Since I wrote last I have been a little busy, some friends
and I went to the Renaissance Fair out side of Charlotte
in November, we again had a really good time. This guy was one of the characters that strolled around the grounds.
I along with some friends have completed all but 5 miles of
the New River Trail.
We started that little adventure in January. It’s a 57 mile trail that is absolutely
beautiful. We started it in January and
have walked what I call the the strait part of the trail, we still need to complete
the Fries (pronounced Freeze) to Fries Junction section. It was nice to see the
change in seasons. We ended the walk
with a nice brunch at The Draper Mercantile.
I went to the OBX for the first time since my mom died. It rained the whole time but I will say I had
a great time. I spent the rainy days
visiting my boys and some friends. While at one of my friends place I
discovered a really good easy to make recipe for Brunswick Stew. My sister came
up here to the mountains for a visit and after a busy day we were hungry but
neither of us was in a mood to cook so this little concoction came in very
handy. It’s not the least bit gourmet
but is quick, good and hot. While on the
OBX I also found a nice camp ground on Colington
Island
Brunswick Stew
2 cans corn (14 oz)
2 cans of tomatoes
(14 oz)
1 can of BBQ beef (10
oz)
1 can of BBQ pork (10
oz)
1 small can of chicken
Throw in a pot, cook on
low, keep stirred.
I have been working on my camper. I have replaced all the wood on the (L) driver
side and am now working on the lift system.
I call this my equivalent to a boat with a hole in it. I will say that I am enjoying working on the
thing. If nothing else I will have
learned a lot about campers. I am still looking
for a better one. The canvas for this
thing is over $900. If I can find a
camper in good shape for less than that I will buy it. I can break the one I have down into a
trailer and sell that and the lift system and get just about what I have in it
back. It’s a lot of work but I don’t mind.
I have a new addition to my family. His name is Beriothien (Bear-ee-oh
for short). He is a black retriever mix,
he is now 10 weeks old and is weighing in at 26lb. I anticipate he will reach the 80-100lb range
when he is full grown. He is a very nice
smart puppy. He is already house broken
I just need to teach him to leave my shoes alone. He has not chewed any YET but I have come
home a few times and found my shoes spread all over the house. I have made the shoes less accessible to the
puppy, hopefully he will forget about them.
As a bit of insurance I went to pet smart and bought a bunch of chew
toys for the little bear. The big boy
and girl are tolerating the little one, the cat has started to come down from
the loft, I am hoping for peace to return to the house in another week or so.
It is hard to believe that tomorrow it will be 2013. This year has gone by so fast. I am already looking at seed catalogs (left
over from last year) and planning my garden.
I want 2 crops of potatoes this year so I am researching them and
collecting large containers to grow them in.
I have wood to cut for next year, house maintenance that will need to be
done. I am looking forward to some
movies that are coming out, I saw “The Hobbit” and “Les Miserables” recently and
they were both very good. My man John McClain
will be back this year as well as Kirk, Spock and McCoy. Jack the giant slayer looks good also.
I am looking forward to the new year. I am optimistic and hopeful. I am hopeful the
fiscal cliff is really just a hill. I am
hopeful that children will be safe. I am hopeful that the new year will be an
uneventful one. I feel that people are basically
good and that given the opportunity they will be good. I hope there is a lot of opportunity for
good.
