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

Sat 25 Oct

Had fun being greeters for the Schmeeckle candlelight hike last night. They brought us hot chocolate when it was starting to get chilly and just then our replacements came so we could head home. Only thing on the agenda today is to head to Seramur park at 3 pm to wave at people driving past and solicit honks for fundraising for OBT. Food: 7:55 am 121 g caramel pecan roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 24 Oct

Tonight we are greeters for Schmeeckle's candlelight walk. Need to dress warmly. This morning the temp is only 26°, so the nights are getting cold. Food: 7:55 am 110 g cardamom roll, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 23 Oct

Taking Bob to Marshfield this morning for a colonoscopy. Will likely get back a little late for Bootstrap, but not too much so. Then OBT board meeting at 5, picking Pia up. If I have any energy left, I'll stop in at Carol's for the Thurs Bootstrap group get-together, but I didn't make anything to take with. I expect I'll go home after the board meeting and crash. Food: 7:10 am 102 g cinnamon roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 22 Oct

Going to spend a couple of hours with Leone this morning, and Mick just called to say it appears she has another UTI and is cranky and difficult. She is on medication now, but only about a day or so, so it has not yet abated. Could be an interesting morning. Food: 8:00 am 102 g cinnamon roll, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 21 Oct

Coffee with Bootstrap buds this morning, and Charm is bringing me a catalog re: Medicare Advantage plans with Security health. I'm pretty sure we're going to drop Physician's Mutual and go with the Advantage plan. Talk to Piper at noon today about planning the Maritimes trip. Food: 7:55 am 98 g cheese danish, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 20 Oct

Unexpectedly lovely weekend in Door Co, at least until Sun morning. Had lovely breakfasts at Chef's Hat and Village Cafe, got some great hikes in at Ellison Bluff and Door Bluff Headlands, got pie at Seaquist and apples from Hy-Line, fish fry at Island Fever and pierogeis in Ephraim. All around successful. Food: 7:55 am 98 g cheese danish, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 17 Oct

Warmer morning again. Heading to Door Co for a fall color weekend; might actually see a tad of sun. Sister Bay is having their Fall Fest this weekend, which can be huge. Fortunately, they offer off-site parking with a shuttle bus so you don't have to navigate the craziness in your vehicle. Might be fun to check out. Food: 7:55 am 78 g Costco coffee cake, 109 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 16 Oct

Will try to get laundry done this morning before Bootstrap since we're heading to Door Co for the weekend. No residual tiredness on Wednesday after crashing on Tuesday afternoon, which makes me even more certain that it was a reaction to the Covid vaccine. Food: 7:55 am 77 g Costco coffee cake, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 15 Oct

No more special things on calendar until we go to Door Co for the fall color weekend getaway. Nice conversation with the woman from Audley Travel who will help us plan our Maritimes vacation. Got really tired yesterday afternoon and had to leave Bootstrap 15 min early and went to bed around 7:30 pm. Suspect it was a delayed reaction to the Covid vaccine the night before. A solid night's sleep seems to have dispelled it. Food: 7:55 am 92 g Costco cinnamon coffee cake, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 14 Oct

Physical this morning, extra Bootstrap shift this afternoon, HSP committee meeting this evening. Busy day. Got our Covid boosters (finally) yesterday evening after walking Schmeeckle. Food: 7:55 am 70 g Costco cinnamon streusel coffee cake, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 13 Oct

Mornings are slightly warmer again for a bit. Got in the hot tub last night for the first time in a long time, and it was wonderful! No choir practice tonight, so a free evening will be appreciated. Food: 7:55 am 109 g cinnamon roll, 109 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 12 Oct

Nice but rushed trip to Madison yesterday. Had a really nice lunch with Laura at Hollander Cafe, then TJ/Woodman's/Costco, then fast ride home, 10 min to change into nice clothes and get to Sentry Theater to be a WPR ambassador at the symphony concert. Visited with Jack and Joan there. Food: 7:55 am 120 g frosted cinnamon roll, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 11 Oct

Heading down to Madison to meet Laura for lunch at Hollander Cafe in Hilldale, followed by errands with quite a list. Need to be on the road home before 4 as I have a commitment for WPR tabling at the symphony concert this evening at Sentry Theater, starting around 6:30 pm. Busy day. Food: 7:55 am 65 g Costco cinnamon loaf, 106 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 10 Oct

Good thing Marshfield Clinic sent me a reminder text or I would have missed my lab draw this morning. The tech said they can no longer do the same day as the physical because they have to send the blood to Weston for processing. I knew my physical was on Tuesday, but hadn't put the lab draw on my calendar or in my brain. Got home late enough that I'm going to be bad and skip Body Pump again today because I want some time to eat breakfast. Food: 8:30 am 85 g Costco cinnamon loaf, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 9 Oct

Another chilly morning, but most grateful for a good night's sleep last night. Sleep is a wonderful restorative. Food: 8:00 am Blueberry turnover, 101 g blackberries, coffee

Wed 8 Oct

I had no sleep in me at all for the first half of the night. I couldn't lie completely still though it wasn't the restless tossing and turning sort of movement. Ibuprofen didn't help, though I probably waited too long to take it. Finally got up around 12:45 and read for about 45 min. Once I came back to bed, I was able to sleep so I still got around 5 hours of sleep. Food: 7:55 am 102 g Costco cinnamon loaf, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Tues 7 Oct

Possibly someone misused our credit card for a $12 overseas charge as I can't remember ordering anything in that amount yesterday. Nothing shows up on my Amazon orders and the charge is listed as coming through Amazon. They are canceling the card and issuing a new one. It was on Bob's card, but I assume they'll reissue mine as well. Food: 8:05 am 105 g Costco cinnamon loaf, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Mon 6 Oct

Slightly cooler and a little grey out this morning. Quite a few things on the calendar this week: choir, massage, haircut, Grand Theater Celtic Thunder, WPR ambassador at the symphony. An active week. Food: 7:55 am 60 g Costco cinnamon loaf, 102 g blackberries, coffee

Sun 5 Oct

Free day today since we went to church yesterday evening. Will try to get out somewhere for a good hike. Food: 7:55 am 60 g OH pumpkin kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee

Sat 4 Oct

Had a nice walk at Schmeeckle and followed up wth Arbuckle's cheese fries for dinner last night. Weekend at home this week. I cantor at 5 pm, and Bob wants to install the microwave he got from his current kitchen remodel to replace the one we have. Nothing wrong with the one we're using, but this one is newer and has a turntable. I'm sure it will be fine. Food: 7:55 am 3/4 c TJs Maple Crunch cereal, 1/2 c skim milk, 107 g blackberries, coffee

Fri 3 Oct

Going to be quite hot today and tomorrow, upper 80s. Giving us a last taste of true summer weather before fall comes in for real. Food: 7:55 am 115 g OH pumpkin kringle, 103 g blackberries, coffee

Thurs 2 Oct

Had a good time at Lagers and Loggers last night. Visited with Patty and Dave Becker and a little with Bill and Serena. Bill told us about an adult ballet "class" taught by Nerissa Nelson, but it's on Monday evening and we have choir. Food: 7:50 am 88 g OH pumpkin kringle, 105 g blackberries, coffee