Weekends

 


How was your weekend?

Mine was pretty good over all. The weather has been beautiful! Low humidity, sunny skies, mid 70's equals a picture-perfect outdoor weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday I walked longer than usual taking advantage of the weather. If summer was like this all the time, I would not wish it away like I usually do.

As you can see, I am on the second sock and loving the free and easy knitting. I did some marathon reading of The Princess Bride. I am quite amused by the book and I recommend it! We didn't do much of anything this weekend - we talked about boring stuff like lawn care (dirt patches from the lack of rain) while sitting on the back patio. 

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsAugust 12, 2024 at 9:13 AM

    It was a really glorious weekend, that is for sure! I did some art journaling as well! I love your tree!

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  2. BonnyAugust 12, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    The weather certainly has taken a turn for the better here and I hope it lasts for a while! I loved The Princess Bride, both the book and the movie were great.

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  3. VeraAugust 12, 2024 at 9:56 AM

    Believe I saw the movie, but did not read the book (unusual for me). Love the quote in your journal as well as your tree. The weekend felt glorious!

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  4. CynthiaAugust 12, 2024 at 10:59 AM

    We wrapped up a week in York Maine at the beach. While it was so much fun to spend the week with some of my adults kids and three of my four grandchildren, I am having the worst RA Flare and it is hurting to move much.......I walked TOO much and over did it with the stairs etc. I am paying for it now.......

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    1. karenAugust 14, 2024 at 7:21 AM

      I tend to flare while traveling! That's how you know you had a good time, lol. I hope you feel better soon!!

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  5. MonicaAugust 12, 2024 at 11:29 AM

    Sounds like a the same wonderful weather we had here in mid missouri. Can't believe it is August weather. I assessed my landscape needs this weekend.

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  6. LeftycrafterAugust 12, 2024 at 12:11 PM

    Your weather sounds perfect. Still 100+ here and humidity us high. Spent our weekend with family in Saturday. Sunday was Mass and doing food prep for the week. We also watched a couple of movies.

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  7. DiannaAugust 12, 2024 at 12:12 PM

    I actually thought about you with these beautiful autumn like days we've been having. I love to go outside and just breathe deep to take in the cooler air and enjoy the gentle breezes. Boring conversations...we have those here too. :)

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  8. MaryAugust 12, 2024 at 5:56 PM

    It dropped below 70 degrees this morning and I baked! I'm so looking forward to fall!

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  9. Deb J. in UtahAugust 12, 2024 at 6:05 PM

    Glad you had a nice, relaxing weekend. We had some rain here this afternoon, so our temps dropped and it feels so good! I love that quote at the end - one of my favorites and so true. I hope you have a good week.

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  10. thecrazysheepladyAugust 13, 2024 at 7:23 AM

    Nice weather here over the weekend. VERY encouraging :-).

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  11. JenniferAugust 13, 2024 at 11:24 AM

    The Princess Bride....that sounds interesting. I have never read the book but think I will check it out. Hooray for a lovely weekend:)

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  12. Judy S.August 13, 2024 at 8:20 PM

    It finally cooled off here, and now if only it would rain. We haven't had any since May! What sock pattern are you using?

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  13. Hena TayebAugust 13, 2024 at 9:26 PM

    I have never read the Princess Bride.. the movie was quite amusing.. I can only imagine how fun the book might be. The weather is so beautiful these days.

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