2009 In review
Purchased a worm bin in early March and got it going. Still going strong in the garage.
Spring started on March 15th for us with a trip to Scooby’s
Went to the Wheaton Native Illinois Plant sale, like we do every year. Need to get in line no later than 7:30am.
Girls built a fairy garden
I [...]
This was the first year for Mel and I to go to the Scottish Highland Games in Oakbrook, IL (chicago area). We have been to others before, just not in Chicago.
The folks at the Illinois St. Andrews Society put on the games and in general I think they did a fine job. Especially given the [...]
Quick post…
If you have nothing to do this weekend come visit the Scottish Highland Games this weekend at the Polo Grounds in Oak Brook.
Visit the Illinois Saint Andrew Society website for more info. See you there!
Wine country in Paso Robles. The most interesting part of the day so far has actually been visiting an olive oil farm (Pasolivo) and doing a tasting and tour. I didnt realize just how bad the olive oil I have been buying from the local grociery stores realy is. Doesn’t even taste like olives when [...]
Sorry for the horrible picture, the camera on my phone sucks in low light conditions (actually any condition). We had a wonderful dinner at Ristorante de Gaetano in Paso Robles, CA. Our B&B hosts told us most of the good restaurants in town are closed sunday night, but my wife found this little italian place [...]