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| Walking along the waterfront |
When I heard that sound in the middle of the night, that old familiar drumming on the roof, I knew that the forecasters were right about the weather: rain. I wasn't sure whether I really was all that excited to go the walk today for that reason, but I'm sure glad I went. I wasn't alone: there were ten women who showed up to walk more than five miles in the rain. We walked from the Farmers' Market to Zuanich Park and explored this recently created trail.
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| Now that's a huge turnip |
Once a month during the winter, the Farmers' Market has a small sampling of its established vendors, who turn out in hopes of making a few dollars from their usual customers. Lynn took this picture of me with the most amazing turnip! By the time the market opened, the rain had pretty much stopped, and we had some fun looking at the wares.
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| Necklaces of brussels sprouts |
Aren't these pretty? Although this is what brussels sprouts look like "in the wild," you don't usually see them in their natural state. I think they are really pretty. Bet they are now in the possession of someone who will break them apart and make them into a tasty dish. As I drove home, there were actually some sun breaks in the sky! (That's a phrase I never heard before I moved to the Pacific Northwest, but it's appropriate.)
Then I went to the movies with my friend Judy, to see
The Big Short. It is hard to imagine how they were able to make a movie about such a serious subject so incredibly riveting. I was surprised that Steve Carrell didn't get a nomination for Best Actor. He's believable and immensely entertaining playing the part of Mark Baum. Now I'm off to read a couple of reviews. Well worth seeing.
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Holy Camoly! THAT is a huge turnip! As for the brussel sprouts, Central Market here sells them that way. I have not seen The Big Short, but recently rented The Martian. Enjoyed it. Not sure it would really end the way it did, but it made a great story.
ReplyDeleteBrussel sprouts? Poison. Pretty though. And that turnip was on growth steroids...
ReplyDeleteLoved that you walked in the rain - and unsurprised. Have a wonderful weekend.
I've been out & about today & it was soggy in my world. I think everything about the Pacific Northwest is wonderful, even the rain. The little farmers markets are so much fun.
ReplyDeleteAmbitious walking if you're dedicated enough to do it in the rain!
ReplyDeleteI guess if you live on the rainy coast you better get used to being out in the rain. We can usually wait until the rain stops.
ReplyDeleteI'm always glad to get outside - rain or shine. That's one huge turnip!
ReplyDeleteThat turnip would make a meal:) We had some good salmon tonight! Not as good as you get but still good! Looks like a nice trail along the water!:0
ReplyDeleteThat turnip looks like it was grown at Findhorn!
ReplyDeleteI love the turnip!
ReplyDeleteWe got out between showers this morning for a 3.75 mile walk. It felt good.
This evening we saw "Bridge of Spies". Really good! We are going to try to catch up on some of the nominated movies.
Good gracious! That is a HUGE turnip! Wow! I've been so out of it that I hadn't even heard of that movie. Sounds great though.
ReplyDeleteThis movie, The Big Short, I've not even heard of 'til you mentioned it in my blog comment. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteAnd brussel sprouts....love 'em steamed and tender with gobs of butter [or margarine if the case may be] That turnip, ewwww. My mom and dad would have loved it tho.
Sun break....that is also new...I've heard of cloud break, but never sun. I'll have to remember that one for 'round here.
Rain! Yes, we learn to build our lives around it, and not let it dampen our days! I'm in Victoria, B.C. Most days during the winter are dark and gloomy (and short!). "Sun breaks in the sky"—these are what we live for!
ReplyDeleteI also loved the Big Short--Steve C. was amazing! And I learned exactly what happened,while being entertained..great flick on many levels! Your farmers market excursion looks like something I'd enjoy! Your commitment to walking and hiking weekly is inspiring me to get busy with fitness..not just a now and then thing but to put it front and center..thanks for your posts!
ReplyDeleteI also loved the Big Short--Steve C. was amazing! And I learned exactly what happened,while being entertained..great flick on many levels! Your farmers market excursion looks like something I'd enjoy! Your commitment to walking and hiking weekly is inspiring me to get busy with fitness..not just a now and then thing but to put it front and center..thanks for your posts!
ReplyDeleteHow do they get those gigantic vegetables in the middle of winter? We also saw The Big Short, and agree, they did a good job with a difficult subject.
ReplyDeleteWhat a turnip. That deserves a prize for sure! I've never seen anything like it and I've seen a lot of large vegetables.
ReplyDeleteYou don't say what 'The Big Short' is about. I haven't seen it advertised here yet.
I haven't seen brussels sprouts in the wild--cool! Huge turnip--OMG!
ReplyDeleteI have that movie in my queue. Funny how the big stars really look SO different for these roles. I heard it was a good movie. Now I can hardly wait to see it with the Djan seal of approval. ;)
I have tried to grow brussel sprouts but so far no success. Someday.
ReplyDeleteYou have seen almost all the Oscar nominated movies which will make the Oscars fun for you. Love my small town but miss no theater.
You had a great day. That turnip is so huge, and it's the first time for me to see Brussels sprouts hanging like that. David enjoyed the movie, too.
ReplyDeletei always admire your tenacity to get your exercise in despite the weather. :) glad you like the movie. love that giganto turnip!
ReplyDeleteI like that you and your group go out in any kind of weather. I sometimes hike in the summer with a group of seniors, and at 71, I think I'm the youngest. I'm always amazed by their stamina and zest for life. That's some turnip!
ReplyDeleteThat turnip is pretty amazing. I wonder if anyone will buy it and eat it.
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