Halloween!

First Halloween with no Trick or Treat in my memory. Alas, Co-Vid. At least there's no candy in the house to tempt us. Heard yesterday that the St Pt school district will go to all e-learning, no classroom between Thanksgiving break and the New Year. They are apparently unable to have enough staff to work the current model and need time to work on it. Food: 8:15 am Morning bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 30 Oct

Tomorrow is Halloween with a full blue moon, forecast for 50° and sunny, but no Trick or Treat. We shall have to go for a hike, and maybe howl at the moon if we can stay up that late. I'll wear my cat mask to celelbrate the holiday. Food: 7:55 am Morning bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 29 Oct

Should be a chilly walk with Kathy this morning, and we're going to wear masks as she was babysitting Ellie since the nanny was awaiting Co-Vid test results. Food: 7:50 am Morning bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee 11:30 am 3/4 c 1% plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 c pumpkin granola, slice frosted pumpkin bread Exercise: 8:30-10:00 am Walk w/Kathy

Wed 28 Oct

So strange to think of Halloween coming this weekend with no Trick or Treat. Co-Vid has truly changed the world we live in, with no foreseeable end in sight. Sigh. Had to split my Jane Fonda Complete Workout into two sessions as I was getting winded. Must be getting old. Food: 7:55 am Morning bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 9:10-9:40 am Half of Complete workout 10:40-11:20 am Remaining portion of Workout

Tues 27 Oct

Hopefully folks will wear masks in Yogalates today. I suggested to Robin yesterday that maybe they could rig up video in one of the reservable private rooms so people could participate in class without concern for masks and without endangering others. She said she's mention it as it had been considered before by management anyway. Food: 7:55 am Morning bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 26 Oct

Last week of October, and our son really did get married! They stopped by on their way up north for a honeymoon week in Ironwood so we got to give them illicit hugs, somewhat safer since they had just tested negative for Co-Vid. Hopefully we aren't infected and contagious to give anything to them! I announced it on Facebook and texted Mick, so our family and friends know, and many congratulations have been coming in. Sarah Wilke was in my Pilates class today! So nice to catch up. Hope to see her again in class in the future. Food: 7:55 am Morning bun, 101 g blackberries, coffee 1:15 pm 3/4 c lowfat organic plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 c pumpkin granola, small slice frosted pumpkin bread Exercise: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates class

Sun 25 Oct

Nice trip to Madison yesterday, and were able to share a nice sushi lunch with Laura at the picnic table across the street. She then headed out to go hiking with friends and we finished our shopping at Trader Joe's, having done Costco and the bakery before lunch. Now we have a week's worth of breakfast treats, mostly morning buns (that were BOGO) along with other goodies. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate chip danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 24 Oct

One of the last Saturday morning walks to the Farmer's Market, considerably less fun without David's pastries to purchase. Threw some money in the donation box that Dan Mielke had set up on his spot. Just eggs and fish today. Food: 8:40 am Raised glazed donut, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 23 Oct

Friday again already. Probably going to drive down to Madison tomorrow, but not sure if Laura will be available to see us or not. May have to settle for a Costco/TJs trip. Hopefully yesterday's rain is done and gone. Decided to leave before yoga class today as there was again a woman without a mask, one of the two who had been in Yogalates on Tuesday. Explained my concerns to Robin and to the front desk. Food: 7:50 am Raised glazed donut, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:30 pm 2 scrambled eggs, 1 sliced mushroom, English muffin w/butter, apple butter Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump class

Thurs 22 Oct

A grey and probably precipitous day outside. Kathy let me know early in the week that she couldn't walk today, so I'll stay in this morning and only go out for Bootstrap this afternoon. Maybe driving down to Madison on Saturday. Laura may have an opportunity to go hiking, so if we see her at all, it would have to be before or after her hiking. Food: 7:55 am Caramel pecan roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 9:25-9:55 am Jessica Smith HIIT walk

Wed 21 Oct

Hoping that when I go to the gym this morning that the "trend" of a few people not wearing masks does not continue. If it does, I will have to stop going to classes. The gym is already a dangerous enough place without a level of mask noncompliance. Food: 7:50 am Caramel pecan roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 20 Oct

