We've finally arrived at the lake to stay for a bit (end of July; then I'll be back while Rick does a bike hike to Canada, down to New England).
We took off on the same day -- I was about 20 minutes behind Rick and it was a good thing I was! He called me from a road on my route and said he'd had a flat. He does carry a small pump but I had the big one and using that would be faster. So, I stopped for a quick rescue! All was well.
I don't think I could have fit one more thing into my car. The trunk was loaded with plants.
The back seat was full to the top and so was the front, with a tall tomato plant and my computer on the floor of the passenger seat and Lizzie's carrier on the seat itself.
Let me say, it took forever to get unpacked! And I left Rick's stuff in the car for him to unload when he'd arrive two days later.
Most of the first day was spent settling, the second was for chilling out. A good walk, some yard work and then time to both paint and read.
I'm always relieved when he wheels in. This ride was 250 miles and over three days for him. We celebrated with some snacks my friend Jenny sent me from England that I'd been saving for a special occasion. I should have taken a photo! Instead, here's Rick as he started out from home!
Lizzie appears to have adjusted well, picking out new favorite spots to sit. And so far, she has been a hundred-percenter with her litterbox. Knock wood on that one.
On my walk I was able to survey some of the leftover damage from the ice storm this winter.
Many trees were down, big tall ones. I'm guessing these fell as they seem to. If they'd gone across the road it would have been impossible.
Big things are coming up -- guests, the July 4 holiday and a road trip to celebrate the Camster's seventh birthday. So more of that to come. Meanwhile, several of you asked about the recipe for fruit pizza I showed on my Cork Poppers post.
I'm pleased to say Meredith happily shared the recipe for me to share with you. You can just copy and paste it to your computer pictures.
Enjoy!
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...you don't travel light, do you?
ReplyDeleteYou were packed to the gills! Hope you have a great time up there.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to come to the rescue for Rick and that he made it safe to the cottage. That fruit pizza looks amazing and will have to try it. TFS the recipe. Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat a marathon! Love that you take your plants too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the lake. What a blissful way to spend this hot month.
New frame design makes it difficult to carry a traditional pump..and the small ones take ages! By the way....get that man in track mitts!! They soak up sweat nicely, add a bit of padding and protect hands from a scrape if he doesn't heed the saying.."stay between the hedges and rubber side down"!!
ReplyDeleteSad to see the damage to the trees.
A month by the lake...bliss!!
How did you ever find the pump in your car? I had to smile, but you will be well prepared. And if it was me, my car would look the same. :) Thanks for the fruit pizza recipe. I may have to try that for a summer dessert because it looks great. And it looked great in your cork popper post too. I hope you get nice weather and have a wonderful time all July at the lake. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy coincidence with that flat!
ReplyDeleteMade me wondering if you have that, too: Automats like for condoms or cigarettes just with bicycle spare-tyres. Very practical.
Oh, wish Ingo was a bit more sportive...
Lizzie looks a bit annoyed?
I wish you a very happy time at the lake-please let pics coming... The nearest lake is a 30 minutes walk and... no swimming!
There is another one... you have to go nude. Ingo "forced" me twice - luckily I met no colleague or customer (well, met a female customer, luckily was in the water). Call me prude, it´s not my thing...
Lizzie is adorable. Your artwork is beautiful. Love ❤️ all your photos. Enjoy your time and stay hydrated and safe.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE your sketch book
ReplyDeleteExcellent packing job!
ReplyDeleteKnocking on wood for you!
Ha! I loved the look inside your car and trunk! What an amazing job of packing -- I would like to see the engineering diagrams that went into organizing that effort! And I also enjoyed the green theme of this post: every single picture, right down to Lizzie's eyes, has something bright and beautiful and green in it. Thanks, too, for the recipe for the fruit pizza -- it reminds me of something I once made for my German class. Looking forward to hearing more of your adventures at the lake!
ReplyDeleteWe are sitting here watching tennis, so I showed Sue Rick’s pic and told her about his incredible cycling feats. I tried to show Lacey your cat, but she looked away disdainfully even though they are adorned similarly. Yours has a bit of a moustache though.
ReplyDeleteYour post reminded me of when our car was full of tomato plants that I had started in New Hampshire and took to Maine each summer. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou're ready for anything, judging by what you packed! Have a good summer.
ReplyDeletePoor Lizzie packed in the front seat! 😂 I guess she is used to it. Kudos to Rick for completing that bike ride and to you for coming to his rescue. Enjoy your lake time!
ReplyDeleteI've forgotten about fruit pizza. I used to make that decades ago to everyone's delight.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are at you are at your happy place. I live vicariously through your postcards from the lake.
Glad Rick is back safe and sound. You were packed to the gills lol.
ReplyDeleteI may make the fruit pizza to take to a family gathering on Sat.
Cathy
Woot. Woot. Lizzie. Keep up the good work on using the litter box.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy 4th, Jeanie. Love all your flowers. Zinnies are a favorite.
Wow, I'm so impressed by the 250 miles! That's a lot of biking. Also, I love all those plants you got. They'll make for a beautiful display in the garden.
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ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how much you can fit in your car. I am glad Lizzie is squeezed in there. So glad Rick arrived safely. Enjoy your time at the lake! Take care, have a wonderful week!
Great that you can spend the summer at the lake! I hope that Rick enjoys his ride and arrives safely.
ReplyDeleteTime to settle in for some relaxation and good summer fun.
