt3NiImZe1p4HkLquUXWWud74BDt0FX5H7-UCkUKRrpx0lXPMBV5EJIN0hB2McbDtgOaUt2ZKm6VP9hdcBI/s400/IMG_9877.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006610927455266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Corey looking strong!</div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO_r3NLkAB0Pf1fKbEDlelIkMidygyq1-TKLVUqfPtIrrky1o-D_Z2c-RRiVaBRTRa6qxK_e6swbt0RkGUEABT9Xus4wCTac3QgA4MX1ICFgvvjpr_KvBYwMGBlqbaoc2QrTXwLutm_I/s1600/IMG_9890.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAO_r3NLkAB0Pf1fKbEDlelIkMidygyq1-TKLVUqfPtIrrky1o-D_Z2c-RRiVaBRTRa6qxK_e6swbt0RkGUEABT9Xus4wCTac3QgA4MX1ICFgvvjpr_KvBYwMGBlqbaoc2QrTXwLutm_I/s400/IMG_9890.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006607996531042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">At the 3 mile mark.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGOxlIB5XnRhAFDPmbgJrqWrHj3-2K4WLNR4D_FGLbiliQusAD_rhMMmKgagzqsEsdM_ZZhVQKg4tHlPZTHiglN22ZBjRPn6ivKQ7ylyAlDE16XAsNs1xAg8m2iEdQ8xlAlHpOBSgim0/s1600/IMG_9914.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGOxlIB5XnRhAFDPmbgJrqWrHj3-2K4WLNR4D_FGLbiliQusAD_rhMMmKgagzqsEsdM_ZZhVQKg4tHlPZTHiglN22ZBjRPn6ivKQ7ylyAlDE16XAsNs1xAg8m2iEdQ8xlAlHpOBSgim0/s400/IMG_9914.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006326204318370" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Corey with a great finish, just beating 2 other runners!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugv_qYGaQm_-Dv3Ev04Ikxzj29i8MTJ9JfbbmWQVAskimlIGSfuWoKKhaY4wjl_eNpLQQBq06knzF2r6uaAStsEMpJ0NhApoohT2V3p-8kkMBWhjVRWXbqvZndyCVSzTvSz3O2-zwvjw/s1600/IMG_9941.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugv_qYGaQm_-Dv3Ev04Ikxzj29i8MTJ9JfbbmWQVAskimlIGSfuWoKKhaY4wjl_eNpLQQBq06knzF2r6uaAStsEMpJ0NhApoohT2V3p-8kkMBWhjVRWXbqvZndyCVSzTvSz3O2-zwvjw/s400/IMG_9941.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006325439026626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Celebrating with Gram and GrandDad!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkrBOPj6WoQSCVqv-xvPHKbMFtaroNo7jSPLwnuzDX-FgmYswxQN8g_pIrfOi1pjqWUPreNocJ72gxp_8Rc6Zb991LTS8FAVfo1xpU55IyerbVioU2kkTq9wfIQH4PB5_TLqxc86Haj4/s1600/IMG_9943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkrBOPj6WoQSCVqv-xvPHKbMFtaroNo7jSPLwnuzDX-FgmYswxQN8g_pIrfOi1pjqWUPreNocJ72gxp_8Rc6Zb991LTS8FAVfo1xpU55IyerbVioU2kkTq9wfIQH4PB5_TLqxc86Haj4/s400/IMG_9943.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006318635545378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The celebration continues with Grandma!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmvz8mLKJ58h-KiXBvu2cW405tVQEEq261v0HAcujcn5vmc-69q8iCSoFzL6hMt4-4BU7YGhqMeKm9igbGgUY5ZQFRhLPk1Krsy3FsqBAia_Wt-y3ag8s4JAbSN8JSpza2pUz56Ojct0/s1600/IMG_9969.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmvz8mLKJ58h-KiXBvu2cW405tVQEEq261v0HAcujcn5vmc-69q8iCSoFzL6hMt4-4BU7YGhqMeKm9igbGgUY5ZQFRhLPk1Krsy3FsqBAia_Wt-y3ag8s4JAbSN8JSpza2pUz56Ojct0/s400/IMG_9969.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006315369424802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The awards ceremony.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXys9hj-pDadMFsQFMIueN6MRTwKXtrT9wpiUWMUMrFcSHyVs6NoZY0fnWjdTVmwrrYFQmohhNzphOo6gs0IKgpb2U33Vd5jKZAqetImjY9Z8Ezy05V1QTrGG1zUyqhWDzygqPcMnWFk/s1600/IMG_0001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWXys9hj-pDadMFsQFMIueN6MRTwKXtrT9wpiUWMUMrFcSHyVs6NoZY0fnWjdTVmwrrYFQmohhNzphOo6gs0IKgpb2U33Vd5jKZAqetImjY9Z8Ezy05V1QTrGG1zUyqhWDzygqPcMnWFk/s400/IMG_0001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534006313741453170" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A proud father and grandfather with a happy runner!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-12526270918230137842010-10-22T18:35:00.003-04:002010-10-22T18:54:20.469-04:00Congrats Tucker!Congratulations to Tucker who had his offer accepted on a house and piece of property in southwestern Colorado! Here are 2 photos of the property that he sent to us when he first looked at this house and land. The house is smaller than some of the others that he looked at but the 3.5 acres surrounding the house are superior to any of the other land they looked at. He has beautiful mountain views in one direction and the property has 3 irrigation shares (which are like gold in the west) and a small creek running through one of the corners of the property. By early December, he will close on this house and will a homeowner!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFTfItWQ7jH4DzCEUKcU-xgNzbFX4c-ptk7ChSI5prjCGnwGfh6eWskf399TbfNsgkFHQMVYbcbXo-plUzju1KIpVGgKItmz6HkxoSpPEYbfTLPcVdPJBT_RSn468EL938PuwfJ7ggps/s1600/Tuck's+house.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFTfItWQ7jH4DzCEUKcU-xgNzbFX4c-ptk7ChSI5prjCGnwGfh6eWskf399TbfNsgkFHQMVYbcbXo-plUzju1KIpVGgKItmz6HkxoSpPEYbfTLPcVdPJBT_RSn468EL938PuwfJ7ggps/s400/Tuck's+house.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531003333151465106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GZkJNFxd3ZYYf_MCryz7Iq30nZugjR51G7d2MAIipPp-Rk0Ss4Rry6lpR8fAQ2hgwyNx1fhxUtol18cJaShdp1EkuS3Jrdq5YNm4TZjpY332qcsSZ_IGg8g1Ky8EthpT6HUl8zjg03s/s1600/PA160008.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1GZkJNFxd3ZYYf_MCryz7Iq30nZugjR51G7d2MAIipPp-Rk0Ss4Rry6lpR8fAQ2hgwyNx1fhxUtol18cJaShdp1EkuS3Jrdq5YNm4TZjpY332qcsSZ_IGg8g1Ky8EthpT6HUl8zjg03s/s400/PA160008.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531003329326319714" /></a><div><br /></div><div>On the home front, we were up at 4:30 this morning so I could take Jim to the airport for an early flight. He flew to Portland, Oregon today for a Master's XC race tomorrow. Good Luck, Jim! Run fast!</div><div><br /></div><div>After school today, I went to EMS and bought a pair of hiking boots. I decided I wanted to have lots of time to break in a pair of hiking boots before we went on our 120 mile hike next summer. The first time I went to EMS a week or so ago, they didn't have the boots I thought I wanted in my size. Today they did and so I tried on those boots and 2 other styles. I bought the pair that I originally thought I wanted and I am now wearing them around the house to see how they feel. So far, so good. I am going to try a different pair of socks when I finish this blog entry. Here is a photo of my new boots.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7L0-2-xbtSgFwtqYBNAKyDKgaGwqicTuktNA4vw_wQPbUEQ5oWUA5hW69YBR4jvzQncjtZm7RYQOX6qp8YLk07d69VCHCj1qRjzXod9bsSc_Mkg2LtpWcT5iwqPtssz7HlgRv5OX0ec/s1600/IMG_4853.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7L0-2-xbtSgFwtqYBNAKyDKgaGwqicTuktNA4vw_wQPbUEQ5oWUA5hW69YBR4jvzQncjtZm7RYQOX6qp8YLk07d69VCHCj1qRjzXod9bsSc_Mkg2LtpWcT5iwqPtssz7HlgRv5OX0ec/s400/IMG_4853.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531003337992299186" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I don't have any "must do" plans for this weekend, but hope to get some leaves raked and some knitting done. </div><div><br /></div><div>My Christmas cactus is misnamed~it should be called a Halloween cactus because it is close to blooming! Oh well, I am just thrilled that I can get it to bloom and will enjoy its pretty pink blossoms whenever they feel like opening!</div><div><br /></div><div>Go Yankees!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-77106876250574101662010-10-17T19:36:00.006-04:002010-10-17T20:40:48.281-04:00Sunday SummaryAnother busy week in the books. Besides going to work, there were several nights out for the usual things.<div><br /></div><div>This weekend we covered a lot of ground and enjoyed the variety of activities we had. Friday night we drove to camp to help Gram and GrandDad close for the season. We had to drive through a fair amount of rain, but GrandDad had a nice fire going in the wood stove so camp was quite comfortable. Saturday morning was our chance to get some of the heavier work done. Jim and GrandDad got the dock all in position for the winter and got the boats into the carport. The roof was swept and the skylight covers were put in place. Gram and I did some cleaning indoors and then we went to Glens Falls to pick up some things that Gram wanted to have at home. Jim and I stayed for lunch and then started home. Here are some photos from our short time at Jenny Lake.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwN_siSmL89qw-L45NW_LSo6sKPNyP9q5x1JQa4kF0AoQGU2cB7Z2L8rRkypPzqAOnI6r5eLSQKd3inhHhmjQkIKdKwgwHoKgfVUlKMEkzZ9kJ2Ri4aeR88eAyg8u9SuxVfB-w5ujzAsA/s1600/IMG_4818.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwN_siSmL89qw-L45NW_LSo6sKPNyP9q5x1JQa4kF0AoQGU2cB7Z2L8rRkypPzqAOnI6r5eLSQKd3inhHhmjQkIKdKwgwHoKgfVUlKMEkzZ9kJ2Ri4aeR88eAyg8u9SuxVfB-w5ujzAsA/s400/IMG_4818.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529167220973408882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Securing the dock for the winter.</div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLudJOyOIr05XlnlpO5TmeGLoYv2knqnyu1bhQhxGIG1oA6tjZB59R8BxWURixtFQZvdaWxobpTLZ965sUp-M46ZFxYcm_O4NudDOpM8gmq8Q2zebcePaDQhvgGrHW2G8B_sn1IbWgkx8/s1600/IMG_4821.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLudJOyOIr05XlnlpO5TmeGLoYv2knqnyu1bhQhxGIG1oA6tjZB59R8BxWURixtFQZvdaWxobpTLZ965sUp-M46ZFxYcm_O4NudDOpM8gmq8Q2zebcePaDQhvgGrHW2G8B_sn1IbWgkx8/s400/IMG_4821.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529167214724602210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Nice color!</div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxtWFMgwoABkgdH47iJYGvh3avqu8AkWj37I-toSm5MRomOQXKpQxrEf3kqr2WL3WBIxc9PtpxkQWwvYcGvM2Rfk6JuO00ZDMDphyphenhyphenjqurlXj3WjAZa2KKnfvq1fqHCLTLz1m1XND2xKQ/s1600/IMG_4823.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxtWFMgwoABkgdH47iJYGvh3avqu8AkWj37I-toSm5MRomOQXKpQxrEf3kqr2WL3WBIxc9PtpxkQWwvYcGvM2Rfk6JuO00ZDMDphyphenhyphenjqurlXj3WjAZa2KKnfvq1fqHCLTLz1m1XND2xKQ/s400/IMG_4823.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529167019246848562" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sweeping the roof.</div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIvEhvtsEz-IxvO4LvCiZYzCnROxFbGYjXwtHkHFr97_R_eBeOU5nW73TQXLKgpWvb1_OpmCXeG17Q7d77a5u-T8hvL_ITnJCxnzhm7wcK055-2ShyphenhyphenmeiufmNz2M2-CELYSuepXp2q7o/s1600/IMG_4824.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIvEhvtsEz-IxvO4LvCiZYzCnROxFbGYjXwtHkHFr97_R_eBeOU5nW73TQXLKgpWvb1_OpmCXeG17Q7d77a5u-T8hvL_ITnJCxnzhm7wcK055-2ShyphenhyphenmeiufmNz2M2-CELYSuepXp2q7o/s400/IMG_4824.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529167013712760642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Getting the skylight covers ready.</div></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OGqUX4ZTagXWybLF1bYAZxBcsIsuji_8bLjNrqB5zrqHirv7lpWgXNflQE28MhwnS0YDJjir0yAdlPH7uHH9WbADa3XmkA3uQffV9wqwjtqbLpDmKCdOTC2lhlJ5AP40Ju6AZ2CH55U/s1600/IMG_4832.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OGqUX4ZTagXWybLF1bYAZxBcsIsuji_8bLjNrqB5zrqHirv7lpWgXNflQE28MhwnS0YDJjir0yAdlPH7uHH9WbADa3XmkA3uQffV9wqwjtqbLpDmKCdOTC2lhlJ5AP40Ju6AZ2CH55U/s400/IMG_4832.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166998826533426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful fall view of the lake.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We took a detour shortly after we left camp to go and see the trailhead for the Northville-Placid Trail. We hope to hike this 120 mile trail next summer so we wanted to check out the starting point. We decided to park the car and hike for a bit, going up the trail for half an hour before turning around. This hike fueled our excitement for this adventure, which is still about 10 months away! Here are some photos from our hike.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fA7juQEN3nxIRVw9k5a8NE3eYHpHAHAhcktWx_bNFISLk_FEJ98CBpzAgYw2SCmCL_2YAXRoG5YZ3iqyr-EZGeTff9Gn8-V-1lw2-VA4NHlxuwAEs3J3OsATYfald1BcYCUOl3ikVwA/s1600/IMG_4841.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fA7juQEN3nxIRVw9k5a8NE3eYHpHAHAhcktWx_bNFISLk_FEJ98CBpzAgYw2SCmCL_2YAXRoG5YZ3iqyr-EZGeTff9Gn8-V-1lw2-VA4NHlxuwAEs3J3OsATYfald1BcYCUOl3ikVwA/s400/IMG_4841.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166990206663490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYbHZ5T4n5P4Hi_Mp0oSnk4Qq3DAlJnDQosirm_qaq8EXsqX_RsPT65OcsaZulv_cZlUduKKnxFt2QCJ57tiv7OfxKCbT4RJYtTAiegsZ5Lx0zaf2ybE55S66AOhtBjujM0cf7yoBcpU/s1600/IMG_4843.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYbHZ5T4n5P4Hi_Mp0oSnk4Qq3DAlJnDQosirm_qaq8EXsqX_RsPT65OcsaZulv_cZlUduKKnxFt2QCJ57tiv7OfxKCbT4RJYtTAiegsZ5Lx0zaf2ybE55S66AOhtBjujM0cf7yoBcpU/s400/IMG_4843.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166987264039122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQt6Y40PWHLCPnDBtFfSluLDxHuCEUyu1Ueg2vI2Pa2K9P2OHBx4Go-Z6QqB97xjQCUI9ScZxrxqvNGDIHL3WX2ju1XAua7-qhJq7ua5K60lUGhlpRvDB6DvemgCU_X0cs5NcAnotf1M/s1600/IMG_4845.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQt6Y40PWHLCPnDBtFfSluLDxHuCEUyu1Ueg2vI2Pa2K9P2OHBx4Go-Z6QqB97xjQCUI9ScZxrxqvNGDIHL3WX2ju1XAua7-qhJq7ua5K60lUGhlpRvDB6DvemgCU_X0cs5NcAnotf1M/s400/IMG_4845.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166532191645074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrR7_U3H0BzqRrMuVAAKjoe4u8YLLDLAQr2mgLMANqx9xnS_5OKLVPpzXl_9cYjrb1ePDZAag-PQk3wtBSAXChisDVuXFkWzU-xT-gJMqPrS1JRIREoBF96egsQNoB8A1TWo7xoZ3B0kY/s1600/IMG_4846.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrR7_U3H0BzqRrMuVAAKjoe4u8YLLDLAQr2mgLMANqx9xnS_5OKLVPpzXl_9cYjrb1ePDZAag-PQk3wtBSAXChisDVuXFkWzU-xT-gJMqPrS1JRIREoBF96egsQNoB8A1TWo7xoZ3B0kY/s400/IMG_4846.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166518987522242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJwPN2x0pYmi5bej-9XzJiNr4YsnesgxryFyJYqCxkRPAU3WDzQ_wj2iYyj36nmW6xhqd9kVcShCxJxX4eWEZ_2XzSSo5LiLOXvkotdwr5dJ9DbNdAgIx46qAvBnl99BIC2qCxcJPCdo/s1600/IMG_4849.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJwPN2x0pYmi5bej-9XzJiNr4YsnesgxryFyJYqCxkRPAU3WDzQ_wj2iYyj36nmW6xhqd9kVcShCxJxX4eWEZ_2XzSSo5LiLOXvkotdwr5dJ9DbNdAgIx46qAvBnl99BIC2qCxcJPCdo/s400/IMG_4849.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166514028666130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLC9ZHU6plZa5zV-7MAxpirzRAp3SRazUCaRVIcwWcj6VCBjTdNa0Q7E3PTNCCKS9GQ23ooMxQHJHAw72BI7VynXzmfLh_VBlUY20-Rn0s3MaQLh3tP2fmr3-jxsHgonsirPte_YHcW8/s1600/IMG_4851.