Wednesday, August 09, 2017

August 9 Hodgepodge


Another Wednesday, and time for the Hodgepodge with Joyce and friends at From This Side of the Pond.  Head on over and get the questions, answer them on your own blog and then go back to Joyce's and link up!


Here are this week's questions:

1.  Do you try to set rules for yourself about how you use your time? Explain.

I try to use my time very wisely, but I don't think I set actual rules for myself in using it.  Sometimes I think I should, though.

2. Monday was National Lighthouse Day. Have you ever visited a lighthouse? If not, do you have any desire to see one up close?

I have visited several lighthouses in person, several in Maine and at least one on Prince Edward Island.
Pemaquid Point, Maine
 Of the 10 Most Beautiful that made this list, which would you most like to see in person-

Lindau Lighthouse (Germany), Fanad Lighthouse (Ireland), Portland Head Light (Maine), Yaquina Bay Light (Oregon) The St. Augustine Light (Florida), Peggy's Point Lighthouse (Canada), Start Point Lighthouse (England), Tower of Hercules (Spain), Bass Harbor Head Station (Maine), and White Shoal Light (Michigan)?

I have actually visited two of these -- Portland Head Light and Bass Harbor Head Light.  Any of the others would be fun to visit, but I think I might choose the one in Oregon because we have not yet been to that coast.
Pemaquid Point Light, Bristol, Maine
When you've been away, what's your 'lighthouse' telling you you're on the right road home?

Not sure how to answer this.  It sort of depends on the length of the trip, I guess.  Maybe the New Hampshire state line?

3. What have you unintentionally stopped doing? Is this something you need to pick back up and begin again, or is it something you need to let go of for now (or even permanently)?

Drinking kombucha on a daily basis.  I couldn't find it easily in grocery stores in Nevada.  My daughter did buy us some at a health food store, partway through our visit.   Thankfully there is a fridge full of it waiting here at home, so I can pick it back up.  It's a healthy habit, for me at least.


4. We've had a full week of August. Share a GRAND moment from your month so far.

The week was full of GRAND moments as we spent it (and the week previous) with seven of our grandkids -- six who live in Nevada, and one New Hampshire teenager whom we brought with us.
Sunday afternoon on the walking bridge over the Humboldt River, Elko
At the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko
Near Balanced Rock, Castleford, Idaho
 5. Tell us one song you love with the word 'baby' in the title.

Honestly, I can't think of any song that I "love" which meets that criteria.  But below is a baby that we love -- Jerusha, whom we met in person for the first time this visit.


6.  Insert your own random thought here.

We have had a great two weeks of vacation in Nevada, Utah, and Idaho.  Now it's time to get back into the responsibilities and realities of everyday life.
Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah
No, we did not stay here.  Just got a couple of photos.
Downtown Elko, Nevada -- sporting many fiberglass boots to celebrate the city's Centennial.
Cloverleaf Creamery, Buhl, Idaho
Happy Wednesday, everyone!

20 comments:

  1. Love seeing all your photos!! Glad you had a good trip to the wild wild west.

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    1. We did, Arlene. Hope to post more photos of our adventures as time goes on.

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  2. Fun times with the grands...they are adorable! Enjoyed your answers and lovely lighthouse photos...LOVE lighthouses!

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    1. Me too, Debby! Yes, lots of fun memories were made this trip.

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  3. Great family photos! And Maine looks just charming. Grands clear out in Nevada? I'll never complain that our greatest distance is now 3 hours. (Used to be 11 for one and 20 for another one). People who live in tiny countries can't even imagine how huge this country is and how far we have to travel to see grandkids! Glad you had a nice visit. When will you get to see them again? Hope you have a good week.

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    1. Yes, grands clear out in Nevada. We try to see them once a year when possible. Didn't make it last year. The next time will probably be fall of 2018.

      You have a good week too, Judy!

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  4. Great photos and I enjoyed your answers to the podge this week. How grand to meet your little Jerusha for the first time. Our daughter in law makes her own Kombucha and drinks it regularly. I haven't tried it yet. Have a great rest of the week!

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    1. Thanks, Ellen. It was indeed grand to meet Jerusha and she took to us right away ... no shyness.

      Kombucha is good. I really like it. And extremely good for you!

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  5. Looks like you had a wonderful visit with your grandchildren -- Jerusha is a little doll!

    Kombucha tea -- I keep hearing good things about it.

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    1. Isn't she cute, Barbara? Such a blessing to meet her in person at last!

      Kombucha is very good and it is not at all difficult to make your own!

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  6. So glad you had a wonderful vacation and time with your grandchildren. I've never been to Nevada or Utah, but might cross those off my list when we take a driving trip later this year. Still in the planning stages now.

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    1. I'm sure you would enjoy both states, Joyce. Of course there is far more to Utah and Nevada than what we've been able to see so far.

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  7. Wonderful gathering of grands! That's a whole lot of memories. Your little Jerusha is adorable (they all are) and I love that good old-fashioned name! (I was a fan of the movie HAWAII. )

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    1. It sure is a whole lot of memories packed into two weeks, Vee.

      I love Jerusha's name too. I had never seen that movie so I looked it up. I agree that it is a good old-fashioned name. You really wouldn't believe the people (many of them older folks who should know better) who shake their heads and ask, "Where do they find these names?"

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  8. Mrs.T, do you play the Township game? (grinning---if you do, I'm Bonne Maman)--I came across your blog while visiting Wendy's blog. I enjoyed your answers and you have such a lovely blog. smiles.

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    1. Linda, no, I don't play the Township game. Maybe someone else named Mrs. T does?

      I'm glad you happened by my kitchen table. Please stop in anytime!

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  9. Sweet family pictures. I love your calendar too.

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    1. Thanks, Sandy! I love that calendar page also. It's been very helpful to me.

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  10. Lovely photos and it must have been great spending time with the grandchildren.

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    1. It was, Wendy! I'll post more pictures as time goes on.

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