Rants, Recipes, and Running

Just one day left of work and we are headed away from civilization for... 4 days Just the 2 of us Endless forest & mountains Beautiful, challenging hiking trails Streams with great trout fishing Coooool weather (it was like 98 degrees here today, apparenltly. Days like this I am happy I don't see the sun) Views of herds of elk Delicious, fresh, meals cooked in foil over a hot camp fire Smores Cerveza Cereal in the mini boxes. But not my normal raisin bran...this is my "Get Out of Jail Free Card" --and I eat "naughty" things like Frosted Flakes and Pops! (Helllooo it's camping!) I. Love. The. White. Mountains. (AZ..not the ones by New Hampshire) :)

I would love to be doing a re-cap post on our camping trip from the weekend, as I have many great memories to share such as.... 35 mph winds blowing while setting up our tent -- which nearly turned the tent into a parasail and sent me clear south to Mexico!  (and requiring some serious team-work & cooperation between Ryan & I. Can I say marital test?! ;) ) Seriously having to cuddle up for body heat in our sleeping bags through very chilly, desert nights! Excellent meals cooked on the fire My husband becoming very warrior-like and slaying a snake with a stick & a rock... Visiting the wineries on our trip down! I would have time to post pictures since I had today off...but it didn't happen since from 6am-now (7pm) I have been cleaning, doing laundry, working in the garden, working out, and shopping for our NEXT camping trip on Friday!! So...here is 10 on Tuesday...which clearly takes less effort from my blogging-energy: 1. What is the weather like in your city...