Sat 1 Nov

Halloween 2025 is history. Back to the days of many trick-or-treaters - we had 243 before I got tired and shut down at around 7:45. Heading to Madison today to have lunch with Laura in a fancy new place. She works out with the chef there. I have quite a list for errands after. I forgot to let Axel know we were coming. Food: 8:05 am 58 g pumpkin kringle, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 31 Oct

Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat tonight. Went out to eat last night, tried Brokogi for the first time and were very impressed. Lacks atmosphere, but the food is excellent. They do a brisk takeout business from what I could see going out the door. Tonight we need to cook at home to be here to answer the door for the trick or treaters. Might make chili so it can be made ahead and ready to eat in between doorbells. Thought I lost my Fitbit this morning, searching madly through the house. Fortunately, Bob remembered that I used the hot tub last night, and sure enough, I had left it downstairs (and somehow forgotten to cover the hot tub after I got out?) Food: 8:00 am 68 g pumpkin kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 30 Oct

Day before Halloween. Bootstrap this afternoon. Melissa asked me to sub up to 3 Wed afternoons in Nov; I can only do one. I could possibly do one other one, but it's the same day I'm subbing the OBT shift from 8-12 in the morning, and I don't feel like I could do 1-4 at Bootstrap the same day. I do feel a tad guilty for being self-indulgent. Food: 8:00 am 70 g pumpkin kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 29 Oct

Video Body Pump this morning. I won't go on Friday because they're substituting Hard Core Strength which I don't like. Otherwise, my day is uncommitted. Food: 7:55 am 85 g OH pumpkin spice kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 28 Oct

Looks like we're pretty solidly into the chilly times, but that's not unexpected at the end of October. Spanish group this afternoon at Pia's. No other commitments this week except visiting Laura on Saturday for lunch at a new restaurant in Madison. Food: 8:00 am Blueberry turnover, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 27 Oct

Chilly morning, not quite as cold as yesterday. Sunshine is nice. Not too busy a week ahead. Checked out future possible home of the 365 warming shelter yesterday. Quite a small building, but I believe Gregg has visions to expand it. Food: 8:00 am 97 g caramel pecan roll, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 26 Oct

Another chilly morning at 29°. We participated in the Honk for OBT fundraiser yesterday afternoon and raised over $500! Followed up with a nice hike at Schmeeckle and shopping at Aldi before an evening at home. Food: 8:00 am 97 g cardamom roll, 107 g blackberries, coffee