Shoulder season perk

 

It was quite chilly but sunny yesterday, so we took a short hike on the Rex Derr Trail at Pearrygin State Park. 

This is a really popular place in the summer, swarming with campers, but peaceful in the late fall and early spring. Only one other car in the huge parking lot, and we had the trail to ourselves. 

It was my birthday, and what a memorable one.  Our neighbors invited us over for dinner and we always enjoy their warm company. 

Oh yes, John gave me thoughtful and useful presents as he always does, including a nifty cherry pitter that does several at once. Stay tuned. 

Hum. Might he be thinking of pie? 

And from Amanda, this cozy and stylish fleece coat. A step up from my worn out Costco puffy jackets.

Well, John is heading to Seattle now, but I have no reason to rush back into city life, so will stay until Thursday. The fickle spring weather is changing again, with rain and snow tomorrow.