Last Sunday, we had a Zoom Game Day with Claire and Ian. We set up on our big screen TV downstairs for the Zoom call, and Ian managed the Game Board on line. It worked really well. We saw the game board, and when it was our turn, we told Ian what and how we wanted to move, and he did it. We played two really different kinds of games that way, and it was really fun. And so nice to be able to spend some time with them.
I actually got made an appointment with a local hair salon, and got my hair cut and styled a bit. Not real short, like it was when we were traveling, but shorter than it was. I realize that the shorter it is, the easier it is to take care of. So, maybe, when we start traveling again this summer, I might bite the bullet and go short again.
I had a really neat phone call with the woman who runs the non-profit grants committee that I sit on. We talked about getting involved with a few groups that are actively involved in reducing carbon emissions in the air. One group has a broad approach, supporting various methods of removing carbon from the air, and another group that focuses more on regenerative agriculture. Both are pretty exciting in what they do. We'll see how we can get involved and be supportive of their efforts. I watched the full length documentary on soil regeneration called 'Kiss the Ground". It is on Netflix, and very interesting and worth watching.
It was Shilah's Sweet 16 birthday on Wednesday. My, my, how time does fly. Then today, Sunday, we had an hour long Zoom call with her and Serena. It was so delightful to chat with them both. When we are on our weekly family calls, the kids don't get focused on very much. And this was just them. They share a lot, and have a lot of very interesting things to say.
It was also the day we had 3 inches of snow. The weekend before it was in the 70's, and now again on
Sunday, the snow is all gone (thank goodness) and it's in the 60's. Interesting to go from vibrant yellow forsythia blooms, to snow covered pansies, and back to spring time. Ah, weather in New England.
We also went over to Tamara's to check out the RV, after being stored there since last October. Due to the solar trickle charger that we installed, the RV started right up, the inside batteries worked immediately, and the generator started up right away. So, all systems are a go and ready for us to take the RV to the Mercedes dealer next week for the annual tune-up and oil change, and to check it out before we do any traveling again. It was also great to see their family, in person.
Just to mention, on one of our daily walks around our neighborhood, we decided to take a trash bag and pick up the trash along the road. We filled up a large trash bag, just picking up the trash on one side of the road, 1 mile long. I was amazed at how much trash people still throw out of their cars. Lots of 1-2 ounce alcohol bottles - at least 30 of them. It felt good to remove the trash along our walk. We'll do the other side of the road next week.
Finally, Tamara posted some heartwarming sibling photos on Sibling Day, that I want to include.
Forsythia to snow and back, photos:
RV check-up visit to Tamara's photos (Siena, Savannah & Cheyenne):
