The thwarted cast iron farmhouse sink tour of OK, KS, TN et al had to be postponed a hundred miles from home because a buck ran out on a highway in front of a hunter and my in-laws hit the buck. The hunter called 9-1-1. That was two weeks ago today and back surgery is complete on my father-in-law but it’s a tough road and even when he goes home it’ll be a long recovery. Margie was in the car as well, sewing a computer bag for herself when the accident happened that morning and she had a lot of bruises but was otherwise OK. She’s been living at the hospital for two weeks now to tend to her husband.
We are frustrated that we can’t be there, but there’s really nothing for us to do right now. Thanksgiving week we head out to see them and are happy to know that friends will be staying here with our dog for the duration.
Accidents happen. We’re glad Jim’s folks are alive and mostly well so far. Last weekend I drove home from a concert at dusk and my husband Jim was telling me “oh, there are two deer over there on the left, and three on the right” of the highway. I couldn’t tell because of the light and color of the deer and the sage, though I could pick out a few in the light only to hope they weren’t spooked to run across the road. I knew he should have been driving because his night vision and experience at night on our local highways driving home in the winter from work make him the better person to do that.
Oh, btw, here’s a recent sunset from last Friday, before the time change. As of today one ski resort is open (28″ base, 1″ powder) and others are opening this weekend even though there’s no snow in civilian territory.
Nearing Ski Season
We will all learn from this, to enjoy family to the fullest. This was a close call. We look forward to seeing family over the holidays. When I hear that my niece got fifth chair in flute her first year (with 19 flautists) I’m so proud, also of my nephew who has won some Cub Scout prizes and art as well. Please enjoy your family over Thanksgiving. If you’ve any favorite recipes or menus, let me know and I’ll post them. Cheers! Dee
Cooking with Dee 