Feeling Lucky

A day off from work to spend with my parents was so enjoyable and I didn't want the day to end. You see, it's been about three years since my folks came to visit Bike man and me in the northland. I was able to spend some afternoon alone time with mom, while we shopped at the food co-op, and then some time alone with dad while he gave me some photography lessons tonight.  There's nothing like tinkering with a $1,500 camera.....not mine, but my dad's! The Olympus E-M5 is an awesome camera and I think I could get very spoiled using it everyday.

It was a great day and a half being together with family. Even the felines enjoyed their grandma and grandpa time.  For some reason the cats are rooming around the house tonight  looking for my folks.  Just when they make new friends, their playtime was cut short.  The folks headed back to their motel and will head for home tomorrow.  Yes, I do feel lucky!

Guess Who Came to Visit?

What a long and stressful (political) day.  The best part of my day?  My folks decided to drive up to our house here in northwest Wisconsin and I was so thrilled.  We enjoyed a nice home cooked meal with lots of fresh grilled vegetables.  So the worst part of my day?  Well, with the outcome of the much watched recall election here in Wisconsin, Bike man and I realized any environmental issue are now doomed.  We now realized that money talks and money makes all the difference in a political race.  The poor will get poorer and the rich will get richer!  Bike man and I call it idiocracy!

Thank God for a beautiful sunset tonight, it's helps take the mind off of life's frustrations.  I'm glad my parents came to visit.  I'll be taking time off from work tomorrow to just spend the day with the folks and hopefully do some fun things during the day.

We're Trying

We haven't been consistent , but we're trying really hard to get back into our Monday night bicycle rides.  Kim and I enjoyed a nice 20 mile ride along the Red Cedar trail.  A few sprinkles towards the end of our ride, but it was all good.  Bike man couldn't ride with us....darn.  Instead, he spent his day doing chores and lake monitoring.

As the threatening clouds headed out tonight, it made for a beautiful sunset.  I love sunsets!!!!  

She's Doing Great!

She's doing great!  Six months ago my mom had open-heart surgery and  I'm so happy with her recovery.  Physical exertion  is still difficult for her, but every day she is getting stronger.  Two more weeks and my Mom Moo will turn 82.  See the fountain to the right?  It stopped working several years ago, but today Bike man fixed the problelm today.  I insisted on keeping the fountain turned on this afternoon so we could enjoy sitting in the screen porch. 

 

One of our missions today was to visit the local nursery and buy tomato plants.  We actually bought more  plants than we needed, but I was able to plant all the tomatoes in pots.  The pots fit perfectly on my folks patio.  Because the weather was beautiful today, we spent all day outdoors.   It's so good to be home and enjoying time with my parents....family is so important.   

Weather is Perfect

Enjoyed our night with Kris, our guest this week.  Bike man and I made homemade pizza tonight....a perfect night with cool temperatures, no bugs and calm skies.

Visitor

Arrived home late tonight from work, but still managed to get a run in before my nightly meltdown.  Bike man decided to build a nice warm & cozy fire tonight, while we watched a documentary called "Fresh."   We sat in front of the fire and watched the whole documentary about sustainable food sources. .. I highly recommend this DVD.

We just happen to have an overnight guest staying with us the next few days/nights,  Kris S, is here to work with Bike man on his stream monitoring.   Kris is from Madison, WI and is the state coordinator for water action volunteers .  It's always fun to have Kris come and visit us here in the great north, however, she has to put up with our curious cats.  I'm sure the kitty cats will want to sleep with Kris tonight.....she's a new feline friend ya know!!!!

Tired-Out

We were in bed by 9 pm last night.  I guess the holiday weekend caught up with us, especially Bike man.  Helping out at the local speed boat race this weekend and cleaning up all the recyclables was a very large task for Bike man, his granddaughter Lena, Krista and myself.   I can honestly say I'm glad the holiday weekend is over, but also still remember the fallen veterans that died for our country.