ReplyDeleteOne tiny detail in your photos amused me no end. Can you guess what it is? Of course it's the Talenti container being used for your watercolors! I used those for everything from actual freezer containers for leftovers to holders for various kinds of nuts, bolts, and screws. They're also useful as birdfeed scoops, frozen containers of water for coolers, mixing epoxy.... I have to keep eating the stuff, lest I run out of containers!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy cottage country and all the joys it brings you..That Rick..wow..tiptop shape.Honestly I hate biking now..lol and if I had a flat.I would lay down and cry and give it up.:)
ReplyDeletePoor Lizzie, she is surrounded by plants. That's a funny picture. I love the colour of those plants. You really like basil. I do too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome fruit pie. But, oh my, biking for 3 days isn't my idea of a joy ride. How did he manage? Thank God you came and helped him with his flat tire.
ReplyDeleteBusy times. That’s a lot of plants. Lizzie is adorable. Kudos to Rick and his bike adventure. Time to enjoy country living.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time up at the lake! The weather should be great for lake swimming! I was happy to cool off in the lake this past weekend when it was blazing hot and so humid!
ReplyDeleteI know it feels great to be settled in and enjoy your time at the lake. Looking forward to all of your postcards that will be coming!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh your car was packed up. Could you see out the windows. LOL That a long ride for Rick but I know he enjoys it. Have a great day today.
ReplyDelete250 miles.. bless Rick. Just the thought is giving me palpitations.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of stuff to manage in a car! I love your painting sketchbooks. Do I see a little rendering of our picture, there? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a chill day and can settle in and enjoy your time there!
ReplyDeleteYour art is gorgeous. Loved seeing what you have created so far. Your basil is doing well. I'm sure you'll have caprese salad very soon. Lizzie looks comfy and content. Glad you were able to help Rick with the pump. You must have known where it was, because your car was packed. Welcome to the lake, Jeanie.
ReplyDeleteMy trips in the old days looked similarly packed. Loved seeing all the beautiful plants in your trunk! Glad you were behind him when his tire went. I would worry a bit until he came up the drive, too. Such long trips. But the bicyclists I have known in my life LOVE those long treks.
ReplyDeleteYou were packed to the tippy tops! Love that you took flowers to plant as well.
ReplyDeleteI am glad Rick is safe and that you saved the day with the better air pump!
I enjoyed your artwork.
Have so much fun at you Lake House! I know how wonderful it is!
Glad you're settling in! I am behind on reading, but still have to catch up on the cork poppers. I've had fruit pizza before, never saw the jam/jelly as part of the recipe. Looks good!
ReplyDeleteAlso glad you could rescue Rick.
Oh Jeanie - a table filled with art work, a trunk full of flowers! Simply delightful, warm, and welcoming, friend.
ReplyDeleteFruit pizza is fun! Great that he loves to ride that much. So good for the body/brain. Love it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your lakeside July and take some photos at the pond.
ReplyDeleteMoving your plants looks quite challenging! I hope you have a wonderful summer at the lake.
ReplyDeletePacking and then unpacking is never a fun job even for vacation travels, but once it’s done the relaxation begins. Glad that Rick had a safe trip to our part of the country.
ReplyDeleteThat was one packed car....! Wow...I bet you are glad to be at the cabin home. Looking forward to seeing some of your painting...Hugs, Sandi
ReplyDeleteI love the trunk full of plants... And I am so excited to hear more about your dreamy summer by the water, doing all the fun and fulfilling things you do!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of stuff packed into your car. I'm glad Rick made it safely, and that you could help him with the tire pump along the way.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer by the lake!
Goodness! It's a wonder there was room for you in the car, it was packed full!
ReplyDeletePleased you are now at the Lake ... I wish you an enjoyable summer.
All the best Jan
Glad you're at the lake safe and sound, Jeanie. I didn't realize it took Rick that long on bike to get there. You got some pretty plants in the back of your car. I know they will comfort you and make you feel at home there. Lizzie is settling in as well. I love all the trees that surrounded you on your walk, even though some have fallen from the storm. That fruit pizza looks amazing, and so refreshing for the hot summer days. Settle in, Jeanie, and I look forward to hearing more about your time at the lake house.
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that's a shame about the trees! Yes i can imagine you'd be very happy when Rick got back from his trip. So many dangers out there! Must be lovely to get away for a bit in the countryside. Have a great time.
ReplyDeletesherry
Now that's lot of plants.
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ReplyDeletewhew, that's a lot of packing and unpacking! I'm so glad you, Lizzie and Rick are settled in your favorite summer place!
Jenna
Yep that is definitely one packed car! It sounds like you are all settling well and I'm glad that Rick made is safely with just the one minor mishap of the flat.
ReplyDeleteglad Rick is back safe and sound after a bit of a rocky start...Good that you were there...Could you get any more in that car??I'll bet you tried!!
ReplyDeleteWell done that you're now installed back at the lake! Its certainly not been simple this year but now you're there. Yay! 🙂! Jenny W
ReplyDeleteSummer at the lake! I'm looking forward to hearing about your time there. Looks like you've taken everything but the kitchen sink as they say. Love all the flowers in your trunk.Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteLizzie does look content. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU to Meredith for sharing her fruit pizza recipe!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Rick had a fun and safe bicycle ride. Mountain and trail bicycle riding is a very popular Colorado sport and my younger neighbors do these amazing bike rides up and down high mountain passes all the time. My bicycling is done on a gym bike 3 times a week. I'm lucky to do 5 miles in 30 minutes...lol!
Have a wonderful time at your lake house--hope your weather will be good and that you will make amny more happy memories there!
I look forward to seeing more of your photos of your paintings! And thank you for the fruit pizza recipe.
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