This week is more cold, grey, inside days. Not likely to match my step totals from last week when I got out for several long walks, especially evening walks at Schmeeckle. Not very inviting to go out in the cold and possible precip. Lapping the living room is more like it. I was not at all happy in Yogalates as there were two participants who were not wearing masks and nothing was said to them. It is dangerous enough to be exercising indoors at gyms without people who choose not to wear masks. I said something to Alexis immediately after class and she promised to say something (presumably to the offenders), but if this becomes a trend, I will have to stop going to the gym again. I am not willing to engage in risky behavior with CO-VID so rampant. Food: 7:55 am Caramel pecan roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:30 pm 3 pc pumpkin/squash ravioli w/Autumn Harvest sauce & parmesan cheese Exercise: 9:15-10:00 am Yogalates class

Mon 19 Oct

Yummy Trig's caramel pecan rolls for breakfast this week. Almost an acceptable substitute for David's good pastries. Temperatures are heading chillier now as we get into the meat of October, but I guess we can't have a mild fall forever. Packers tanked yesterday after a good start; Aaron had two interceptions and just kind of fizzled. Had a surprise opportunity to watch a video oboe/clarinet concert with Anna Petersen and another chamber musician thanks to Joan's Facebook notification. Food: 8:00 am Caramel pecan roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:40 pm 2 scrambled eggs, 1 slice Pepperidge Farm multigrain toast w/butter & apple butter Exercise: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates class

Sun 18 Oct

Very nice hike on the Ice Age Trail yesterday in spite of snow on the ground. If we hadn't had difficulty finding the trailhead so that the falling snow/rain had stopped when we got there, I don't think I would have convinced Bob to do the hike, but as it was, it was just a bit chilly at first. Poles helped with any slight slipperiness on inclines and it was a great hike. The volunteer at the checkpoint/turnaround was Gail Piotrowski, someone we hadn't seen for many years. She was very enthusiastic about the trail and invited us to join the volunteer group when our schedules allow. Food: 7:55 am Pumpkin coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:35 pm 3 pumpkin pancakes w/butter & syrup, 3 slices Nueske's bacon

Sat 17 Oct

Love my new NZ merino shirt! Feels thick and warm already. We'll see how it keeps me warm on the hiking trails this morning. Food: 7:15 am 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 16 Oct

Another week bites the dust. My, they go quickly! Tomorrow morning we do the Ice Age Hike, so we need to be up and going early. Today is Coalition meeting, yoga, and laundry. Excitement! Food: 7:40 am Pumpkin coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:10 pm 2 slices Pepperidge Farm multigrain, butter, cheese, pear Exercise: 10:15-11:15 am Yoga class

Thurs 15 Oct

Didn't seem to get as chilly as predicted last night; still seems to be in the upper 40s. It can take its time cooling down to suit me. Hopefully my walk with Kathy won't be quite as cool as I had anticipated. Food: 7:50 am Small cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 14 Oct

Nice walk at Schmeeckle again last night as we enjoy what may be the last of the warm autumn weather. Cooler temps are forecast to be here no later than tomorrow. Not horribly cold, but enough to be noticeable. We have the Ice Age hike on Saturday morning which should be chilly. Food: 7:45 am Small cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm 2 slices Pepperidge Farm light wheat bread, ham salad, pear Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump class

Tues 13 Oct

I chose not to go to class at the gym yesterday because it was pouring rain and high winds, but the app said it was too late to cancel. I called the gym to let them know I wasn't coming, but now I seem to be closed out from booking future classes. Hopefully that's only temporary but I'll ask about it at the desk when I go in today. Found out that it was not an issue with the app "punishing" me for missing class yesterday, but rather an ongoing problem the app is having with playing nicely with iPhones. I have been able to circumvent it in the past, but my fixes were not working today. After Yogalates, I had to again approach the front desk because not all the classes, including the one I wanted, were displaying on my app for the next available date. They were able to get me registered at the front desk. Food: 7:55 am Small cinnamon roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:15 pm Remains of funghi prosciutto pizza, pear Exercise: 9:15-10:00 am Yogalates class

Mon 12 Oct

Home again (with the typical rise in the scale from a brief vacation), but we had an excellent weekend. We were able to do everything I had hoped for, eat good Wild Tomato pizza and have our dinner at CHOP, hike some beautiful trails in Cave Point/Whitefish Dunes State Park and one of the Land Trust sites (Lautenbach Hills). Got another peck of Honey Crisps and some delicious local pears. Beautiful room at RunAway Lodge @ Valmy with our own full kitchen, balcony overlooking nothing but trees, and a comfortable king bed. Life is good! Food: 7:55 am Pumpkin cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 9 Oct

Supposed to be the warmest day today, possibly up to 77°. Should be able to leave for Door Co after lunch. We'll have to see what Bob is able to eat once we're there. I'll have to discuss with him what to bring from home. Food: 7:55 am Honey bear, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:10 pm Low sugar vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/3 c pumpkin granola, TJs apple cider donut Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump class

