We are checking out this place at some point during our little weekend getaway. Can I say I’m more than a little excited? Scratch that, I’m down right giddy. It will be perfect after a day of doing this. And I have to admit, I’m excited but also nervous. Something about the unknown that gives me jitters. What about you, are you up to anything fun this weekend?
photo: Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Jevan and I are heading out of town to officially celebrate our anniversary. The actual evening was spent with friends drinking beer and listening to some good ole rock and roll. Not exactly the most romantic of evenings, fun nevertheless. Here’s a quick list of what I plan to pack for the car. Do you have any road trip favorites?
1. A heavy weight utility tote to carry everything and keep it all organized. 2. The Drums and Fanfarlo will be on heavy rotation. We saw Fanfarlo last Sunday night and I’ve been listening to them on lastfm all week. By the way, are you on lastfm? Wanna share music? Look for me here. 3. You can’t go on a road trip without a great pair of sunnies, these Ray Bans are classics. 4. A camera to document the trip. 5. I hate to admit it but Doritos and a Coke are my all time favorite road trip snack. It’s probably a good thing I don’t do this very often. 6. I’ve really been into non fiction lately. My current read – Mountains Beyond Mountains. If you are interested in what’s going on in Haiti, I highly recommend this book. Paul Farmer is truly inspirational.
photo: a song under the sugar sun. Check out the website for more gorgeous photography.
I got back in town late Friday night so the weekend was pretty mellow after all the hubbub that went on while I was in Tennessee. Thanks everyone for your support. We all really appreciate it. My dad is home from the hospital and has an MRI scheduled next week with specialists. Fingers crossed here.
As for the weekend, it was great. We relaxed, did some snowboarding and best of all, had our first ever Sunday Supper Club. A monthly event that we’ll rotate homes, courses and themes. In honor of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday last week, we feasted on the best hurricanes I’ve ever tasted (and I’m sad to say I don’t have a photo), Muffalettas so good there’s no point in going to N’awlins, Gumbo with chicken, Cajun andouille sausage and duck, jalapeno corn muffins and we finished things off with powdered sugar coated beignets. A good time was had by all.
All this talk of cabins and playing out in the snow has me excited for the weekend. I just might enjoy some time on the mountain at Beaver Creek or Keystone and maybe a frosty cold one or two. There’s even a little snow in the forecast. Good thing because we seriously need it. Who’s in? What are your fun weekend plans?
This weekend:
If you are in PDX check out the newly opened Woodlands Supply Store. Stocking some of the finest coffee, periodicals, fragrances, leather goods, hankies, soaps, knives and jerky available. They will also be featuring a small collection of vintage goods.
We are dog sitting Max, a chihuahua, for some friends over the weekend. This Chihuahuas post made me smile.
After our shred day we’ll be playing Pitch with friends and then hitting up a Super Bowl Party on Sunday. Hot links anyone?
Don’t forget about the Giveaway I have running for Valentine’s Day. The winner will be selected Monday, February 8! Have a great weekend.
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