I have to do an errand this afternoon. It is a beautiful day in wine country. Come along for the ride! This is what vineyards look like in the winter:

Here we are at our destination:

This is the Red Barn Store AKA as Oak Hill Farm at the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market in San Francisco. Here are some interior shots. I think they thought I was nuts – well, I am! Can  you guess what I cam here to purchase?

After making my purchase, I went to the video store and rented 3 chick flicks. I am watching Melinda/Melinda right now – an erudite Woody Allen movie. Then I bought a filet mignon and a big Idaho potato to go with the fresh greens I bought at the Red Barn.

Back at home:

Ah! Now it is looking a lot like Christmas!

A final touch:

PS: I am feeling grrrreat, tonight!!

Last night when I went to bed, I knew I was over the hump and on my way to wellness! My temp had dropped to 96.3. Does anyone else besides me wander through their days with a normal temp of 96.3? When I go to the Dr and I say I have a fever and the thermometer is registering 98, they look at me as if I am crazy!! I think that is why it is so hard for me to lose weight as I have the metabolism of a snail.

THANK YOU to everyone for your wonderful posts and e-mails. It meant a lot to me to know you all were out there wishing me better. I wasn’t up to answering the e-mails. I have updated the Aspen post with size and the technique I used as several of you asked.

I put Christmas music on the CD player and I felt well enough to empty the dishwasher and clean up the kitchen, except for the garbage disposal. Steve says to leave it for him and reminded me that we have another one in the dishwashing sink. Maybe I can clog that up too!! I also took Maggie for a 2 mile walk. It is a really gorgeous day. One I will remember and cherish after I have moved to Portland, no doubt!!

OK. Now for some rest and then I have a plan for this afternoon. Whee!