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Borrego Springs, CA

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Attitude adjustment

Okay, so I let myself be moody and upset for a day and a half.  Then when I woke up this morning the sun was shining, and there wasn’t a rain drop to be found.  Hallelujah!  I decided that Emma and I were going to hop in the car and go do something to perk ourselves up today (not that she needed any perking up). 

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I realized that it was Sunday morning, and that meant it was the day for the weekly St. John Farmer’s Market.  It was only about 9:00 and still pretty chilly out, so I was able to leave Emma in the car while I checked out the market.  Any of you that have met Emma know that it was a wise decision on my part.  Smile  I don’t call her wild child for nothing.  There were fresh cheeses, pumpkins, squash, and even four kinds of fresh made Biscotti.  I’ve never had Biscotti before, so I bought two little sampler bags that had all four kinds.

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This was the kind of stuff I expected last weekend when I attended the Harvest Festival.  I bought one of those baskets of tomatoes, and got eight very nice tomatoes for $2.  I also couldn’t pass up getting a handful of honey crisp apples.  They were the most expensive, but the farmer explained to me that they are also the apple that takes the most amount of work to grow.  I know I’ll eat at least one of them, but I’m thinking I might make some more applesauce out of the rest since I bought those expensive cinnamon sticks a couple of weeks ago.  Home made applesauce made with cinnamon sticks and a little brown sugar is something hard to beat in my book.  There were also plenty of wild bees around buzzing all the fresh produce.  I got a hoot out of the one trying to find a way into the boxed honeycombs.  Bee pollen was also for sale to sprinkle on your cereal and such.  I’d never heard of that before.  Maybe AL could use that in one of his blender messes that he concocts.

63 On the way to Anahuac, 201110Plenty of peaches, grapes, peppers, and preserves could be had also.  I did create a bit of a stir amongst the sellers because of taking the pictures.  Several of them even knew what a blog was when I told them why I was taking the pics.  Smile  The farmer that I bought the apples from told me that there is a lady that stops by every week to take pictures of his produce all summer.  She uses the pictures to put on the front of notecards.  Interesting idea.

After I had my bagful of delicious bounty, Emma and I drove out to revisit LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area for a good long walk.  I’m going to save those pics for tomorrow as this post is long enough.

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I got a timely reminder as we headed back to the rig. (‘The Little House on the Parking Lot’.)  I’m determined to begin this week with an optimistic point of view.

Thanks for stopping by… talk to you later,  Judy

27 comments:

  1. Your blog looked so yummy. Now I want to find a Farmer's Market. Wonder if St. George has one. Loved the sign.

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  2. Luscious pictures Judy! Making my mouth water... You are an inspiration to me just seeing your patience with the situation you are presently enduring.

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  3. The corn maze at the market next door to us has opened for the season along with a pumpkin-shaped bouncy-house and a tractor pulling animal cars made from barrels. Heavy traffic on sunny weekends but the smiles I see on kids faces make it worthwhile. The ice cream place down at the corner is also doing a booming end-of-the-season business. And the leaves are changing colors. Time for us wimps to be heading south.

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  4. I have only just finished reading all the posts about your brake problems, and now I look forward to reading about them being fixed THIS WEEK!

    www.travelwithkevinandruth.com

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  5. Never had home made applesauce bet it is good.

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  6. Great new header photo--just right for fall! It's always easier to be cheery when the sun is shining.

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  7. Great shopping trip! Glad you got out for a bit...fresh produce is a treat for all us travelers that get to stop at so many different spots around the country! Posted on Twitter and Facebook a general comment about Xtra Ride taking their sweet time. If anybody else would like to join in and complain about Judy's situation, she said, "Go for it!"

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  8. I can't always comment, but I have been reading about your troubles (when blogger allows it) I think you're a candidate for canonization!

    Biscotti could be used to solve the world's problems!

    cyndi

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  9. Nothing like sunshine and all the bright colors and fresh smells of a farmer's market to perk up your spirits. Wonderful pictures and I, too, like your new header. Here's hoping all your trouble will be over before the week is!

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  10. Well, I'm glad you're outta the dumps. I know it stinks to be there from my own experience. And now I'm completely jealous of your day with the food vendors!! Yummmm!!!

    Smiles!

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  11. What a pretty header pic. Farmers Market looked very nice and makes me want to go eat some fresh veggies and fruits. Happy for you and this is the week of the fix!!!!!

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  12. So glad you had such a great day. You certainly deserved it! Things will turn around for you soon and you'll be on your way. Those fall photos are wonderful! Thanks!
    Grace (in Tucson)

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  13. I love, love, love your header photo, Judy. So beautiful to see all that fall bounty. I am so glad that you found something wonderful to help keep up your spirits. Beautiful. Wishing you well for the week to come.

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  14. WOO HOO!....SOOOOO GLAD YOU ARE LOOKING ON THE POSITIVE....SOMETIMES HARD TO DO...YOU CAME THROUGH THE TUNNEL AND ARE AT THE LIGHT!@!!

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  15. So glad the sun came out for you. Great pic's of all that beautiful produce and such. Hope you have a fantastic week, beginning with good news early tomorrow morning.

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  16. Haven't made apple sauce for years. Maybe i'll give it a try this week. Sure need something to perk myself up.

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  17. Love the new header picture and all the produce. It all looked so good. Glad you're feeling more optimistic!

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  18. Glad you are feeling more chipper, hope it lasts thorough the coming week:)

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  19. Was glad to see your upbeat post tonight Judy, I was worried about you! And glad to see you got rid of the zoo photos--I don't like zoos, either! Beautiful produce, enjoy those apples!

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  20. When life gives you lemons, make...applesauce? ;c)

    Paul & Marti R Sanity RV

    Blogger comments is fighting me tonight.

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  21. My goal is to have your grace, patience & attitude when probs come along! Great header pic & wonderful wisdom in the sign...praying you get out of that parking lot this week!

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  22. When I attended many Alcoholics Anonymous meetings years ago, AA also stood for 'Attitude Adjustment'. And that's what it was, and still is all about......

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  23. Falls bounty ... how can one not have an attitude adjustment when there's so much color enhanced by sunshine.

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  24. It took me two days, but I am finally caught up with your blog. I really liked the post about the Botanical garden in Chicago, and thought your gift to the grands was unique and very educational. We watched many a caterpillar turn into beautiful butterflies. The picture of your Grandpa was also a big treat, but I am so sorry to read about all the trouble you are having with your brakes, and glad you got the right awning installed. Love the names Belt and Buckle you have given each other. Your grands are adorable. I have really missed reading your blog and hope to stay caught up now.

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  25. Yay! She's back! Woohoo! Celebrate! Yeehaw!

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  26. Your new header photo is fantastic. It's always nice when you can find something interesting to do to get you past the rough spots. You certainly have plenty to gripe about with all the delays you been experiencing but I'm glad you got out and about to cheer yourself up.

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  27. love Farmer's markets..now I need to find one?..Cranberry Festival this weekend in Fort Langley..maybe??

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