What are you doing?

[Kathleen]

I've been trip planning. One coming up with my sister. Another around the holidays. Off to see friends in Seattle at some point. And then, we have booked an Alaskan trip that includes going into the Artic Circle in late winter. (I want to go ice fishing.)

Many years ago, I had a job as a travel agent. The training I received has been useful all my life.

 

[Jusa]

I should have taken photos when we 1st arrived instead of after we unpacked and our stuff is everywhere. Oh well.

There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The 2nd room we are using as my husband's closet basically. It has a double bed and we sleep in the room with the king bed.

 

[Jusa]

I thought I posted these photos but maybe it was in a different thread.

Here's the B&B we stayed at Friday night.

And the big old beautiful tree outside.

 

[taxlady]

Surgery went right, I am in a lot less pain now. I do however have Bronchitis due to the breathing tube, and with my medication getting rid of it might take quite a while. It's been tiring, especially the coughing at night but I am otherwise better than I was!

I am happy to read that the surgery went well and that you are in less pain. Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

We actually have a thread here for health updates.

The Sick Room

Many of us at DC are getting older, and at times we want support and sympathy. That's a great idea, but our aches and pains can clutter up some of the other threads to the point that I think I'm reading a medical journal! :wacko: I figure we can post our complaints here. Questions, too. Not...

www.discusscooking.com

 

[Jusa]

I am happy to read that the surgery went well and that you are in less pain. Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

We actually have a thread here for health updates.

The Sick Room

Many of us at DC are getting older, and at times we want support and sympathy. That's a great idea, but our aches and pains can clutter up some of the other threads to the point that I think I'm reading a medical journal! :wacko: I figure we can post our complaints here. Questions, too. Not...

www.discusscooking.com

No one had posted in it since August of 2022 so it was deeply buried. Would have been hard to find if one didn't know it existed.

 

[Xocolatl]

I am happy to read that the surgery went well and that you are in less pain. Sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

We actually have a thread here for health updates.

The Sick Room

Many of us at DC are getting older, and at times we want support and sympathy. That's a great idea, but our aches and pains can clutter up some of the other threads to the point that I think I'm reading a medical journal! :wacko: I figure we can post our complaints here. Questions, too. Not...

www.discusscooking.com

Thanks for the link! I might bump it in the future

 

[Jusa]

Off to the marina beach!
Edit:

 

[taxlady]

No one had posted in it since August of 2022 so it was deeply buried. Would have been hard to find if one didn't know it existed.

Yeah, I understand. But, us old timers gotta help out the newer members, which is why I mentioned it.

 

[Jusa]

Yeah, I understand. But, us old timers gotta help out the newer members, which is why I mentioned it.

Glad you revived it, bump it?

 

[Jusa]

Another day at the marina beach.

 

[dragnlaw]

Nice beach time, Jusa. I'm relaxing just looking at it.

While browsing around, hit on Recipe Tin Eats and found this post. Thought maybe some would be interested in her Top 10 Recipes .
These are recipes she makes with their motto "No One Should Go Hungry" at her Recipe Tin Meals (a food bank) where they make 100,000 meals a year to donate to those in need.

I've copied a few of them. Economical, freezable and just plain yummy.

 

[taxlady]

I have collected a number of the recipes at Recipe Tin Eats. She is good at making easy recipes.

 

[medtran49]

I've used recipes from Tin Eats as well.

 

[Marlingardener]

I cleaned two pie pumkins after cutting them in half, and have them in the oven. I'll make puree of the meat later. I have shortening chilling in the refrigerator to make pastry for a dinner time quiche.
It's autumn in Texas--pumpkins, apples, and air conditioning!

 

[GinnyPNW]

Cooler temps and the rains have returned. Typical PNW September weather. Or, sock weather, as I call it. Today, I'm rebelling! I'm wearing socks, with my Keen Sandals! LOL. I'm just not quite ready for shoes again.

 

[Kathleen]

Cooler temps and the rains have returned. Typical PNW September weather. Or, sock weather, as I call it. Today, I'm rebelling! I'm wearing socks, with my Keen Sandals! LOL. I'm just not quite ready for shoes again.

You go, Girl!

 

[dragnlaw]

Well I'm ordering some split socks to wear with my Croc Flip Flops this winter. Ain't got no problem with that!

 

[Jusa]

Last day on vacation. We leave to drive back in the a.m.

Went to a place called Ozone Falls today. It was a steep and tricky hike to get down to the bottom of the Falls (100 feet on a rocky trail) and I discovered how out of shape I am!

Top of the Falls looking down:

Midway down the trail:

After that we went to the marina beach for an hour. I'm packing up and doing laundry tonight. Also making road food for tomorrow and Sunday morning (we are stopping in Lexington KY tomorrow night). No free breakfast Sunday morning so I'm making pancakes to take (I've got honey, syrup, plastic forks and paper plates).

I really like these resorts with full kitchens. I always bring my seasonings and some other food stuff to offset the cost. We only ate out once in the past week and did very little grocery shopping.

 

[dragnlaw]

One of the perks of travel for me was being able to eat others cooking. On the road I always chose a restaurant over fast food.

Depending on where and for how long - yes, a kitchen is great. Budget wise it is perfect as food invariably is very expensive compared to "home". But for road travel - nope, not really.

My SIL travels more than any travel Agent LOL - half of her suitcase was always food. She would research prices, availability, etc before going and act on it accordingly. She was usually with a group, They shared cooking, shopping, etc. and had fantastic travels.

 

[Jusa]

One of the perks of travel for me was being able to eat others cooking. On the road I always chose a restaurant over fast food.

Depending on where and for how long - yes, a kitchen is great. Budget wise it is perfect as food invariably is very expensive compared to "home". But for road travel - nope, not really.

My SIL travels more than any travel Agent LOL - half of her suitcase was always food. She would research prices, availability, etc before going and act on it accordingly. She was usually with a group, They shared cooking, shopping, etc. and had fantastic travels.

Ww don't eat fast food. We really don't have the budget right now to go to restaurants and quite often when we have, my husband has told me I could have done it better.

Edited to add we are in the middle of nowhere in the foothills of the mountains and there isn't much around. We have a beautiful 2 bedroom condo with a large balcony and it's got a gorgeous view. We can sit outside and drink wine or cocktails and eat without having to worry about driving steep and winding roads at dusk (or later) with deer running in front of the car, and I can drink with dinner (my husband doesn't see well and I always drive). I think the nearest restaurant is 15 miles or so...

Today when we were hiking i packed a sandwich for us to split with some bottled water to enjoy after our hike. I wouldn't have wanted to go somewhere all sweaty and icky after hiking.

Tomorrow night we are going to be in downtown Lexington so we can walk to a restaurant and splurge.