Saturday, September 27, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
"Excuse me ma'am, do you have an axe in your carry-on?"
So, I made an eensie meensie mistake when packing the bags for our return flight home. Darn those new baggage fees that cause us all to carry as much as possible to save a few bucks. I packed the bags at 5:00 am, so forgive me.
When the woman asked me about it, I was all "Why yes, I do". Totally not thinking that it could be some sort of a problem. I guess when they say people can't carry tweezers on board, they mean they can't carry axes either. I don't remember seeing axes on the list of things that aren't allowed to be in a carry-on. Who knew?
When the woman asked me about it, I was all "Why yes, I do". Totally not thinking that it could be some sort of a problem. I guess when they say people can't carry tweezers on board, they mean they can't carry axes either. I don't remember seeing axes on the list of things that aren't allowed to be in a carry-on. Who knew?
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Plastic bags are the devil
Its true. If you don't believe me, check out this presentation.
There is no excuse for not getting your own reusable grocery sacks. Nowadays, they sell them everywhere. They make it a heck of a lot easier to carry your groceries anyway - you can load them really heavy and carry just 2 or 3 bags in the house instead of 10 icky plastic bags. If you still cannot be bothered to bring your own bags, at least ask for paper. I don't believe a paper bag has ever choked a bird to death or drown a turtle. There are also lots of times when you don't need a bag at all. Just tell the checkout person that you don't need a sack. Just make sure you do so BEFORE they rip it off the rack (otherwise they'll likely wad it up and toss it in the trash).
There is one problem with carrying your own bags, and that is forgetting them. It is easy to do. Another problem is shopping at a store other than the grocery, where you feel weird carrying a big sack in with you. For these two reasons, I recommend keeping a small reusable sack in your purse or pocket. I have been using Envirosax which fold up to about the size of a candy bar. I love it and keep it with me at all times. I just saw another cool tiny bag at the airport. Its called the Flip and Tumble Bag. The Flip and Tumble smooshes into a tiny neoprene thing attached to the bag. Once open, it is super simple to convert back to a squishy fun little ball. You could even play catch with them! I highly recommend them. I actually didn't buy one because I figured they'd be more expensive at the airport. If anyone wants one, let me know and maybe I'll compile an order to decrease shipping costs.
There is no excuse for not getting your own reusable grocery sacks. Nowadays, they sell them everywhere. They make it a heck of a lot easier to carry your groceries anyway - you can load them really heavy and carry just 2 or 3 bags in the house instead of 10 icky plastic bags. If you still cannot be bothered to bring your own bags, at least ask for paper. I don't believe a paper bag has ever choked a bird to death or drown a turtle. There are also lots of times when you don't need a bag at all. Just tell the checkout person that you don't need a sack. Just make sure you do so BEFORE they rip it off the rack (otherwise they'll likely wad it up and toss it in the trash).
There is one problem with carrying your own bags, and that is forgetting them. It is easy to do. Another problem is shopping at a store other than the grocery, where you feel weird carrying a big sack in with you. For these two reasons, I recommend keeping a small reusable sack in your purse or pocket. I have been using Envirosax which fold up to about the size of a candy bar. I love it and keep it with me at all times. I just saw another cool tiny bag at the airport. Its called the Flip and Tumble Bag. The Flip and Tumble smooshes into a tiny neoprene thing attached to the bag. Once open, it is super simple to convert back to a squishy fun little ball. You could even play catch with them! I highly recommend them. I actually didn't buy one because I figured they'd be more expensive at the airport. If anyone wants one, let me know and maybe I'll compile an order to decrease shipping costs.
Home again
We made it home after two long flights yesterday. The pups seem to have missed us and we were so very happy to see them, too.
I have a few photos to share from our time visiting my aunt and uncle (Laurel and Brian). They took us to a beautiful old growth forest as well as the Oregon coast. We lucked out as the weather was beautiful.
Corey "torturing fish" as my aunt Laurel says:
Me, Brian, Serena and Laurel:
Serena in playing fetch in the crystal clear water:
Corey staring at a huge fish in the plunge pool:
Brian resting on a pile of sand at the coast:
I have a few photos to share from our time visiting my aunt and uncle (Laurel and Brian). They took us to a beautiful old growth forest as well as the Oregon coast. We lucked out as the weather was beautiful.
Corey "torturing fish" as my aunt Laurel says:
Me, Brian, Serena and Laurel:
Serena in playing fetch in the crystal clear water:
Corey staring at a huge fish in the plunge pool:
Brian resting on a pile of sand at the coast:
Photos from Yellowstone
Moonrise at Yellowstone
Me and "Old Faithful"
Corey and me at the sulfur pools in Yellowstone
Me and "Old Faithful"
Corey and me at the sulfur pools in Yellowstone
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Not just potatoes in Idaho
I always thought the farmers in Idaho only grew potatoes, but to my surprise we saw thousands of acres of wheat fields, onions, and occasional corn fields.
-Corey
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