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPLC9ZHU6plZa5zV-7MAxpirzRAp3SRazUCaRVIcwWcj6VCBjTdNa0Q7E3PTNCCKS9GQ23ooMxQHJHAw72BI7VynXzmfLh_VBlUY20-Rn0s3MaQLh3tP2fmr3-jxsHgonsirPte_YHcW8/s400/IMG_4851.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529166505791626898" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>From the trailhead, Jim used his gazetteer to find a lot of back roads so we could pick-up the Thruway at Little Falls. By the time we exited the Thruway, the sky was clear, and the sun was setting. We stopped in Pittsford for dinner at Brio's and we had a good meal. Had to eat at the bar, since we didn't have a reservation, but that allowed us to watch the Yankees lose : ( </div><div><br /></div><div>Today Jim spent most of his day helping at an epic cross-country race which included a swim through a farm pond for the crazy runners. </div><div><br /></div><div>I went to church and rang bells under the direction of one of our former music directors, Tom B. It was great to see him again and I think I did some of my best ringing for him!</div><div><br /></div><div>My new food dehydrator was delivered while we were away so today I got my first chance to try it out. I sliced 6 apples and placed them in the dehydrator. Eight hours later, I have beautifully dried apples~all ready for our hike next summer!</div><div><br /></div><div>Corey ran at Penn State this weekend and had an OK run. Now he will focus on the Big East Championships in Syracuse in 2 weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tucker looked at another piece of property this weekend and is considering putting in an offer on it. Stay tuned for more info on that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday to Jeannie on Oct. 19th. We are all looking forward to spending Christmas with you! </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-64747660508493545442010-10-10T19:56:00.004-04:002010-10-10T20:27:52.273-04:00Sunday SummaryI hope you have had a weekend as beautiful as we have had here. It was the kind of weather that makes you want to be outside!<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>The great weather started on Friday so I rode my bike to school which is always a treat.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Saturday dawned bright and beautiful. Jim was supposed to go sailing with Jim A. and GrandDad, but big waves kept them off the lake and they cruised up and down the river for a bit. Gram and I went to the Farmer's Market and then to pick apples. It didn't take long to fill our baskets because the local apple crop is abundant.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8HqVOMCRGBCgycDPAdK415_IRCfIPiFjGr9xicGBE2KJDtEGdMRdjfHvl-q2M_VDR-QDGccXhTCzjEtLR8QtaDnjJLkGG5wwppN1QGK7alVuTJxYgUE0-F0wrsLaCKIRLun54TL1tU4/s1600/IMG_4807.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8HqVOMCRGBCgycDPAdK415_IRCfIPiFjGr9xicGBE2KJDtEGdMRdjfHvl-q2M_VDR-QDGccXhTCzjEtLR8QtaDnjJLkGG5wwppN1QGK7alVuTJxYgUE0-F0wrsLaCKIRLun54TL1tU4/s400/IMG_4807.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526577209407234498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUr7_I7llTdkkzqfnMEX3oZpJU20LqUdPgnW6c0LZZXRYynStsOi-RmghymmrfWlgPTF_q0nYhTU0wUzkMfd9sAZwrOlddgveuorH97fuZOlyF-nUDdsfX2NJeDCKji46EayPxJBAWOk/s1600/IMG_4808.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUr7_I7llTdkkzqfnMEX3oZpJU20LqUdPgnW6c0LZZXRYynStsOi-RmghymmrfWlgPTF_q0nYhTU0wUzkMfd9sAZwrOlddgveuorH97fuZOlyF-nUDdsfX2NJeDCKji46EayPxJBAWOk/s400/IMG_4808.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526577202261315474" /></a> </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>In the afternoon I joined Sue A. her sister, her brother and his wife on a bike ride. We rode the canal trail to Genesee Valley Park where we saw some crew boats participating in the River Romance regatta. From the Park we rode north to the city. They stayed for the Columbus Day parade and I turned around and came home because I had a grape pie to make. It was a wonderful ride!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfH7GXgQdNyajhKjthmAYbcrm8cAJgmfU4sk6yCZ3YTnt7RYOdMTxUyVVDBEHkV-Cd_A6nILuU_PU-JoWQ6kjOLJ3NKtLeuSrXSof5YiTuhirr-ICIWHuEcjvBOu9ZVVfbKNZIOZUBKB4/s1600/IMG_4809.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfH7GXgQdNyajhKjthmAYbcrm8cAJgmfU4sk6yCZ3YTnt7RYOdMTxUyVVDBEHkV-Cd_A6nILuU_PU-JoWQ6kjOLJ3NKtLeuSrXSof5YiTuhirr-ICIWHuEcjvBOu9ZVVfbKNZIOZUBKB4/s400/IMG_4809.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526577197273412706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRf8o0T_0IN5OiFXebl_R3ZFo9JJLzIbzq8RKYpaK71aBRy-MScdRiBJQgujtGR9N9TLMTNgfcR7vqbx4VxCisDcVvWM9-3LmHBF3QNIykv9X-NE5aLRMTwkSCLXHzEV7XKVLkCmC9Ozc/s1600/IMG_4812.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRf8o0T_0IN5OiFXebl_R3ZFo9JJLzIbzq8RKYpaK71aBRy-MScdRiBJQgujtGR9N9TLMTNgfcR7vqbx4VxCisDcVvWM9-3LmHBF3QNIykv9X-NE5aLRMTwkSCLXHzEV7XKVLkCmC9Ozc/s400/IMG_4812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526577194899171842" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Last night we went to the movies to see The Social Network, an excellent movie! Bob and Sally joined us for the movie and then we 4 went to Davinici's for a tasty dinner. We all came back here and were joined by Jim and Sue for grape pie. It was a fun evening.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Today Jim raced in Buffalo and had a good race. I took an 18 mile bike ride in the morning and enjoyed the crisp fall morning. This afternoon I planted some mums and cleaned up some of the leaves. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Since tomorrow is Columbus Day, I have a day off, and because the weather is still supposed be nice, I have a bike ride planned with friends. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Corey called tonight and he has had a good weekend. Tonight is his "family dinner" with 3 of his running buddies and he seems to really enjoy the company and the food that they make. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>So that was our weekend. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Hope all is well with you.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-88271910004273114662010-10-02T21:06:00.003-04:002010-10-02T21:30:43.765-04:00Bits and PiecesSaturday night, watching football and knitting~sounds like a good night! Plus I just finished watching the Yankees beat the Red Sox, which is always good.<div><br /></div><div>Last night we went to GEVA theater and saw <i>Amadeus </i>which we both really enjoyed. I was a bit concerned going into the show because I heard that it ran for 3 hours! I gave up going to the local high school musicals because they went for 3 hours and I don't like to sit for that long, even if there is an intermission. Well, <i>Amadeus</i> keep my attention the whole time, and I only looked at my watch twice! There was lots of yawning in the Beetle on the way home at 11:15 PM! </div><div><br /></div><div>Today we were out and about on a beautiful fall day. This morning we went to Genesee Valley Park for the McQuaid Invitational. We cheered on the Odyssey runners and got to see some people we knew. It was a great day for a cross-country race and we enjoyed walking around the park.</div><div><br /></div><div>From the races, we drove south to Naples where we picked a couple of pecks of grapes. The aroma as we walked through the vineyard was overpowering~so grapey!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>On the way home we stopped at the Dome Arena to check out the Ski Show. I have needed new XC ski boots for several years, but if I get new boots I have to get new skis because the bindings have changed since I bought my skis and boots many years ago. Unfortunately, the only skis that were at this show were non-wax, and I prefer waxable skis so we will look at some ski shops at another time. </div><div><br /></div><div>When we got home, I did some work around the yard and Jim went for a run.</div><div><br /></div><div>Corey was in Madison, Wisconsin today for a XC race and he had a good day. He ran a PR and finished 6th for his SU team. Congratulations, Corey! Well Done!</div><div><br /></div><div>In September the stump in our front yard was removed and last week the town workers returned to fill in the hole with top soil and spread some grass seed. Hopefully the grass will come in before the snow flies.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTC837Q90IYTmHguikRWNld4Rb-3yMImpkOVZSrPchzu4GSUruDJ7ycFCBm_eVfWq13asUupqPG9t6TNnva3zMHtaZEz7a3mozaaa0OmWKKllEFXXdLMABol-iFwsSdBT9EwXsfJVaLZA/s1600/IMG_4795.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTC837Q90IYTmHguikRWNld4Rb-3yMImpkOVZSrPchzu4GSUruDJ7ycFCBm_eVfWq13asUupqPG9t6TNnva3zMHtaZEz7a3mozaaa0OmWKKllEFXXdLMABol-iFwsSdBT9EwXsfJVaLZA/s400/IMG_4795.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523623688973738578" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Jim has harvested most of our apples and to date I have made about 15 pints of applesauce from 2 pecks of apples. So many apples fall from the trees and the squirrels and bugs get into them, but I will end up with more applesauce than we can eat!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLzXeUONCzOmgdQ7d6c3GCNQ9Rp5SohOO2Z6pxWmrDiIfQkmrxPxN4nVh-xZ3w894sw5g7COQAwsS0yF_29W-FwF2Cfp55ULRi76pS9tLx0F6p291Z5mYjbB4mueLGDSAK3uzKk4jfYw/s1600/IMG_4805.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLzXeUONCzOmgdQ7d6c3GCNQ9Rp5SohOO2Z6pxWmrDiIfQkmrxPxN4nVh-xZ3w894sw5g7COQAwsS0yF_29W-FwF2Cfp55ULRi76pS9tLx0F6p291Z5mYjbB4mueLGDSAK3uzKk4jfYw/s400/IMG_4805.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523623681684623266" /></a>Tucker continues to look at property in Colorado. We have enjoyed looking on the internet at the properties he is considering. Google Earth is an amazing tool!</div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow I am going to make grape pie fillings with Grandma's help. I also may try dehydrating some apple slices. </div><div><br /></div><div>We have signed a contract to have our windows replaced. It will take 3-4 weeks for the windows to be manufactured and delivered and then it will take a couple of days for the installation. It will be good to have new windows before the really cold weather arrives.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of cold weather, we have made it to October without having to turn on the heat, which makes Jim sooo happy! </div><div><br /></div><div>I will close this entry with a photo of the sunset over the mall from earlier this week.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBW19SOO5gOcGmhhuRIACbp9GOfaeRWGicWsarLHk-xY966sBGS35da2YEtrrpraLNQuVQcB7iGnaOzCbVfVlT2YN7H_7i0JlmQJyDJeK8Jn-25Sv3uDggzyEOJmCpR_5Nk2f5YDXJ7U/s1600/IMG_4806.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBW19SOO5gOcGmhhuRIACbp9GOfaeRWGicWsarLHk-xY966sBGS35da2YEtrrpraLNQuVQcB7iGnaOzCbVfVlT2YN7H_7i0JlmQJyDJeK8Jn-25Sv3uDggzyEOJmCpR_5Nk2f5YDXJ7U/s400/IMG_4806.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523623680317047042" /></a></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-64887973816958307932010-09-28T21:01:00.005-04:002010-09-28T21:33:30.781-04:00Dress a Girl Around the World<blockquote></blockquote>Tonight I had the pleasure of participating in an international effort to provide dresses for girls in impoverished countries who would be vulnerable to kidnapping or unmentionable acts. A local non-profit organization, Angels of Mercy, has adopted the cause of Dress a Girl Around the World. In some countries around the world, when bad people see girls who are wearing raggy, unkept clothes, they think these girls have no one who cares about them and will try to take advantage of these girls. Very sad. Providing these girls with a simple dress can make a big difference in their lives. My friend, Sue, saw an article in the newspaper about the women who were sewing these dresses and asked us women of Women's Weekend if we were interested in helping at the next sewing session, which was tonight. Sue, Sally and I joined up with about 30-40 other women at a local church and we sewed 5 complete dresses and got a good start on a bunch of other dresses. Hundreds of dresses were completed in the 6 hours of this work session.Here are some photos from our evening.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsef-nUsyJ3S2BruKGCg-lOFgm6Kcm9kdk_QFv4GdpieNnL6P8YdTkPFkbuzRrcSoGqM176tQ2h0WusseXqVxl62COYdYM9iwl3rz_2wCBhiT1Z1ag5zBkwuqz7pbKzla68bsOhfo5Mbw/s1600/IMG_4796.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsef-nUsyJ3S2BruKGCg-lOFgm6Kcm9kdk_QFv4GdpieNnL6P8YdTkPFkbuzRrcSoGqM176tQ2h0WusseXqVxl62COYdYM9iwl3rz_2wCBhiT1Z1ag5zBkwuqz7pbKzla68bsOhfo5Mbw/s400/IMG_4796.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137415385574274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sue and some of the other workers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaYwmukK9Vgt6dXkVcKMN_cdlblP7oOT9Fvd4FkQ3BguuG0vt36Fj6VqSvHdst_bGzwPxWeeW3wuMN_tECh-Fl5kmioxoLvtZzW8vB-4m6u36v1TkngyZbIQWHOf7SavUdtCmu29sVqc/s1600/IMG_4797.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaYwmukK9Vgt6dXkVcKMN_cdlblP7oOT9Fvd4FkQ3BguuG0vt36Fj6VqSvHdst_bGzwPxWeeW3wuMN_tECh-Fl5kmioxoLvtZzW8vB-4m6u36v1TkngyZbIQWHOf7SavUdtCmu29sVqc/s400/IMG_4797.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137415131552674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sally cutting out a dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiR4-y3Lqu2ytluaIqoc1a2AKXN5i0PoD2MSPrZV-HcKNnWe2ZuohYG4Cd9BYZQHuNMxRABuloeIW03l_yWiFf_fbhmB7YtHaEz4tml5qOm-Wz6e1HpxoQwUby0NQ4m54XCpUbm8u8qzA/s1600/IMG_4798.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiR4-y3Lqu2ytluaIqoc1a2AKXN5i0PoD2MSPrZV-HcKNnWe2ZuohYG4Cd9BYZQHuNMxRABuloeIW03l_yWiFf_fbhmB7YtHaEz4tml5qOm-Wz6e1HpxoQwUby0NQ4m54XCpUbm8u8qzA/s400/IMG_4798.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137075539513042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">More of the action.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJvsHFECLjlyWlo50_JtT-QZegZLPsQkQtiDFhR8pVJfZsMuf50P3MvH_p7xIBgbaBN8O5IebEKo8rd5G0p7auXodWJ2KexdfZUJVRn569r2Yiz3TArAMQ8AqDDTMu0fDiRMef6adaV0/s1600/IMG_4800.