I'm feeling very much under the weather today, but since I have a doctor's appointment at 11 I can't get too much sleep. That makes it a good time to try to catch up with the blogging.
Friday was a great start to the weekend. Erin and I got renter's insurance added on to our auto insurance, and with the multiple policy discount we actually ended up paying less per month. We also went to Fruit Basket Flower Land for some plants that Erin can practice her gardening on. Test Subjects, so to speak.
Greenhouses are great for photography: they let in the sunlight but diffuse it, giving things soft brightness. I of course whipped out the trusty G9 for the occasion.
I think this is dill. Dill weed.
This is my favorite of the ones I took.
I don't know why Erin looks skeptical in this photo. Maybe she just doesn't like me taking pictures of her, or maybe she smells tarragon from 50 feet away.
One more flower photo, and then I'm done, I promise.
After that we drove home through the city.
It was such a nice day for a drive through Monroe Center!
Here's a nice shot at the intersection of Fulton and Division.
Friday night Aaron and I ate at Cantina, and then drove his mustang convertible over to Hopcat to meet Erin and the girls (Liz and Colleen). For some crazy reason he let me drive, so I had to put the top down. After Hopcat got noisy and the band started playing jazz in front of a projection of Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, we decided to have desert at San Chez.
Saturday we both rolled out of bed late, as one might expect. We had dinner at my parents' house (barbecue boca brats?), and got to show them Wii Fit and Mario Kart. We took Clapton and tied him to a tree outside, and indeed, he doth protest too much at this neglect. Since both Erin and I are trying to eat healthy and limit our calories, I decided to take as few leftovers home as possible, which I think upset my mom a bit. I hope she understands, it's because we would consume all of it!
Sunday we went for a work out and then headed straight up to Aunt Mame and Uncle Terry's house in Big Rapids for supper.
With these elements, you too can cook delicious fish on a slab! We had tuna and Lake Michigan caught salmon, crusty awesome garlic bread, and lots of veggies. For desert Erin made strawberry short cake, which was light enough to follow so much food.
Here's Erin checking out a magazine. Hey gorgeous! How you doin'?
While Erin caught up with her aunt and uncle I played with their happy-go-lucky giant lab, King.
Marianne and Terry have another dog, Jake. Jake is less enthusiastic about the camera, so this is the best shot I could get of him.
King is not the least bit camera shy. I love the tongue!
After desert we played a few hands of Euchre. Guys lost the first game, but we battled back to take the second and skunk the ladies in the third. Pure talent, that's what I credit our victory to.
Monday was mostly spent doing chores. I think I started coming down with whatever I have now, because when I tried to run in the morning I only made it a little past half way, and had to walk back the rest of the way in shame. However I was feeling good in the afternoon after 46 minutes/credits on Wii Fit, and I decided to try again (I'm stubborn like that). The second try was a success, and I ended up running more total that day than I usually do.
Friday was a great start to the weekend. Erin and I got renter's insurance added on to our auto insurance, and with the multiple policy discount we actually ended up paying less per month. We also went to Fruit Basket Flower Land for some plants that Erin can practice her gardening on. Test Subjects, so to speak.
Greenhouses are great for photography: they let in the sunlight but diffuse it, giving things soft brightness. I of course whipped out the trusty G9 for the occasion.
I think this is dill. Dill weed.
This is my favorite of the ones I took.
I don't know why Erin looks skeptical in this photo. Maybe she just doesn't like me taking pictures of her, or maybe she smells tarragon from 50 feet away.
One more flower photo, and then I'm done, I promise.
After that we drove home through the city.
It was such a nice day for a drive through Monroe Center!
Here's a nice shot at the intersection of Fulton and Division.
Friday night Aaron and I ate at Cantina, and then drove his mustang convertible over to Hopcat to meet Erin and the girls (Liz and Colleen). For some crazy reason he let me drive, so I had to put the top down. After Hopcat got noisy and the band started playing jazz in front of a projection of Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, we decided to have desert at San Chez.
Saturday we both rolled out of bed late, as one might expect. We had dinner at my parents' house (barbecue boca brats?), and got to show them Wii Fit and Mario Kart. We took Clapton and tied him to a tree outside, and indeed, he doth protest too much at this neglect. Since both Erin and I are trying to eat healthy and limit our calories, I decided to take as few leftovers home as possible, which I think upset my mom a bit. I hope she understands, it's because we would consume all of it!
Sunday we went for a work out and then headed straight up to Aunt Mame and Uncle Terry's house in Big Rapids for supper.
With these elements, you too can cook delicious fish on a slab! We had tuna and Lake Michigan caught salmon, crusty awesome garlic bread, and lots of veggies. For desert Erin made strawberry short cake, which was light enough to follow so much food.
Here's Erin checking out a magazine. Hey gorgeous! How you doin'?
While Erin caught up with her aunt and uncle I played with their happy-go-lucky giant lab, King.
Marianne and Terry have another dog, Jake. Jake is less enthusiastic about the camera, so this is the best shot I could get of him.
King is not the least bit camera shy. I love the tongue!
After desert we played a few hands of Euchre. Guys lost the first game, but we battled back to take the second and skunk the ladies in the third. Pure talent, that's what I credit our victory to.
Monday was mostly spent doing chores. I think I started coming down with whatever I have now, because when I tried to run in the morning I only made it a little past half way, and had to walk back the rest of the way in shame. However I was feeling good in the afternoon after 46 minutes/credits on Wii Fit, and I decided to try again (I'm stubborn like that). The second try was a success, and I ended up running more total that day than I usually do.
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I love the picture of the corner of Fulton and Division. Nice framing! We spent a good chunk of Saturday at Flowerland. I think Flowerland had a good weekend.
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