Time warp in Olympia WA

It's been a busycrazy week, but loads of fun.  Along with the usual errand running, cooking, yoga class and Weight Watchers meeting attending, we were introduced to some of Olympia's more iconic events over the weekend, enjoying them all with our friends Brian and Susan.

The fun started on Friday evening when we attended the Luminary parade that is part of Arts Walk and Procession of the Species.  The parade was very cool, with folks carrying all kinds of lighted birds, fishes, animals, a praying mantis, just lots of fun creatures.  Very pretty, too.

On Saturday afternoon I went to a Weight Watchers celebration lunch.  It was fun meeting more of the staff from this area, and the food was good -- a chicken wrap in a spinach tortilla.

Then, Saturday evening we went to the Procession of the Species (see pictures).  It was like attending a Happening in 1968 (hence the time warp).  It was lots of fun.  After the parade we went to Susan and Brian's house, along with friends Paul and Connie, and had wings, salad, snacks, margaritas and GnTs, and sat around a wonderfully warm fire pit.  Lots of good food and laughter.

On Sunday, we went to the Shellfish SLURP.  This was held at a local brewery, Fish Tale Ale.  There were about a dozen local wineries sampling their wares and a dozen or so local restaurants showcasing their menu items using oysters, clams and mussels.  Lots of good food and wine.

Monday brought a nice lunch with my friend, Jules, at my favorite coffee place, Batdorf & Bronson.  Yummy Chilly-Goat (blended mocha) and chicken pesto sandwich.

Monday evening brought the decision to fix the kitchen sink faucet (it dripped).  Well, that led to calling a plumber (the faucet wouldn't come apart and we couldn't get the water quite turned off all the way). We now have a fancy new faucet, installed by the plumber.  It's very nice.

Today was what I think is what folks consider a typical Pacific Northwest day -- very gray and quite rainy.  It was the first time that I really wanted to just stay home curled up in a blanket and read a book.  I was good, though, and went to my Weight Watchers meeting and ran some errands.  I spent the afternoon working on computer stuff.  So, now it's time to think about fixing something for dinner, and feeding the puppies.  Then I think I really will curl up in a blanket and read a book.

That's it for now.