28 January 2024
Sun 28 Jan
Ready to roll! I think/hope that we are pretty well under control and I pray that our travel day happens safely and according to schedule. God be with us, and with our family, friends, and others who remain here.
Food:
5:45 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
27 January 2024
Sat 27 Jan
Final day for preparation. Need to go over my suitcase and add socks and shoes and make sure it's not overweight. Will check United's guidelines online.
Food:
8:05 am TJs Maple Pecan Crunch cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
26 January 2024
Fri 26 Jan
Last weekday in Wisconsin for awhile. All exterior obligations (e.g. Bootstrap, OBT, boards and committees) have been discharged so now it's just us getting last-minute prep taken care of. Yesterday we dealt with an issue with the rental car and hopefully that is now satisfactorily resolved with a different car company and a cost savings. Praying that the Lord continues to take good care of us, and to care for those we love who remain here.
Food:
8:00 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee
25 January 2024
Thurs 25 Jan
Warm weather continues, albeit cloudy. Hoping to go to Zumba this morning, but I'm so fuzzy since getting out of bed that I'll likely have difficulty following the steps.
Food:
8:10 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
24 January 2024
Wed 24 Jan
Warming continues, feels pretty nice outside. Have been corresponding with Javier, the owner of the Denia apartment about details of checking in. Makes it more real. Hiking at Schmeeckle today depends on what time Trevor arrives with the food.
Food:
8:10 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
23 January 2024
Tues 23 Jan
Warm temps again - 26° this morning, and 40s forecast here for next week. Glad those we leave behind will enjoy some nice weather too. Getting excited about the trip and trying to go over last-minute details. Planning to squeeze in a Pilates mat this morning to put my body in order.
Was wishing the scale would dip down into the 145s before I leave, and this morning it was 145.8! I was thrilled.
Food:
8:00 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk 106 g blackberries, coffee
22 January 2024
Mon 22 Jan
Finally the warmer weather is coming back. Breakfast temps this morning 18.9° Feeling happy for the folks on the streets that they won't have to deal with the bitter cold for awhile now.
Less than a week til we leave for Spain. We'll arrive there around 11 am their time next Monday.
Food:
8:05 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
21 January 2024
Sun 21 Jan
Packers made a valiant effort last night, but came up just short. Now I don't have to worry about what's happening in the playoffs while I'm traveling. We'll be on our way to the airport at this time next week. And tomorrow is supposed to start the milder temps!
Food:
8:15 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 103 g blackberries, coffee
20 January 2024
Sat 20 Jan
January hasn't seemed to drag on so long this year, partly because of anticipation of our Spain adventure and partly because, with the exception of about a week, it has been mild and not very snowy. We've had enough winter weather so I don't feel like we'll miss out this year, but not so much that it seems to last forever. I'm glad it's going to moderate again next week so the homeless folk don't have so much bitter cold to contend with.
Food:
8:05 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 109 g blackberries, coffee
19 January 2024
Fri 19 Jan
Still 0° this morning, but hope for warming soon. Couldn't very well get away without any winter cold before we leave for Spain, so a week of it really isn't much to complain about. Next week is again predicted to be the mild 30s-40s we had previously. Hard to believe there's only slightly more than a week til we leave!
Food:
8:10 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 103 g blackberries, coffee
18 January 2024
Thurs 18 Jan
Moved my knee weirdly last night getting up to go to the bathroom. CBD helped with sharp pain, but it still feels iffy enough this morning that I'm not going to chance capering around at Zumba. Might try to bring down the packing materials for the Christmas tree, but should ride exercise bike first. Going to try using Bob's old wireless headphones to listen to the music on the bike.
Food:
8:10 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
17 January 2024
Wed 17 Jan
Still below zero this morning, but supposed to get up to 11° later today. Hopefully steadily improving in temps. Body Pump and hair cut/color today.
Food:
8:10 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee
16 January 2024
Tues 16 Jan
Apparently I didn't have another lab draw scheduled for today after all, nothing further til October. Suits me fine. Still bitter cold this morning, but supposed to moderate again soon. Meeting the Bootstrap Buds at Legacy Family Restaurant at 10:30 today.
Food:
8:15 am Malt-O-Meal chocolate cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
15 January 2024
Mon 15 Jan
Laura is planning to drive up around 11ish and we will have a belated Christmas lunch with Michael and Taylor here today. Michael was excited to prepare one of his specialty dishes with homemade pasta, but he just texted that he threw his back out last night and can't cook. Need to make a cherry crisp and roast cauliflower anyway, but now we need to plan the whole meal from scratch. Oh well, at least we're all family. Just hope Michael can get his back healed up soon.
Food:
8:00 am 92 g Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee
14 January 2024
Sun 14 Jan
The arctic cold has arrived. It's currently 4° per the weather station and I don't think it's going to warm up significantly today before plunging even further tonight. Well, it is Wisconsin in January, so it's to be expected eventually. Not sure if we'll walk to church this morning or not.
