my long weekend
I was selfish this weekend, and took an entire 4 days off in a row. This is the longest stretch off since I was sick in December (had 3 days in bed then; woo-hoo). Before that the last extended time was August when we went to Phoenix. I had a feeling that I was hitting the wall, and that time off was needed.
After 4 days, things feel much better. On Friday I saw an old friend for lunch at the Sunset Grill in Alston. Nathan and I haven’t seen each other in a few years, and it was good to see how he is doing. And to compare notes on other old friends we’ve stayed in touch with.
On Saturday Robbin and I went to a wedding shower for my brother, John, and his fiancee Paula. My son and his new gierlfriend, Kate, came. She seems very nice, and they look good together. The shower was good. My brother has had a tough life, and it’s great to see him be happy; he deserves it.
Sunday was lazy. Robbin and I went to a late brunch, since we slept until about 10. We were both in need of the extra sleep time, and with no kids in the house it makes it much easier. Laura called from Okinawa, but we slept through the message. After that was light housecleaning (dishes and puttering), and watching dvr’d American Experience shows (the ones about the Native Americans).
Monday was a little busier. Brunch again (yums!), and then laundry, yardwork and dog walking. Then more dvr; Criminal Intent this time.
It was nice to kick back and relax, not worry about getting up and running off to the Cape for work. A great long weekend.
Nothing new on Pandora this week (listening to Throwing Muses again).
I have been trying various micro- and other small company brews for a while now, and in Alston I was treated to one of the largest varieties of beer any restaurant has, that I know of, anyway. 152 or so different kinds. Nathan suggested the Monk’s Cafe Sour Red, which lived up to it’s name. Deep red color, and a great flavor that did not overpower with the sourness. Could drink that all day. The other I tried was suggested by the waiter; Bear Republic Racer 5, a golden color IPA that did not disappoint.
That’s my long weekend; no great revelations, no great debates; just a relaxing time off.
