Mapping the trip

On a gorgeous day last recently, we mapped out the upcoming trip while enjoying the sunshine on the deck.  Over the weekend, it started blowing and raining, and now it is certainly time to hit the road!

  Had dinner here for friends last night, and made a stew in a pumpkin.  It is so neat, and really very tasty.  And I blew it, and didn't take a photo!  Have to admit I had some difficulty getting it out of the oven, so was distracted by that.  Next time!  Have not made it in years, but decided I should make it a fall standard. Warm stew on a blustery night, in a festive pumpkin....very fun!