Today’s post is going to be fast (and furious!) as I am still working through my lists, although I am nearing completion!
Thing 1:
Some semblance of Halloween decorating will be happening here today. This may involve outside lights of some sort or other. Really. I swear!
Thing 2:
We only have 2 more weeks of our local farmers market and this fact makes me just want to cry! On a bright note, my favorite farmer will have fresh Brussels Sprouts on Saturday. I.cannot.wait!
Thing 3:
We have been doing some planning and pondering about outdoor activity as the weather becomes more inclement…(not too soon, PLEASE!!) But, we really LOVE our walks/runs out at Boyce-Mayview and are contemplating what gear might be best for such weather. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I would really welcome them.
Those are my things for the day… what things are looming in your world today!
AND, if you want to see what things are on others minds, you will find them over at Carole’s!
I am thinking about how I will keep moving this winter. Already the rains have begun and with the shorter days (soon to be dark before dinner) and it is a challenge. Happy decorating!
Tom always insists that there is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. So. Waterproof. Warm. Reflective. And get a headlamp, because walking in the dark is kind of fun . . . but you need to see. 🙂
We are forced to walk on our local middle school track in the winter, but I can’t do any better than Kym’s recommendations – warm, breathable, and reflective. I carry a bright flashlight and wear an ugly fluorescent vest. Also, I’ll have plenty of Brussels sprouts to share after November and even into January if you’re in the neighborhood!
Huck loved cold weather. As a golden with a long thick double coat he rolled and rolled in snow. I bought him boots and he’d wear them but they were a pain. I bought a pad protector that was applied topically and it was like vaseline and kept ice clods from his pads.
Happy to find a fellow Brussels sprouts lover – enjoy!
Our farmers market ended last week. (sad face)
I was going to say that Kym would have good advice on the clothing bit because of Tom and it looks like she already beat me to it! I love fresh Brussels sprouts!
I’m sorry to hear your farmers market closes so soon. We only have 2 more of the Tuesday one right by my office, but I’m lucky in that the Thursday one a few blocks from it goes until Thanksgiving and Sunday one by my house goes year-round. Can you freeze some of the things for eating later on?
The end of good local produce is making us sad this week too. I use yak traks on my shoes, for winter walking . My neighborhood has very uneven roads that get icey as soon as it it gets freezing, and that’s when I bail on walking unless I am prepared. Kym’s Tom is definitely right.
I don’t even want to contemplate winter-walking weather…keep your ears and head warm (one of those hats you’ve knit!). A headlamp is a great idea…it also comes in handy when the power fails, among other things. I’m thinkin’ you have finished your list! Congrats! I’ll send some of mine over to ya, now that you’re free.
Cheers~
I can’t top any of the recommendations- my husband is like Tom…”you have the technology Patty!” Warm, waterproof, light (Patagonia nano puff – not down) and a head lamp for sure!
There are many days when it is warm enough to be outdoors (or you can dress warmly enough) and we’ll find new places to go for a mile or so walk. We also bought spikes for our shoes and we hike (using poles) any trail that’s accessible in winter. The right clothing is what makes winter bearable. I also joined a community center and I can walk a track or swim for exercise.
Yak Traks are great for winter walking. Dress in layers. But try to avoid fleece — it sheds microfibers into the wash water and they end up in fish, shellfish, drinking water, etc. Google “microfiber pollution.”
Coming from Georgia I know I’m not qualified to comment about “winter” walking gear, but I will say that Costco’s 32-degree brand is great. I have lined pants, long-sleeved shirts and a quilted jacket. I think there’s a vest. and all of that, layered, will keep you “comfortable” until it gets really cold.
I find a coat with a hood is better. lots of layers and a really good pair of sunglasses so you do not have to squint and that will block your eyes from drying out 🙂