Thurs 8 Oct

Weather continues to be gorgeous and Bob is feeling better today, so it looks as though we may not have to cancel the Door Co weekend after all. We have a full kitchen in the room so we don't have to eat out if he doesn't feel like it. I can cancel the reservation at CHOP if necessary and we can pick up things that suit us both. It remains to be seen. It should still be beautiful for hiking at some of the lesser-used trails. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate croissant, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:10 pm Oikos Zero coffee yogurt, TJ's apple cider donut Exercise: 8:30-10:00 am Walk w/Kathy little Schmeeckle

Wed 7 Oct

Bob isn't feeling well now, seems somewhat similar to what I had a few weeks ago. So far no fever or breathing effects, so not likely CO-VID at this point, just some stomach discomfort, dizziness on occasion, loss of appetite. Dizziness hit during his shower, so he's laying on the couch now. Forgot to put on my Fitbit before going to the gym, so I need to play catch-up. Oh, well. Food: 7:50 am Chocolate caramel pinwheel, 101 g blackberries, coffee Exercise: 9:00-9:50 am Body Pump class

Tues 6 Oct

Decided to change from Yoga Flow to Yogilates, even though I prefer the time slot of the former. I'm still a Pilates gal at heart, so I prefer more emphasis on that discipline. Neither class is a formal Les Mills format, so she can do whatever she pleases as an instructor. I'm not guaranteed that Yogalates will be that much more Pilates-focused, but I'll go with it. It's also a less well-attended class so less people is better. Food: 7:55 am Almond danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 12:45 pm 3/4 c plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 c pumpkin granola, TJs apple cider donut 2:15 pm 1 maple caramel 3:30 pm 30 g maple sea salt kettle corn 6:00 pm 2 scrambled eggs, English muffin w/butter & apple butter, small Roma tomato Exercise: 9:15-10:00 am Yogalates class 4:50-5:50 pm Walk at Schmeeckle

Mon 5 Oct

Nice trip to Madison yesterday. Were able to have lunch with Laura at the picnic table. Leone called while we were there to beg off from a birthday celebration, but was able to speak to Laura a little. She is going to give Laura her very lightly used sewing machine, and Laura is delighted since she was thinking of getting one. Had rather too successful shopping trips at Trader Joe's and Costco. Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:50 pm 3/4 c plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 c pumpkin granola, pumpkin waffle w/butter, Honey Crisp apple Exercise: 10:00-11:00 am Pilates class

Sun 4 Oct

Cool morning, heading down to Madison after watching church, hopefully around 8:30ish. Like to be down to Madison by 12:30. Remembered to call ahead to TJ's to have them set aside some pumpkin spice coffee for me so it should be a for-sure. Wearing one of my new Costco merino tops today; very comfy. Food: 7:55 am Pumpkin danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 3 Oct

Nice walk to the market to restock on good David's pastries. Got fish, eggs, and Cole's homemade croutons to make stuffing. Temperatures were pleasant, though cool. Got a huge bunch of leeks for $2 again. Will use some in the stuffing and will try the chicken with leeks recipe I found in a magazine in the bathroom. Food: 8:45 am Cheese danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee 1:15 pm Oikos coffee yogurt, 1/3 c pumpkin granola Exercise: 7:30-8:30 am Walk to Farmer's Market

Fri 2 Oct

Patty Phillip is 65 today; Happy Birthday, Patty! Didn't seem to get quite as cold last night as predicted, though still pretty chilly. Food: 7:45 am Pumpkin cake donut, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:55 pm 2 scrambled eggs, slice honey wheat toast w/butter & apple butter, med apple w/cinnamon sugar Exercise: 9:00-10:00 am Body Pump class 10:15-11:15 am Yoga class

Thurs 1 Oct

October already! 2020 may be bereft of many of its landmark events, but the time moves along just as surely. Pretty scary with winter and moving indoors in the immediate future and CO-VID spiking dramatically in Wisconsin. They should probably shut everything down again, but I'm pretty sure they won't. Today will be a most busy day, walking with Kathy, directly to a hair appointment, home with barely enough time for lunch before an afternoon at Bootstrap. I pray Bootstrap isn't too busy so Kathy decides to walk. It will only get worse if she isn't on shift to help. Food: 8:00 am Chocolate knot, 101 g blackberries, coffee 12:35 pm Steel cut oats, 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tbl apple butter, soy milk, peach