Mostly Mundane Monday But Marvelous Nevertheless

It has actually been chilly this morning, probably because the sun hasn’t shone at all.  But it has been beautiful.  I like wearing jackets.  There is something wonderful about walking in a cool breeze bundled up against the cold.

We went to a couple of stores looking for a very large pan that will work on an induction stove.  The largest one we have now is 6 ½ liters and we found an 11 liter pan at IKEA, which may work.  We didn’t buy it yet, because we won’t need it for awhile.

We had a quick lunch and headed over to the center, where we have been until now. 

Our attendance was down just slightly.  I am surprised that it was not down more….I think everyone must be so tired from the weekend, but they are resilient.  Most of the ones who did a major share of the work for Golden Days were here having a wonderful time.  There was a lesson, a short activity and then a meal.

One of the YW brought a large box of leftovers from Golden Days…..tomatoes, garlic, lettuce, peppers, cooked pasta,  parmesan cheese, mushrooms, and I am not sure what else.  We heated up the pasta and put everything out.  It was a kind of do-it-yourself pasta.  Everyone made their own variation.

Benedicte, a beautiful young redhead (who had spent most of the weekend overseeing meals in the kitchen)  brought the makings for cinnamon rolls, and proceeded to make them into not just cinnamon rolls, but braided cinnamon rolls with a hint of marzipan!!!

The meal was served, devoured and then a group effort began to clear up.  Marie spent a long time in the kitchen doing dishes, while the young men played CRUD (That is why they so enthusiastically cleared off the pool table!!!!!)  They were soon joined by SK who got in one good game before everyone left.  We had a few brief visits with really great young people.

We vacuumed and tidied up and are actually home a little early….11:30.  Wow!  We just may be in bed by midnight.