Food:
8:00 am 82 g Costco cinnamon roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee
13 January 2024
Sat 13 Jan
Snow is probably all down for now, so the cold weather will move in soon. Looks like 6-7" based on the accumulation on the porch railings. We braved the weather last night to go out to Point After for fish tacos and old fashioneds, but all the roads we were on had been thoroughly plowed so it wasn't at all difficult. Felt good to get out of the house for the only time that day.
Food:
8:05 am 107 g Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee
12 January 2024
Fri 12 Jan
Another snow day that hasn't yet materialized. Schools were again closed in advance and people are preparing for a large snowfall, but as yet it's just flurrying. I decided not to go to the gym today, but I could have gone. Oh, I guess it's starting now as I just turned around to see snow falling. I have laundry to do today, so it won't be just a wasted day.
Food:
8:10 am 85 g Costco cinnamon roll, 101 g blackberries, coffee
11 January 2024
Thurs 11 Jan
Made a spontaneous trip down to Madison yesterday afternoon after my bone density/mammogram. We needed a few things and more snow is predicted for Friday. Bob didn't have any jobs scheduled in the afternoon, so it seemed wise to go while we had time. We got our errands done at Costco and TJs, and had a nice quattro formaggi pizza at Pizza Brutta and were home around 8 pm. We had a little more snow in the night, so it appears the current accumulation is around 4 inches, and we may get 4 more tomorrrow. Roads were clear, traffic was light yesterday. May not be the case on Saturday if we had waited.
Food:
8:00 am 102 g Costco cinnamon roll, 104 g blackberries, coffee
10 January 2024
Wed 10 Jan
Bone density/mammogram today so I won't make the afternoon hike. Should get my first soup delivery in a very long time today also. New chef, so we'll see how he does.
Food:
8:05 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee
09 January 2024
Tues 9 Jan
Had to restart the computer to get Safari and apps within to open normally. Weird. Central Wisconsin is preparing for snow today, but so far there's only about half an inch and just barely visible thin snow falling. School was canceled in advance and many activities/meetings were canceled or postponed. Our OBT companion meeting at 5 pm was switched to Zoom, all in preparation for major snow that may not happen. Feels like April Fools.
Food:
8:00 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch, 1/3 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee
08 January 2024
Mon 8 Jan
Feels like today is the return to more normal schedules after the holidays with New Year's, brunch with Hartmans, and Taylor's birthday all out of the way and finally returning to OBT. Disappointed that my scale jumped up after the vegan dinner (which, BTW, went very well and was well-received by M/T). Probably because I finished the cake they couldn't eat.
Food:
8:05 am 1/2 c cocoa muesli w/berries, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
07 January 2024
Sun 7 Jan
Today is a day to spend doing vegan baking and cooking. I'd like to get the cake baked this morning so it can cool, and plan out the timing on the remainder of the meal.
Food:
8:00 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch, 1/2 c skim milk, 101 g blackberries, coffee
06 January 2024
Sat 6 Jan
Taylor's birthday today! They're coming for dinner tomorrow to celebrate, so I'm going to try making vegan meatloaf, smashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts with hazelnuts, and maybe a broccoli salad, as well as a cake. I cantor tonight, so I can cook as much as I like tomorrow.
Got a bluegill bone lodged in my upper throat at Legacy Family Restaurant last night and it's still there. In a place I can't reach but not moving.
Food:
8:05 am Chocolate Malt-O-Meal, 1/2 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee
05 January 2024
Fri 5 Jan
Bob is feeling woozy from his second shingles shot, so he'll likely be home most of the day. I think my knee is up to Body Pump, but I'll judge as I walk upstairs later to use the bathroom. Michael and Taylor will come Sunday to celebrate her birthday, so I have to come up with a vegan meal that I think she'll enjoy. I might ask Michael for suggestions, as a matter of fact, I just texted him for suggestions.
Food:
8:00 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan Crunch, 1/2 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee
04 January 2024
Thurs 4 Jan
Busy day today with Zumba, Bootstrap, and HSP committee mtg this evening. Hoping I'm not blowing my knee out again this week. Will take it easy in Zumba if I notice stress.
Food:
8:00 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Pecan crunch, 1/2 c skim milk, 104 g blackberries, coffee
03 January 2024
Wed 3 Jan
Have to try to remember the afternoon hike today. Never easy to establish new routines. Knee feeling a tad better today so optimistic for Body Pump.
Food:
8:00 am 84 g White Gull Inn coffee cake, 104 g blackberries, coffee
02 January 2024
Tues 2 Jan
Back to the business of the new year. Not that retirement is much "business", but my volunteer stints should be undisturbed between now and vacation, including board and committee business. I have the additions of the Wed hiking club and Thurs am Zumba to get used to. And packing to do.
Food:
8:10 am 86 g White Gull Inn coffee cake, 102 g blackberries, coffee
01 January 2024
Mon 1 Jan 2024
Happy New Year! Less than 4 weeks til our trip to Spain, so time to think seriously about what we need to take along. Day off today to contemplate the year to come and relax.
Food:
8:10 am 85 g White Gull Inn coffee cake, 101 g blackberries, coffee
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