a real hike!

We've gone to a great conservation area for years, just outside the city, where you can hike for free. Two brothers and their wives used to farm the land and when the brothers died, they donated the land. How they ever farmed this spot is absolutely beyond me, as it's extremely hilly and Rocky. We thought we had it rough picking rocks at home on the farm, but Starkey's hill is ridiculous!

Cory introduced us to it when she lived in Arkell and we've been going ever since. We took our kids and now we're taking our grandkids. However, since the kids have come along, it has often been a meander, or a fireman's carry to get through it. Penelope was in a carrier today, but the rest of them all walked at a brisk enough pace that it was actually a hike; except, of course, when we stopped for a snack, or to watch a small frog climb a tree or to pick up and examine a very small garter snake! It was wonderful.

Paula barbecued for us after, which was great. Some ass brought gummie bears and we played close our eyes, pick one, have everyone else check the colour, and then taste it and try to guess what colour we ate. Other than those Damn gummies, it was an ok day again. Not where I want to be but not total annihilation.

This new drug seems to be making me quite sleepy. I'm not sleeping any better at night, but feel like I can hardly stay awake mid afternoon. I hope it doesn't start interfering with work. Patience...

Love, elly