Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Out with the ladies

Started walking at 7:10 when the sky was aglow.  A windy cold 17 degrees this morning but nice and sunny with a pretty blue sky.  No ice grippers today.  I walked mostly around town again.  With the wind I thought it would be really windy along the open farm road.  I walked down to Barn Sale Rd and when I got here to the wide open area where it was really windy turned around and walked back to town.
I didn't see anyone else out walking or running, nor any wildlife either.  The cows along Barn Sale were out eating hay out of the big round feeder.  Haven't seen Lone Chicken and Friends for a while now.  They stay inside with lights and hay keeping warm. 

Bus driver number 10 passed me three times and waved every time.  Haven't met her yet.

Enjoyed my walk but it was nice to get home to a warm house.  
I walked 6.1 miles - 11,649 steps.
I found a dime. : )
Sunrise: 7:30
Sunset: 4:54
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We've been home during the day doing stuff around the house.

I ordered some rain pants on line from Dicks and they came in the mail today.  I got two pair because they were on sale and I got two for the price of one and free shipping. I should be set with rain pants for years.

This was the evening that the ladies from church met for our Christmas  gift exchange (this is the gift I brought) and time of fellowship.  We met at a restaurant called Dutch's that I've never been to or heard of before.  It was a beautiful place all decorated for Christmas.  There were 15 of us and we had a great time.  I was too busy talking and having a good time to take any pictures. 

Hope you had a great day and you smiled often.
happyone : )
The reality of loving God is loving Him like He's a Superhero 
who actually saved you from stuff
rather than a Santa Claus who merely gave you some stuff.
~ Criss Jami

5 comments:

Nellie said...

What a nice gift you took tonight! It is always special to receive something that is handmade.

Do you expect more snow over the week-end?

Deb J. in Utah said...

Your night out with the ladies sounds like a lot of fun. So glad you are finding lots of friends in your new town - and I know that they are all glad you moved in! Sounds like you got a great deal on rain pants! Always good to stay warm and dry. I love this sweet quote today. So true. Enjoy your weekend.

o2bhiking said...

I'm glad you enjoyed your day. You've made a lot of friends in your new home! Have a great weekend. Art

Anonymous said...

Glad your party was such fun. I've heard of Dutch's. In fact, I have friends who drive there from here when they have a special occasion.
I'm amazed you're still getting out and walking in the below-freezing weather.
Looking forward to our visit together. Mary Jo

Vee said...

Wow. That's a great quote. Great. I am going to be using the thought behind that, believe me.

Sounds wonderful your being out with the ladies. Our night was last night, too, at a lady's home. I forgot completely. I even had my under five dollar gift ready. I am losing it. My mind not the gift.