Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Travel in the forecast

I took this picture on Saturday at the Farmers' Market. The fire is being prepared by the local pizza maker who makes pizzas on the spot for the locals. It was really cold on Saturday morning and I was drawn to this nice warm fire. Our market will continue to be open until the middle of December, but almost everybody is gone now, with just a few vendors around, but there are still lots and lots of veggies.
Yum! I think it's time to start thinking about making soups. Notice that the vendor is not standing around in shirtsleeves. However, that soup will have to wait until I get home from Texas. I leave on Friday for a nice visit with my siblings, to celebrate Thanksgiving together and some fun big birthdays: my seventieth and my sister Fia's fiftieth. How is it possible? Where did the time go? Now I'm really sounding like an old fart!
The Senior Trailblazers must be doing something right: look at the forecast for the upcoming few days. The only day without rain forecast is on Thursday. And as you can see, it's raining now but not all that cold. I think I'll go do some shopping, since time is running out before I start the long journey to Texas!
:-)

23 comments:

  1. It sounds as though you are in for some fun in Texas. Happy birthday.

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  2. Enjoy your trip!!! I've been missing you over at Hootin' Anni's.

    Too bad y'all can't come down to my area. Tho, I will be gone also. Have a save trip.

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  3. happy early birthday to you! i hope you have a great thanksgiving trip...we will be with my family next week...off from school...woohoo! smiles...that fire is rather alluring right about now...

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  4. it's been a bit nippy here, too (had our first freeze overnight). hard to say what it might be like next week for you!

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  5. I was thinking about fresh produce today and wondering how your garden did at the end of the season.
    We have mustard greens, rutabagas, cabbage and onions growing in our garden right now. I'm freezing some of the mustard for use during the winter.
    Have a lovely time with family. Be safe on your trip to Texas...and enjoy the birthday celebrations!!!
    Happy Thanksgiving...
    Hugs,
    J.

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  6. Safe journey, DJan, and enjoy your family time.

    We'll be in Kenai, Alaska, also with family.

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  7. Have fun and happy early birthday!
    That fireplace looks great.

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  8. Lovely shots from the farmers market! I imagine you'll be in the mood for cool-weather soups when you get back. But meanwhile enjoy the warm weather and your time with family. And Happy Birthday.

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  9. Some super peppers to pick from.
    Enjoy your hike and have a great trip.

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  10. You better go quickly before Texas secedes from the Union!

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  11. Early Happy Birthday to you! Travel safely and keep us updated! :)

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  12. Have a wonderful trip - and happy birthday to you and your sister.

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  13. Have a wonderful and safe trip, DJan. And happy birthday to you and your sister. Seriously.. 70? You look incredibly youthful. It must be all that defying gravity when you jump out of planes. :)

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  14. I'm happy to hear you will be spending time with family for Thanksgiving. I hope you have a great time.

    Happy birthday! Don't look at the calendar because it means nothing at all. You look and act much younger than what that calendar may say. Here's to another year of health and adventure for you.

    Safe travels.

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  15. Dear DJan, soup is so satisfying at any time of year but especially when the air is chilly. Happy Birthday and have wonderful family visit. Peace.

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  16. Happy Birthday, happy visit, Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for you in my life.

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  17. It is lovely that you can be with your family at Thanksgiving and to celebrate your birthday. Have a great time and Happy Birthday!

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  18. Dear DJan - Have a wonderful trip to Texas and Happy Birthday to YOU n little SIS. Maybe you could climb a hill or two while there- I hear everything is bigger in TEXAS. Safe Travel :)

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  19. You and your sister sound much like mine-17 yrs difference here. My brother was 20 years older than me, but he has passed on, a few years ago. Hope you have a high old time in Texas.

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  20. Happy birthday DJan. Remember 70 is the new 60 or even less....:)

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  21. It's nice to look forward with anticipation. Glad you will have some celebrating to do. Enjoy the moment!

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  22. Wow! Look at all that beautiful produce! And so late in the year. It does make me think soup. Speaking of--did you get everything picked out of your garden for the year?
    Enjoy your trip!! :)

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