Hey ya'll,
My dad just left. We had a great time. Went to Maine and stayed on the beach. Ate lots of seafood. Explored Kennebunkport, Bailey's Island, lots of interesting areas.
Two other friends arrive Tuesday so I can't chat long but just wanted to let people know I'm alive and doing well.
Love ya,
Marilee
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Dad is IN VT!
Hey ya'll,
Daddy has arrived. He drove straight thru on Thurs and got he just before 9pm.Yesterday I took the pm off and we went for a 1.1 mile hike on the Long Trail in the Green Mountains. It's been a long time since I've done any of that. Lesson # 2,465- ralph lauren flip flops are not the best footwear for hiking thru mountainous forest. He, of course, had on proper footwear. Didn't see any bears or mtn lions, but don't see myself just wandering off to do that anytime alone. I got a state park punch card tho so we can get up to 8 more people in for the day this year (unless daddy and I go again, then only 6 people can go).
After our hike, I grilled portabella mushrooms, sweet onion k-bobs, and we had some wine while watching the initial launch of the hot air balloons for the balloon fest. They launch at 6am and pm all weekend long. Only 5 or so went up last night so it wasn't all that gripping- but maybe more will go up today.
Here's a thought- why would a state park list trail durations that take months? Do people really hike for a month? The state park we went to had maps and durations for 5 trails in that section of the Green Mtn Nat'l Forest. One trail took 1.5 months!!! Another took 3-4 months! I was proud I did a 45 minute hike! I have a longggg way to go.
Speaking of which, VT date prospect #3 saw my pic and thought I was out of his league- too sophisticated. That's a new one- all footwear commentary aside, I would never describe myself that way. Sigh. Perhaps for dating in this particular region, I need a grubby, outdoorsy pic so that I don't seem like such a city-chick. Wait a minute, I AM a city chick!! Not a big-city chick, more like a mid-size-town-in-the-midwest-chick. Oh well, I'm just proud I ventured off my deck into the woods (albeit w/ my 6'3" dad) within 90 days of my arrival. I consider that to be substantial progress, even if my favorite flip flops are now encased in mud.
Next weekend daddy and I are going to the Maine shore. Then my friends Mary and Gayle arrive on the 24th1!!
Love ya,
Marilee
Daddy has arrived. He drove straight thru on Thurs and got he just before 9pm.Yesterday I took the pm off and we went for a 1.1 mile hike on the Long Trail in the Green Mountains. It's been a long time since I've done any of that. Lesson # 2,465- ralph lauren flip flops are not the best footwear for hiking thru mountainous forest. He, of course, had on proper footwear. Didn't see any bears or mtn lions, but don't see myself just wandering off to do that anytime alone. I got a state park punch card tho so we can get up to 8 more people in for the day this year (unless daddy and I go again, then only 6 people can go).
After our hike, I grilled portabella mushrooms, sweet onion k-bobs, and we had some wine while watching the initial launch of the hot air balloons for the balloon fest. They launch at 6am and pm all weekend long. Only 5 or so went up last night so it wasn't all that gripping- but maybe more will go up today.
Here's a thought- why would a state park list trail durations that take months? Do people really hike for a month? The state park we went to had maps and durations for 5 trails in that section of the Green Mtn Nat'l Forest. One trail took 1.5 months!!! Another took 3-4 months! I was proud I did a 45 minute hike! I have a longggg way to go.
Speaking of which, VT date prospect #3 saw my pic and thought I was out of his league- too sophisticated. That's a new one- all footwear commentary aside, I would never describe myself that way. Sigh. Perhaps for dating in this particular region, I need a grubby, outdoorsy pic so that I don't seem like such a city-chick. Wait a minute, I AM a city chick!! Not a big-city chick, more like a mid-size-town-in-the-midwest-chick. Oh well, I'm just proud I ventured off my deck into the woods (albeit w/ my 6'3" dad) within 90 days of my arrival. I consider that to be substantial progress, even if my favorite flip flops are now encased in mud.
Next weekend daddy and I are going to the Maine shore. Then my friends Mary and Gayle arrive on the 24th1!!
Love ya,
Marilee
Sunday, June 8, 2008
From my Blackberry
Not sure if this will work but am trying to post from my BB.
It's been a beautiful steamy weekend in VT. 90 degree days, lots of sunshine.
Saw some folks coming in to QueChee with a hot air balloon basket in the back of their truck. Next weekend is the big festival. My dad is coming in for it - yay!!
We have cable now- so am watching volcano with tommy lee jones for the 15th time. Ah, modern technology. How did I ever live here for 2 months without tv? I read a lot. Really enjoyed it, actually.
Still no bears. Whew! Had another date this week. New guy. We'll see.
Hope all is well in your world!!
Marilee
It's been a beautiful steamy weekend in VT. 90 degree days, lots of sunshine.
Saw some folks coming in to QueChee with a hot air balloon basket in the back of their truck. Next weekend is the big festival. My dad is coming in for it - yay!!
We have cable now- so am watching volcano with tommy lee jones for the 15th time. Ah, modern technology. How did I ever live here for 2 months without tv? I read a lot. Really enjoyed it, actually.
Still no bears. Whew! Had another date this week. New guy. We'll see.
Hope all is well in your world!!
Marilee
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