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJvsHFECLjlyWlo50_JtT-QZegZLPsQkQtiDFhR8pVJfZsMuf50P3MvH_p7xIBgbaBN8O5IebEKo8rd5G0p7auXodWJ2KexdfZUJVRn569r2Yiz3TArAMQ8AqDDTMu0fDiRMef6adaV0/s400/IMG_4800.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137066033065586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sue and I at the sewing table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8quMXm5NFAkDahD6f7VMRoVSbMYTVG4bfJHoV6jgV9qTY1kWzHOo-CsQJNh2nzt4QI5_CH77wfZ6cLAUJ_i1F4gEcrPeneu5lkSHyF7njcqaci4VFOHSb54rqRpQZY_t9BhSLYqz7A8/s1600/IMG_4801.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8quMXm5NFAkDahD6f7VMRoVSbMYTVG4bfJHoV6jgV9qTY1kWzHOo-CsQJNh2nzt4QI5_CH77wfZ6cLAUJ_i1F4gEcrPeneu5lkSHyF7njcqaci4VFOHSb54rqRpQZY_t9BhSLYqz7A8/s400/IMG_4801.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137067316784786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One of the completed dresses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW89VM-4uJYMmHlvc3aQzmtUpqU1-qBTbv0fXc_YULBTioD6MJdyHxB80DSZ27mBHLV3KOS_9TYGr-gyzGXXnJTI4btDANoKqSyeHSeMRi81a1b1tK3SR_CbJfn2pklWB7ohxQCNMX_CU/s1600/IMG_4803.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW89VM-4uJYMmHlvc3aQzmtUpqU1-qBTbv0fXc_YULBTioD6MJdyHxB80DSZ27mBHLV3KOS_9TYGr-gyzGXXnJTI4btDANoKqSyeHSeMRi81a1b1tK3SR_CbJfn2pklWB7ohxQCNMX_CU/s400/IMG_4803.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137058954042066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our first completed dress!!</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47N2QkO55VnvCgrkZY9m0SGRdCRY09fLPW0oWFh3VF2Wd_qyqoKPV28RhoSLhR6gsP1g8OTpKrjBJqB0yi3ddZQNd97vOBPxTB5aAJ8nAR793SiL6sPjMddKexi2kb27v43SGspipO4E/s1600/IMG_4804.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47N2QkO55VnvCgrkZY9m0SGRdCRY09fLPW0oWFh3VF2Wd_qyqoKPV28RhoSLhR6gsP1g8OTpKrjBJqB0yi3ddZQNd97vOBPxTB5aAJ8nAR793SiL6sPjMddKexi2kb27v43SGspipO4E/s400/IMG_4804.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522137054990255570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful, original, handmade doll is put in the pocket of each dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are curious about the Dress a Girl Around the World, please click</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/">here</a>. It was a very gratifying evening and I hope to be able to go back next month and do some more sewing for this good cause. The dresses are really cute and it is heart wrenching and heartwarming to know that a simple dress could save a girl's life.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-66154807528828417002010-09-26T20:03:00.008-04:002010-09-26T20:41:47.306-04:00Sunday SummaryHere it is Sunday night and before I start to think about my upcoming school week, let me write about our weekend. <div><br /></div><div>We decided to go to Syracuse for the day on Saturday after consulting with Corey to determine that our arrival in town would not negatively impact his weekend plans! He said, "Come on over!" We arrived shortly after 1 PM and picked up 3 of his friends for our trip to a local farm market to pick apples and pumpkins. We went to Abbott's in Baldwinsville and had fun walking up and down the rows of apple trees, picking only perfect apples to fill our bag. Then it was on to the Pumpkin patch where we all got pumpkins. On our way out we stopped to give our best to the sheep and goats and then stopped for a funny farm photo op! Here are some photos from our fun:</div><div><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXtISFnl05mahbktOHEUZqRCuLyEQFZBqJfDjozC-1-w40kS5ttaOY9X0iPEV4QNZ5W0yemJCtnm1w7Rdkhp3P0odIGSacxLt542iTAX5cYN6kRfvbbxGr8hGpZ-b9oZqizQAOACpkaU/s1600/IMG_4729.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXtISFnl05mahbktOHEUZqRCuLyEQFZBqJfDjozC-1-w40kS5ttaOY9X0iPEV4QNZ5W0yemJCtnm1w7Rdkhp3P0odIGSacxLt542iTAX5cYN6kRfvbbxGr8hGpZ-b9oZqizQAOACpkaU/s400/IMG_4729.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379521731506898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qlsdFZnWvg79IE_FJornaX_-G4GJq2naw5Q-Sh1C8S1wHfqspTvauTL7npyDhjbUzDU4BeK6VWXUKc_JYS2Qs6ZCJGpsDPAlBv4PcjEWFJ88CxdkGE1iGLRrYrOmowuvypTUJhJRGAQ/s1600/IMG_4734.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qlsdFZnWvg79IE_FJornaX_-G4GJq2naw5Q-Sh1C8S1wHfqspTvauTL7npyDhjbUzDU4BeK6VWXUKc_JYS2Qs6ZCJGpsDPAlBv4PcjEWFJ88CxdkGE1iGLRrYrOmowuvypTUJhJRGAQ/s400/IMG_4734.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379397565596274" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9eXdlGzuyEBY3jn7NA1unLc0yKdi0HgPNTZk9qNXIlgbv1AZYyOWm76m6e3_TVFrUTEdWaj7FdMoE5uubv1mtVL-uAvqdXTf81nTJN9Epzko1DUko3TWCi-3S9nMZd4cJzTb9xsAeJI/s1600/IMG_4737.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9eXdlGzuyEBY3jn7NA1unLc0yKdi0HgPNTZk9qNXIlgbv1AZYyOWm76m6e3_TVFrUTEdWaj7FdMoE5uubv1mtVL-uAvqdXTf81nTJN9Epzko1DUko3TWCi-3S9nMZd4cJzTb9xsAeJI/s400/IMG_4737.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379382799310418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWVyJD_sqJnHTMzGdRbEt05bTrZ3ysaOP7AoXH-hkG-6AnHPXfTHWXGH98A6-4c8OyD8MetGJSmyYBTfjZSS1hgV5dMQwMwOoITQqpuIr1V5bhrRYRXlwiXzof-mi6LqBkTvx9fIGUU8/s1600/IMG_4740.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWVyJD_sqJnHTMzGdRbEt05bTrZ3ysaOP7AoXH-hkG-6AnHPXfTHWXGH98A6-4c8OyD8MetGJSmyYBTfjZSS1hgV5dMQwMwOoITQqpuIr1V5bhrRYRXlwiXzof-mi6LqBkTvx9fIGUU8/s400/IMG_4740.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379376434228162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVJe8DkmoZFQ3qRWS24_gjNa3cIxmILb4vfDeAxp9j_MWOIT2r6un6BCP7w5LHbV7qIDT92oRdOnPRrqOxEa2GVUtRI7OZDXfe3N7t3UXX3icE35ApQDLbDUEW3ZTHhqrasxR_ZB3_38/s1600/IMG_4742.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVJe8DkmoZFQ3qRWS24_gjNa3cIxmILb4vfDeAxp9j_MWOIT2r6un6BCP7w5LHbV7qIDT92oRdOnPRrqOxEa2GVUtRI7OZDXfe3N7t3UXX3icE35ApQDLbDUEW3ZTHhqrasxR_ZB3_38/s400/IMG_4742.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379372176010306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvfihFOh9fBaer37UzIKc3iI7bOrLl1BuxzVERvdYR7AgSVf2JxqFsgOUj-OhRUo6CTHMpoI7pgmmda6BWkBoM-8wg51dWP1ib2iTQ0sSWAc4Qthj2BsVPD5sd3EuaLghkTqzvfbSSG8/s1600/IMG_4743.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyvfihFOh9fBaer37UzIKc3iI7bOrLl1BuxzVERvdYR7AgSVf2JxqFsgOUj-OhRUo6CTHMpoI7pgmmda6BWkBoM-8wg51dWP1ib2iTQ0sSWAc4Qthj2BsVPD5sd3EuaLghkTqzvfbSSG8/s400/IMG_4743.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379369070523650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7TyeILaoGr74eVhMN240DOx0q_XgWXxgu5HDWJnOKAY6of_G2TPu_mGEEC2m4KJEbYiTSXc1ByJfBwfmmaqlbmL4lRpMUEyoSQR22M30SmF-EkQQVPlUXD-EqAMJvoRWIGw5HTto9UM/s1600/IMG_4745.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7TyeILaoGr74eVhMN240DOx0q_XgWXxgu5HDWJnOKAY6of_G2TPu_mGEEC2m4KJEbYiTSXc1ByJfBwfmmaqlbmL4lRpMUEyoSQR22M30SmF-EkQQVPlUXD-EqAMJvoRWIGw5HTto9UM/s400/IMG_4745.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379111506488306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdaSrATE9LYhjEYvenVJN-A_WS237XQkpyHyzCRTc1OK6jeX_026hWLh8U-Pt-NbZf0mTDL-ttEHBn5nEAeDL2W_5uwbYpBFIn_cCChEP4zYboZcpKRZiVvZo8RKYWM2fraKz4cyxlgY/s1600/IMG_4747.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdaSrATE9LYhjEYvenVJN-A_WS237XQkpyHyzCRTc1OK6jeX_026hWLh8U-Pt-NbZf0mTDL-ttEHBn5nEAeDL2W_5uwbYpBFIn_cCChEP4zYboZcpKRZiVvZo8RKYWM2fraKz4cyxlgY/s400/IMG_4747.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379109793739346" /></a>After returning to campus, we dropped Corey's friends off at their house and returned to Corey's apartment where we watched some college football and drank some "Beer of the Month" beer! Later we headed to the Little Italy section of Syracuse and decided to try Francesca's Cucina for dinner. We were lucky to get the last table in the bar area, since we were in Syracuse on Parent's Weekend, and arrived at the restaurant without a reservation! We had a wonderful dinner and would recommend this restaurant. Here is a photo of Corey's chicken dinner, edible orchid and all!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkgGFiBDhsaOvV0SQyfujMI6DVqG8HzLFd0FanOow-r_FduQ5VBPtcDcXRrBiNCAdx1uRX_JUbetm-em4K3R_eMJaSPFX4_eQgkv0EvBNk8bOJcaD5Kky_B8G_LSYTKG_Dt-8iI5AtTk/s1600/IMG_4750.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEkgGFiBDhsaOvV0SQyfujMI6DVqG8HzLFd0FanOow-r_FduQ5VBPtcDcXRrBiNCAdx1uRX_JUbetm-em4K3R_eMJaSPFX4_eQgkv0EvBNk8bOJcaD5Kky_B8G_LSYTKG_Dt-8iI5AtTk/s400/IMG_4750.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379102807313538" /></a><br />After dinner and dropping off Corey, we headed west and arrived home shortly after 9 PM. It was a great day!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today was a race day for Jim. He was running in the first of five cross-country races, with the series being dedicated to memory of Rochester running legend, Pete Glavin. Many runners from around western New York came to the race to pay tribute to Pete and it was a great day for a race. I went along to help with registration and enjoyed my morning there. Jim had a good race and his GVH Veterans team took first place among all the "old guy' teams!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqqFwl3CZBQvxV59Q5PXp2c5tr5XoCQzd6NdLwKTrdz9wT8mDfMOnkXZtGeI8vWuz95H5bIbsliM1NnjLEZNcJhwfSvo7tMJOc8NFyuSznsjTCcWDAqsGGqPbyCatYc5fVFeduyKDqJg/s1600/IMG_4766.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLqqFwl3CZBQvxV59Q5PXp2c5tr5XoCQzd6NdLwKTrdz9wT8mDfMOnkXZtGeI8vWuz95H5bIbsliM1NnjLEZNcJhwfSvo7tMJOc8NFyuSznsjTCcWDAqsGGqPbyCatYc5fVFeduyKDqJg/s400/IMG_4766.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379098378413010" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Tonight we had a birthday dinner here for GrandDad. I tried a new recipe and it was a delicious beef minestrone soup/stew. For dessert I made an apple crisp with apples from our trees! Yummy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ArC6FaWZ2TKFd8jZlibw9gfD9wlpS5p560c0shCwGtk7D_R3tMoX_ZOhqrMrRwFULD6PMjO0vSFpyr4Xb0MA-MwRk8IgCj_Csuriyh9IZWnD9Hkv1pFG9IpHyATDXw711-fyB0SgTuM/s1600/IMG_4794.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ArC6FaWZ2TKFd8jZlibw9gfD9wlpS5p560c0shCwGtk7D_R3tMoX_ZOhqrMrRwFULD6PMjO0vSFpyr4Xb0MA-MwRk8IgCj_Csuriyh9IZWnD9Hkv1pFG9IpHyATDXw711-fyB0SgTuM/s400/IMG_4794.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521379100415247586" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tucker called us on Friday night to tell us that he had been looking at property to buy and was excited about one offering. It is an exciting time for him ! </div><div><br /></div><div>I've finished my Sunday night ironing and can now turn my attention back to my knitting, where I need to find a mistake. Oh well!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-33061488097417399802010-09-18T18:03:00.005-04:002010-09-18T20:07:48.101-04:00Saturday Summary<div>We had a beautiful fall Saturday today and we took advantage of the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>My spinning guild sponsored the Finger Lakes Fiber Festival in Hemlock, NY. I volunteered to work a 2 hour shift at the Information Table. I arrived just before the opening at 10 AM and took and hour and a half to tour around and see the animals, fiber, and some friends. At 11:30 I began my shift and worked with another woman from the guild who I didn't know. I enjoyed her company and our 2 hours went by quickly. Most people wanted to know where they could buy festival merchandise and where the sheep dog demonstrations were. We did have to deal with a really rude man but we killed him with kindness and found just the person he needed to talk to, to solve his problem. Here are some photos the first day of the fiber festival.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaVUo9E0kuvAoUiqjqk9oqW1WC-LJ9orPtXWYrCq-ioMjQdMTDNIh3OvCOh0UtC6nUE_PLOHfGH7Cbpn3o_zbyuU6ynvWlcAYBUzNtHseYVIheb4E6yUxTBiJZMoCxb36NchClmyktEI/s1600/IMG_4711.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaVUo9E0kuvAoUiqjqk9oqW1WC-LJ9orPtXWYrCq-ioMjQdMTDNIh3OvCOh0UtC6nUE_PLOHfGH7Cbpn3o_zbyuU6ynvWlcAYBUzNtHseYVIheb4E6yUxTBiJZMoCxb36NchClmyktEI/s400/IMG_4711.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518378017451894386" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynlE8C-OM3NKk_UA3LPnyGZKkLNF5700ioEtePzHGilQnjr7wNOyHlEcfVzCSDeTBbY5o6emFe6SZNy5aOfIL4iu3rWARMgyrmMZiEErx8tW7CzOL-cEaL48tRU-b7IHSbg3d4sj2yYI/s1600/IMG_4712.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynlE8C-OM3NKk_UA3LPnyGZKkLNF5700ioEtePzHGilQnjr7wNOyHlEcfVzCSDeTBbY5o6emFe6SZNy5aOfIL4iu3rWARMgyrmMZiEErx8tW7CzOL-cEaL48tRU-b7IHSbg3d4sj2yYI/s1600/IMG_4712.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynlE8C-OM3NKk_UA3LPnyGZKkLNF5700ioEtePzHGilQnjr7wNOyHlEcfVzCSDeTBbY5o6emFe6SZNy5aOfIL4iu3rWARMgyrmMZiEErx8tW7CzOL-cEaL48tRU-b7IHSbg3d4sj2yYI/s400/IMG_4712.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518377919286818898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSRYxQ9LRngq50CIoGmWU6Yo7h7kHHJ8Mcs73H0TykhK_yQ23TYjS6LOEmrfB05PuMjmNtBbwU4tbw3fT1jJVfN9wA_zAOkD0ryNp9xSGuisgpK_O8CdXrQnNrKPIxDrCODzG4lemnWg/s1600/IMG_4713.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSRYxQ9LRngq50CIoGmWU6Yo7h7kHHJ8Mcs73H0TykhK_yQ23TYjS6LOEmrfB05PuMjmNtBbwU4tbw3fT1jJVfN9wA_zAOkD0ryNp9xSGuisgpK_O8CdXrQnNrKPIxDrCODzG4lemnWg/s400/IMG_4713.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518377907029628850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMFBhePeCI48T4t2VYrVen1gL91pmav1BLOinr0tWQgR1kJxIVVZZ-xq-9EeD5idZcN0byZB-gSY9H-wWiz8Q5vWhnEseYfuSLSF51cCXOTGIqooz7HyQU3u_6iY5XCG1mMTDQeB-mSA/s1600/IMG_4716.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMFBhePeCI48T4t2VYrVen1gL91pmav1BLOinr0tWQgR1kJxIVVZZ-xq-9EeD5idZcN0byZB-gSY9H-wWiz8Q5vWhnEseYfuSLSF51cCXOTGIqooz7HyQU3u_6iY5XCG1mMTDQeB-mSA/s400/IMG_4716.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518377906222991826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj2Q7HcuhyuJuF04NzOkMiSEnG-2MuodBXlNgm6XnIwbqhT9lyyBKckEKnZxzkNJAiHsyOT8qbIp1wAkdXRnelCrpkLvao2ZT3S6hAJOa-Gy2Dx7hZ3rPZFjurJLZg8a1CA8Fv4IHFJs/s1600/IMG_4717.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirj2Q7HcuhyuJuF04NzOkMiSEnG-2MuodBXlNgm6XnIwbqhT9lyyBKckEKnZxzkNJAiHsyOT8qbIp1wAkdXRnelCrpkLvao2ZT3S6hAJOa-Gy2Dx7hZ3rPZFjurJLZg8a1CA8Fv4IHFJs/s400/IMG_4717.