Sunday is our final full day in our little cabin in the woods. It’s also the Wheeler’s anniversary. No better way to celebrate our final day than to spend it celebrating our friends’ wonderful marriage. We discover we’re running out of charcoal and no one has the energy to go back into town. Besides, today’s […]
Vacation
A Hayley Vacation: Day Six
Saturday I wake up amazed that it’s already Saturday. It’s surprising how time still flies when you aren’t really doing anything. There’s not much time to sit and think about the passage of time. There’s a hearty breakfast to prepare, waterproof bags to pack and sunscreen to apply before we leave early mid-morning to float […]
A Hayley Vacation: Day Five
Friday morning arrived and I asked Kelly to go on a walk with me. He took me on the stink-free (stink-reduced) route, where we were adopted by a local dog. The mutt wasn’t interested in me, instead loving on Kelly and demanding frequent ear rubs. He accompanied us for most of our walk – marking […]
A Hayley Vacation: Day Four
Relaxing continued into Thursday, the first true day of do-nothing for all of us. Kelly went for a run and discovered which path was full of vomit-inducing chicken odor and which was only slightly tinged with chicken odor. While he was running, the sensible folks got in a bit of reading. Most of the morning […]
A Hayley Vacation: Day Three
Wednesday starts with another beautiful sunrise over the river…and a wildlife invasion of the bug variety. A giant spider (one that’s harmless, I hope) sits menacingly by the door. Roaches appear in surprising places – in the dishwasher, inside shower spongies, on toilet paper rolls. Discussion ensues on the best way to kill roach eggs […]
A Hayley Vacation: Day Two
Tuesday arrives and I enjoyed my morning coffee while watching the mist rise off the river. What a beautiful sight! Today has been declared a take-it-easy day after a day of travel. Rest and relaxation – I can’t wait. I finally catch up on my two-month backlog of magazines and letters, while answering a slew […]
A Hayley Vacation: Day One
Here’s a funny thought: A city girl taking a vacation to the middle of nowhere. But that’s just what I did last week, thus the long pause on my blog. This week, I’ll catch you up on the experience. Armed with 2 types of sunscreen, Deep Woods Off, bandaids and flip flops, I cautiously agreed […]
This Could Mean War
I faithfully prepared coffee before heading to bed. 12 cups of water, 6 heaping scoops of freshly ground Starbucks’ Pikes Place Roast. I crawled out of bed, still half-asleep, and started the coffee maker. Then I collapsed on the couch, unable to function until the miracle liquid had brewed. What’s the best sound to a […]
Day 1 of Vacation: Why Am I Awake So Early?
Either I’m excited about vacation or my body’s just in a routine. Either way, I was awake, bright and early, at 5:15 this morning. ARGH!!! I didn’t want to wake My Love or the Wheelers – all of whom were sleeping soundly – so I grabbed Ben and headed to the couch. We snuggled down […]
Fun in Fort Worth: Staycation Day 3
Looking for something fun (and free) to do in the Metroplex? Here’s an idea: tour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing! Located on the north side of Fort Worth, the facility is one of two in the United States that prints paper money. Tours are free, Monday-Friday, and take about two hours total. We’ve gone […]