Trying to get in all the golf possible before the snow flies... they have random scrambles this time of year. They choose a golf course and time to meet and whoever shows up gets paired up into teams. Today was my 4th such scramble of the season and I've been on the winning team 4 times. :) Here's a shot toward the 9th hole from the parking lot this afternoon as we waited for more people to show up.

After my morning bike ride, I stopped at home and got my panniers, and went to the grocery store. Here is my bike all loaded up: and here is what I bought, all but the tomatoes, I had them in my camelbak and forgot to put them out for the picture. Yep, one can do grocery shopping on ones bike. :) Moni

Holland America Lines has among their 'alternative' dining spots a restaurant named Canaletto. Italian dining. $15 each. They also offer Pinnacle Grill, a steak and seafood venue. $29.00 each. Pinnacle is very popular and, in my opinion, somewhat expensive for what one gets. Canaletto is more intimate and a good value. We prefer Canaletto. For our upcoming 42-day cruise, they will offer Osso Bucco. Yum!

found this plum tree at the lake, while walking, picked all, even though I had to shake the tree to get the rest off. :) that's the size of them strained them after cooking them with the pit in, cause the pit was ssssoooooooo hard to remove in the raw plum cooked this canned the finished product. It is oh so yummy! Now, I wish I had smaller jars on hand... but I will next year. ;)