The weekend is here

[jMac]

So for the weekend of 3/6, I got to take my 5 sons to a state park for trail hiking. It was a prickly pear wasteland with a surreal desolation to it. Also, lots of sun, little to no shade. But much nicer than a polar vortex in Texas #hiketexas

Hope y'all's weekend was nice.

[jMac]

Sounds relaxing.

[melminimalist]

The weekend is here

Spent the weekend reading American Assassin, I just got notification that my request of Deadly Class Volume 2 be purchased through my library’s overdrive has been approved and I get to be the first to borrow it, that’ll be next weekend’s read. It’s been cold, gray, and rainy here in the south, unusual for us, usually we’re in shorts by now.


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[jMac]

Well, we skiers call our poor snowboarding cousins “knuckle-draggers,” but its all in good fun. Any outdoor play in the snow is time well spent. Spring is a great time to learn, and the gear is usually on sale as the season winds down. Not sure where you can ski/board in Texas though...?

No snow sports in Texas. Closest place is either New Mexico or Colorado. I may visit Pike's Peak this Fall...

[cdgerston]

Well, we skiers call our poor snowboarding cousins “knuckle-draggers,” but its all in good fun. Any outdoor play in the snow is time well spent. Spring is a great time to learn, and the gear is usually on sale as the season winds down. Not sure where you can ski/board in Texas though...?

[jMac]

Went skiing again this weekend. Skiing has been great, though this season has been as crowded as I’ve ever seen it. Like all outdoor activities, interest and participation has gone through the roof. Worth it though... And I’ve learned I like skiing with a mask (TB masks work great for skiing). Keeps my face nice and warm, so I’ll probably wear one from now on even when the pandemic has passed. :-)

Sounds like fun! I've never been snow skiing but am interested to try. Would love to try snowboarding.

[cdgerston]

Went skiing again this weekend. Skiing has been great, though this season has been as crowded as I’ve ever seen it. Like all outdoor activities, interest and participation has gone through the roof. Worth it though... And I’ve learned I like skiing with a mask (TB masks work great for skiing). Keeps my face nice and warm, so I’ll probably wear one from now on even when the pandemic has passed. :-)

[jMac]

Thanks jMacSo.... how was everyone's weekend? Mine was good: I hiked, worked a bit, cleaned my fridge, and made enchiladas using this mole paste. And it's definitely feeling like the beginning of spring outside, which I am readily welcoming! (I may be using more exclamation marks for a while because I'm so excited for spring!)

Mine was very good; thanks for asking I set out to build 2 of my son's new bed-pods I designed (loft with "tiny-home" underneath). I completed them 100% a day ahead of my schedule! Then Sunday, worn out, I rested. And maybe drank too many cokes. Played Nintendo. Watched a movie. Craved queso.

And yes, after the Texas Polar Vortex (power outages and lack of water), I'm looking forward to Spring too. I had decided to hike Dinosaur Valley State Park at least once every month this year. So far, so good. Next trip planned for Mar 6.

[bartleby]

And it's definitely feeling like the beginning of spring outside, which I am readily welcoming! (I may be using more exclamation marks for a while because I'm so excited for spring!)

So true, I think I never welcomed spring more than this year! Since we had a sunny weekend I spent a lot of time outside, riding my bike and hiking. Afterwards, I had a really giant piece of apple cake with caramelized walnuts, yummy!

[Darcy]

Thanks jMac for such a thoughtful post. This past year in particular has helped me to realize how important small acts of connection are.... things like holding the door open for someone and wishing people a happy weekend. It all adds up.

So.... how was everyone's weekend? Mine was good: I hiked, worked a bit, cleaned my fridge, and made enchiladas using this mole paste. And it's definitely feeling like the beginning of spring outside, which I am readily welcoming! (I may be using more exclamation marks for a while because I'm so excited for spring!)

[Tycho]

You too!

[jMac]

Hey everyone, just felt like sharing that I'm enjoying the Forum here, the Bihn community, and appreciate stuff y'all share like helpful information and excitement for the bags.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend.