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Comments (19)That photo of Tent Rocks is incredibly gorgeous. I read more about the national monument yesterday and definitely want to see it. Sable, thank you so very much for the very helpful suggestions! I hope you and your DH will be planning a return yourselves very soon. You're bringing back some memories to me now, as I do recall how beautiful the drive is into Los Alamos. I also remember how gorgeous the golden cottonwoods are in the fall. (And the rustling of the leaves! Is there a better sound than rustling, whispering cottonwood leaves? I think not.) We're going to have to rent The Milagro Beanfield War again. I know we've seen it before, but it's been a long time! I think I do remember going through Truchas at some point on a previous trip, but it's been so long since I've been out to New Mexico (and I do have "CRS Disease" - y'know, "Can't Remember Sh*t" - ) that I'm thinking much of it will feel new to me again after all this time. This itinerary is still very much a work in progress, but here's what I have so far. Would definitely like to ensure that we make the best use of our time by combining a couple of different sights per day if possible - still being mindful of the "don't overwhelm him" mantra I keep repeating in my head re DH. ;-) Day 1: Arrive late afternoon Day 2: Spend the day in Santa Fe (buy groceries for condo!) Day 3: Petroglyph National Monument Day 4: Taos: Take the high road up and make stops along the way TBD; visit pueblo (call ahead to ascertain opening hours), drive out over Rio Grande Gorge Bridge; drive back down 285 thru Ojo Caliente - possible stop at mineral springs there Day 5: Jemez Springs? Still undecided. Pretty drive, but if we do Ojo Caliente on Day 4, we won't do the mineral springs in Jemez. Could just take the drive and detour at some of the other pueblos going and returning, maybe plan to have lunch in Jemez. ETA: Would also be interested in a visit/trek to Jemez Falls and possibly exploring other trails in the area. Day 6: Los Alamos / Bandelier. We'll spend most of the day hiking in the monument. Day 7: Spend another day in Santa Fe - maybe. Might look into a half day trip in the morning, then spend the afternoon in SF and have dinner out there that evening Day 8: Tent Rocks National Monument Day 9: Head home Any recommendations/suggestions on this tentative schedule?...See MoreFlats, Ballet slippers, LynnNM, inside
Comments (14)Local, I can't upload the picture of my Vionics for some reason, but these are the ones I have. I have to stay fashionable doing laundry. :) Vionic Mules A couple of months after installing wood floors I got plantar fasciitis and the shoes made it go away, but then I couldn't wear them daily because they would mess up my back to normal arches. I even put a hole in the top over my big toe. I wear the heck out of slippers. Lynn, what style canvass shoe did you get from WM, and does it have a rubber sole? I'm really leaning towards wearing my old Keds around the house. The most comfortable shoe I have are my garden clogs, all rubber, very similar to Crocs, but under $10.00 lol I've never owned a pair of Crocs but did try my DIL's on and they were sooo comfy. Do people even wear Crocs anymore?...See MoreThis is My Favorite Room: LynnNM
Comments (44)Lynn - I always enjoy seeing pictures of your lovingly collected and so personal home. They tell a charming story of your lives together! I especially smiled at the photos of your Syrian gaming table. We also have one, purchased by my father in Damascus (Syria) in 1950, and shipped to our home in Chicago. I adore this table and am in fact looking at it now as I type. Anyway, to make a short story long - many years ago, DH and I took a week's vacation in San Francisco (we're in Monterey) and left our 16- year old son alone and in charge of the house. He was and is a very responsible guy and we knew everything would be safe with him. He was very enthusiastic about being left on his own as the "man of the house"! As his project he decided (without telling us) to clean and rearrange our main rooms. When we returned everything was glowing and back in place. Then he told us what had happened. When cleaning, the gaming table's turn came. I had left it exactly as I received it from my mother, with a fairly heavy piece of glass on the top (supposedly to protect the surface). When our son lifted the glass to clean it, a portion of the tiny mosaic pieces, about 6"x3" came up adhered to the glass, but separated, not as a solid chunk. A fairly frightening moment for the kid! He called a friend to come over for moral support. And together, using tweezers and toothpicks and Elmer's glue, they carefully, piece by piece reassembled the damaged part. And you can't tell where the damage occurred. But that was the end of glass on its top! When I've asked DS if he'd like it eventually he's always replied that no, it can go to his older brother, he has spent enough time with it! Its mosaic pieces, for those who can't tell from the photo, are a combination of mother-of-pearl and various woods from the region around Damascus. So pretty!...See MoreHOUSE TOUR: Inside Libby Cameron's Colorful Connecticut Home
Comments (5)awww, really enjoyed that. Full disclosure, she had me at 13 dogs! She has really surrounded herself with the things she loves, which I don't see enough. I don't love a lot of furnishings in my own spaces, but in a home like that, I'm very comfortable visiting. I love being in a place where everything has a story behind it....See MoreYayagal
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