The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week, and showcase books and things we have received.
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Sunday, I woke early even though I was up late. I put new vegetables with the leftover pot roast to have for lunch. I did my normal blog visiting. A neighbor came over to pick up all the cardboard boxes I had which had piled up which I didn’t need. Then we had the Hammered Read-along chat. Afterward, I went out in the yard to pull more weeds and prep for the mulch. I also cut down low-hanging branches. For dinner, we had the first picked chard this summer. Happy birthday, Robin!
Monday, I didn’t get up as early as usual. I took my favorite pair of shoes for repair, then did pickups at Sam’s Club and Walmart. The shoe repair shop is close and there prices are great. I got gas for the first time this year to prep for our little getaway. Sam’s Club finally allowed ordering rotisserie chicken at curbside pickup and then they forgot to bring it to me. Luckily I realized it before I left. I made an extra trip to a far off Harris Teeter to get a flavor of Tillamook on sale and they had it! Walmart tried to give me a 3lb ground beef and I said it wasn’t mine, but my stuff was right. I got everything put away and then helped my daughter with phone calls to her OBGYN, primary care provider and the computer warranty company. She has to learn how to do these herself. Then I went out to pull weeds and lay landscape fabric before they came with the mulch. It’s more money than I wanted to spend but it looks great. Then dinner, I had found blueberries on sale so I made a blueberry crisp for dessert and a batch of food for Lulu.
Tuesday, I got up and we walked and it felt hot. I did some computer stuff and then took Lulu to her annual appt for shots at the vet.
Wednesday, the usual walking was much nicer with a slight north breeze. Then I picked up my repaired shoes and a bunch of RX for my daughter. I called to find out if the restaurant we planned to go for lunch on my birthday would have the dessert I love – the chocolate lava cakes (also their only gluten free dessert other than plain ice cream) and boo – they don’t and don’t know if they will get any. I reorganized the seats in the car and put in Lulu’s special seat cover and bed. Then I organized my daughter’s meds for the trip. I have a shelf up along one wall in my bedroom at about 9 feet high. I have no idea why it is there other than to collect huge amounts of dust. I got up on the 8 foot ladder and cleaned the whole thing. Then my ex and I got the huge mirror in the bathroom off the wall so it can be cut since the new cabinets are taller. Next I went back to computer stuff getting all the posts set up for the rest of the week. Before bedtime I packed.
Thursday, I did a mad rush to pack medications, food, drinks and clothes. We went on our walking and then left on our short trip to Williamsburg, VA. We got to our hotel and it’s ok. I was worried but it’s fine. We went to a Mexican restaurant and had seafood tacos and chicken enchiladas and margaritas. Happy birthday Melanie!
Friday, we ate breakfast in the room. Lowe’s called about my chair delivery they were supposed to do April 28th, now scheduled for Sunday. We (including Lulu) walked around the Botanical Garden, then the Antique Mall. I dropped my daughter and her dad at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Lulu went with me to General Store . I got a couple of B1G1 Tshirts. Then Lulu and I went back to the room so I could do some computer stuff and relax. Then I fed Lulu and left her to pick them up to go eat at our favorite place here. Antonio’s we had a pizza as an appetizer and then salads and pasta for the meals.
Saturday, we got going as fast as we could. We ate breakfast at a pancake house. Then we went down to Norfolk to the Virginia Zoo. The Zoo is under construction so it was at a lower price. We had never been to this zoo so I was happy to go. Afterwards, we had a late lunch at Baker’s Crust. The one in Williamsburg didn’t have the gluten-free lava cakes but this location did. So I figured out the night before we left we could go to the zoo and then eat here. Also they have outdoor seating so Lulu was welcome to join us. I really enjoy their food. We were a bit worried about rain in the afternoon or driving home but the weather was great for our whole trip.
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Reading Reality. These are the exciting ARCs I received this week (If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry):
YEEEESSSSSSS! I have been refreshing Netgalley, like all the time this week, waiting for this one. But I got sent a widget – all my love to NYLA. I pre-ordered it in February also.
(If you click on the cover, it will take you to the Goodreads entry)
Nothing.
Now the really scary one. This is all the Kindle and Audible freebies I grabbed this past week. You can see why I need to do Thrifty Thursday to be sure I read a few at least one each month.
I really meant to cut back on freebies BUT they are free so I guess that won’t be happening.
I’m not including things like reviews posted or upcoming as they are always in the right sidebar. And, my challenge status is also there.
Anne
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That sounds like a fun trip. Love getaways like that.
Killing Rebecca looks good- that’s quite the cover. Makes me want to by it!
Happy Mother’s day!!
Thank you Greg. It was a nice getaway. Most stuff was outside so Lulu could go too. Killing Rebecca was free so I think you could get it.
Ooh I’ll look it up..
Happy Mothers Day, Anne! And it sounds like you recently had a birthday too, so happy birthday😁
Thank you Tammy. You caught on to that did you? My birthday was Friday.
I love walking and of course, any trips. Have a good time.
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We are the same. Lulu loves trips but she looks like dead dog at the end of the day because she tries to see everything all day.
