It seems like I’ve been talking and ok, whining about this trip for a long time. It has been great so far. Ralph’s Army reunion in Nashville was wonderful. We got to see a lot of old friends and make some new ones. I’m dealing with a space issue on photos at the moment and when I get it worked out, I’ll show some photos from the reunion. I had a great deal of luck getting food I could eat and all in all it was a great experience.
Our road trip to Nashville was good, although we did hit four severe thunderstorms between Cincinnati and Nashville. The kind where you can’t see beyond the hood of the car. Scary. I always want to pull over but Ralph always forges on. We came through it safely though.
Our trip to New Mexico was smooth, an overnight in Oklahoma and then straight on to Silver City. We arrived at about 10:30 pm on Monday which was wonderful. We’re used to getting in at about 4 am so this was a treat. Actually had the chance to pick up a few things we’d need for morning and then settle in for a good night’s sleep.
After one full day here, I’m still trying to get my brain wrapped around the fact that I’m here and I will be here for a month. I’m pretty excited, but still catching up on things. I got some cleaning done yesterday and more to do today. I always have to sweep up all of the “enchantment” that filters into the house while we’re gone, not to mention all of the dead spiders! We had a little issue with the hot water heater, it didn’t want to cooperate, probably because it hadn’t been lit for a while. We called for repair yesterday, but Ralph was told they wouldn’t get here until today. He went out later and tried it and it worked! So I’m desperately in need of a shower as I type this. That’s next on my agenda.
Ralph picked up a cold on the way here and was kind enough to share it with me. He seems to be coming out of it and I’m feeling better too. I made some of the magic elixir that helped us last winter-lemon, fresh ginger and honey mixed together and allowed to sit for a while. Then put it in tea. I brewed a pot for us last night and it really does the trick. I feel much better this morning.
I wanted to share a photo from the drive in that is one of the things that always amazes us about New Mexico.
These beautiful clouds and skies are unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
They even make Walmart look better! Spent a good long while there yesterday afternoon and stocked us up with everything we need for a while. People are so friendly here. I had a nice long chat with my check out lady about produce. She’s from California and says that the produce is the only thing she misses…it’s so much less expensive there. I told her that the produce is probably the only thing I’ll miss about New Jersey when we finally move here. But I’ll take more expensive produce to live here.
I’ve got beans cooking in the crock pot, so I’m feeling quite at home. Better get the day started and oh, yes…Can’t wait for that shower!
Happy Friday!!