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518377892116747026" /></a>Tomorrow I am volunteering again and will be there before the festival opens so I can work the first shift in the ticket booth.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jim went to Colgate University because Corey was running in a race there. Corey had a good race and was pleased with his 6th place finish. The Syracuse men took the first 6 places in the race, so they all had a good day. Here is a photo of the start. Corey is on the far right side of the pack.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzvWpXhdvwqMMgZnrVtA25cFO7IQN7EFwH8xa3ip7noOIh3yShPjJACrmw4SfF6Q3GAH0Uk2HyEalqP1nRbn-t7rrnI5Uxo4NZw3yvvSOpdnkdJCr6mq8Anh4pcHF6ZL3A2ulFMiVj1Y/s1600/IMG_5495.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzvWpXhdvwqMMgZnrVtA25cFO7IQN7EFwH8xa3ip7noOIh3yShPjJACrmw4SfF6Q3GAH0Uk2HyEalqP1nRbn-t7rrnI5Uxo4NZw3yvvSOpdnkdJCr6mq8Anh4pcHF6ZL3A2ulFMiVj1Y/s400/IMG_5495.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518377882409697986" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow the weather is not forecasted to be as nice as today, but I look forward to being at the fiber festival again. </div><div><br /></div><div>Friday night I went to a Happy Hour with some of the school staff at Pier 45, a restaurant on the river near the beach. It was fun to relax with my colleagues and then Jim joined me and we stayed for dinner. We sat on the enclosed deck and had a good meal, watching a few boats cruise up and down the river. </div><div><br /></div><div>This past week we got 2 more estimates for replacement windows and next week we have one more guy coming in. Then we will make our decision.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-2542026601532850642010-09-12T18:19:00.004-04:002010-09-12T18:47:47.248-04:00Weekend Wrap-UpI first want to say that I am enjoying having a bread maker. I got this bread maker in March as one of the prizes that Jim chose for his 35th anniversary prize package. I just took this loaf of Honey Wheat bread out of the machine and it looks great, will taste wonderful and has filled the house with mouth-watering aromas! Can you smell it?!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-mEbfCRHmwqVyHjrd9JWqxDMeiVIn3hVC09_fhuGwAeEwCc4dGLeIE3HmPrd0ozV6jvJTvfEVdFuvbLllDvbO2v24ANvX7gQ7aYBoUXf95d7ardkmbecr0hTQbKettLEIOWQLBsqUJs/s1600/IMG_4706.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-mEbfCRHmwqVyHjrd9JWqxDMeiVIn3hVC09_fhuGwAeEwCc4dGLeIE3HmPrd0ozV6jvJTvfEVdFuvbLllDvbO2v24ANvX7gQ7aYBoUXf95d7ardkmbecr0hTQbKettLEIOWQLBsqUJs/s400/IMG_4706.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516160423057367890" /></a><div><br /></div><div>We've had a good weekend. Yesterday we drove south to the Bristol Harbor Golf Club where we volunteered at a rest stop for the Highlander Bike Ride. It was a beautiful day and we were glad to be in such a pretty location, overlooking Canandaigua Lake. We had the early shift which meant our alarm was set for 5:20 AM and which got us to Bristol Harbor before 7 AM. We set up tables, a canopy and set out all sorts of food and drinks that the riders could enjoy. We worked with another couple which was fun.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxr6PbUUaE4rHYUVmle6QYzChCp7wCvRY8JTu4t9HNlH1mvNdnc-QOOvUaxOWTISWZ-8jQ9_ZoGNmzFnPm4jh65aUg3CxJRSQhDlbeObJuV9__pmJH9HwpYaoKce3jYzeDrKB0FuVPcHE/s1600/IMG_4705.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxr6PbUUaE4rHYUVmle6QYzChCp7wCvRY8JTu4t9HNlH1mvNdnc-QOOvUaxOWTISWZ-8jQ9_ZoGNmzFnPm4jh65aUg3CxJRSQhDlbeObJuV9__pmJH9HwpYaoKce3jYzeDrKB0FuVPcHE/s400/IMG_4705.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516160431075226130" /></a><br />Our shift ended at 9:30, at which time we drove back to the city and stopped at the Convention Center for the Home Show. We are looking to replace 9 windows in our house and we got some information about a variety of window companies and will make some appointments with sales people from some of these companies to come out and give us an estimate. We want to get this job completed before the end of the year so we can take advantage of the federal tax credit. </div><div><br /></div><div>I was going to go to the Clothesline Art show later on Saturday, but it was such a beautiful day that I decided to go for a bike ride. I did one of may favorite loops and arrived home with 18.4 miles on my cyclometer and feeling really good. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today I got my grocery shopping done before heading to church where I served as a substitute deacon. In the early afternoon I went for a nice walk for an hour with my friend Patti. She used to teach with me at Longridge, but switched schools this year and I miss seeing her on a daily basis, so it was good to catch up today.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Buffalo Bills failed to instill much hope in the faithful today with a loss to Miami. It could be a long football season here in Western New York! </div><div><br /></div><div>I have been knitting on a shawl, using the pattern and yarn that Corey gave me for my birthday and it is coming along very nicely. I do need to pay attention to what I am knitting, so cheering during football games or tennis matches has slowed my progress. </div><div><br />I came home from school on Friday to discover that the stump in our front yard had been ground out. Now the town needs to return and fill in the hole and put some grass seed in.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNSn6NSHhUBOprW44ELQ548hhTYyn9wG6xZmNFt_mr4cjJGFnT0hrK437Tnxp62D2GKpCgXfMz54u6Y0VtJXWeohoU3yBR5bWf9_qqAtZnVW_EYKU1xnyWEW4kX7PkP3yCbeRVplJjWY/s1600/IMG_4702.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNSn6NSHhUBOprW44ELQ548hhTYyn9wG6xZmNFt_mr4cjJGFnT0hrK437Tnxp62D2GKpCgXfMz54u6Y0VtJXWeohoU3yBR5bWf9_qqAtZnVW_EYKU1xnyWEW4kX7PkP3yCbeRVplJjWY/s400/IMG_4702.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516160444654600290" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Got a full week of school coming up, but I am optimistic because we got off to a very good start. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div><div><br /></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-46411665983513766862010-09-09T20:10:00.002-04:002010-09-09T20:25:33.408-04:00And We're Off!9:00 AM arrived and the school bus doors opened and the children spewed forth, and most seemed excited to be back to school! It was a wonderful start to our new school year. We only had tears from a couple of Pre-K students (and a couple of Pre-K parents) but most kids settled in nicely. I had one kindergartner start to cry when she realized that her classroom teacher was leaving when the class came into the gym, but I brought her around in a few minutes with an exercise song called "Put Your Finger On"!<div><br /></div><div>My day at school just flew by and it was great to see so many of my students again. I got enough hugs today to make up for the ones I missed over the summer!</div><div><br /></div><div>NFL football starts tonight and I do enjoy watching football on TV. I have my pool sheet filled out and am hoping for the best. </div><div><br /></div><div>Time to go, as kick-off is just a few minutes away. I will attempt to knit while watching the game!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well. </div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-78724415285577098512010-09-06T17:46:00.006-04:002010-09-06T18:44:05.261-04:00Last Day of Summer Vacation!Labor Day marks the last day of summer vacation and it has been a great vacation time. I got to travel, see many family members and friends, and spend a lot of quality time with Jim. I think I have now chronicled all of our travels in this blog, so if you are wondering where we've been, just check the recent posts.<div><br /></div><div>Today we had a memorable last day of summer vacation by going to Chimney Bluffs State Park, just east of Sodus Bay. On our way to Chimney Bluffs we took a slight detour to see Maxwell Creek Farm, from where we get our weekly produce delivery.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1gASbatz7IM1cFeQ3uBUb_qWfXC98e2_GbvQBqssBINndlijfEVy0DbcPCtPzXIclvWTyYqQSmN108kYFK_B9d-eChmdyQpn9_VBS-ck7JPtfKJC5FqO4esNDr_m-rKqdfbE5DNwuCU/s1600/IMG_4643.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1gASbatz7IM1cFeQ3uBUb_qWfXC98e2_GbvQBqssBINndlijfEVy0DbcPCtPzXIclvWTyYqQSmN108kYFK_B9d-eChmdyQpn9_VBS-ck7JPtfKJC5FqO4esNDr_m-rKqdfbE5DNwuCU/s400/IMG_4643.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922373575333858" /></a><br />We went drove past many apple orchards and the trees were just heavy with apples. It was a beautiful sight!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhHbtIn7z2Y5iuXJJO6CWod0he-WsshwHJigTkkehg7V-zEx2qadUtZFG9eu_j77R0oJ-nKLtJKdzIU7U0cWu1JBzwxE03e9np_-D58puKk4b6acaBNKJFpdPwlMQ6q9wvExvkfVKOW0/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhHbtIn7z2Y5iuXJJO6CWod0he-WsshwHJigTkkehg7V-zEx2qadUtZFG9eu_j77R0oJ-nKLtJKdzIU7U0cWu1JBzwxE03e9np_-D58puKk4b6acaBNKJFpdPwlMQ6q9wvExvkfVKOW0/s400/IMG_4645.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922382267898882" /></a><br />Here are some photos from our Chimney Bluffs hike. We walked to the beach level and then walked to the end of the park and then returned on the bluff trail, above the water level. It was a delightful hike!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbXKb6G02aRvBxqOK0dzsKLPUB99cMSjz7UG8O2PBeM-ldw5Dh2TW55znA9tFeqjjkXp83HOtSIGt4gotVoxHtAINOHKeaW3fUWIW2-ehGhtS9We1ue26vnB1ruIo3mD-pQ1dCeuEgrg/s1600/IMG_4647.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbXKb6G02aRvBxqOK0dzsKLPUB99cMSjz7UG8O2PBeM-ldw5Dh2TW55znA9tFeqjjkXp83HOtSIGt4gotVoxHtAINOHKeaW3fUWIW2-ehGhtS9We1ue26vnB1ruIo3mD-pQ1dCeuEgrg/s400/IMG_4647.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922391033329570" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYAhQfc1enhGZjAXq2hzEq8WnU9Yd4k8SZvvfBRRmU9a_LoNCxL1kQLCQm6Ozxkgwte5JmG9NabxqUMdYJ94ko8y9l5H3m8SkWiW3T1xFadz-fK1t6rdNoKf0BGvN__Ak-2xfKA0hBQs/s1600/IMG_4652.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYAhQfc1enhGZjAXq2hzEq8WnU9Yd4k8SZvvfBRRmU9a_LoNCxL1kQLCQm6Ozxkgwte5JmG9NabxqUMdYJ94ko8y9l5H3m8SkWiW3T1xFadz-fK1t6rdNoKf0BGvN__Ak-2xfKA0hBQs/s400/IMG_4652.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922399759124210" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyG54BRmxP7mh0MRCaQLG-YiuoNXyBrstdOWA5bc9pCisozoHMwFaz_vow_ASe9buczYUxz0MWWWVakU01J8nhGubzkXpLlvH3HvLTRJn8fG4LOvv67DS8xdnNkKmOzj_HaFNhRHZUxgA/s1600/IMG_4653.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyG54BRmxP7mh0MRCaQLG-YiuoNXyBrstdOWA5bc9pCisozoHMwFaz_vow_ASe9buczYUxz0MWWWVakU01J8nhGubzkXpLlvH3HvLTRJn8fG4LOvv67DS8xdnNkKmOzj_HaFNhRHZUxgA/s400/IMG_4653.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922405495425490" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3BfbDHqsg6QRxKkH_go7r8RlgGGWKjrhc5seIcygHCLk11nBFWmH48rnlBqQxqiwoQCR8qPvA3ubBewMixZMXYDs4rlIEy8R3Pm6t-R7VWfylTfantI16LqhqSKBgubyld6K0OQ8d6A/s1600/IMG_4662.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3BfbDHqsg6QRxKkH_go7r8RlgGGWKjrhc5seIcygHCLk11nBFWmH48rnlBqQxqiwoQCR8qPvA3ubBewMixZMXYDs4rlIEy8R3Pm6t-R7VWfylTfantI16LqhqSKBgubyld6K0OQ8d6A/s400/IMG_4662.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513926580876019282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNQ3S5P5fmzwlZkDzSZPaKVAkElGqLwDBSD-bqJWjhHGY_n8iyl-a43Cz_j2t7coKgNAh6L2mil7EEV7-XiTMKTf2vVTFXswCC7ktWqzvd-ShFpPViIueW1vLyrj96N2Hg8ybbdASM2U/s1600/IMG_4659.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNQ3S5P5fmzwlZkDzSZPaKVAkElGqLwDBSD-bqJWjhHGY_n8iyl-a43Cz_j2t7coKgNAh6L2mil7EEV7-XiTMKTf2vVTFXswCC7ktWqzvd-ShFpPViIueW1vLyrj96N2Hg8ybbdASM2U/s400/IMG_4659.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513926574835041106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OdGWNvOJ5StamPuu2Mutk1ztV-pwQJKWE3F00-rTSx-4oz2lLP6Plj4JcxIB_O2rsvRnuti83Tr5UQrk3QkOfQdSu4ieP3xKnpKWl7VJYOb4R-C0mZwoOc7pKf26Y0x8UIdj0n1nHms/s1600/IMG_4657.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5OdGWNvOJ5StamPuu2Mutk1ztV-pwQJKWE3F00-rTSx-4oz2lLP6Plj4JcxIB_O2rsvRnuti83Tr5UQrk3QkOfQdSu4ieP3xKnpKWl7VJYOb4R-C0mZwoOc7pKf26Y0x8UIdj0n1nHms/s400/IMG_4657.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513926572192066018" /></a><br />It was an interesting place and a very manageable trip from home. </div><div><br /></div><div>Last night we had Bob, Sally, Liz and Ryan here for dinner. It was good to see Liz and Ryan again (it was good to see Bob and Sally too, as usual!).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy82ex2nkS8xQ4X134vqe_ngTbqURhrTydkeLfqr7dwIr29FqQdsZlsH-4oL3IV_hVtUv_PBpTpxLbKGiKPBb-cnFWXjOHBV5gJ2XKz5AkQFiGxqizRcjz3do-gq3BmYZ9fy1odM0qZI/s1600/IMG_4642.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixy82ex2nkS8xQ4X134vqe_ngTbqURhrTydkeLfqr7dwIr29FqQdsZlsH-4oL3IV_hVtUv_PBpTpxLbKGiKPBb-cnFWXjOHBV5gJ2XKz5AkQFiGxqizRcjz3do-gq3BmYZ9fy1odM0qZI/s400/IMG_4642.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513932455686083842" /></a><br /></div><div>Here is photo of all of my canned peaches. 31 quarts and 7 pints!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswCEIu7D9G6aD1stxvdHjLcGJdDX8cta-CdVqFxMs0iplny5-K8jfH17Uk0cDcsovj1vPqvgWVC834drTfnDG8_XbyZD3IX0OwauiSUR7iKS8cxLAXUGIKTzF1TASVQhiuA55FVIn8I8/s1600/IMG_4637.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhswCEIu7D9G6aD1stxvdHjLcGJdDX8cta-CdVqFxMs0iplny5-K8jfH17Uk0cDcsovj1vPqvgWVC834drTfnDG8_XbyZD3IX0OwauiSUR7iKS8cxLAXUGIKTzF1TASVQhiuA55FVIn8I8/s400/IMG_4637.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513932439941681186" /></a><br /></div><div>We've talked to both Tucker and Corey in the past couple of days. Tucker and Alison are knee-deep in free apples and peaches from an abandoned orchard. Corey got a haircut, see the photo below!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXmxjcIRKWDp3dYgQGWxwkfQsCJcLfrkq9qdwKelCZ8x5R0viukisPs9q3L65tOP5N8MV4OsCSBvlSfTWk9VtL0Rq4VIN-8G_IUNnHh2gHE2fg472u0glklDTZjh5H4P95vi3QBUSN3I/s1600/Photo+173.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXmxjcIRKWDp3dYgQGWxwkfQsCJcLfrkq9qdwKelCZ8x5R0viukisPs9q3L65tOP5N8MV4OsCSBvlSfTWk9VtL0Rq4VIN-8G_IUNnHh2gHE2fg472u0glklDTZjh5H4P95vi3QBUSN3I/s400/Photo+173.