Another Beach Weekend Gone Too Soon

Seems like as soon as the weekend begins, I'm right back to Sunday night!

Spent the weekend:

• Tackling jobs with Beach Guy;

• Some evenings spent picnicing inside with crackers, cheese, grapes, and Toasted Carmel Black Velvet;

• Some days ate at our usual Snug Harbor and one day we tried out The Grill. Food not bad but the best part was watching a patron try to each eight wings smothered in ghost pepper sauce. He could only eat three and his eyes and nose were running profusely when he gave up;

Guy trying to choke down hot wings

• Getting a pedicure together and experiencing a hot rock foot massage for the first time ever - divine!;

• Browsing the outlet mall then spending the evening burning a Pecan Pumpkin Waffles candle that smelled beyond scrumptious;

• Wandering the Lincoln City Sunday market.

All lots of fun but over too soon. 😣  Here's to a new week starting and working my way back to another weekend!!

P.S. Happy birthday to sis Eilene who celebrated another year on September 21!!  Love you sis! ❤

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These Boots Are Made for Wearing!

A couple of weeks ago I sent a funny meme to Beach Guy. The lady in the meme was wearing a really cute pair of suede pink boots, which i was fashionistically craving.

Arrived to Beach Guy's place last night and he surprised me with a pair of the boots! He said he wasn't sure if they would fit due to my muscular calves but they slipped right on.  Yippee!!  Cannot wait to wear them!!

Baubles, Bestie and Beach Guy

It's surprising how much you can get done in a weekend when you are trying to catch up!

Last weekend a sister's lunch was scheduled for Saturday so there was no trip to the beach for me. It ended up being just Julie and Arlene, which was still a good time catching up with each other. After lunch we stopped off at Arlenes as she had some crystal chandelier pieces which came from my grandmother's house she wished to give me. Not sure what project will arise from the glass but as always it should be unique.

Here are some ideas from Pinterest.

Spent a lot of time doing laundry and putting away my clothes. Frequent traveling throws a wrinkle into my process as there always seems to be an unpacked suitcase floating around.

Hit Goodwill Saturday afternoon and found a killer pair of $1.99 heels. Me so loves a bargain!!

Spent Sunday with bestie watching "All the Money in the World", based on the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III.  It's apparent from that family dynasty that money does not buy happiness and may even cost you an ear.

Will be cruising again to the beach this Thursday night to see Beach Guy for the weekend. Yes, I know I've been gushing about him but it's so fantastic we found each other. We laugh to no end, we have deep conversations about life, music, politics, history, fashion, and he spoils me to no end. Never had someone who treated me this way or with whom I've had such a connection. So refreshing to be with someone who "gets"me, who doesn't need words or phrases to be dumbed down, who inspires me to think, and who appreciates everything that makes up who I am, with no judgment. I am enjoying every minute of this relationship and can't wait to see what further adventures await us as I'm in for the ride.

Pumpkin Pecan My Senses!

Picked up this candle last weekend and finally lit it.  IT SMELLS DIVINE!!  Seriously the best smelling scent of maple, brown sugar, pumpkin and pecans wafting through the air. And the scent lingers long after the wick flame has been blown.  I'm going to have to pick up a few more of these candles while they are on sale!

Catching Up with a Caterpillar

I made a little friend this week. This fuzzy caterpillar made his way to a piece of driftwood that sits on my back porch table. He was crawling all over that wood, stretching his neck to see what was happening. He showed up again yesterday then today he made his way to a little angel figure also on the table. 

This evening he was back on his log moving along then stretching his neck out almost as if he was listening to my phone conversation.  Pretty darn cute visitor to my humble abode. 😊🐛

Old Friend Lunch Reunion

Met friend Marie for lunch yesterday at the local Cow Deli, which is just a block from work. Always fun to catch up with her as we've been friends since junior high.

During lunch I glanced over and thought I spotted another high school friend and neighbor, Renee.  Hadn't seen her in years but was sure it was her, along with her mom. Sure enough, we confirmed it was her and spent time catching up as best we could. Popped over to see her mom, who couldn't believe it was me, this former plain jane neighborhood girl. She went on and on about how beautiful I was. Hmmm...I really must have looked the troll in high school.

It was a nice surprise visit, especially since Renee lives in Baltimore.

Labor Day and Lincoln City

A runny nose and inability to sleep forced me to wake up at 4:15 this morning. Perhaps it's a sign to clean my kitchen; however, I'm taking it as a sign to update my blog!

Spent the holiday weekend with Beach Guy. Fabulous as always! One day we cruised to Tillamook to visit the cheese factory but alas the line was long so we scooted over to the Blue Heron, which was much more quaint and inviting. Sampled cheese, had lunch, and took a little brie and caraway havarti home to enjoy.

On the way home stopped at the Red Barn antique flea market. A few vendors were outside selling a variety of odds and ends. Heading inside were a couple of ladies who appeared very happy to finally see some customers.  Want a large metal belt buckle?  Knock off Hummel figurines? Plastic earrings straight out of the seventies? All that and more were available to you at the Red Barn!

Also hit the outlet malls along with downtown Lincoln City to browse. Lots of tourist crap and overpriced crusty items daring to call themselves antiques.

One night I took Beach Guy's dare and ate sushi. Never been a fan of it but trusted him to order edible items. And you know what?  It was all very tasty! I'm now a convert to sushi. My favorite dish was crunchy on the outside covered with an eel sauce. Yes - eel sauce but it was absolutely delish!

Was another memorable weekend.  Last night I celebrated my trip by washing my filthy car. Windshield was so caked it was getting hard to see through it so had no choice but to clean it.

Well, it's now 4:58am and there is still time to clean the kitchen before work so I bid adieu for the day.