It rained all day on Saturday (seriously, ALL day), but Sunday was beautiful. We went out for coffee and the worst croissant ever in the morning (the worst croissant ever was not what we went out for – why would that be my goal? rotten goal – but it’s what I ended up with) and walked around a bit, discussing trips we’re planning (or maybe planning) for the fall. We both have some vacation time we’re going to lose if we don’t use it by the end of December (which would be a crime), and we want to take an actual fun vacation without spending a ton of money (at least not while we’re also spending money on the flying lessons). The question is where and when. Still an open question. But it’s a nice thing to talk about as you walk along on a beautiful Sunday morning.
Later in the day, after we managed to NOT go to the grocery store, AGAIN – no, seriously. It’s not that hard. In this case, we wanted to check out Graul’s Market, a store that doesn’t look all that great on the outside, but could be fine on the inside (better than fine would be nice) and is the closed grocery store to our house. It was a little after 5 when we got there, and guess what? They close at 5 on Sundays. So rather than go to Giant or Whole Foods, we went home. We can go without groceries for another day or so, right? Sure!
Anyway, after we gave up on food, John spent some time working on his Android app, and I went over to the dock to read in the sunshine. I’m trying to be mindful of how quickly the seasons change and how soon it’s going to be dark by 5pm, and I really really really really really want to make sure I’m appreciating the light and the nice weather while we have it. And you know what? It was really nice. There were a lot of people coming and going, kids playing, dogs clearly wishing they could play with the kids, boats and the sky and the clouds, and oh yeah, my book…it was a nice evening to be out there.
Check out the change in lighting. These pictures were taken just a few minutes minutes apart, on my phone, and are shown here without any filters (because I don’t know how to do that). I didn’t move at all, except to turn. I was seated with my back to a post. Looking ahead, I could see the dock. Looking left, boats. Neat.
Bored on the Bayou
My brother-in-law just got back from a trip to New Orleans last night, seemed to have a great time. Flight was dirt cheap too. Might check that out if you haven’t been before.
momma betty
I feel that same need to soak up the beautiful weather while it’s here. It’s like a compulsion: use it because I know we’re going to lose it and I’ll miss it so much.
You’ll get a million ideas. Charleston and/or Savannah–wonderful in the fall with all the heat and humidity gone Maybe both at one time would be too much overwhelmingly beautiful historic areas and never enough time. 🙁
Zannah
Good ideas, both of you!
Margaret
I know what you should do when winter comes – come to California!