Cooking

Together Case and I cooked a new recipe tonight.  We gave it an official evaluation about what to change to suit our tastes for next time.  Retirement affords us the time to do fun things like that.  And I am glad for it.

It needs basil.

Fun in the Northwoods

I hosted my hiking group yesterday.  Eighteen woman walked 4 miles through the National Forest and returned to my house for their lunch and UMW Apple Cake*.  Everyone wanted the recipe.  Where did I put 18 people in my 24 x 36 house?  Too cold for the porch so card tables and many chairs and stools fit the bill.  I was short of room but we were long on friendship and a good time. 

*UMW=United Methodist Women.  I learned this recipe from this group of women over 30 years ago and was a part of it until I moved.  It is one of their signature desserts that they serve.  I had to give them the credit.

Random note:  Brewers had a great season.  It was fun.  I think they just ran out of steam.  Cardinals certainly had the momentum.  

I Do Windows

This afternoon Case and I washed all the windows on the main floor.  Somehow I thought retirement would mean that I don't do windows.  I was wrong.  Our beautiful view is a whole lot clearer now.  It was worth it.

Time

Time gets away from you when you are retired and doing nothing....trip out of state, family visiting, hiking in the woods, eating out, watching the Packers and the Brewers.  (Looks like I will be watching the Brewers for several more weeks!!!) 

Too busy

I have spent a few days in the UP (Upper Peninsula Michigan) with my hiking group.  We have family this weekend.  Next blog is Sunday. 

A Day in the Dirt

I spent the day planting 18 plants in my 2 flower beds.  Cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon.  After I was done, I sprayed everything with "Liquid Fence".  It is a product to keep away the deer.  However, the yearlings eat anything even if it is considered deer resistant.  Too young to read I suppose. 

A Day in the Sky

Case and I hiked part of the North Country National Scenic Trail this morning.  Beautiful weather.  We ended up at tall outcropping of rock that is a 60 foot cliff overlooking the Chequamegon National Forest in its full-color glory.  Felt like we were in the sky! 

The North Country National Scenic Trail is a trail/footpath from New York to North Dakota.  It winds through northern Wisconsin.  We are planning to try other parts of the trail because this part was so good.