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513933138713261362" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So when the alarm goes off tomorrow morning, it is not an alarm for just Jim. I will have to haul myself out of bed and get back into the school routine. No more having a casual breakfast and attempting to do the crossword puzzle. I have meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday and then the children arrive on Thursday. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well with you.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-9599476736699550442010-09-04T19:59:00.011-04:002010-09-04T20:28:47.577-04:00I'm Back!OK, so I have not been good at all about updating this blog. Jim blames Facebook~but who knows! He reminded me that I never put anything up here about our wonderful trip to the Mediterranean Sea/Rome. (I did put photos up on Facebook.)<div><br /></div><div>So here is a glimpse of our trip to Rome and our 7 day cruise around the Mediterranean Sea. We spent 2 days in Rome before the cruise and 3 days after. We cruised with Holland America and our ports of call were Cannes, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Tunisia, and Sicily. The cruise started and ended in Rome. The photos may be a bit out of order because sometimes we had 2 cameras going. 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We'd highly recommend the Holland America cruise. They took real good care of us, the ports were all very interesting and the sea was fairly calm. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well with you.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-2773778310040627952010-08-08T07:43:00.012-04:002010-08-08T08:45:44.789-04:00RAGBRAI ReviewNow that we have been home for a week, I guess it is time for a review of our trip to Iowa for the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI as it is fondly called.<div><br /></div><div>This year's ride was one of the flattest and shortest in its 38 year history. But that is not to say that there were not long days on the bikes, or any hills, just ask anyone who rode the first or last day about the hills.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our group this year numbered 7, some veteran riders and some RAGBRAI virgins. Bob and Sally joined Jim and I in that veteran group. In the virgin group we had Bob's boss/colleague at RIT, Jim, and Kim and Shaun. Kim is a friend of Liz's from college and Shaun is her boyfriend. We had great fun sharing the ride with newbies, who seemed to make the most of their first RAGBRAI experience.</div><div><br /></div><div>The ride started in Sioux City, Iowa, right on the Missouri River and ended in Dubuque, on the Mississippi River. Here are the photo highlights from our 494 mile journey.</div><div><br /></div>Rear wheels in the Missouri River, Sioux City, Iowa.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgxEary0-4mPCVlPP2sKjz_9NEU77a0cyXL3jlrgAPPHg_V8DCEihm4b3lwTxL6ZlsuhLOxAPxjXHwOsyg2XaAgDDOQ3iauZnuH-7_Rvi3oi1C72y0bctt_NmDq5rKQFty6dUJnihIIE/s1600/IMG_3650.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgxEary0-4mPCVlPP2sKjz_9NEU77a0cyXL3jlrgAPPHg_V8DCEihm4b3lwTxL6ZlsuhLOxAPxjXHwOsyg2XaAgDDOQ3iauZnuH-7_Rvi3oi1C72y0bctt_NmDq5rKQFty6dUJnihIIE/s400/IMG_3650.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503011441917352226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FiftJJ7KL6bgewx64fO04NY7w2b4vM9nm86NZcHSqEiswfphFAfzXWBaefh1U1wcTSg-aD9vN7KbOSTokPcjE1TJrQWyq-Wgfgv0uIK-G5F5x0UW8JIhCvoLWUBqGHIPGyaddBac3Eg/s1600/IMG_3651.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FiftJJ7KL6bgewx64fO04NY7w2b4vM9nm86NZcHSqEiswfphFAfzXWBaefh1U1wcTSg-aD9vN7KbOSTokPcjE1TJrQWyq-Wgfgv0uIK-G5F5x0UW8JIhCvoLWUBqGHIPGyaddBac3Eg/s400/IMG_3651.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503011440022230226" /></a><br />Sioux City all decked out for the RAGBRAI riders.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmpCbHx2lrWtbHKFg6gRPGLNjqFc1KXC0CtzNs_KNJ0N_zNt2BsY5CpqjOv73fOX0Qln8sdrQ4XHHRnbXjVx1SDGb4-KYXotsJUTpZ-GYv1RveEgx4A1ahM-XCM6OWQ43SE6leCDS5Os/s1600/IMG_3654.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmpCbHx2lrWtbHKFg6gRPGLNjqFc1KXC0CtzNs_KNJ0N_zNt2BsY5CpqjOv73fOX0Qln8sdrQ4XHHRnbXjVx1SDGb4-KYXotsJUTpZ-GYv1RveEgx4A1ahM-XCM6OWQ43SE6leCDS5Os/s400/IMG_3654.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503011082589247762" /></a><br />Early morning fog on Sunday.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mm0KoJocFJYFMCl5sAfym-pzqqJlpmGTbdDeTWtz3uO7maidPTJT6N9uHRVxdHhO06gUImwde-Kalg0FmNxvU5PjiVBWp4LbEuEg3itj1rnPM2BsKMRzPLF_RVgvHePd4auGUgZX5tc/s1600/IMG_3659.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mm0KoJocFJYFMCl5sAfym-pzqqJlpmGTbdDeTWtz3uO7maidPTJT6N9uHRVxdHhO06gUImwde-Kalg0FmNxvU5PjiVBWp4LbEuEg3itj1rnPM2BsKMRzPLF_RVgvHePd4auGUgZX5tc/s400/IMG_3659.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503011069406824722" /></a><br />One of the many unique bikes that people attempt to ride across the state.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhK8e5ApYxNtDHoiKkXHnOSQ9_EvsClIpc7r7BmB0APPlOQpjoQjmzjhwMcjfhXXF1GJ4SAe5OoDp2JEnVJbF5T4nAXjwuUPfy1rRr2MQuP5_3YdC2-494rG9j7idb-AE9jYXsOkLvB0/s1600/IMG_3661.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhK8e5ApYxNtDHoiKkXHnOSQ9_EvsClIpc7r7BmB0APPlOQpjoQjmzjhwMcjfhXXF1GJ4SAe5OoDp2JEnVJbF5T4nAXjwuUPfy1rRr2MQuP5_3YdC2-494rG9j7idb-AE9jYXsOkLvB0/s400/IMG_3661.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503011049420212018" /></a><br />Jim buying us our daily Smoothies.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWCDPwXhwYRGfZElPO8mLG8u08u2p5syqFQVLymJO7yd3UzOphtimCz-RaY7WVAczKej95Tb_381QyyEsE6J8APE6LRuhls7jMHmmvbPrskfcwyD1eHE8PGQa-3F7qXUCdd0NsP4EcrE/s1600/IMG_3670.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWCDPwXhwYRGfZElPO8mLG8u08u2p5syqFQVLymJO7yd3UzOphtimCz-RaY7WVAczKej95Tb_381QyyEsE6J8APE6LRuhls7jMHmmvbPrskfcwyD1eHE8PGQa-3F7qXUCdd0NsP4EcrE/s400/IMG_3670.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503011037138630050" /></a><br />Wind turbines were regular spectators along the roads in the western part of the state.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQEOQ48MGn_CwcQHVYUtas_4l0c9o68SwCEN0CplqXycVja9hvgB7l53Kvo3fhnjNkkRonroH3VtH4tM4wJ_3H5XNtEO4uF-FPooZDRipLvfxNAswolZW5mN256hCwGgeGZP9SDq87gg/s1600/IMG_3681.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQEOQ48MGn_CwcQHVYUtas_4l0c9o68SwCEN0CplqXycVja9hvgB7l53Kvo3fhnjNkkRonroH3VtH4tM4wJ_3H5XNtEO4uF-FPooZDRipLvfxNAswolZW5mN256hCwGgeGZP9SDq87gg/s400/IMG_3681.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503010380268495986" /></a><br />We relaxed at a local symphony concert in Storm Lake. Comfortable seats, a/c, and great music.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZqMuK6mQpEF2_EDm-014UUFi5JyIekT3jHGIJE-bIJ5WM0pMkZsQIuy0wVqXa6CxTuv_Q7e2nCfttDLZCLmLBk4L9C2ty15_SjRPLlHilc1xmhzA-IKlecPsGq2kxjWV_d64vDYW9NM/s1600/IMG_3687.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZqMuK6mQpEF2_EDm-014UUFi5JyIekT3jHGIJE-bIJ5WM0pMkZsQIuy0wVqXa6CxTuv_Q7e2nCfttDLZCLmLBk4L9C2ty15_SjRPLlHilc1xmhzA-IKlecPsGq2kxjWV_d64vDYW9NM/s400/IMG_3687.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503010360623009906" /></a><br />A mid-morning snack.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhez5fImXctz0tOD4N8hJ9to9JszE5cCMVa0OHjzXRtlPf9H0ip9pKpc0smdIf6uATBTDfkcP56OlXAjm8AiXPOVBoG66TCI2KTfRxdhYL-bmRzieFdQCtDbk0zAXOPQuTgKBtmCjPW4XY/s1600/IMG_3692.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhez5fImXctz0tOD4N8hJ9to9JszE5cCMVa0OHjzXRtlPf9H0ip9pKpc0smdIf6uATBTDfkcP56OlXAjm8AiXPOVBoG66TCI2KTfRxdhYL-bmRzieFdQCtDbk0zAXOPQuTgKBtmCjPW4XY/s400/IMG_3692.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503010345302434178" /></a><br />Receiving our well-earned patches at the halfway point of the additional century loop, named the Karras Loop.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6s_wrGQcxUQk3S50xpMbusUIn9BFwQB2LDOwwS1qLN4neDyzOYElZFK-apxA24mGUZGr0CiLghO90mciOAHUe5ErTcdP430YJQKEB6PMxM-za2bivXdcdOg5f7ZqnZQiaNOTLUoXe0g/s1600/IMG_3696.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG6s_wrGQcxUQk3S50xpMbusUIn9BFwQB2LDOwwS1qLN4neDyzOYElZFK-apxA24mGUZGr0CiLghO90mciOAHUe5ErTcdP430YJQKEB6PMxM-za2bivXdcdOg5f7ZqnZQiaNOTLUoXe0g/s400/IMG_3696.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503010329094518130" /></a><br />Resting at 65 miles into our 100 mile day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVQohJl91U-ZMefoWT52ystAGpwGfiCxB3_a0c4695PsPjWSIANJpeR2Et6wpnKPb78xe-F4-30-hV7QUc7RN_AvQYP1McliISr48hAk26R46yqnpw1mvhB668LNT0XMFxBF41bkcQLU/s1600/IMG_3697.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVQohJl91U-ZMefoWT52ystAGpwGfiCxB3_a0c4695PsPjWSIANJpeR2Et6wpnKPb78xe-F4-30-hV7QUc7RN_AvQYP1McliISr48hAk26R46yqnpw1mvhB668LNT0XMFxBF41bkcQLU/s400/IMG_3697.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503010318422341618" /></a><br />The Grotto in West Bend, Iowa. A tribute to one man's drive, determination and devotion.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjSXrvME9LQwGf95TXC61ulLHRQc8fyBJ2HCHTVnC0-8zBPhuMamwcnYrl39h7cTmHwUfYHmcxJzNdm6eCnjQ9Pas2k_oc8ktU5gX-0inNMbmF9dvF3v07bWIyCgGTBkJPKPmBcDiZHw/s1600/IMG_3703.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdjSXrvME9LQwGf95TXC61ulLHRQc8fyBJ2HCHTVnC0-8zBPhuMamwcnYrl39h7cTmHwUfYHmcxJzNdm6eCnjQ9Pas2k_oc8ktU5gX-0inNMbmF9dvF3v07bWIyCgGTBkJPKPmBcDiZHw/s400/IMG_3703.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503009615283723666" /></a><br />Typical campground view!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6yDXaATAAC6EE5lsBMiW8iAFo_oKRObnOYvY4n501ks17hT6NNLm-8dO0HczM1S_UavyMH1nDVMN-7ker9bZX2glU_WtELs-oUVqf6FfKmCR8xs0rWF_ATZ_7vCulbbSAeA3tGC4v3w/s1600/IMG_3714.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6yDXaATAAC6EE5lsBMiW8iAFo_oKRObnOYvY4n501ks17hT6NNLm-8dO0HczM1S_UavyMH1nDVMN-7ker9bZX2glU_WtELs-oUVqf6FfKmCR8xs0rWF_ATZ_7vCulbbSAeA3tGC4v3w/s400/IMG_3714.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503009595026126434" /></a><br />Farm-equipment on display in one of the pass-through towns. Us city folks are most impressed!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkS6rVfrcV0f8zQCy85Su_yhuYFzaT2Kajyfz-6m7wiEQaE8EaUP8RdJxNcM7B_CsgIe-kcOmcemjm96HstVWxz3o80kgv8OOpyuTIE4fYzV_irRLhUTupzZ2hUfumnnVR54dvGHcqqWw/s1600/IMG_3719.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkS6rVfrcV0f8zQCy85Su_yhuYFzaT2Kajyfz-6m7wiEQaE8EaUP8RdJxNcM7B_CsgIe-kcOmcemjm96HstVWxz3o80kgv8OOpyuTIE4fYzV_irRLhUTupzZ2hUfumnnVR54dvGHcqqWw/s400/IMG_3719.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503009583553093666" /></a><br />Warm welcomes were received in all the towns.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAGY1f0hVmVzD9cYu3z0QkzMEg4_4sYbIfNZh-h6kBwsNXzx8CMkVEpa1HUxg9VnSAos_L2HBRu7ws_xSC4n3ZPV6RlFZQIOk-um9dZJlRsTVY7Q4LV5o1RPHoYyU3DeDHbWoymuAyEM/s1600/IMG_3724.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoAGY1f0hVmVzD9cYu3z0QkzMEg4_4sYbIfNZh-h6kBwsNXzx8CMkVEpa1HUxg9VnSAos_L2HBRu7ws_xSC4n3ZPV6RlFZQIOk-um9dZJlRsTVY7Q4LV5o1RPHoYyU3DeDHbWoymuAyEM/s400/IMG_3724.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503009571673713330" /></a><br />Clear Lake was the perfect place to cool off on a 94 degree day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN9DUqq3-k87-9Ih1Ys7c1_rDOWF2VnSYq4ZMCaK95I1hQcPmMfVlFWtfs6YXrw0rQij8JJ29bDXpPGp3rkr2Fbhgnf6woUyzoUajZOWodAVJoOg640IAvSDE-dJCkEWf5lcOoQ1HYPI/s1600/IMG_3729.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN9DUqq3-k87-9Ih1Ys7c1_rDOWF2VnSYq4ZMCaK95I1hQcPmMfVlFWtfs6YXrw0rQij8JJ29bDXpPGp3rkr2Fbhgnf6woUyzoUajZOWodAVJoOg640IAvSDE-dJCkEWf5lcOoQ1HYPI/s400/IMG_3729.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503009561484221154" /></a><br />Relaxing in camp.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKjVCp78GONqgX3D0JqTYRjdfvCJthyphenhyphenkv5naoms1adwHrFm7Bez6V7ktT5HZkHjO-MsDVVYhCdtxCFZdx08_qQ5Y-LHze5FzTC_ifJ_8ibOyOJ01VhWfZDWLSUoHRpiAyhll3e36iamE/s1600/IMG_3738.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIKjVCp78GONqgX3D0JqTYRjdfvCJthyphenhyphenkv5naoms1adwHrFm7Bez6V7ktT5HZkHjO-MsDVVYhCdtxCFZdx08_qQ5Y-LHze5FzTC_ifJ_8ibOyOJ01VhWfZDWLSUoHRpiAyhll3e36iamE/s400/IMG_3738.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008768716503122" /></a><br />Farm Pond fun! Later, Kim paid her $5 and had fun swinging!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu3whNl9iS6JHy3pYsFABp1pIMERHW_dF7gSvrJKqldHFmsyQA7JPrmrrIgcluyRzFhFMX3Qg1t3cAp3IArMwPWA9tTzh7V76knAAU0yKck2puSg5lDBqOb7RqmP8W8kjSVJNnFlmKR4/s1600/IMG_3743.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu3whNl9iS6JHy3pYsFABp1pIMERHW_dF7gSvrJKqldHFmsyQA7JPrmrrIgcluyRzFhFMX3Qg1t3cAp3IArMwPWA9tTzh7V76knAAU0yKck2puSg5lDBqOb7RqmP8W8kjSVJNnFlmKR4/s400/IMG_3743.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008749798822082" /></a><br />Yummy fresh-picked corn, another mid-morning snack.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonlZQsXqNMAkuA8FxXu5LZ3OKB2_2h_W8PEZKi8L3yu1dQFd_T6Nr1bfirFvxJ3uzJi8O1bHVllGK_yta-DJNT34XqVEwQoc-f9yldpfHy2TVN5huABhV6SXaatH2NB5UZ5TzeG5oC4A/s1600/IMG_3744.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjonlZQsXqNMAkuA8FxXu5LZ3OKB2_2h_W8PEZKi8L3yu1dQFd_T6Nr1bfirFvxJ3uzJi8O1bHVllGK_yta-DJNT34XqVEwQoc-f9yldpfHy2TVN5huABhV6SXaatH2NB5UZ5TzeG5oC4A/s400/IMG_3744.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008744203027698" /></a><br />Chicken, lots of chicken! Good fuel for the last 20 miles.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMWjLg8hx_VyFGh7_6CUuvFqM2TKwDQ3XkWZgLOvec5S01xQofldAFfY37wneUs0y-4Jp8bXKhhkdwS0feqQPWIOUtYvdqTqxKKNcREsr3GUwTT6H41uLl3NW3FdibJcyihsq4exDQb4/s1600/IMG_3745.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMWjLg8hx_VyFGh7_6CUuvFqM2TKwDQ3XkWZgLOvec5S01xQofldAFfY37wneUs0y-4Jp8bXKhhkdwS0feqQPWIOUtYvdqTqxKKNcREsr3GUwTT6H41uLl3NW3FdibJcyihsq4exDQb4/s400/IMG_3745.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008728304865218" /></a><br />If you look carefully on the corn, you can see the shadows of Jim and me on our bikes early one morning.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZtlrCyXXBzBqvIDs0aZcAOfXuo7HjUGNR-ZxyZ9W13EZcxjSTB_LKlhz7a_IvRwIS0lzdnuU8_yZYaI-NstklSUa6JuE9FDfDTfNXDw-10d_wmczCTeIspHWc846bjZyYhk8cpxQUGM/s1600/IMG_3763.