So good to hear from you Shirley!!
Sounds like you have a whirlwind visit to the midwest - I can't wait to catch up with you on Friday.
We celebrated Syd's 91 st birthday on Saturday. Emily and Zach came down for the weekend and they spent the day at the farm with Syd and Steve. I stayed home and pretty much cooked and prepped dinner. We went for a last blast of summer grill with way too much food for dinner. I planned to send leftovers home with Syd, Emily, and Zach.
Emily and Zach made the birthday cake. I was very impressed. They did a triple layer and made their own fondant - very pretty. Linda brought a gooseberry pie and an apple pie so we are covered with desserts this week. So much for dieting.... Emily brought "work" home too. She loves her job at the Chocolate Stam shop in Ames. Apparently they are encouraged to try the chocolates and find their favorites so they can help customers make their choices.
Anyway, dinner was good and then we played croquet - Steve won of course or really the mosquitoes won - we were ready to go inside and eat cake.
This is my favorite cucumber recipe - we have been eating cucumbers daily since Julie sent that email out - In a small bowl combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Using a grater, slice the cucumbers very thin into the bowl. Refridgerate several hours - this gets better with age, but it usually vanishes within a day or two. You don't need to measure anything, you will know when it looks good.
On Sunday, Emily, Zach and I went to Granite City for brunch. Wow, it was crazy good! All kinds of food and all of it was excellent. It was very crowded too. I would definitely go back.
Looking forward to going to Galena!!
Cindy
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Gal Pal Post #1 from Eagle Idaho
Cindy - I love how you started out our post. I hope this helps continue our circle of friendship - I miss you guys so much.
I took our puppy to the dog park today. I met my friend Michele Reid's brother, Chuck, and his wife, Diane, who have two dogs. Rio (our puppy) had a blast!! She was so tired that two minutes after she got in the car, she was laying down in the back seat and I turned around to see what she was doing and she looked at me like "don't you dare ask me to move...." When we got home, she was in the same position and had peed on the seat and hadn't moved because she was so exhausted. For only being nine weeks old, she is doing really well - knows to sit, come and to "go hurry" which means to pee in the back yard and hurry up about it. At the dog park, I saw the homliest dog I have ever seen - a bedlington terrier. Look it up - it was the wierdest looking dog! So, instead of "tot lots" I'll be at dog parks with our new addition.
I am so looking forward to my visit to Des Moines. I miss all my friends like you would not believe. I miss our kids who aren't here (yes, both of them) but I know this is where we need to be at the moment. Steve really likes his job, the people he works with and the area.
Meredith is adjusting though has had a setback with spraining her ankle at her soccer game on Thursday. It is not the same one she sprained in the spring. Not sure how long she'll be out - she was making friends with the girls on the team but now will probably not be going to practices but will be on the bench at the games. She had been getting a lot of playing time - starting for Junior Varsity - not sure how this will affect her playing time when she gets back to being able to play.
Steve and I went on a bike ride/walk (he rode his bike at his own pace, I walked at my own pace) along the Boise River tonight. It was really pretty in places - people were fly fishing along the way. This area is beautiful in places, and so dry and parched in others. Last week when we were watching Meredith's soccer game, I had to ignore the game, look at the scenery and revel in it. Here we were just watching a soccer game in this beautiful location with mountains surrounding us. Wow!
I get into Des Moines on the 11th. The week before our trip, I am taking care of some things with Kaela (yes, a story behind this), seeing a bunch of other friends and will be ready to go on Friday morning for our trip to Galena! When we get back, I'm heading to Wichita (I think...my sisters and I are in the planning stages of surprising my sister for her 60th birthday) for a few days, then to Lincoln to see Steve's mom, then to Maryville to see Jamie and spend some time with her before I head back to Boise on the 25th. Can't wait to see everyone!!!
I took our puppy to the dog park today. I met my friend Michele Reid's brother, Chuck, and his wife, Diane, who have two dogs. Rio (our puppy) had a blast!! She was so tired that two minutes after she got in the car, she was laying down in the back seat and I turned around to see what she was doing and she looked at me like "don't you dare ask me to move...." When we got home, she was in the same position and had peed on the seat and hadn't moved because she was so exhausted. For only being nine weeks old, she is doing really well - knows to sit, come and to "go hurry" which means to pee in the back yard and hurry up about it. At the dog park, I saw the homliest dog I have ever seen - a bedlington terrier. Look it up - it was the wierdest looking dog! So, instead of "tot lots" I'll be at dog parks with our new addition.
I am so looking forward to my visit to Des Moines. I miss all my friends like you would not believe. I miss our kids who aren't here (yes, both of them) but I know this is where we need to be at the moment. Steve really likes his job, the people he works with and the area.
Meredith is adjusting though has had a setback with spraining her ankle at her soccer game on Thursday. It is not the same one she sprained in the spring. Not sure how long she'll be out - she was making friends with the girls on the team but now will probably not be going to practices but will be on the bench at the games. She had been getting a lot of playing time - starting for Junior Varsity - not sure how this will affect her playing time when she gets back to being able to play.
