Except for the three dozen brownies I will bake next Sunday for Amster's cookie exchange, this batch marks the last I need for Brownie List 2024.
I'm waiting for two or three updated addresses, but the shipping is basically done. Now I get to hand carry brownies to people I love.
I have some shopping bags in the pre-packing stage. I'm used to a carry on I can watch for the whole flight, but there was an upcharge for that and our checked baggage is free. We can fill two suitcases with presents and clothes to leave behind so that future trips can be made with a bag that fits under the seat in front of you.
The Prince Scholars start their vacation after school today. Grandma's Garden is as well prepared as it can be with no one around to monitor the irrigation for the next two weeks.
I'm going to go on vacation, too, reposting some of my favorite oldies and goodies.
I've been at this since 2009; I'm sure there are some you've missed so I'm not feeling too guilty. I'm considering it a holiday gift to myself.
Just another step in preparing for the future.
I don't know if you've ever watched the TV series "Monk" (currently on Netflix). (Short version: Starring Tony Shalhoub. brilliant SFPD detective is placed on indefinite leave for various psychological ailments, especially a hilariously crippling OCD. He gets called in regularly to help police with baffling crimes.)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, an episode we recently watched had Monk traveling to Mexico to help with a case. Because he hates travel, and hates anything which puts him out of his comfort zone, he has overpacked for the trip of several days. He has checked EIGHTEEN SUITCASES, stuffed with bottled water, sanitary wipes, toilet paper, dozens of changes of clothes... (And then shortly after arrival, his luggage is stolen -- ha!)
I'm kinda picturing your holiday traveling like this. Y'know, you depart with a half-dozen suitcases filled with brownies, and return home with them all empty.
We traveled to people we loved for quite a few years, and then they moved to us. We are blessed by their nearness.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful holiday celebration.