THE LOVELY CRAZY

September 19, 2015 by maximios • Blog

This past weekend, the mr, the pup, and I grabbed our stuff, chucked it into the back of the car and took of to the wood.

We ended up in Waterbury, at Little River State Park. Campsite 77 (the last one they had available!!) And from that we think, the best spot in the park.

First things first, set up camp. which involved the mr. popping up the tent and me making coffee and setting up the table.. Just cause we are in the woods doesn’t mean we can’t have a fruit bowl, right.

Then we spend the afternoon kicking around.. Into the woods we went. This place had so many hiking trails, we just let the pup lead the wayHe usually knows where he is going.

After a long afternoon of hiking and romping, we make our way back to our outdoor home for food. Dinner consisted of potato and sweet potato, squash and onions, kale, salsa and beans. It couldn’t have been any better. We did forget plates, but no matter, we managed.

Of course we needed to take an after dinner hike to the river and swim the pup. (We think he might be part fish)

He spent about an hour fetching stick and making sure that he couldn’t possibly smell any worse.

Playing with my camera and sticks. Then off to the tent for the three of us. (holy hell did the dog smell like shit)

Another morning hike and some time spent just hanging on the river. The mr fished, the pup swam and I collected rocks.

And then we went home, washed off the filth, and assed out…Then Washer got sick, but that’s a whole other story.

Camping is the best. I could live in a tent all year long. (not really all year long.. I would surely freeze to death)

So if you are thinking of camping, I highly recommend going to Little River State Park.

-C

This has been the week of broken things. My immersion blender broke. 2 of the 4 new bowls I bought were smashed. The hand mixer broke while I was making frosting (F**CK). The steam mop is finally completely broken and the mister smashed the screen on his phone. All in a weeks time. Oh, and not broken, but the front end of my car got stuck in a muddy sink hole. It took five badass farmers to help me push it out. It was crazy, but thankfully the car and I survived. But’s it cool. I can replace all that crap and my arms are getting a great workout now that I have to hand mix everything and hand wassh the floor on my hands and knees. ( I do it like a beast!) Because what I really am having a hard time with is that it is nearly April and still have most of my winter clothes out. I just want to but the boots away and get my chaco sandals out. It’s getting a bit ridiculous if you ask me.

Things I tell myself to keep from losing my shit

20 degrees.. That’t tropical compared to the -30 we were having
I will be bitching about how hot it is in just a few short months so try to enjoy the cold now.
Hopefully most of the mosquito population all dies this winter and only enough survive to be eaten by things that eat them
Because it still so cold, its ok to spend an entire day at home in my pjs baking cookies and bread and binge watching Kimmy Schmidt.

See.. there is a bright side.

Here is some cool internet stuff form the week

-Love this house and will some someday have plants in every nook and crank of my home. PEEK INSIDE WORLD’S END FARM + SAIPUA PLANT SALE

-I am ready to move into a tree, if only for a little while. This one would work for me

-I looked before I read. and didn’t realize what I was seeing. Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen

-The Most Effective Alarm Clock Ever Brews Your Morning Joe If only it came in jumbo size.

-I love/ hate this story. I get so excited for the produce that is marked down because its not perfect. If people realize how silly it is to look for “perfection in food” then I won’t get awesome stuff for cheap. Think Nobody Wants To Buy Ugly Fruits And Veggies? Think Again

And here are a few life pictures

WHAT WHAT!!! The first sign of green that I have seen in the neighborhood.

This little came over and hung out with me. I gave him a muffin and a bowl of “Carrot Chips” (really thinly sliced carrots) He at a few bites of the muffin but ate all the carrots and wanted more…… I love him!

Oh the old man trash dog. His butt hair is finally starting to grow back after he chewed himself a big hot spot. I love this pattern for a driveway.

March 29, 2011. Yeah sure we were in California, but still, we were camping outside.

COME ON SPRING!!!!And who doesn’t love a pineapple, or 4?

Have a fantastic Day!

We are looking at a high in the 30’s here in VT.. WA HOO!

-C

This week was the week. I am calling it (I know I shouldn’t, but I am) SPRING!!!!! I am so excited. Spring is my favorite season, full of warm sunny days, cold nights, lots of mud, lots of freshness, lots of new. Everything feels possible, not to mention all the spring cleaning! (I like to clean) And today we lost an hour of sleep but we gained an hour of sunshine. It”s all downhill from here.