Checking That Off the Bucket List. Always Wanted to Try My Hands at Shepherd's Pie...CNY Weather Gave Me a Reason to Go For It

Amazing to wake up to 40 degree temperatures after the heat waves of this past summer. I had it in my mind to grocery shop and make a meal that would last my parents a few days. I actually made enough for about 15 people. I was worried about the flavors and getting it all right, but in the end I won out. I might skip rosemary if I was to make it again and add something with a little more kick. But it was hardy and perfect for the cold temperatures. 

Of course, the dishes for making all the goods were a major part of the day. 

Also tuned into another game of the Fairfield Little League team and although evenly matched with Nevada, they pulled off another W, guaranteeing their place in the championship. I should be home on Saturday for the game. 

Today looks like back patio pole vaulting with Mike and Dylan, to set the poles for the labor they still have to complete. On Tuesday, we were on our stomach ripping out the cement from the previous deck. Good labor. Probably better to hire out.

It's also nail biting time as I'm starting to see families dropping off kids to college and teachers going back to orientations for a new year. I realize I need to get to work and sit down to get all in place (and, of course, there's all the emails I've been ignoring because I needed a break from it all). 

Anyway, Thursday. Onward. Here we go.