Tues 17 Jun

The day is here! We drive down to Chicago around 11:30 to drop off the car at the Best Western and shuttle to the airport, and hopefully at 7:25 we are airborne for Scotland (via Iceland). Hopefully we have prepared everything that we need and things will go smoothly. May the Good Lord go with us as always and keep us safe on our journeys. Food: 8:15 am 54 g cherry kringle, 108 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 16 Jun

Last minute preparations need to be completed today. Need to finalize transportation from Glasgow airport to Blair Atholl if we want to schedule a taxi instead of navigating complicated multiple other forms of transportation. Need to review my itinerary carefully as I was getting pretty burned out while finishing it yesterday. Might contact Pia and skip out on the Spanish group today to give myself time to finish up before OBT this afternoon. Food: 7:55 am 71 g cherry kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 15 Jun

Happy Father's Day! Letting Bob choose a place to go out to celebrate today. He just ordered a new backpack, so I'm considering that his Father's Day gift. Should put together a trip itinerary today, and maybe set up an emergency pack for the carry-on in case the suitcase doesn't arrive with us. Food: 8:00 am 58 g cherry kringle, 100 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 14 Jun

Wow, did I get chilly yesterday at the Marshfield Zoo for the WPR event. Fortunately, I decided at the last minute to add my Wisconsin sweatshirt over my heavier merino or it would have been worse. Just a drizzly, chilly day, but I had been comfortable in shorts and a tshirt a couple days prior. Food: 7:55 am 56 g cherry kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 13 Jun

Friday the 13th! Today I have my first WPR Ambassador shift at Sounds Wild! at the Marshfield zoo. It's a pretty gray day with possible rain in the forecast, but we'll make do. Food: 7:55 am 78 g OH cherry kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 12 Jun

Finishing up the whiskey kringle today. It was really tasty, but I wouldn't spend that much money again now that I've had the opportunity to try it. Making some progress on packing, still more to go. Food: 8:00 am 57 g whiskey kringle, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 11 Jun

Nice pre-birthday celebration dinner with Michael and Taylor last night, even if Michael chose to do all the cooking. He made vegan gyros with cremini mushrooms and Beyond beef, grilled asparagus and a vegan chocolate cake. Yum! Just Body Pump today so I need to take time to get my packing for Scotland organized in case there are items I want to launder before I go. Might need to do some laundry tomorrow since I have the WPR gig at Marshfield zoo on Friday afternoon. Food: 8:00 am 67 g whisky kringle, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 10 Jun

Car goes in for an oil change this morning, massage this afternoon, dinner with Michael and Taylor this evening. DOMS from Walk Wisconsin almost completely gone, so I feel like I have more energy today. Food: 8:00 am 79 g whiskey kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 9 Jun

Nice drive down to Madison for some quick erranding. I had called ahead to TJs and had them put the last 10 bottles of the orange infused wine aside so I knew I would get some. It appears it was a short-term stock, so this may be it. Tried a new restaurant, the Sopra Family Bistro, an Albanian family, mostly breakfast but some lunch. I had a wild-caught salmon club sandwich with an outstanding cup of Albanian wedding soup. Bob had the Albanian breakfast platter with Albanian sausages. Food was delicious and we would definitely return. Food: 8:00 am 76 g whiskey kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 8 Jun

Walk Wisconsin half-marathon successfully under our belts! My feet look pretty good in the aftermath. I think the Xero hikers were perfect. When I started to feel my toes hitting the end, I concentrated on putting weight back in my heels and it eased up enough to not be uncomfortable. They had Polito's pizza for us at the end, and two narrow slices of cheese pizza with some Point root beer was enough for supper for me, along with one piece of Renard's string cheese with my Duo. Food: 7:55 am 104 g whiskey kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 7 Jun

Walk Wisconsin today! Cloudy day, but that's good for not getting overheated. 62° now, supposed to only be in the 70s, so won't be too hot. Will try to get to Mass tonight so we can drive down to Madison tomorrow. Food: 7:55 am 67 g whiskey kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 6 Jun

Summer feels like it has come, temps in or near the 80s, sunshine at least part of the time. And only 11 days before we leave on vacation! Got my new merino things from Merino Tech yesterday and am very pleased with the quality, price and speed of delivery. Food: 8:00 am 60 g whiskey kringle, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 5 Jun

Whisky kringle for breakfast - yum! The whisky taste is subtle but delicious. Had a really nice English pub supper at Chef's Kitchen last night as a belated celebration of our anniversary. I had a charred steak and liver hot pocket, an Americanisation of a British meat pie but without veg. Food: 7:50 am 62 g whisky kringle, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 4 Jun

Going out tonight to Chef's Kitchen to belatedly celebrate our anniversary at English Pub night. Also spent more than I care to think about to order a whiskey kringle from OH Bakery to be delivered today. Was supposed to get a massage today, but Marisha came down with a virus that's apparently making the rounds so she had to cancel. Hopefully we will not get it with Scotland coming up soon. Food: 8:00 am 1 1/3 c Vector cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 3 Jun

Yesterday was warm, but didn't seem as hot as expected. Our weather station said it was 87° in the late afternoon, but it just didn't feel quite that hot. Today it's supposed to rain/storm later and the temperature is supposed to drop down again. It's 72° in the morning and feels a bit muggy now. Food: 8:00 am Blueberry turnover, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 2 Jun

Nasty dream about bees crawling up the walls of the house. Ugh! Nice hike yesterday at Waupaca River Ice Age Trail followed by pizza at Wheel House. Food: 7:50 am 116 g Costco cinnamon roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 1 Jun

Warm weather, some sunshine out there. Need to get my herbs and tomatoes planted today. Been putting it off too long. Food: 8:00 am 122 g Costco cinnamon roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee