Overworkedjanet

 I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday time.  We've had the usual holiday preview... lost a few good ones in the past two weeks; a cousin's hubby of 50 years and a close friend. Yet, things move on. The family gatherings will continue. Hopefully the cousin will attend the post Christmas lunch of all us "old" cousins to be well-protected. The close friend, well, it's tough to not reach for the phone. This will get easier.  I'm pleased to say I've gotten 10-13 pounds off, depending on the salty meal the night before weighing. In 3 pounds I'll make it to onederland for the first time in 20+ years. This is in preparation for surgery in 6 weeks to replace that pesky hip joint. I've been continuing my gym-work as well as working in the warm pool. I think I should do ok post-op. DH is insisting he take care of me...so now I'm scared LOL. I have a backup plan. Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanza to celebrants. Peace love and joy are part ...

 Yep, I've been lazy. I went on my huge bucket list vacation and didn't share it here. We had the six of us, siblings and spouses, 10 years after our last trip together in Yellowstone. We flew to Salt Lake, UT and stopped to see what was left of the Great Salt Lake. I touched, and smelled the water...no tasting, uh maybe a little. Onward to Idaho, our first exploration was Craters of the Moon NM. Being a volcano nut, I climbed a few mounds to see what was at the top, then was able to climb this and go inside. My SIL's sat out the volcanic cone. Inside there was not much to see. It WAS dark and they had chain link fencing to keep people from falling in. I've no clue how deep the hole was, but I can say I went into a cinder cone. We viewed Shoshone Falls. I bet it's impressive in the spring with flowing water. My choice of travel time always leaves me with stark rocks at waterfalls. No problem, it was beautiful. Proof of spouse. We traveled the area around Twin Falls ...