Well, we finally have a vacation coming up soon and it will be a week’s worth of relaxation. Taking a week off away from home is a novelty for us. Usually, we say that four days of visiting a place is long enough. That said, we totally enjoyed our six days in Santa Fe over Christmas a couple of years ago.
If we are going to KC, a weekend is great. Dallas? Love it for a couple of days. Hot Springs? Yep, two days is great. Chicago? Had a great four day trip.
We love the short getaways because we can take more of them. (Hmmm….Note to self, when was the last time we really got away with just the two of us? I will have to check, but I think it might have been that NM trip in 2010.)
But, I digress.
We will be house sitting for some friends that have a beautiful little cottage on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees (or simply “Grand” as we Okies call it). It sets right on the water in a serene little cove. (We did this a couple of summers ago and even though we both had to drive back and forth to our jobs from there, which was a pain, we enjoyed the solitude and quietude of the lake.) This year, I will not have to go to work. I can sit on my butt and read.
So why is the title of this post “Stacks and stacks of magazines”?
Because that is what I am taking with me.
I am starting with this stack.
I will probably take these too.
One basket.
Two baskets. (These are really old.)
Three baskets. (And a James Beard book thrown in for good measure.)
I am sure The Hubs will think I am crazy for doing this, but I really need to go through these. They are all foodie mags if you were wondering. 🙂 I think I may have a foodie mag hording problem.
I hope there is a recycling dumpster close by somewhere.
I am off to the lake…to read, relax, and rejuvenate.
I will close with my homage to “Lake Life” which I originally posted in 2011.
Lake Life:
Flip flops are the shoes of choice, but footwear is entirely optional.
Bathing also seems to be optional for some. (It is more acceptable the more times you jump in the lake.)
Naps are not only necessary, they are required. Sleeping in is also not frowned upon.
Shaving is optional (for both sexes).
Cooking is casual. No five course meals. Salads, sandwiches, popsicles!
There is NO schedule.
Adult beverages are partaken often because “it’s five o’clock somewhere.”
Everybody waves.
And, “The Lazy Song” must be on the Ipod (along with any and all Jimmy Buffet).
Toodles….
(Abigail, don’t worry, I didn’t forget your flower for today.
Beautiful Calla Lillies (again from my mom’s garden). She truly has a green thumb.
Oh my, I am coveting your piles. If you find any Gourmet magazines in there, please don’t toss them. I’ll pay the postage to have you send them to me, ok?
Have a safe, relaxing and wonderful vacation!
I have a huge stash but I am keeping them. 🙂
Take me with youuuuuu!
There’s room.
Have a wonderful time! Our daughter and her husband recently bought a lake house and we have loved spending time there. You’re right, it’s so relaxing and a great time to catch up on whatever your heart fancies. I know you’ll be tearing out and saving all kinds of great recipes! Have fun.
Pinning a lot!
Really?!?!? JB??? Okay, what’s your favorite song? Sadly, Come Monday (totally commercial as Jerry would say) is my favorite but Floridays and Pirate Looks at 40 are a tie for second. I know every song to every album he ever made including the very first one……..it’s because I married and then became step-mother to three hug parrotheads! Have fun on Grand Lake. My aunt had a place there before it was so popular and I was young! We spent all our holidays there and I know you are in for a peaceful time. I LOVE my Food Network mag and I see you are fan too!!
It’s gotta be Margaritaville. 🙂
Salt……..Salt………SALT!
Sounds like a great vacation coming up! I could easier spend a week on a lake or any where next water. Sorry I missed you a couple of years ago when you were in Santa Fe. That’s a beautiful place at Christmas!
We may be planning a trip for this year. Lord knows The Hubs needs a real vacation.
I am preparing for vacation too! I hope you have a great time!
Have a great time!
Have a great vacation!
Thanks, Angie.
I just went through a stack of magazines myself. Can’t wait to see if you bring any my way, or went to the recycle bin!
Will leave some for the “house owner.” But, I have LOTS more!!!! Don’t worry, I will bring you some more.
This is a VERY familiar scene to me! I have food magazines piling up everywhere in our small apartment – I would love a week beside a lake with nothing to do but get caught up on my reading and relax. Have a great time!
I think most of us are in the same boat. Hope your vacay was relaxing.
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I too am a magazine junkie. Whenever my kids visit I always have a magazine of their liking in their bedroom. One picked out specially for them. Biking for Jarom, Gluten Free Living for Candise, Pregnancy for Chersten, Decorating for Jess etc. I love browsing the wide array of magazines and looking for the perfect read!
I have loved looking at your flowers! 9 years ago this week my father passed away–it was expected but still I miss him! A dear friend gave me a Hibiscus plant–it blooms dinner plate size blooms that last one day. Luckily the plant is huge and there are hundreds of blooms. It started blooming this week. Every day I look at it I think of my wonderful father! Sorry for the long story but I thought you might enjoy hearing it..
That is a great idea for guests. Thanks for sharing your story with me. I have a red hibiscus that has huge blooms too. In fact, I need to get a picture of it for Abby.
Cindy, I loved hearing it. There is something healing and special about flowers. Guess it’s in the magic of the bloom in those plain green stalks.
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