Was it really the first time you got gas all year? Crazy! Yay for a nice trip out of town too. That’s awesome that Lulu got to go on the trip with you. Sounds like maybe she’s doing better. Have a nice mother’s day and a great week!
yes it was the first tank of gas all year. I have a plug-in hybrid and I get 60 miles a day on electric and pretty much never use more. Unless we take another trip I likely won’t need gas again all year. We always take Lulu and plan places she can go. We like a bunch of outdoor activities so that worked well. Except she can’t go to the zoo. (:
Interesting freebies – I remember seeing a couple of them but I chose a couple different ones. Hope you enjoy. Glad you got time for a short getaway – sometimes we just need to look at something different! Thanks for the visit Anne…..
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Thank you Terrie. The getaway went well. We were often the only ones wearing masks but we did lots of outdoor activities both for that and to include Lulu.
I need to schedule my dogs’ annual vet appointments as well. Its that time of year for them! Glad you had a nice trip!
Thank you Samantha. Short and sweet. I really am happy to be home.
We used to have a Ripley’s Believe It Or Not here in Vegas at the 4 Queens a long time ago. I loved going there and back then it was free to get in to. I love Tillamook cheese. It’s the best brand in my opinion. Happy Mother’s Day.
Thank you Mary. I love Tillamook cheese also but this was Tillamook ice cream. It’s also really good. Lots of things used to be free in Vegas I think. We only went once probably 20 years ago. We loved the restaurants and shows but not the smoking. Because of the smoking, we haven’t gone back. Is it different now?
Congrats on getting that so coveted book!
Thank you. They are my favorite author.
Looks like you’re having a nice trip! I’d love to visit the area someday. Lucky you getting an ARC of Magic Claims! I’ll be ordering the audio bundle. Love that Hillary Huber is the new Kate!! She was one of my top picks on the Facebook group that helped choose the new narrator so that was exciting!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip, Anne!
Thank you Rachel. We really had a nice trip but it was hard on my daughter’s joints even using a cane and wheelchair. I am so excited. I will also order the audio bundle and I am a Hillary Huber fan also.
Sounds like you enjoyed your trip. Happy Mother´s Day and have a great new week, Anne.
Thank you Vi. I am glad to be home even though it was a nice short trip.
True words *smile*
Sounds like a great birthday getaway! Happy birthday and happy Mother’s Day! I’m looking forward to the rescheduled Hammered chat — but I need to finish the book ASAP.
Thank you Kara. I hope we get a good group to chat on Hammered even if it is a small one. There is much to discuss on this one.
It sounds as though you’ve had another busy week! I’m a sucker for a book with a dog on the cover! I hope you enjoy all these books. Have a great week!
Thank you Jodie. I want to read all the dog stories.
Sounds like a fun trip! We haven’t been to Williamsburg in quite awhile but it’s on our list of places to go in the next year or so. Lulu looks quite cozy! Have a wonderful week!
Thank you Katherine. There are things to do in Williamsburg but it depends on your interests. I’d like to do more historical sites but between my daughter’s issues with walking too long and having Lulu with us, it wasn’t a good fit for this trip. One thing Williamsburg has is lots of great restaurants with gluten free options.
Happy birthday Anne!🎉
I’m glad you enjoyed your trip, and finally got your chocolate lava cake!
Wishing you a great reading week
Thank you Shelleyrae! We try to fit in our favorites when traveling. I’m glad to be home though.
Awww, look at Lulu💜 There’s something about a sleeping dog…
You went to Williamsburg? My hometown is Newport News so that’s my old stomping grounds. Hope you had a good time.
Thank you Jonetta. We stopped for gas in Newport News. It was a nice trip, but I am always glad to be home. Lulu was exhausted. She loves to travel but watching everything saps her energy.
Sounds like the trip was a success – even the weather cooperated. And hooray for getting your lava cake! My husband recently started reading that Ilona Andrews series and is about 4 books in.
Thank you Tanya. yes it was a successful birthday overall with getting the ARC from my favorite author, eating at favorite restaurants and cooperating weather. Things went smoothly on the trip but still always glad to be home.
It sounds like you had a busy week. I am so glad that you were able to get away and have some fun. I was very excited to get a widget for Magic Claims and ended up loving the book! Have a great week!
Thank you Carole. I wanted to read Magic Claims the moment I got it but haven’t been able to yet with being out of town. Still too busy this week.
“YEEEESSSSSSS! I have been refreshing Netgalley, like all the time this week, waiting for this one. But I got sent a widget – all my love to NYLA. ” SO – I wasn’t the only one? Ever since they posted on their blog that NG would have the review copies, I would check and refresh NG a few times each day. LOL!
I hope you have a chance to read the Stormwalker series. I really loved it.
Glad you are having a great vacation! Hope your week is going well!
Thank you Jen. I have read the whole Stormwalker series. I think it might have even been paperbacks from the library it was so long ago. But when a book is available free that I know I get it too. I now have to fit in a time for Magic Claims.
I haven’t been on Netgalley in a while. I should go there soon.
I check every couple weeks on Netgalley. I also have some audio publishers I check their “listings” each month.
Sounds like a nice little trip! I’ve heard Williamsburg is great, but I’ve never been.
It has a good mix of activities to suit a variety of interests. We chose more outdoor and dog friendly things because Lulu was with us. The big thing is they have the most gluten free restaurants we’ve found close to home. Bar Harbor Maine has lots also.
You had a productive week! And what a fun trip! I enjoy getting away from time to time. Not as often as I’d like, really. The new Ilona Andrews book sounds good! I hope you had a good week and enjoy your weekend, Anne!
Somehow I missed this one when it happened a month ago. I’d just been out of town over the weekend. Thank you Wendy. My review of Magic Claims is up tomorrow.