Steve and I went on a bike ride/walk (he rode his bike at his own pace, I walked at my own pace) along the Boise River tonight. It was really pretty in places - people were fly fishing along the way. This area is beautiful in places, and so dry and parched in others. Last week when we were watching Meredith's soccer game, I had to ignore the game, look at the scenery and revel in it. Here we were just watching a soccer game in this beautiful location with mountains surrounding us. Wow!
I get into Des Moines on the 11th. The week before our trip, I am taking care of some things with Kaela (yes, a story behind this), seeing a bunch of other friends and will be ready to go on Friday morning for our trip to Galena! When we get back, I'm heading to Wichita (I think...my sisters and I are in the planning stages of surprising my sister for her 60th birthday) for a few days, then to Lincoln to see Steve's mom, then to Maryville to see Jamie and spend some time with her before I head back to Boise on the 25th. Can't wait to see everyone!!!
Hello from Cindy
Welcome Aboard Elaine! I enjoyed reading your post.
We had so much fun going to the movies last Wednedsday that I am going to try to make a habit of it. So, once a month look for an email about catching a chick flick. Hopefully something interesting will be playing at the Fleur Theatre soon.
We went up to Ames on Sunday to visit Emily and Zach. They are fine. Steve had not seen Emily's apartment yet and he was very impressed with how much space they have. Naomi seems to have adjusted very well. She is getting more attention and excercise than we could give her here. We went to the Fuju resturant for dinner and it was very good. Ames has so many interesting resturants that we plan to go up once a month and go out to dinner.
Emily got a job with a church daycare. The hours are pretty minimal so she is still looking for work.
We did hear from Nate. They slept right through the earthquake and heard about on the TV the next morning. They are south of Wellington on the North Island. If they can catch transportation to the South Island, they will help with the recovery effort. We have not been able to skype with them yet.
If you are ever bored and need something interesting to do - google gal pals. Who knew???
Looking for a good book? I got this one from the library: Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray. I can't wait to try some of the recipes.
We had so much fun going to the movies last Wednedsday that I am going to try to make a habit of it. So, once a month look for an email about catching a chick flick. Hopefully something interesting will be playing at the Fleur Theatre soon.
We went up to Ames on Sunday to visit Emily and Zach. They are fine. Steve had not seen Emily's apartment yet and he was very impressed with how much space they have. Naomi seems to have adjusted very well. She is getting more attention and excercise than we could give her here. We went to the Fuju resturant for dinner and it was very good. Ames has so many interesting resturants that we plan to go up once a month and go out to dinner.
Emily got a job with a church daycare. The hours are pretty minimal so she is still looking for work.
We did hear from Nate. They slept right through the earthquake and heard about on the TV the next morning. They are south of Wellington on the North Island. If they can catch transportation to the South Island, they will help with the recovery effort. We have not been able to skype with them yet.
If you are ever bored and need something interesting to do - google gal pals. Who knew???
Looking for a good book? I got this one from the library: Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray. I can't wait to try some of the recipes.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Update from Elaine
Hi GPs,
It's been a laid back Labor Day weekend. Picked up Audrey with my mom on Friday and had lunch in Ames at The Cafe. It's a fantastic place to eat next time you get to Ames. Brian and I headed to Indianola Friday evening for the football game which Valley won 38-0 after an ugly start. Saturday, Julie was able to walk our entire 6 miles route for the first time since her injury. I was very proud of her and hope she's not too sore today. We made one of Audrey's favorite meals last night and had a nice family dinner on the porch - it was a beautiful evening. In honor of seeing Eat, Pray, Love with Cindy and Beth this week, I made sure to open a bottle of red wine I gave Brian for a gift a while back to have with our roast. Today we had lunch at Fuddrukkers before heading to see The American. It was "interesting" but I can't recommend it. This is my first try at posting so I'll close now and see if this works. Bye.
It's been a laid back Labor Day weekend. Picked up Audrey with my mom on Friday and had lunch in Ames at The Cafe. It's a fantastic place to eat next time you get to Ames. Brian and I headed to Indianola Friday evening for the football game which Valley won 38-0 after an ugly start. Saturday, Julie was able to walk our entire 6 miles route for the first time since her injury. I was very proud of her and hope she's not too sore today. We made one of Audrey's favorite meals last night and had a nice family dinner on the porch - it was a beautiful evening. In honor of seeing Eat, Pray, Love with Cindy and Beth this week, I made sure to open a bottle of red wine I gave Brian for a gift a while back to have with our roast. Today we had lunch at Fuddrukkers before heading to see The American. It was "interesting" but I can't recommend it. This is my first try at posting so I'll close now and see if this works. Bye.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Our History
We started on July 18, 2003. Elaine organized us then and she continues to organize us now. We have been getting together every month and sharing - talk, tales, adventures and most of all good food and good wine.
In July 2010, Shirley and her family moved to Boise, Idaho. I am hoping that this blog will keep us connected and make it as if Shirley never left our circle of friendship.
In July 2010, Shirley and her family moved to Boise, Idaho. I am hoping that this blog will keep us connected and make it as if Shirley never left our circle of friendship.
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