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZtlrCyXXBzBqvIDs0aZcAOfXuo7HjUGNR-ZxyZ9W13EZcxjSTB_LKlhz7a_IvRwIS0lzdnuU8_yZYaI-NstklSUa6JuE9FDfDTfNXDw-10d_wmczCTeIspHWc846bjZyYhk8cpxQUGM/s400/IMG_3763.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008718877913266" /></a><br />A tornado of bikes in Parkersburg, the town that was destroyed by a major tornado in May of 2008.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0Q-1S2N6Qe9HeGH7Sp_nm0yowzWS0fJz5CEe8dFrUHerNFaZbasx_Wlve644S50SI2BWv3AZgoT2enhC3xG-BsmNPaglCuSOpEUHF5wPN5PSP4rlw2_s8EryT79VCyoSmwbGcx8XHnA/s1600/IMG_3768.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0Q-1S2N6Qe9HeGH7Sp_nm0yowzWS0fJz5CEe8dFrUHerNFaZbasx_Wlve644S50SI2BWv3AZgoT2enhC3xG-BsmNPaglCuSOpEUHF5wPN5PSP4rlw2_s8EryT79VCyoSmwbGcx8XHnA/s400/IMG_3768.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008156925248962" /></a><br />Cool, misting fan is a refreshing treat!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOq9On71jfdj9FlTbwKZu2RoDhu1tLssdFtVG-oF9U0a2f0_NIPJ04ikt7KyKs0yjoaxAXigXTj2ebtjvxebOWiiRJLzFSzrmkhuMrkYaNS952jloHT4jKgLmtS2d939AzkALiav-TtpE/s1600/IMG_3770.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOq9On71jfdj9FlTbwKZu2RoDhu1tLssdFtVG-oF9U0a2f0_NIPJ04ikt7KyKs0yjoaxAXigXTj2ebtjvxebOWiiRJLzFSzrmkhuMrkYaNS952jloHT4jKgLmtS2d939AzkALiav-TtpE/s400/IMG_3770.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008147447138914" /></a><br />The water park in Waterloo was on our "Things to Do" list when we arrived in this town.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjOF_DC2Y8svgeBDO8Q_EmaavjHqz97I1XIyWZ9T2IFh2XwFXX5Vduk5fFwYY22UPyhGGbi98fwR6cwi0CFPLK2CJ_qJbD1lHSBarX22bJcwKnJGMIn5oEYuXHA39eBbVPb0rfTPJ6qA/s1600/IMG_3784.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjOF_DC2Y8svgeBDO8Q_EmaavjHqz97I1XIyWZ9T2IFh2XwFXX5Vduk5fFwYY22UPyhGGbi98fwR6cwi0CFPLK2CJ_qJbD1lHSBarX22bJcwKnJGMIn5oEYuXHA39eBbVPb0rfTPJ6qA/s400/IMG_3784.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008145947286354" /></a><br />A toast with dill pickle juice~it's supposed to help with muscle recovery!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil81OXTUeu7f1jasIFOmJeEG03acj00iukgWV53Gc0CkKPLuZbIn9OG4LGqNxmTn-9ruamTn2hkzN_ZbLxQHhkmH73PGTrYE_NqoqU6QES7Ppnk8wW9-JAn1hBnTtZ7XEkEsoREjH2ZvY/s1600/IMG_3789.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil81OXTUeu7f1jasIFOmJeEG03acj00iukgWV53Gc0CkKPLuZbIn9OG4LGqNxmTn-9ruamTn2hkzN_ZbLxQHhkmH73PGTrYE_NqoqU6QES7Ppnk8wW9-JAn1hBnTtZ7XEkEsoREjH2ZvY/s400/IMG_3789.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008137345398210" /></a><br />Kim and Shaun arriving at our campsite after a morning of riding in the rain.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3vuUUx2TOzyyZKfn5qNtVEl81RqLcn_2xK7drsZMDI44VLxaIpjo_0H2KZ-9gboVqr_utkBz_JdyrCvBoaaPcu_8AkPv6p5Xr_gZOy8CHjJIlanZOJlPxKVuD3-0WLJTUpHlA573tLs/s1600/IMG_3794.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3vuUUx2TOzyyZKfn5qNtVEl81RqLcn_2xK7drsZMDI44VLxaIpjo_0H2KZ-9gboVqr_utkBz_JdyrCvBoaaPcu_8AkPv6p5Xr_gZOy8CHjJIlanZOJlPxKVuD3-0WLJTUpHlA573tLs/s400/IMG_3794.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503008128244565634" /></a><br />Our perfect rainy day campsite, under the grandstands at the Fair grounds.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKrD1mURm4nqLYZz1YLO-2hgfCI_Pek1-YRRV79yvgG-jSlZM3wSMBDne_cv9lGbjF4re4-_FwccJqGRnFgQOkkOVs64amz3G55BoAwI4fCl-Qaj7m_oiJBosdZPC8hTcNB4f3kNRi0A/s1600/IMG_3796.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKrD1mURm4nqLYZz1YLO-2hgfCI_Pek1-YRRV79yvgG-jSlZM3wSMBDne_cv9lGbjF4re4-_FwccJqGRnFgQOkkOVs64amz3G55BoAwI4fCl-Qaj7m_oiJBosdZPC8hTcNB4f3kNRi0A/s400/IMG_3796.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006858942196978" /></a><br />Another unique bike.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCATcMPO3LkFn4LWyWQhMvDPOJIXMRoKphC2Hqc9ru1pe6S8L6iV1AJADCsLOfpm5jPEIjOBMCBzbe4t_tldxNAUbNkudzJIbxleQH7CkgoWcnQfilTSYvppwrx_X_EJgTwiLmtG5_30/s1600/IMG_3797.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCATcMPO3LkFn4LWyWQhMvDPOJIXMRoKphC2Hqc9ru1pe6S8L6iV1AJADCsLOfpm5jPEIjOBMCBzbe4t_tldxNAUbNkudzJIbxleQH7CkgoWcnQfilTSYvppwrx_X_EJgTwiLmtG5_30/s400/IMG_3797.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006840908735570" /></a><br />Beautiful, rolling farmlands.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDv9mQ4TSzbzxLM3cYvD2NPStGMZ8jfk5Kq-WvT-LGvtZ4JHXJHVPQYimfCVXfTxnUSKWHF2up-os8IlemuBQmQS57mCj7LOY8YMa68jD0MnLuLrskETolYAKNSMSTNYaxXZcSp3ISWU/s1600/IMG_3807.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDv9mQ4TSzbzxLM3cYvD2NPStGMZ8jfk5Kq-WvT-LGvtZ4JHXJHVPQYimfCVXfTxnUSKWHF2up-os8IlemuBQmQS57mCj7LOY8YMa68jD0MnLuLrskETolYAKNSMSTNYaxXZcSp3ISWU/s400/IMG_3807.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006832751412370" /></a><br />The reward at the top of Potter Hill!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfz16DOU2_0Q13tLPzwT3SCm8VGIoDuyJ385Smu6tkbKOqHQj9tCe9voQLSc0QfsmN7QLRXG21iQLPBqui4TG3xjBgZSPDPp813nGWIAGz6mlnunBfyxr37q2mvgIamreYcyBGU9V8UM/s1600/IMG_3809.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfz16DOU2_0Q13tLPzwT3SCm8VGIoDuyJ385Smu6tkbKOqHQj9tCe9voQLSc0QfsmN7QLRXG21iQLPBqui4TG3xjBgZSPDPp813nGWIAGz6mlnunBfyxr37q2mvgIamreYcyBGU9V8UM/s400/IMG_3809.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006823397230914" /></a><br />The approach to Dubuque and the Mississippi River.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjkzRUthnApA-YGot31XG_u6hW8FLlXZPW0I-DId8DrUHmxpISJUANYX7jQn_s9Kjm7abqdKgVMzZjFSEacvunQMRHz8IlBF_cUd32WBhieqOTdY_wx99OeXrX3-6CX-JIa83X7uRLxo/s1600/IMG_3812.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjkzRUthnApA-YGot31XG_u6hW8FLlXZPW0I-DId8DrUHmxpISJUANYX7jQn_s9Kjm7abqdKgVMzZjFSEacvunQMRHz8IlBF_cUd32WBhieqOTdY_wx99OeXrX3-6CX-JIa83X7uRLxo/s400/IMG_3812.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006805770820162" /></a><br />The congratulatory banner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AiABgZvnhwr2p7sHMjYVZRqN6iiRuXRwMZBe7b6ZZjryPSMnyvF2ssOQJ33Xno5Ybamaa4idBnMW3OLYg9twBuXbRh49OBjmHdG2LuqEkkPGBqsY-6ybDprbmafPrjoeyuNfB-IYNM8/s1600/IMG_3814.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AiABgZvnhwr2p7sHMjYVZRqN6iiRuXRwMZBe7b6ZZjryPSMnyvF2ssOQJ33Xno5Ybamaa4idBnMW3OLYg9twBuXbRh49OBjmHdG2LuqEkkPGBqsY-6ybDprbmafPrjoeyuNfB-IYNM8/s400/IMG_3814.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006121444602946" /></a><br />A Dixie-style band to entertain us as we made our way to the dip-site on the Mississippi.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFwLFy1v-BEA5ULX9c38ZyFSONRdbEhFi7avTc9BR0MzEtZqAGICH6_8SdQKLjbRh5rUsqWotpC0bmSN5TBrUPLNlz6jlzXeROa6jSlXtF3Cybmfy-VO0j51jEoUG201Z_M1Giv0D-2I/s1600/IMG_3816.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFwLFy1v-BEA5ULX9c38ZyFSONRdbEhFi7avTc9BR0MzEtZqAGICH6_8SdQKLjbRh5rUsqWotpC0bmSN5TBrUPLNlz6jlzXeROa6jSlXtF3Cybmfy-VO0j51jEoUG201Z_M1Giv0D-2I/s400/IMG_3816.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006109065188946" /></a><br />One happy group of riders, with our front wheels in the Mississippi.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FYCJgTOwvmuiLO-mu8ugB_YeUL_z_2RqOi6CAU6mje8oJK4_JdQx-sEJ5gS57xuuE8Cc-WljAqrkQe1I5V4PIAk_i-pWG3IV9zgMg82QNFGJmF2ToKGgEUFCfXs1hql9bFDExPR_M60/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7FYCJgTOwvmuiLO-mu8ugB_YeUL_z_2RqOi6CAU6mje8oJK4_JdQx-sEJ5gS57xuuE8Cc-WljAqrkQe1I5V4PIAk_i-pWG3IV9zgMg82QNFGJmF2ToKGgEUFCfXs1hql9bFDExPR_M60/s400/IMG_3818.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006104173635330" /></a><br />Busy place!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpC285pKYdN1y9vX4aZwvOh3b9yOYCzOcYl04yW5Qp7IxJpnIBnnCi8d1F-NVW_3JkaeTCBOoR7z75yOnUuMbkTbncfTUvzUKF_WOc18qKbFd5P8y_b-IAmuHn2LJ5XfolMbsm8aam6E/s1600/IMG_3823.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpC285pKYdN1y9vX4aZwvOh3b9yOYCzOcYl04yW5Qp7IxJpnIBnnCi8d1F-NVW_3JkaeTCBOoR7z75yOnUuMbkTbncfTUvzUKF_WOc18qKbFd5P8y_b-IAmuHn2LJ5XfolMbsm8aam6E/s400/IMG_3823.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006090767383186" /></a><br />One more group photo along the Mississippi River, celebrating another successful crossing of the great state of Iowa.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDPlaljfuc7Z1yMw9dfJWYK27WMwfoUskLtcsKZLiao3vWZBqKrfx9O3b4TSWpZ_djOSLlhz7__SjSKLwcIndSndSuxIkK_lruclb-8nHXlsh-g8jfNN7-aTvW2DjQlcxpL2ktLbGmiA/s1600/IMG_3824.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDPlaljfuc7Z1yMw9dfJWYK27WMwfoUskLtcsKZLiao3vWZBqKrfx9O3b4TSWpZ_djOSLlhz7__SjSKLwcIndSndSuxIkK_lruclb-8nHXlsh-g8jfNN7-aTvW2DjQlcxpL2ktLbGmiA/s400/IMG_3824.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503006087399426578" /></a><div><br /></div><div>My 1600 training miles really paid off for me as I was able to ride across Iowa and enjoy all that the ride had to offer. Once again, the state of Iowa was so welcoming and made our adventure a wonderful vacation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well. I think I will go for a quick bike ride!</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-11456428368367172682010-08-02T08:37:00.012-04:002010-08-02T19:15:09.150-04:00Michigan Photo AlbumTwo good days of driving and we made it home from Iowa around 3 PM yesterday. We got unpacked and started an assault on the mountain of laundry that we brought home with us. We downloaded all of our photos and will now give you a highlight tour of our time with some of Jim's family in the Upper Peninsula. We drove there with Grandma and camped at Uncle Bob's former campground. <div><br />We crammed Grandma into the back seat and packed stuff in around her!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipl0fBG0tOy_u6A4RKusFi2pmxt-2xiEO6HN2eOcxTjpoVZLE2lJPwHlT4-DQoFHdJe0aGLnm1C4ALGGz7BUVpcaVFMUbDOPyOH73xkxJNgVxx56fLJ4IqInmj8n5_z2RpYr_4G63cAPo/s1600/IMG_3390.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipl0fBG0tOy_u6A4RKusFi2pmxt-2xiEO6HN2eOcxTjpoVZLE2lJPwHlT4-DQoFHdJe0aGLnm1C4ALGGz7BUVpcaVFMUbDOPyOH73xkxJNgVxx56fLJ4IqInmj8n5_z2RpYr_4G63cAPo/s400/IMG_3390.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500792562080282850" /></a><br />We had a great campsite with a view of North Manistique Lake.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqrhuTbXRVliWOjg7CpDgqGQCrbdHgAzXIcTGlnjKO6wI2BglyDsUFSd2IsPFjetsh4cXlMjZOVwQ7hpZW8lZob7lfSMAWAHZkZ7aGIjJE_RiDGN01f0pQyUyz2q2lpwA1RBz123eiU/s1600/IMG_3394.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqrhuTbXRVliWOjg7CpDgqGQCrbdHgAzXIcTGlnjKO6wI2BglyDsUFSd2IsPFjetsh4cXlMjZOVwQ7hpZW8lZob7lfSMAWAHZkZ7aGIjJE_RiDGN01f0pQyUyz2q2lpwA1RBz123eiU/s400/IMG_3394.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500792557615247330" /></a></div>Jeannie drove up from Tennessee and many of Jim's cousins and some of their children joined us for a week of good family fun. In addition to spending time around the camp and lake, we took 3 excursions away from the lake. <div><br /></div><div>Our first trip was to the historic Log Flume in Grand Marias. Years ago, when the logging industry was booming in the U.P., harvested logs were pushed over the edge of this huge sand dune, down a flume, and into Lake Superior, where the logs were then collected and transported to a mill. The flume is no longer in place but the sand dune still provides a dramatic plunge to the lake and is a tourist attraction for hardy souls who like a good physical challenge.</div><br />The dune rises 300 feet above the lake, and the route down or up is a 500 foot trail, a really steep hike.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETJuHqKapv8UlCTVS_UJABabKNGXIStyqUXVI9atxKwMugrzQz042d8RufMJVrNlQQrAj-Gg3PcIQbi_g_OP95YbS4B2dDlsKBsbUszwLAQz0i1gvydO_3fpwwyUyh0A15yG3zlgBykc/s1600/IMG_3418.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETJuHqKapv8UlCTVS_UJABabKNGXIStyqUXVI9atxKwMugrzQz042d8RufMJVrNlQQrAj-Gg3PcIQbi_g_OP95YbS4B2dDlsKBsbUszwLAQz0i1gvydO_3fpwwyUyh0A15yG3zlgBykc/s400/IMG_3418.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500796114098797890" /></a><br /><div>The technique for getting to the water is to do a controlled run, digging your heels into the sand, allowing yourself to slide down as you run. It was an amazing feeling to glissade down the sand slope with the expansive lake extending the view to the horizon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTfHD-U1Hw8YMcniOEgwhyY8H0ExGCXCTDyTiuHkEQ4brIUzWdw2R587Em12Y_O9byZnvsJPOto-oFVi5_iPsGDl3GU_APJBCS6DJi0goE14dzPD7LC59yy9vB_L_VJTAJqfplghNv-0/s1600/IMG_3421.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTfHD-U1Hw8YMcniOEgwhyY8H0ExGCXCTDyTiuHkEQ4brIUzWdw2R587Em12Y_O9byZnvsJPOto-oFVi5_iPsGDl3GU_APJBCS6DJi0goE14dzPD7LC59yy9vB_L_VJTAJqfplghNv-0/s400/IMG_3421.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500796107677743730" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEO03LK-lby4udc0vz9lL4Vvh5HY_aHnCbZFlgNYZpaL4THtGfEKXtgbea32jMHjnnj9wXygQnGr9RpMmNVoPrUL8zGrE_SOZrZ25GxLqsr28e7WLRihKdLX616mIyaQVTG-DpDhsBguY/s1600/IMG_3425.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEO03LK-lby4udc0vz9lL4Vvh5HY_aHnCbZFlgNYZpaL4THtGfEKXtgbea32jMHjnnj9wXygQnGr9RpMmNVoPrUL8zGrE_SOZrZ25GxLqsr28e7WLRihKdLX616mIyaQVTG-DpDhsBguY/s400/IMG_3425.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500796102588300898" /></a><br />Once down to the water, we walked along the shore looking for beautiful rocks.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4U-rWluNywWj4PQWl0VPrD66qyNPojaxkjmRVCjGQKAamxESPqrVB_c_IrffpTsKtMePQZnTO81_x_x024ceI3cH0YVlIQPIJW18vErbmGyyaCJeCdHRA2VPwFNpq7w9ESoX8UrYSdfI/s1600/IMG_3429.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4U-rWluNywWj4PQWl0VPrD66qyNPojaxkjmRVCjGQKAamxESPqrVB_c_IrffpTsKtMePQZnTO81_x_x024ceI3cH0YVlIQPIJW18vErbmGyyaCJeCdHRA2VPwFNpq7w9ESoX8UrYSdfI/s400/IMG_3429.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500796096472347378" /></a><br />However, putting pretty rocks in your pocket was a bad choice because then you had to carry them back up the dune! The climb up required using your hands and feet to get yourself up. It was hard work and took me about 10 minutes to get to the top.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlBfAW6jK6-2oJgS6zUD96uAysH6ObHUoX6qRTHjlLVGTec-i0j2B_90B1767cx1WUN6GUXxl6mm7zgczSJTW9_e32JY7GboVhX_KNdai-YbAJ-IornGs1VHvVSmktL1kc2rU8YNjn1s/s1600/IMG_3437.