Photos from Our Camping Trip

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Beautiful, pristine Waldo Lake Oregon...



Yummy food...



A friend mixed together three kinds of organic squash: pattypan, zucchini, summer and garlic, onions, sea salt, etc and sauted them up into this lovely dish. Super YUM!!

Another treat: Pretzel Buns



We had a great time. Wonderful friends. Lots of laughs. Beautiful, magical scenery. Fresh, sweet air. Great campfires and tasty camp meals. Who can ask for anything more.

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I love our Farmer's Market...

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Check out these wonderful organic heirloom tomatoes and peppers. The very best.







Yum.

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More Gratitude to Shout Out...

Sunday, August 26, 2012

I would be remiss if I didn't mention how grateful I also am for my stalwart companions on the Walk to Rivendell Challenge on the SP Message Board. We walk together with the Hobbits, Aragon, Frodo through magical places/situations from the Lord of the Rings. It's a fun way to share our journey and to give and get wonderful support to each other.

Also, I mentioned previously how much I love the Virtual Walk Across America team. I also enter mileage and it gets logged on an accurate map of the USA that shows how far I've walked on my first walk across America. I'm in Missouri right now. It feels like it's taking forever, especially at my very slow pace right now. On the site, you can see a photo of exactly what it looks like at the place you are on the walk. Amazing. I want to again acknowledge and thank fellow Sparker Monty (now in heaven), for introducing me to this wonderful site.

Enjoy this day. Enjoy this journey.

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Update and Gratitude...

Sunday, August 26, 2012

This is a post I made on my Shooting Stars 5% Challenge Team. I'm copying it here for others to see. This is where I am right now. From today...Forward.

"I appreciate this challenge. I look forward to gaining insights into what worked (my health numbers are still good according to my many checkups lately. So that is still a positive to celebrate. However, my walking has become more difficult because of what my podiatrist identified as neuromas on the bottom of my left foot. He believes the painful lumps on my foot are benign. He provided circle like adhesive backed pads to use around each painful lump to keep the weight/pressure off the areas. He said it could be up to 3 months for them to heal, if they do. I have an appt with him in 6 weeks to see if this is actually helping and if I need an ultrasound to see what is going on. He did say that sometimes surgery is required...that I don't want to consider. So, long story not any longer, I have had trouble walking, I didn't stick to my food plan as much as I have in the past, I regained some weight that I had previously lost. I take heart in moving forward and making positive changes in those areas that I can control. I commit to keeping a positive focus. And, to keep on keeping on. I am grateful for Sparkpeople. I am grateful for this challenge and, I am especially grateful for the Shooting Stars.."

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Rest in Peace Monty 66...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

I was saddened by the news that our fellow Sparker Monty 66 had died earlier this month. His illness was quickly terminal. Because of Monty, I found out about the Virtual Walk Across America team and URL. Because of Monty's great encouragement at "just the right time", I've continued on my first trek across America and am currently counting the miles through Missouri. Monty is an inspiration to me and I will continue to take him with me on our shared journey. Monty will be missed by many and, he will be missed by me. Hold him in your thoughts and in your hearts. I am grateful to have met him and grateful to Sparkpeople for making it possible.

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