Stuck in NC

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I had breakfast at The Red Hen in Middlesex.
• We went for a hike on the new trail up Chases Mountain.
• We went back to The Red Hen for a snack.

Today’s ice cream:  Maple creemees at The Red Hen.

Today’s beer:  Conehead from Zero Gravity Craft Brewery in Burlington, VT and Fiddlehead IPA from Fiddlehead Brewing Company in Shelburne, VT

Today’s pet peeve: I backed into something at The Red Hen.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  It wasn’t a living thing.

Word of the day:  Forswear

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I went for a long run up McCullough Hill and down Brook Rd in Middlesex.
• We went to The Red Hen in Middlesex for breakfast.
• We took a load to the special recycling center in Barre.
• We had a lawn party (with prosecco) with our next door neighbors.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  Ring That Bell and First Drop from Upper Pass Beer Company in South Royalton, VT (contract brewed in Stowe, VT)

Today’s pet peeve: The special recycling center no longer accepts many items previously accepted.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  I felt really strong on our run.

Today’s moment of gratitude 2: I had a bacon cheddar scone and a spicy brownie at The Red Hen.

Word of the day:  Emeritus

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I took a load of returnables to the Beverage Baron in Barre.
• We went for a hike in Hubbard Park and North Branch Park.
• We walked down to the Fun Run start to see the gang.
• We dined outdoors at Sarducci’s.

Today’s ice cream:  Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pint Slices

Today’s beer:  Switchback Ale from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Focal Banger from The Alchemist in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: We could not find any Magic Spoon cookies anywhere.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  We had our first draft beer in over a year.

Word of the day:  Miasma

Today’s highlights:

• I took my car in for LOF, tire rotation and VT inspection sticker.
• Andy and I went for a run on the Siboinebi path.
• We took care of some business at the bank.
• We continued cleaning the house.
• I prepared Three Songs for Maarten.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  Karsten from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Fiddlehead IPA from Fiddlehead Brewing Company in Shelburne, VT

Today’s pet peeve: I had no replacement bag for my backpack vacuum.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  It is so nice to be back home.

Word of the day:  Inveigle

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I went for a walk around Yale and downtown New Haven.
• We had a picnic breakfast from Bruegger’s.
• We drove from New Haven, CT to Montpelier, VT.
• We started cleaning the house.
• We walked to the co-op.
• Andy brought in a pizza from Positive Pie.
• We had a Zoom beer hour with Jay.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  Switchback Ale from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and First Drop from Upper Pass Beer Company in South Royalton, VT (contract brewed in Stowe, VT)

Today’s pet peeve: The Magic Spoon cookie selection at the co-op was depleted/picked over.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  Our house was in good shape.

Word of the day:  Progeny

Today’s highlights:

• Andy and I drove from Greenville, NC to New Haven, CT.

Today’s ice cream:  Chocolate shakes from McDonald’s in Dale City, VA

Today’s beer:  Long Trail Ale from Long Trail Brewing Company in Bridgewater Corners, VT and Road 2 Ruin from Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT

Today’s pet peeve: It took us 3 hours to go 90 miles in NY.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  There was a New Haven brick oven pizza place right behind our hotel.

Word of the day:  Abrupt

Today’s highlights:

• I had a half Focused Friday and half Summer Friday at work.
• I went to the bank for my mother.
• I went to the Postal Annex to ship Jay’s birthday present.
• I went to Food Lion for my father.
• I went to Simply Natural Creamery for my father.
• I organized my father’s medications for the week.
• I went to Lowe’s to return an item.
• I went to Harris Teeter for my mother.
• I organized my mother’s medications for the week.
• Andy and I went for a run before dinner.
• We viewed Jay’s Isolation Friday video.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  Pulltab Pilsner from Mason Jar Lager Company in Fuquay-Varina and Bonus Stage from Otter Creek Brewing Company in Middlebury, VT

Today’s pet peeve: I had SO many chores and errands to do today.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  We are now on vacay.

Word of the day:  Calumny

Today’s highlights:

• We had a Virtual Life Pulse meeting at work
• We had a Pictionary Team Break.
• Andy and I went for a walk before dinner.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  Brown Bear from Catawba Brewing Company in Morganton and Steam Ale from Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco, CA

Today’s pet peeve: I had meetings all day long.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  Tomorrow is Focused Friday.

Word of the day:  Harry

Today’s highlights:

• My sister took my mother to the dentist.
• Andy and I ran speedwork before dinner.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  White Ale from Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, ME and Golden Monkey from Victory Brewing Company in Downington, PA

Today’s pet peeve: There was a young girl trying to learn how to drive in the school parking lot while we were running our workout.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  We survived.

Word of the day:  Jocund

Today’s highlights:

• Andy went to the optometrist.
• My sister took my father to the dentist.
• I went to the pharmacy for my mother, my father and Andy.
• Andy and I went for a walk before dinner.

Today’s ice cream:  n/a

Today’s beer:  Pulltab Pilsner from Mason Jar Lager Company in Fuquay-Varina and Dr Dank from Wicked Weed Brewing in Candler

Today’s pet peeve: One of our pilsners gushed and had to be discarded.

Today’s moment of gratitude:  We had more available.

Word of the day:  Fealty