Random Update

[dalthauser]

*  I got impatient yesterday and opened up a Pomegranate. (Marcel gave me a disapproving look).  It wasn't ready.  The little seeds were formed and plump, but they were just now beginning to turn red.  I ate some, and they did taste pretty good - considerng.  Can't wait until October or November. 

*  I will get an extra long holiday weekend.  I am switching my half day with a friend (I'll work her Sunday this weekend - she'll work my Saturday next), so I will be off Friday evening through Tuesday morning.  Yay!!!  I'm drivin' down to Corpus to hang with my honey.  Sierra will have her boy-toy with her at the house for the weekend, so (hopefully) the chickens will get fed and garden watered (crossing fingers).

*  I think I made a post once about a wine called Gruner Veltliner.  I found an article about it in an old culinary magazine and my interest was aroused (I'm so easy).  I did some online research and got even more excited (I said I was easy....).  I've never been a wine buff or even all that interested, but for some reason reading this article captured my attention.  Since I learned about it, every time I go to a wine section I've looked for it.  No luck until Sunday.  I found it at Whole Foods, and Marcel bought me a bottle.  We drank it with dinner (Mustard/Curry tofu w/ brown rice and wilted Dandelion green salad......).

* We are toying with the idea of renting out (or selling - but in this market doubtful) the New Braunfels house and me moving down South.  There is so much that would need to be considered before that happened - but the idea is there (and it's being toyed with....) :-)

Oh yeah - it rained last night (yay)

Comments

[madamealexis.livejournal.com]

So it was you who stole the rain before it got here!

[eats-veggies.livejournal.com]

We got more last night..... sorry ;-)

[cosmorama.livejournal.com]

Love whole foods and it finally came here! But I found out people are boycotting it cause the ceo said only people like him (the rich) deserve health care. Haven't looked it up to see if it's true or not.

[eats-veggies.livejournal.com]

It is kind of true. He offers a high deductible plan to his employees, and he pays for it. Problem is that these plans basically suck unless you get a major illness. If you are like most people who get treatment here and there for things like bee stings, sprained ankles, etc. - it's gonna cost you.

I do not agree with his thoughts on health care - especially that it is not a right (I believe basic health care - and wellness/preventative care should be a right in our modern society). Here is a recap of his ideas on this issue:
John Mackey: The Whole Foods Alternative to ObamaCare
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html
(the title of the article alone put me off - easy to tell which camp this guy is in)

I still shop at Whole Foods when I'm in San Antonio because the employees need jobs - and boycotting the store would only hurt them (cut hours etc.)

Hey, did you know I am from Hawaii too? I was raised in Waialua. My parents and sister still live there. We also have the same taste in music (I saw your playlist on your profile). These are reasons I friended you. Glad you friended me back :-)

[walksbeauty.livejournal.com]

yay! I was waiting to hear you decided to do what was needed tio get you there! renting out your house could work! I hope you can work it out...

We had a little rain, too. Finally.. It was nice and more on the way??

Have a wonderful LONG weekend!

I do prefer other natural food stores to Whole Foods and have for awhile. But that wine is tempting from your review..!

[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

Aaaw...that is so romantic - Marcel bought you the wine!

I'm not following your plans - renting out the New Braunfels house...yes...and you moving south - where to? And what will you do with your place - where you are partially self sufficient?

It would be great to hang out with your honey all the time, though :)

And enjoy your long weekend - almost like a mini-holiday!

[kabuldur.livejournal.com]

And yay for the rain!

[eats-veggies.livejournal.com]

It looks like the restaurant isn't going to sell as soon as we thought. We like being together, and I really don't like my job anyway - so, if I can make arrangements for the property - the only thing keeping us from being together is me getting a job with benefits down there (and I can work in the restaurant until I find one). If we rent out my house, then it will be there if/when we want it when we tie up our loose ends (however long that takes - months or years). We are going to keep the North Padre Island house either way. I like it down there - it's just that the yard is so small, and you can't have chickens etc.

I wish my parents would move into my house in New Braunfels - that would totally solve the situation 100% (but I can't force them - and I've been trying to get them out for the past 5 years.... they haven't made a single move in that direction, so it's obvious that isnt' going to happen).

[joebanks.livejournal.com]

That's a big step for you to move? You have put so much work into the homestead. I'm not trying to give you seconed thoughts; i guess i'm selfish; iv'e enjoyed your projects!

[eats-veggies.livejournal.com]

Wherever I move there will be projects - it will just be on a smaller scale at the Corpus house.

I think we're pretty sure we aren't going to try and sell the New Braunfels house. Mostly because we'd have to put a ton of money into making it sellable (is that a word?). More likely we'll rent it and have the option of returning someday.