Wednesday, August 20

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at The Red Hen.
  • We hiked to Taylor Lodge at Nebraska Notch from the Lake Mansfield Trout Club.
  • We visited the Green Mountain Club.
  • We visited the Ben & Jerry’s Factory.
  • We went to the car wash in Waterbury.
  • We went to Hunger Mountain Co-Op and Shaw’s.
  • I went to Aubuchon.
  • We had dinner at Penzo Pizza Company.

Today’s ice cream:  Ben & Jerry’s (A) Vanilla Pretzel Fudge and (J) Phish Food

Today’s beer: Sip of Sunshine from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Stratford, CT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Salient

The Red Hen
Green Mountain Club
Shaw’s
Hunger Mountain Co-Op
Aubuchon
Italian Coast: Day 3

Tuesday, August 19

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We visited Andy’s old office.
  • We hiked up Worcester Mountain.
  • We walked to the Fun Run finish to visit with CVR folks.
  • We had dinner at Sarducci’s with some CVR friends.
  • We went to Shaw’s.

Today’s ice cream: Creemees from Dairy Creme (J) chocolate (A) chocolate and vanilla twist

Today’s beer: IPA from Fiddlehead Brewing Company in Shelburne, VT and Chili Coconut Cinnamon Stout from Bent Hill Brewery in Braintree, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Euphemism

SP&Co
VW Thing
Dairy Creme
Hops
Sarducci’s
Shaw’s
Italian Coast: Day 2
Beer hour

Monday, August 18

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We hiked up Camels Hump via the Forest City and Burrows trails.
  • We went to Bear Pond Books.
  • We went to Shaw’s.
  • We had dinner at Sarducci’s.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer: Conehead from Zero Gravity Craft Brewery in Burlington, VT and Cosmic Shift from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Ostentatious

Hunger Mountain Co-Op
Bear Pond Books
Shaw’s
City of Bridges
Italian Coast: Day 1
Beer hour

Sunday, August 17

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We hiked at Mount Elmore.
  • We attended the CVR 45th anniversary picnic.
  • Andy picked up slices 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 Chili Coconut Cinammon Stout from Bent Hill Brewery in Braintree, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Glitch

The Sunday Paper: Day 12
Zoom beer hour

Saturday, August 16

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at the Montpelier Farmers Market and Capitol Grounds.
  • We drove to Mendon.
  • We hiked to Killington Peak via the Bucklin Trail.
  • We visited Bent Hill Brewery in Braintree.
  • We had dinner at Positive Pie.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer: Chili Coconut Cinammon Stout and Hippies on the Hill from Bent Hill Brewery in Braintree, VT; Edward from Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro, VT and Cosmic Shift from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Tempestuous

Yoga at the Statehouse
Capitol Grounds
Positive Pie
The Sunday Paper: Day 11
Beer hour

Friday, August 15

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy and I had breakfast at Hunger Mountain Co-Op.
  • We hiked on the Long Trail from Lincoln Gap to Sunset Ledge (and beyond) and back.
  • We had a picnic on our porch with our neighbors.
  • We had dinner at Penzo Pizza Company.
  • We went to Shaw’s twice.
  • We viewed Jay’s Isolation Friday video.

Today’s ice cream: Ben & Jerry’s Boom Chocolatta Core

Today’s beer: Helles Lager from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT and Cali from Good Measure Brewing Company in Northfield, VT.

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Meander

Hunger Mountain Co-Op
Penzo Pizza Company
The Sunday Paper: Day 10
Beer hour

Thursday, August 14

Today’s highlights:

  • Andy picked up breakfast from Hunger Mountain CoOp and Capitol Grounds.
  • Jason from Bouchard-Pierce came to look at our refrigerator.
  • Andy and I hiked on the Long Trail from Appalachian Gap to Stark’s Nest and back.
  • We had dinner at Three Penny Taproom with Andy’s co-workers.
  • We went for an after-dinner stroll in Montpelier.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer: Mary and Edward from Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Immutable

Vermont Statehouse
The Sunday Paper: Day 9
Beer hour

Wednesday, August 13

Today’s highlights:

  • I drove to RDU and returned the white Malibu rental car.
  • Andy had breakfast at The Red Hen.
  • Andy went for a gravel ride on the Junction/River road.
  • I had breakfast at Dunkin.
  • I flew to PHL and on to BTV.
  • Andy went to Shaw’s.
  • Andy picked me up at BTV.
  • We went for a walk in Montpelier on College Hill.
  • We had dinner at Folino’s Pizza in Northfield.
  • We bought some product at Good Measure Brewing Company.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer: Early Riser from Good Measure Brewing Company in Northfield, VT and Hazard from Drop-In Brewing Company in Middlebury, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Calculus

Walk
Walk route
Folino’s Pizza
The Sunday Paper: Day 8
Beer hour

Tuesday, August 12

Today’s highlights:

  • I went to Harris Teeter for my mother.
  • I went for a run before dinner.
  • Andy went to the CVR Fun Run.
  • Andy had dinner at Sarducci’s.
  • I had a Zoom beer hour with Andy.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer:

  • (A) Early Riser from Good Measure Brewing Company in Northfield, VT and Mansfield from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT
  • (J) Helles Lager from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Ramshackle

Harris Teeter
Run
Lighthouse Point: Day 3
Zoom beer hour

Monday, August 11

Today’s highlights:

  • I went back to work today.
  • Andy worked at his office today.
  • I went to the bank for my mother.
  • I went to the bank for my father.
  • I went to Best Buy.
  • Andy met with our contractor about various projects.
  • Andy ran to the end of the bike path and back.
  • Andy had take out from Positive Pie.
  • I had a Zoom beer hour with Andy.

Today’s ice cream: n/a

Today’s beer:

  • (A) Switchback Ale from Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT and Little Sip from Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield, VT
  • (J) Kolsch from Von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, VT

Today’s pet peeve: n/a

Today’s moment of gratitude: n/a

Word of the Day: Stipulate

Lighthouse Point: Day 2