We had the fastest drive to the coast, and it would have been easier had I-5 not been closed due to an accident. We re-routed a bit to come in from another direction & that added about 30 minutes to the trip. All told, we planned our stops well, minimized exposure as much as possible, and had as little interaction as possible with other people.
In total, we made only two stops on the entire trip, which is our personal best for sure!
I had everything ready to make dinner (from the cooler) & while I made dinner, the boys unpacked the car in the middle of a huge rain storm with a high wind alert. They were... wet after that. Welcome back to the northwest!
We did have one mishap last night, with Nick making popcorn in the microwave. He's used to our microwave at home, so things did not turn out well. By the time we got to the microwave, smoke was pouring out & the popcorn was burned beyond recognition. Because of the sideways rain, opening the screens and windows wasn't an option. The smell in the house is still crazy strong. When the rain lightens up, we will get the windows open with fans & pick up some candles, so we can comfortably be in the house again with no smell. Ah, that smell. Whew.
We are meeting up with my parents today to drop off the kids, and need to do some grocery shopping. Here's what we have planned for today:
- Work out. Likely a workout DVD for me, given the weather
- Figure out how to get rid of the smoke
- Sign up for weekly COVID test service (option from my work, but it's been very challenging to get onto the web site due to demand)
- Review our freezer & pantry options
- Make a menu
- Look in the supply closet & see what we need (toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, soap, etc).
- Buy groceries
- Finish unpacking (my original pass through was pretty quick & dirty, after the drive)
- Snuggle up with M for our first night alone (let's call it a date, even though going somewhere is off the table. Being at home is great too) since June. I'm sure we will watch a movie & make a dinner the kids wouldn't like. He's asked for shrimp, as that's the one thing Sam doesn't like.
Football watching, a few treats, cards, and gifts to drop off. I may make a batch of mixed berry jam- will see if ambitious enough. I'm sorry about the smellm burnt popcorn is the worst.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you arrived safe and sound. Sorry about the popcorn event. I hope you can get rid of the smell quickly. We finished up our work for the week and plan to take this week off and enjoy the holiday. :)
ReplyDeleteVinegar. Set out saucers of it, wipe down microwave with it, and spray a bit about.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely! Still a bucket list item to get to Oregon in the winter storm season. Do love it there in the summer though!
ReplyDeleteIt was an gorgeous 75 degrees here today so we went kayaking. Now watching the sunset waiting delivery of Chinese food, yum!
Time is the best cure for the burnt popcorn smell, though the vinegar trick in the microwave is pretty good. I put something like a mason jar in the microwave with 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup of vinegar. Set the cook time for about 4 minutes, then let it sit for a bit before wiping it out.
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