Fri 30 Sept

Feeling some bloating from having applesauce last night, not as bad as the day I had several servings of apple products. I'm hoping that if I don't have more than one serving a day for awhile, my body will begin to be okay with it again. Don't want to be developing a sensitivity to apples. Decided, despite great intentions, not to go to Body Pump today because of the Co-Vid exposure on Wed afternoon. I wore my mask all shift at Bootstrap yesterday, but I don't feel like doing Body Pump with a mask and I'd feel irresponsible if I went without one. I'll mask up in group situations for a couple of days yet, but as I feel no symptoms, I feel less concerned. I was pretty warm at Bootstrap, but I think it was because of rebreathing my air through the mask. Food: 8:00 am Vanilla-iced bismarck, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 29 Sept

Bedroom stayed a bit warmer last night, likely because the fireplace was on again in the evening. Next few days are supposed to get into the 60s, so we're in for a nice period. Kathy is still crazy busy, so no walk together again this week. Hoping for a positive response from Laura so we can visit her briefly on Saturday. Food: 8:00 am Chocolate bismarck, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 27 Sept

Wow, 41° this morning! Fall is here! Intestinal discomfort in the night disturbed my sleep. Probably due to adding too much fiber at once with apple juice, applesauce, and apples. Hopefully I'll have a good poop this morning and relieve the discomfort. Food: 8:00 am Cherry turnover, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 26 Sept

Nice cool fall-like morning. Good weekend in Door County, even though it rained on and off most of Saturday. We got string cheese, meat spread, a quiche, and lots of different varieties of apples. Food: 8:00 am Cherry turnover, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 23 Sept

Another cool morning. Didn't sleep particularly well last night, probably because yesterday was so busy all day long. Looking forward to a nice weekend in Door Co, replenishing my string cheese and other goodies. Might be some rain, but hopefully at least some time to get out hiking and enjoying the fall weather. Food: 7:50 am Costco cinnamon butter loaf, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 22 Sept

Definitely an autumnal chill in the air today, current temp 47°. Merino feels real cozy. Board meetings tonight for OBT; maybe now that Dave Baker is returning, they won't need me on the board anymore. Can't say I'd really mind, but I would miss getting the emails with the budget info. Food: 7:55 am Kouign amann, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 21 Sept

Temps should be cooler for awhile now, highs only in the 60s. Didn't cool down last night as much as I had anticipated, but it's 61° now with a high of 68° predicted. Going to Body Pump again after two weeks hiatus, so I'll be sore tomorrow again, but will try to go Friday morning to keep it in my body. Food: 7:50 am Bear claw, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 20 Sept

Extremely quiet day at OBT yesterday. Very active thunderstorm in the night; thought someone was shining a flashlight in my face with all the lightning to the north. Heavy rain while I was in the bathroom for my morning routine; Bob says there are urban flooding warnings out. Apparently 1-2 inches of rain fell in the night with more possible sometime today. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate croissant, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 19 Sept

Nice cool, sunny morning. Back to One Big Tent this afternoon after a two-week hiatus. Already looking forward to a weekend in Door Co (and replenishing my supply of string cheese!) Food: 7:50 am Apricot danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 18 Sept

Seven years ago today was my last day of work before retirement. It's been delightful being retired and I don't wish to go back to the grind. The "paying-huge-health-insurance-premiums" years were a little tough, but doable, and now that the pandemic has subsided somewhat, we're making plans to return to international travel. Life is good. Food: 7:50 am Blueberry danish, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 17 Sept

Home again, home again, riggety jig! Nice walk to the Farmer's Market on a beautiful morning, temps mid 60s and sunshine. A little additional detour to Pfiffner so Bob could use the bathroom. They were setting up for Art in the Park today. They'll have a great day for it. I will try to do the laundry and take advantage of the sunshine. Had a great trip to the North Shore. The first five days were perfect weather and we got a lot of hiking in. There was some rain on Thursday, but it stopped long enough in the afternoon for us to walk into town and have an early dinner at the Gunflint Tavern, making our step quota for the day. Missed my quota on both travel days though. Food: 8:40 am Mixed fruit Antwerp square, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 9 Sept

North Shore time! Up a little early as I was too tired to pack up the food and other non-clothing items last night. Yesterday was a long day with laundry, Bootstrap, steps at Schmeeckle, meeting with Leo re: choir options. Got my suitcase packed before bed, but I was pooped. Food: 7:15 am Honey bear, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 8 Sept

One more lovely day before a week at the North Shore! Hopefully the sunny weather will hold today for me to hang out the laundry this morning. Last week, some unforecast showers popped up and forced me to use the dryer. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate pecan swirl, 104 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 7 Sept

Ten degrees warmer today than yesterday morning, with forecast to get into the 80s the next two days. Planning to try to get to Body Pump today. Might as well be nice and sore for vacation. Food: 7:55 am Apricot danish, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 6 Sept

Cool morning, only 49°. Might need to go up and fetch my sweater, though the house is at 74°. Really short week with yesterday being a holiday and heading up to the North Shore on Friday. Need to get to the library this morning to return a couple and pick up one. Food: 7:50 am Kouign amann, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 5 Sept

I return a year older. Had a very nice birthday weekend, spending time and having a delicious mushroom pasta dinner with Kurt and Barb, and a perfect sunny (if crowded) day at the Fair. Ticked off my boxes by getting our flu shots, having nitro ice cream, getting some good bags, crepes for breakfast, etc. at the Fair. Left earlier than usual because we were both tired and had enough. Crowds were heavy so it was less comfortable to go into buildings or even walk in the streets. Learned yesterday from Kathy on Facebook that there had been a nighttime shooting on the midway, causing them to close down the fairgrounds after 10 pm on Saturday night. Hadn't even heard a peep at the Fair on Sunday. Food: 7:50 am Mixed berry Antwerp square, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 3 Sept

Early to the Farmer's Market, even got cherry danish. Hope to get on the road to Mpls fairly soon. Supposed to be a lovely weekend with temps in the mid-seventies and lots of sunshine. Looking forward to the Fair. Food: 7:55 am Cherry danish, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 2 Sept

Coming up fast on Fair weekend! Today will be another warm summery day, should be good for laundry. Have gotten far to used to not going to the gym. Hopefully Nicole will be back soon and I can make myself reestablish the routine. Food: 7:55 am Chocolate pecan snail, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 1 Sept

Today is going to be summery - warm and sunny. Had a really nice surprise dinner with Michael and Taylor last night, to thank Bob for helping them with some repairs around the house. Taylor made a delicious vegan curry over rice with shredded cabbage on top. Food: 7:55 am Kouign amann, 101 g blackberries, coffee