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlBfAW6jK6-2oJgS6zUD96uAysH6ObHUoX6qRTHjlLVGTec-i0j2B_90B1767cx1WUN6GUXxl6mm7zgczSJTW9_e32JY7GboVhX_KNdai-YbAJ-IornGs1VHvVSmktL1kc2rU8YNjn1s/s400/IMG_3437.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500796095086939602" /></a>What a great adventure this was! I know that Tucker and Corey would have loved it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our next excursion was to Taquamenon Falls State Park. We have been here before, but many, many years ago! There is an upper falls and a lower falls with a 4-5 mile trail between them. The water going down the river is rootbeer-colored from the tannin in the water.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrDLep1hR6s7JOIZ19bD13kPdZ-fweoaOYIU09yO5Ism-DnA8DvwaxEMZwy9jNW2wX5zQxb1WMGAojnHEcsoltj_58nKBkxD7ZZucRlCSFZwPWa4pTQX7O2Xui-MW-5GusI8DWpBhsSo/s1600/IMG_3500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqrDLep1hR6s7JOIZ19bD13kPdZ-fweoaOYIU09yO5Ism-DnA8DvwaxEMZwy9jNW2wX5zQxb1WMGAojnHEcsoltj_58nKBkxD7ZZucRlCSFZwPWa4pTQX7O2Xui-MW-5GusI8DWpBhsSo/s400/IMG_3500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500945825333835042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlilhFc9KGKi59R-aGqFjwFgpT1fVGrZiFInvhBBbq0uk_AnKEaujQhpva0KWi-OejgbydRug-61NXSgwnD7tX87hyphenhyphenUo-mZrFhBr624w-vwbDOpMjkI1F7Mj3OMz48NIW65hsH8WK8vR8/s1600/IMG_3509.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlilhFc9KGKi59R-aGqFjwFgpT1fVGrZiFInvhBBbq0uk_AnKEaujQhpva0KWi-OejgbydRug-61NXSgwnD7tX87hyphenhyphenUo-mZrFhBr624w-vwbDOpMjkI1F7Mj3OMz48NIW65hsH8WK8vR8/s400/IMG_3509.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500945831509093634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKvgPvE52khGlom031X3OTzkQy3arLdy1DFAZVM7v3JlJ7vBVTWwN88MFWqAW7qPLWfdKuPoeb-jBA_mApm4ImdNrQllRXwhKaHnrlNXK6bWUmIAcG1qFdhhokUvxxIQ_7NOC2GQ5tUo/s1600/IMG_3538.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKvgPvE52khGlom031X3OTzkQy3arLdy1DFAZVM7v3JlJ7vBVTWwN88MFWqAW7qPLWfdKuPoeb-jBA_mApm4ImdNrQllRXwhKaHnrlNXK6bWUmIAcG1qFdhhokUvxxIQ_7NOC2GQ5tUo/s400/IMG_3538.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500945840341778290" /></a><br />Our last excursion away from camp was to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is a 90 minute car drive and 20 minute ferry ride from camp. We had a cool, fun, ride on the fast-speed ferry.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzPq-ih8pW5UQ2Nngzp8OBY9eUOdKN5_HFAjnPzPG5p8_HxGfcRbk4FZfFw59SdrSi27_QnBySUDi3TIgOoPX2i95QSAlRu6CLK04dIQVft-PFs7Xh3g_K0BAUuD5o2c0J2KMN0Vsu6w/s1600/IMG_3567.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzPq-ih8pW5UQ2Nngzp8OBY9eUOdKN5_HFAjnPzPG5p8_HxGfcRbk4FZfFw59SdrSi27_QnBySUDi3TIgOoPX2i95QSAlRu6CLK04dIQVft-PFs7Xh3g_K0BAUuD5o2c0J2KMN0Vsu6w/s400/IMG_3567.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500946956211327730" /></a><br />Pete and Mary rented a tandem for our 8 mile ride around the island.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmiMEGmP5RaqNxUR3xSxOHAOCEezXarfWQcyDT-ZGmTFEZSMDU1t3swpf3Lw96UJxQH9X0FS8pAhdSk11mog2YYaBix4srGTFEvIPwyKY065745-GFya-7NFPtgBlDUNRKvM-vyHyNLc/s1600/IMG_3580.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmiMEGmP5RaqNxUR3xSxOHAOCEezXarfWQcyDT-ZGmTFEZSMDU1t3swpf3Lw96UJxQH9X0FS8pAhdSk11mog2YYaBix4srGTFEvIPwyKY065745-GFya-7NFPtgBlDUNRKvM-vyHyNLc/s400/IMG_3580.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500946953647253250" /></a><br />Here is Jim riding along with Jeannie and Betina, also on a tandem.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYu4vdSeu2Bpr0FP1ml9BlXDVLcC6TEStY1opv633AZrdDKHRR5R5Dl1ElmmHBjc54YYjrSgzbXHWtkirVxXHdSBj3n3EfPaJZJFvFRGqCRbK9n2xFCyNwASSi_G5qOHxBlRctNEI1thg/s1600/IMG_3587.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYu4vdSeu2Bpr0FP1ml9BlXDVLcC6TEStY1opv633AZrdDKHRR5R5Dl1ElmmHBjc54YYjrSgzbXHWtkirVxXHdSBj3n3EfPaJZJFvFRGqCRbK9n2xFCyNwASSi_G5qOHxBlRctNEI1thg/s400/IMG_3587.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500946948446394274" /></a><br />A view of the famous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfTQgqULhDSNuG7Os-6B8FfENuY1V5JZ9-fw8b40ddSsptUvgza5zg6nuNYrfxtPpyEKKI5fAm2UJq_lUy_Lsmc-p_Ia9W_3GF-Sb18neuUDbg_74JAarJiLebnPLmAebx8mad2fXUR8/s1600/IMG_3601.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfTQgqULhDSNuG7Os-6B8FfENuY1V5JZ9-fw8b40ddSsptUvgza5zg6nuNYrfxtPpyEKKI5fAm2UJq_lUy_Lsmc-p_Ia9W_3GF-Sb18neuUDbg_74JAarJiLebnPLmAebx8mad2fXUR8/s400/IMG_3601.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500946937567453218" /></a><div>Biking with the cousins was a great activity, followed by lunch and shopping before taking the ferry back to our car. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our time at camp was filled with family-time activities. A campfire, fireworks, a night-time pontoon boat ride, games and laughter and family dinners were some of the fun things we did.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1na_26abhEpO9pgeVnJ8_9EnT2mupz9dIVRE2QuFVmMdBFAGHZm0nSaQFZr4jgZmNQLsP4K7B_g2f-iKSAXUgVecWtfgThBra6agS-7zbCmHiwHoOUKS5zR-yUdFUkX5Dagb-KC8fNLE/s1600/IMG_3459.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1na_26abhEpO9pgeVnJ8_9EnT2mupz9dIVRE2QuFVmMdBFAGHZm0nSaQFZr4jgZmNQLsP4K7B_g2f-iKSAXUgVecWtfgThBra6agS-7zbCmHiwHoOUKS5zR-yUdFUkX5Dagb-KC8fNLE/s400/IMG_3459.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500951957193356738" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Uncle Bob has had a large garden in previous years, but this summer just left the raspberry bushes standing and there was a bumper crop while we were there. Every morning Jim got up and walked to the garden and picked a bowl of raspberries for our breakfast cereal. What a treat!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6A4Q8alfLrR1YOPkUTnMeJxdhhESb1ZsUjfj3mg_ay4JWSOIsdpvKSTJgzv80nAbS580LZl61IZQ7GhmjLiW4Q0j2LeAS4b9QMYqCNvRo0nRzEb_XvLUlBLCcYYG6TeOhKQk3c_biOro/s1600/IMG_3414.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6A4Q8alfLrR1YOPkUTnMeJxdhhESb1ZsUjfj3mg_ay4JWSOIsdpvKSTJgzv80nAbS580LZl61IZQ7GhmjLiW4Q0j2LeAS4b9QMYqCNvRo0nRzEb_XvLUlBLCcYYG6TeOhKQk3c_biOro/s400/IMG_3414.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500950004122526450" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTotiiMHcf5NIvdtAiqajD_XxyqEaYmZYvl2CZbZif6yrxUfWnk_LuLDKKVKsQEnWVfomN6c-QsFJs9GUImuDO9dxCTyCffpBob8Gr9NQ2zHf2kpITPFftMAg71YZ8_30hPitqjg0LUI/s1600/IMG_3415.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTotiiMHcf5NIvdtAiqajD_XxyqEaYmZYvl2CZbZif6yrxUfWnk_LuLDKKVKsQEnWVfomN6c-QsFJs9GUImuDO9dxCTyCffpBob8Gr9NQ2zHf2kpITPFftMAg71YZ8_30hPitqjg0LUI/s400/IMG_3415.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500949995398883938" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3b4Oz1HSw-Eq1CZs77T6s-tECvBdyc5o6XVlOEfUFoFU09Q1X0d-wOmv_Qro9Gl3MWB6udzDJzxoJq9vNAacjYhpWZFejtNpvq85s6dULqU9tGYrf6I-52vcFO8dkfmbSkkL0-yKLK7E/s1600/IMG_3482.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3b4Oz1HSw-Eq1CZs77T6s-tECvBdyc5o6XVlOEfUFoFU09Q1X0d-wOmv_Qro9Gl3MWB6udzDJzxoJq9vNAacjYhpWZFejtNpvq85s6dULqU9tGYrf6I-52vcFO8dkfmbSkkL0-yKLK7E/s400/IMG_3482.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500949993360863090" /></a><div>Aunt Jackie hosted a family BBQ at her house and we were joined their by all of her children (more cousins!). The food and family were all fantastic!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU93JSEBRSMv79dx8HgwMA-vEhOaeo5AIV1xPMBNkzNl23MotIr-nkLboVbMW3OUIqJA6Evs5KcisQahcN6SouMhuJiECbBtIdbklUUZEahguv3rtqnExzR9FShFT2JTTMD_hjHsHL_XQ/s1600/IMG_3546.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU93JSEBRSMv79dx8HgwMA-vEhOaeo5AIV1xPMBNkzNl23MotIr-nkLboVbMW3OUIqJA6Evs5KcisQahcN6SouMhuJiECbBtIdbklUUZEahguv3rtqnExzR9FShFT2JTTMD_hjHsHL_XQ/s400/IMG_3546.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500951298049482290" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUT_oor6fHyB9UME2T2bDoADU2OQ45GeDRP6TKGaQy4oXFPSxqKdKsIkVEEqIt2GJaqO4ZV0woxcP0gXMBQfKizP7ccKjz6m72GBos9K79ApbZmhij1DJl_-WIFE9jkA19-bMHA1uEdM/s1600/IMG_3555.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUT_oor6fHyB9UME2T2bDoADU2OQ45GeDRP6TKGaQy4oXFPSxqKdKsIkVEEqIt2GJaqO4ZV0woxcP0gXMBQfKizP7ccKjz6m72GBos9K79ApbZmhij1DJl_-WIFE9jkA19-bMHA1uEdM/s400/IMG_3555.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500951290461238578" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Grandma led us on a hike to the school house she attended as a little girl.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIEAUTDgMlNFiknYLKDWANn5sI-j33ycFokGbhfaeMQ9UCM61nwDxufkoRvH1xpJ0E53l8jLwWuKUTTFRUHRxkmTi5B0wQ4hplyrKkuIW-xdayrBt6MRdMqxTUusRC-wrqQbiDSK5QL4/s1600/IMG_3449.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIEAUTDgMlNFiknYLKDWANn5sI-j33ycFokGbhfaeMQ9UCM61nwDxufkoRvH1xpJ0E53l8jLwWuKUTTFRUHRxkmTi5B0wQ4hplyrKkuIW-xdayrBt6MRdMqxTUusRC-wrqQbiDSK5QL4/s400/IMG_3449.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500951951380809698" /></a><br /></div><div>On our last night, Pete cooked us dinner of raspberry pancakes with his homemade syrup. Both were delicious!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjzvQ2dzQHsoVWjVS2fHI-pQXh5LQHs2RXe3u3Ot4S-TmzammbYQCk4x7rHk2l_uLAa94xuJQPWqn-_n0fUd_gyJRxviTuVTFdWRSWRS8yXNF8Bl01pL7EXRIeAEUXMwJ5jcXInEQYz0/s1600/IMG_3614.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjzvQ2dzQHsoVWjVS2fHI-pQXh5LQHs2RXe3u3Ot4S-TmzammbYQCk4x7rHk2l_uLAa94xuJQPWqn-_n0fUd_gyJRxviTuVTFdWRSWRS8yXNF8Bl01pL7EXRIeAEUXMwJ5jcXInEQYz0/s400/IMG_3614.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500951946887771570" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>So that is the highlight reel for our Michigan trip. Tomorrow I will try to get a blog post from our RAGBRAI trip.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-29554776564322033022010-07-28T16:14:00.002-04:002010-07-28T16:32:25.154-04:00RAGBRAI - Day 4I am sitting in the air-conditioned library in Charles City Iowa, in a comfortable seat and not having to pedal!<br /><br /><br /><br />We have had 4 terrific days of riding, with good weather, OK winds, and wonderful scenery. The first day was hilly, the second day we added the Karras Loop to the 80 mile day to get to 100 miles and yesterday was a hot riding day as the temps rose into the 90's. We spent last night in Clear Lake, Iowa and the lake was a lifesaver. We stood in the water for a while, letting the water lap away the heat of the day. Many bikers just parked their bikes near the beach and jumped into the water in their biking clothes! There was a delightful breeze off the lake which kept us comfortable and we really missed it when we walked back to our campsite.<br /><br /><br /><br />Today we had a short day, only 54 miles, and got an early start so we arrived in Charles City around 10:30 AM. Jim and I found a campsite in the shade and spread out our stuff to claim enough space for the other's in our small group to set up tents.<br /><br /><br /><br />Last night we read of threats of a thunder storm and we hoped it would happen because when we climbed into the tent to try to sleep at 9:30 PM, it was still 85 degrees with 78 % humidity. Being in the tent was like being in a sweatbox! But we fell asleep because we had ridden 66 miles that day. Around 2:00 AM we awoke to rain hitting our tent, lightening illuminating the tent and thunder filling the silence of a sleeping campground. It rained hard for about an hour with an impressive sound and light show, then the storms moved on and we went back to sleep.<br /><br /><br /><br />The roads were still wet when we started out this morning, but that did not pose a problem and dried out fairly quickly.<br /><br /><br /><br />So far today my food intake has included a banana, cinammon/apple/nut french toast, gatorade, a fruit smoothie, a handful of almonds, a handful of raisens, a chicken kebob, pasta salad, and 2 shnickerdoodles. Tonight we will go to a local church that is having a Taco Bar for dinner. You can imagine how much I got to eat on my 100 mile day!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Tomorrow we ride 82 miles to Waterloo, where there is a big water park. I am hoping we can play there during the afternoon!<br /><br /><br /><br />I guess that is all for now. I have a time limit on this library computer.<br /><br /><br /><br />Hope all is well.Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-12941442116232387992010-07-14T21:24:00.004-04:002010-07-14T21:47:02.794-04:00My StoleMy pink cloud of a stole is completed and I am thrilled with how it looks. Check it out for yourself.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLjpogK8GWpr7AmT-MX1XcqUwwjs7eVhsNua_LqbQOSacdOjDI-KWoly8Nel95Mda_WFe2X06NhlVVkV02z6QMBrfbRHvYp_YXYqQnOOkYhsekvbpdGxleOPc7-5NBjTmlrXWzUa1ByI/s1600/IMG_3387.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLjpogK8GWpr7AmT-MX1XcqUwwjs7eVhsNua_LqbQOSacdOjDI-KWoly8Nel95Mda_WFe2X06NhlVVkV02z6QMBrfbRHvYp_YXYqQnOOkYhsekvbpdGxleOPc7-5NBjTmlrXWzUa1ByI/s400/IMG_3387.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493938221377847890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0DLZ1HylrhhsgFgP24TIf2xhghfMYYM5oYgAC43UazdPf7BhAW_aYHhXMmmA5Sulopyexi_k2YwcJ6OgVEWQg6aDuvw-DMRCF49hsBJpUIKXXsZB33ar-UdMc4foZEl5tbMzK9rAiRE/s1600/IMG_3388.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0DLZ1HylrhhsgFgP24TIf2xhghfMYYM5oYgAC43UazdPf7BhAW_aYHhXMmmA5Sulopyexi_k2YwcJ6OgVEWQg6aDuvw-DMRCF49hsBJpUIKXXsZB33ar-UdMc4foZEl5tbMzK9rAiRE/s400/IMG_3388.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493938218571841378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbt8JM-cB5ybSK53iaFUTCINFvOYFzyvBkQcxHaVgftcwYH8TWvBTmYyjd9i2Le3rEFQ1pvumJdUMZQdV8KfAFJUH7f-iKpYhl7Jbvoq5opOEaGwgWy7T6CK4BTksihknZnf6GCq3PEc/s1600/IMG_3389.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbt8JM-cB5ybSK53iaFUTCINFvOYFzyvBkQcxHaVgftcwYH8TWvBTmYyjd9i2Le3rEFQ1pvumJdUMZQdV8KfAFJUH7f-iKpYhl7Jbvoq5opOEaGwgWy7T6CK4BTksihknZnf6GCq3PEc/s400/IMG_3389.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493938209467428178" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Today I started a secret knitting project so I cannot share any details. And, Corey, I have not forgotten your afghan, it is too darn hot to knit on that! </div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I went on a bike ride with Sally and Pam down along the lake shore all the way over to Culver Road.