Wind and Rain...45º

An enjoyable ride to Elgin where we watched Oklahoma at the Elgin Opera House...We had our usual balcony seats for the Saturday matinee...I was joined by Pam and her 3 grandchildren and Becky...If you haven't yet purchased your tickets you must get them soon...Only into the second weekend they played to a full house...It is a wonderful production...Don't miss it...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Counting...27º

Sun is shinning, essay sent, clothes washed, maps/directions printed, bills all paid, plants watered, ground beef thawed to be prepared into something for dinner, Herb is feeling better after having a 24 hour bug...Glad that is over...On todays schedule is cleaning (bathroom and kitchen) before leaving for the Elgin Opera House and the matinee performance of  "Oklahoma."..3 days before we fly away...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

HO HUM...40º

Have laundry to do today, before clothes are packed into the suitcase...Essay to finish and wing it away into cyberspace...Katey is in Alaska so it may be awhile before she opens it...No hurry because I won't be looking at it much until we return home...Keep checking my list...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Breezy...43º

Late to rise on this warm, breezy morning...On the list today, it is haircutting day for Herb and me...Continue with our packing...No baking or big meal prep as I try to use up what is in the fridge or on the cellar shelves...Hugs To All...OWAV:) PS....A couple of the whimsical art pieces from Saturdays opening.

Countdown...Florida/DC

One week from today we will arrive in Florida...Right now I'm in the process of downloading an audio book to my iPhone for listening to, on the plane...I'm not sure which makes me more nervous, travel or electronics...I have printed copies of hotel reservations, driving directions, airline tickets and various other papers I think I need...Contemplating leaving my laptop home and relying only on my iPhone to stay connected to the world...It will also force me to learn more about the iPhone and maybe become comfortable with it..I'm trying to block from my mind; airports, gates, confusing directions, hordes of people, traffic, lights and noise...Thinking only of; friendly faces, sunshine, sandy beaches, wine by the pool and safety in P & B's care...All is well!

The sun is just peaking through here on Barton Heights and I must get moving, checking my list, laying out clothes and packing the suitcase...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

New experience...

What is it like to write a blog on my new iPhone?   This may be short and sweet. After having my cell phone without reception for two weeks I finally broke down and  ordered a  new phone. It arrived today just as we sat down to dinner. Then it took two hours to download/upload data. So while that was working I made sandwiches for the opening at the Josephy Center. Had an hour to rest and Finish the steps to complete the installation before I could call and have the SIM card activated. Of course they. Put me on hold so I changed clothes while waiting for a live body to come back on the line.  Yeah. My new phone has service. Hugs to all OWAV:)

Spaced It...33º

Got busy working on my March essay and completely spaced a blog yesterday...Weather wise it was a warm sunny day for the last day of February...I started a batch of sourdough french bread early morning and made a banana sheet cake...The sourdough was shaped into half pound loaves to make into sandwiches for the opening of "Women in Art," that takes place this evening at the Josephy Center...A tray of "banana bites" will be made out of the cake.

Fresh pastrami caught my eye at Kaufman's market on Wednesday, asked the lady to slice us up a pound to bring home...So with buns fresh from the oven, onions and red peppers sautéed, cheese melted over top, pastrami slices and blue cheese dressing added, we had our own version of "hot pastrami sandwiches"...Dill pickles, fresh pear and veggies on the side...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Della's (Had to take a bite to make sure they were fit to eat) :)

 Herb's