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Title: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: andiesenji on March 08, 2010, 11:47:29 pm: Here I am in southwestern New Mexico, "enjoying" the weather, which is very similar to that at home. Today it is cold, the wind is howling with occasional sprinkles (that feel like pebbles, the wind is blowing that hard) and I have on my silk polar longies, heavy jeans a long-sleeved turtleneck knit shirt and a heavy sweater and that is just while sitting in the motel room. To go outside I don my 3/4 length down parka and warm gloves.
I had planned on driving to one of the local wineries today to order a couple of cases to be sent home (for gifts later on) but the road to the place was closed due to blowing sand and dust, visibility -zero.

I took care of most of the business I had to do this morning and am putting off going out to my dad's house until tomorrow. Hopefully the weather will be less dreary and I will feel less dreary.

I've enjoyed nibbling on the grain cakes I made last week. They are just enough to satisfy my cravings for something that seems like a snack but without all the bad stuff in the commercial things.

More later, Aston (the basenji dog) is asking to go outside and it's best to take notice immediately as he is not one to wait long.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: Nay-nay on March 09, 2010, 12:03:08 am: Thanks for the update! Just been looking on the map to see where you are. Is it still that freezing!!?? Drive safe- you are very brave going on a trip by yourself - oh and Aston. ;)
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: trudy on March 09, 2010, 02:04:04 am: Enjoy your holiday and I hope the weather improved a bit while you are there. How long are you away for?
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: andiesenji on March 09, 2010, 05:51:25 am: Quote from: trudy on March 09, 2010, 02:04:04 am
Enjoy your holiday and I hope the weather improved a bit while you are there. How long are you away for?

I'm here for just a few days and it's not really a holiday. I had to make the trip to handle some of the details of property transfer that my dad and I owned jointly. He passed away in January and there are just too many details to handle via mail.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: Thermomixer on March 09, 2010, 06:27:58 am: Sorry to hear that news. Hope it is not too traumatic visiting the old home. Thoughts with you. :-* :-*
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: trudy on March 10, 2010, 01:24:14 am: I'm so sorry to hear the reason for your trip. It must be a very sad & difficult time for you. My thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2010, 01:32:24 am: Certainly not a holiday then Andie, thinking of you at this sad time. Stay safe.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2010, 06:53:13 am: A sad trip Andie. Take care and may all your memories be happy.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: Very Happy Jan on March 10, 2010, 02:41:27 pm: Thinking of you Andie.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2010, 05:12:32 am: Andie, hope every thing goes smoothly for you.
Title: Re: Notes from New Mexico
Post by: meganjane on March 12, 2010, 02:56:32 pm: Hi Andi, good to hear you're safe and sound with Aston by your side! I'm sorry the trip is a less than pleasurable one for you. May there be happy memories for you there.