dawgs

I am back!

Can we camp somewhere that is dog friendly so I can come?

Kate

GOOD VIBRATIONS...

Remember how I told you about the website that plays bass at 33 Hz--the supposed optimal frequency to induce orgasm? Check it out:

www.liquidinjuredhearing.com

Syd

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May 28-29
Once again available July long weekend as we're moving at the end of May now!

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Not available for camping:
May long weekend

Syd

P.S. Robin, have you heard from Kate recently?

I am having my mind blown...

Yesterday I rolled into Monroe, UT at about 5:30. I had heard about this hostel called Mystic Springs and I thought it sounded interesting but instead of calling first I wanted to test out my theory that “everything always works out exactly as it should” so I left it to chance, trusting that I would get what I needed. After 9 hours of driving, (two of them through hail and fog on a tiny back country highway) I finally submitted to the idea that maybe I was LOST!!! Just ahead, I saw a break in the clouds and blue sky…somehow I knew that was where I was headed. So I followed the sun and sure enough there were the signs for Monroe! After navigating my way through various small towns (utterly distracted by the beauty of the mountains) I finally found Mystic Springs, which is not now, nor has it ever been a hostel. Over a decade ago it was a restaurant. Now it is owned by a man who blows glass, makes music and enjoys his 150+ acres of Utah heaven. On his property are hot springs and acres after acres of beautiful trails. The guy at the desk offered to rent me a cabin, and not having much choice I agreed. For the same price, I had my choice between a brand new cabin with electricity and a balcony and a kitchen or a 10x10 cabin built in 1865 with no electricity and a warning of extreme cold. What the hell, this is my adventure right?
In a hurry to get a run in before the last of the light disappeared, I headed out on the trails. I found myself missing my ex-boyfriend, who would have loved running this place with our dogs and me. I was frustrated that I was alone and didn’t feel safe to continue running by myself in the dark. There was also a part of me that felt this experience was somehow “less” for not having someone to share it with. I made a pact with myself to continue it in the morning and headed back to check out the hot springs. It was so beautiful, the water looked so warm, it was a murky shade of green and smelled so clean. I wanted to get in but was almost paralyzed by fear. What was I so scared of? Being alone? No having anyone to enjoy this with? Worried that some Utah hot spring snake would bite me? Suddenly I realized how tired I am of waiting for others to do the things I really want to do with me. I stripped down to my undies and in the softness of the twilight eased into the sculpted rock pool and let the water do its thing. Still, I had this unrelenting longing to have someone there to share the beauty with - it was taking away from the moment. Suddenly my “inside” voice asked (without judgment), “How would someone else being here make this better? Would it even? Why isn’t my default reaction to just enjoy things by myself?” All of a sudden it was as if I had started a monster in the face and scared it away - my heart swelled up in my chest, I was overwhelmed with gratitude and I relaxed into the water, fully enjoying just being there with me. As “moments” go, it was a very cool one. After that I was going to drive around and find pub to sit in and write when I bumped into Mike (the owner) who insisted that I join him for dinner, we talked, rented a movie and we talked jewellery (he was a silversmith before he bought the resort). As nights go, it was a pretty cool one!

As I got into bed to write in my journal (by candlelight) the wind whistling outside, I thought about the family of nine used to LIVE in the cabin, you could quite literally feel the history in that room. This morning I awoke to brilliant sunshine, went for an amazing walk complete with bunnies, and antelope and a climb up a set of red rocks that was so steep, I was sure I was going to need a rope to get down. Then Mike showed me how to blow glass before I got back on the road and headed for Bryce Canyon (which is beautiful). I arrived in Kanab at about 5:30 local time and checked into the hostel here, (Lucy has been able to bunk with me at all stops along the way so far!) I am going to head over to the local pub to strike up some conversation with other travelers or locals and get some more advice on what to do in the area. Two people have already given me their phone numbers so I can call for advice on where to go (one is a back country ranger) and I have only been here for an hour! Tomorrow: Zion National Park and a jaunt down to Arizona.

Bookclub tomorrow

Bookclub is tomorrow, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at my house - 342 east 26th ave. I think most of you have been here before...

The menu so far is:

Vegetarian Shepard's pie - me
Soda bread - Erin
Green salad - Robin
Shamrock cupcakes - me

I also have some Guinness on hand that you are welcome to.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Monday Menu...?

Hi everyone! I'm so sorry about not keeping up with the blog. I keep forgetting about it. Actually, I keep forgetting my password too. So, sounds and looks like brunch was fun. And now you have Easter weekend plans in the works...I guess we'll talk more about that on Monday. Andrea, we don't really celebrate Purim other than eating hamantashen (triangle cookies filled with poppy seed or fruit for those of you who might not know). Just have one more question before I go have dinner--are we doing anything for dinner on Monday night? Is it another potluck? I know it's an Irish themed night, so what exactly is on the menu? Syd

Kate's Thoughts

"At the moment of commitment, the universe will conspire to assist you."
-John Paul Sartre

Ladies Junior League

Thanks for coming out to the brunch...i am sorry to have rushed you all out of there. I had to go see the story of the caribou. It was really sad. I sure wish we were doing a better job as humans....to take care of this planet.

-Kate

banana lips??? 

Pancakes anyone??? 

It's time to move forward

It's time to move forward

so far...

...the vernon idea is the only one I can afford at the moment (i am paying off my new bed for the next six months)

Easter weekend

I like the Vernon idea - Ben wasn't keen on me spending our downpayment money on clothes... I want to check in with my parents first before I commit to anything - we usually have a family dinner for easter. Sydelle, that weekend is also Purim. Do we have eating - I mean, quiet observance - to do for that?

question

does ll bean have an outlet?

po' girl

i dont have the $$$ for a hotel...maybe just a day trip and picnic?

FREE?

on the set of "friends" last night, Robin mentioned that she might be able to hook us up with a free place to stay...this post is to encourage her to elaborate on that idea....

I will make pancakes again on the 12th...we need orange juice, potatoes, eggs, red pepper, green pepper and fruit. Please sign up for one.

Brunch

I'll bring freshly-homebaked scones and Devon cream. (Yes, I'm being optimistic.)

I am so there...

I *heart* Seattle. Doesn't anyone have an expense account? I'm sure if we shared a hotel room or two it wouldn't be that expensive. Besides, I have to save my money for Urban Outfitters ;)

sleeping (sleepless) in seattle

can we brainstorm cheap ways to stay there? If someone knows someone with an American Credit card we can Hotwire...that is a great way to get great hotels for CHEAP!

K

ps - I have to put some thought into dead authors...but not today I am already down enough becasue of this frickin rain and the lack of daylight.....

Let me know if you want me to host a BYOI (I=ingredient) on the 12th. I am broke and this is a better way for me.....