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQ1Fr2eojAt1eUto3s1WfwMDTdvMdtACJL8BIVzxD1KQxGuZfBP0KKP7Xm5TgMDETe8zzzpbUE9M8PQF511WW7URLsAsb8oUm8BKfkddxD_cHO2abBS4ovspQXF3yOaNyq67Bmy0K3Yw/s1600/IMG_3386.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyQ1Fr2eojAt1eUto3s1WfwMDTdvMdtACJL8BIVzxD1KQxGuZfBP0KKP7Xm5TgMDETe8zzzpbUE9M8PQF511WW7URLsAsb8oUm8BKfkddxD_cHO2abBS4ovspQXF3yOaNyq67Bmy0K3Yw/s400/IMG_3386.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493942075156481282" /></a> We looped around SeaBreeze, dropping down to the Irondequoit Bay Bridge and then up a new bike trail to Durand Blvd. As we were biking west on Pattonwood Drive, I felt like I was riding on a bumpy road and looked down to discover a flat tire~ on my rear wheel! So we stopped, found a place in the shade, and started the process to replace the tube. I got the wheel off, no problem, but then had quite a wrestling match trying to get the tire off the wheel. That tire had never been off the wheel and it was not coming off willingly. One guy who was riding by stopped to help and together we were able to get the tire irons under the edge of the tire enough to get it off the rim. By now the sweat it pouring off of me and I had to mop up with my bandana before I could continue to replace the tube. One good aspect of having this flat tire was that I got to try my new CO2 cartridge inflation system, which eliminates having to pump up the tire. Once we figured out how to use the cartridge, it was super fast~whooosh~and the tire was properly inflated! I like it! The only problem with this system is that I now have a useless CO2 cartridge. I have to see if the bike shops have a way to recycle the spent cartridges. Sally had a time deadline so could not stay around while I fixed my tire, which was fine, especially since 3 guys stopped to help us, and Pam and I were not even looking like damsels in distress! Pam and I continued on our ride, heading to Schallers for lunch. The sky was getting darker and darker as we approached Schallers and while we were eating our cheeseburgers on hard rolls, the rain came along with the thunder and lightening! And then it rained some more, so we sat in the restaurant. Sally had driven back to Schallers in her car to warn us of these storms and told us to sit tight because the rain should not last long. Well, an hour or more later, we called Pam's Jim and he came and rescued us! What a day on the bikes!</div><div><br /></div><div>On Monday I picked up my Maxwell Creek Farm share and was thrilled to find more sugar snap peas and blueberries among other things. Here is a photo of our share.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJjLmmEnrRvJpxx6Jk3D6bRlkGdGLoJRnCQk12T7fKf-p53TAxjfcW69JDyKA59THtFynnk4sA7WusX2h1ShcZ2V-N83dwv5IS3MjkX_5D62bvmNVNf_7F49DcCPoJKiMuhbXSebvQKs/s1600/IMG_3385.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJjLmmEnrRvJpxx6Jk3D6bRlkGdGLoJRnCQk12T7fKf-p53TAxjfcW69JDyKA59THtFynnk4sA7WusX2h1ShcZ2V-N83dwv5IS3MjkX_5D62bvmNVNf_7F49DcCPoJKiMuhbXSebvQKs/s400/IMG_3385.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493942085402616402" /></a><br /></div><div>Tonight we rode our bikes to Spencerport to have dinner with friends, Steve and Julie. We enjoyed the company and the food at The Taste of Texas BBQ. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope all is well.</div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-1603142340893052632010-07-11T20:13:00.006-04:002010-07-11T20:53:55.240-04:00I'm Back!I know that it has been awhile since I have updated The Empty Nest blog, so this will be a overview of the past couple of weeks. I have lost some of my enthusiasm for doing this~Jim blames it on my activity on Facebook~ but maybe I can get back into the writing routine. Some people have told me that they do enjoy reading this and would miss it if I stopped so I will give it a go again. <div><br /></div><div>I'll do this re-cap as a photo journal with captions. Here goes. Let me start with our Fourth of July trip to Jenny Lake. Gram and GrandDad were there (of course!) along with brother Jim, MaryAnne, and Zach. Corey joined us to, to fill the table on the porch!</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjBM7kRbnvcaOW4Wa5qKjDKcvpjPFcteCnvRa-82z9TcByrNpxB3o6D5eP0FiSF4jRpnihNb5RSCVKDb0BW420lkI1EZo3xp3cz2s89wBK8dGIREVU4_xa_73IEuqY1Vy5B_yZN1wQcU/s1600/IMG_3307.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjBM7kRbnvcaOW4Wa5qKjDKcvpjPFcteCnvRa-82z9TcByrNpxB3o6D5eP0FiSF4jRpnihNb5RSCVKDb0BW420lkI1EZo3xp3cz2s89wBK8dGIREVU4_xa_73IEuqY1Vy5B_yZN1wQcU/s400/IMG_3307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492810123122167090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8n8w807gwAmg5g9J6vKIfClGhLfeS6gofrtRvqNcY3JJSNV0yBaCnORkKej1vkHfbI8o_aM1mQxXi7_Gn7YamEXrFejMIl2h6CBXDxy-wMbSPb8Bcc7ppxBXqdUejJu28L2W2pCZVQ4/s1600/IMG_3314.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8n8w807gwAmg5g9J6vKIfClGhLfeS6gofrtRvqNcY3JJSNV0yBaCnORkKej1vkHfbI8o_aM1mQxXi7_Gn7YamEXrFejMIl2h6CBXDxy-wMbSPb8Bcc7ppxBXqdUejJu28L2W2pCZVQ4/s400/IMG_3314.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492810121070663538" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Morning at Jenny Lake</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CyOGma98mhF4bx99e3qATF6eyzcETSl8f1MWhqBMY8bsipu3dDdz1iCtGEjTl0wE87_GiExvkoQucsoV8w5zTZgiXVqeUqjwPhGcmVKtXqyWrMfBFbDJj5yOh-CKcW7QLXGcDeUYXe0/s400/IMG_3322.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492810116746598482" /><div style="text-align: center;">Real men do dishes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFz2iZPqTho1D2HPMFeMYpSMRaoW67RTXEABY4BYkNW_QyhdNIDJHgM9Ae5wvKCbsWJ8D2tmbHcLDEyYn1aH4cfVxteC8l8o_AbYPDDnC0Hp4ELRYTghaUX-KNsRz3R6qNZV-cSyggnc/s1600/IMG_3342.jpg"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFz2iZPqTho1D2HPMFeMYpSMRaoW67RTXEABY4BYkNW_QyhdNIDJHgM9Ae5wvKCbsWJ8D2tmbHcLDEyYn1aH4cfVxteC8l8o_AbYPDDnC0Hp4ELRYTghaUX-KNsRz3R6qNZV-cSyggnc/s1600/IMG_3342.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFz2iZPqTho1D2HPMFeMYpSMRaoW67RTXEABY4BYkNW_QyhdNIDJHgM9Ae5wvKCbsWJ8D2tmbHcLDEyYn1aH4cfVxteC8l8o_AbYPDDnC0Hp4ELRYTghaUX-KNsRz3R6qNZV-cSyggnc/s400/IMG_3342.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492810108535998690" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jim caught fish every night we went out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36TOd8YO8dMwuIv-zBRjKLti3p1jShaRefL5PXWqQthfX1Yi8Ih65KdV-bHNam8KGOf9zo4O9M91hf6tCMxsVr6lam-MsMTorz2SV-p_1PfOze8efAF2tQ0heslOKS-UMDYrRHPEN97g/s1600/IMG_3344.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36TOd8YO8dMwuIv-zBRjKLti3p1jShaRefL5PXWqQthfX1Yi8Ih65KdV-bHNam8KGOf9zo4O9M91hf6tCMxsVr6lam-MsMTorz2SV-p_1PfOze8efAF2tQ0heslOKS-UMDYrRHPEN97g/s400/IMG_3344.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809643409106482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Niece HannahLyn came to town for the weekend. Here she is helping Corey and Grandma to make dinner. I was the brains behind the meal, they did all the work!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fIwYQozm_q-m3L3udQEAxuZ8KgKKjOhKbzxXeD72gjhzAnccoshLbpydyMpSPwtGIRbZoAfkksds-BeLoYGik44TXGJ92FozJU9EwD8ICu6jvRAIEK_eUngeSS2Hs7QY8mFxg2s4dlQ/s1600/IMG_3347.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1fIwYQozm_q-m3L3udQEAxuZ8KgKKjOhKbzxXeD72gjhzAnccoshLbpydyMpSPwtGIRbZoAfkksds-BeLoYGik44TXGJ92FozJU9EwD8ICu6jvRAIEK_eUngeSS2Hs7QY8mFxg2s4dlQ/s400/IMG_3347.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809639458550994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Abbotts, a Rochester classic!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmhvOTb3wENy7wXHlAQaD3n970wDJfYx7ZuMknS8v3iYfmcrGqtVD8Plne9jUSXKYf3LRMIu_q9opS_jb69MfBCSegbW40BlW-BzYcjrH9YxqXY5Ycg0gfrdTp5xiA967rXD9rqr5Ziw/s1600/IMG_3359.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmhvOTb3wENy7wXHlAQaD3n970wDJfYx7ZuMknS8v3iYfmcrGqtVD8Plne9jUSXKYf3LRMIu_q9opS_jb69MfBCSegbW40BlW-BzYcjrH9YxqXY5Ycg0gfrdTp5xiA967rXD9rqr5Ziw/s400/IMG_3359.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809632173196082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sunset at the beach.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ATBCy20QzPw929zEsAm7DiRql81bOuL2jNmjor9qk5qWBKG_7ItmQpSrN-5J2Bo8kzT41dXI41lqzyLXeKruE1Gf_jITcM8aPrTmNOq1Zb8ltnPOKn9GdEVqrPEApOHrn45DdXqwvT8/s1600/IMG_3369.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ATBCy20QzPw929zEsAm7DiRql81bOuL2jNmjor9qk5qWBKG_7ItmQpSrN-5J2Bo8kzT41dXI41lqzyLXeKruE1Gf_jITcM8aPrTmNOq1Zb8ltnPOKn9GdEVqrPEApOHrn45DdXqwvT8/s400/IMG_3369.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809625518432786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Going canoeing on the canal.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vpkww9rPcO-55mzR9W8SXTXHPHxuOVLuOxpCRwYfY6EINEkNbpuAXrxNRtVZrNNODFPwitHB6b7-Wvz2teP94MDMNc00CYnNBT0QgBEp9_I2i4PcOuKikx8SYKyK2sUlRIIWmXZXyCQ/s1600/IMG_3371.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9vpkww9rPcO-55mzR9W8SXTXHPHxuOVLuOxpCRwYfY6EINEkNbpuAXrxNRtVZrNNODFPwitHB6b7-Wvz2teP94MDMNc00CYnNBT0QgBEp9_I2i4PcOuKikx8SYKyK2sUlRIIWmXZXyCQ/s400/IMG_3371.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809622960506418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Launching the boat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQ3Ofp2DEqXf9IRFFghLqxLbAymEJ71o3UvNQXAc2D6soS9KgthkdpulgB86t8slgO8gNJuitd0VwoLCbLmfRThPUFHPin0EFsxMsuOdWJ6-WztkwPQ6G9wa_2hThq4f3F1lh4l8nD6s/s1600/IMG_3375.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQ3Ofp2DEqXf9IRFFghLqxLbAymEJ71o3UvNQXAc2D6soS9KgthkdpulgB86t8slgO8gNJuitd0VwoLCbLmfRThPUFHPin0EFsxMsuOdWJ6-WztkwPQ6G9wa_2hThq4f3F1lh4l8nD6s/s400/IMG_3375.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809147547796706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Taking Grandma for a ride.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OCUwjTaqrvgNGhxYR3gJUs1OJcn6oXDpwyhn8TDArp_NTHufzARFlCUmjp3mCWhyphenhyphenp20PF3R7PjXsEK6kest6REpY3G3QK2ApZJiNRLderA8UdmqArnT604y9-WACrhMXU3zcSk9BAD0/s1600/IMG_3380.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9OCUwjTaqrvgNGhxYR3gJUs1OJcn6oXDpwyhn8TDArp_NTHufzARFlCUmjp3mCWhyphenhyphenp20PF3R7PjXsEK6kest6REpY3G3QK2ApZJiNRLderA8UdmqArnT604y9-WACrhMXU3zcSk9BAD0/s400/IMG_3380.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809144521981746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Dinner at the Villages.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHPRkEPiM8HiuuxGVlkGtCJT_BfTg4gUFFQDXR7m3O0cFdW64gEQ0OtOC8XTJhzSYoeWOmD3SOtOoAkaiTqgLABgUetfWcMoZh77S7oC8u6guegRwtIfdOEaRiHn9gcF1apajhuGl5Eo/s1600/IMG_3377.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmHPRkEPiM8HiuuxGVlkGtCJT_BfTg4gUFFQDXR7m3O0cFdW64gEQ0OtOC8XTJhzSYoeWOmD3SOtOoAkaiTqgLABgUetfWcMoZh77S7oC8u6guegRwtIfdOEaRiHn9gcF1apajhuGl5Eo/s400/IMG_3377.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809141760660082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Finished knitting my stole! This is a pre-blocked photo.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgO78GO1J46BhoBWCXNuTFSaOFX5clcZstI5_JTSyi8K3udzcb6tY1saSZbuUCr6gTqxG17-EMBdwoeMHBFdtT3zurFUuna-Epq1gEDuI5lGNXvZxDvpphc0pdCHWwEr8ato5aYhadyo/s1600/IMG_3382.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgO78GO1J46BhoBWCXNuTFSaOFX5clcZstI5_JTSyi8K3udzcb6tY1saSZbuUCr6gTqxG17-EMBdwoeMHBFdtT3zurFUuna-Epq1gEDuI5lGNXvZxDvpphc0pdCHWwEr8ato5aYhadyo/s400/IMG_3382.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809132271985186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Soaking the stole.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDrbl6i59DBzdffYQOEfA9pFYEZs2RaYuv7GT4WvDV3IZgA_DBUBJOnzTRfdenV4NYUB_HssO_OUS67jvRa-IVSOr_XsK1iykEVbniFZFts4oTFm6TpFL-tuztNnlNFOrfSVTM9RCqAU/s1600/IMG_3384.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDrbl6i59DBzdffYQOEfA9pFYEZs2RaYuv7GT4WvDV3IZgA_DBUBJOnzTRfdenV4NYUB_HssO_OUS67jvRa-IVSOr_XsK1iykEVbniFZFts4oTFm6TpFL-tuztNnlNFOrfSVTM9RCqAU/s400/IMG_3384.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492809127798519618" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Help blocking (stretching/shaping) the stole. Will be ready to model tomorrow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I set a new personal best mark for bicycling. Jim and I went for a ride and we averaged 16.6 mph!!! That is fast, for me! We went 24.4 miles and were cruising. I am looking forward to RAGBRAI!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">HannahLyn leaves tomorrow after a wonderful 4 day visit. We were thrilled to get to spend some time with her. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope all is well.</div></div>Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310672014931107887.post-41470327683824755802010-06-25T20:04:00.002-04:002010-06-25T20:13:41.420-04:00Top Ten Bike RideNow I have been on a lot of bike rides, hundreds, perhaps thousands and today I went on a ride that made my Top Ten list of bike rides.<br /><br />After leaving school at 10:40 AM for the last time this school year, I headed east on the Thruway to Jenny Lake. I made a stop in Syracuse to go for a short ride with Corey. I told him that I had about an hour to ride and that I did not need to do all the hills in Syracuse in that hour. So he took me on a great ride that included 3 good hills, a bakery and a yarn store!! A bakery and a yarn store~ that boy earned major points for that ride. My cyclometer wasn't working but we think we went about 10 miles but they were great miles! So, thanks Corey for a great ride and thanks for waiting for me at the top of the hills! We also made a stop at the Clark Reservation State Park to look at a very pretty glacial formed lake. It was a great ride.<br /><br />I got to Jenny Lake about 5;30 PM, arriving about an hour after Jim, Maryanne and Zach. I arrived in time for a great meatloaf dinner with fresh green beans from Maryanne's garden. And later tonight I will have some Adirondack Bear Paw ice-cream for a bedtime snack. That should allow for very sweet dreams.<br /><br />Time to go for a walk.<br /><br />Hope all is well.Marjihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06419629366820488986noreply@blogger.com1