Little Whale Cove
Depoe Bay, Oregon
January 1, 2025
2024 was a year of ice storms, new wheels, camping with friends, new obsessions (hiking and sober curiosity), RV road trips, wildlife viewing, tense moments while rooting for the Dodgers, and a new book by my husband.
Some highlights that are not book-related:
Power outage for 52 hours!
We now own 1 generator and 3 power stations.
Celebrated 5 years of Mah Jong Fridays
Camped with friends.
Visited family and lifelong friends in CA.
Celebrated Rod's (72) and Mom's (91) birthdays.
Enjoyed a week-long visit with my brother's family from CA & TN.
Celebrated the 4th of July with Mah Jong pals.
Hiked Cascade Head
Hiked Cape Perpetua
Hiked Mary's Peak
Got to hang out with friends from Nebraska.
Road trip to Yellowstone
and Grand Teton National Parks (plus my first moose).
Celebrated the Dodgers' World Series win!
Celebrated 36 years of marriage to my best friend.
Woohoo!
Rod's 5th book was released (best thing about November 5th).
We also enjoyed having family here for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (I failed to take any pictures during Thanksgiving, and already shared some from Christmas a few days ago.)
165 out of 183 days with no alcohol. Cut back in December 2023, but didn't start tracking my consumption with a new app until July.
And, 18 years of blogging! Thanks for reading (and commenting) throughout the years!
What a wonderful year! 18 years of blogging is awesome and is the no-alcohol days. I only have a couple drinks a year and don't miss it. Of course, chocolate is another matter all together.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Les!
Helen, this is the first time I've highlighted non-book related topics. It was fun! Also happy that I started my alcohol-free lifestyle last year now that I've read the recent surgeon general's announcement about the relationship between drinking and cancer. Like you, I really don't miss it. Had a non-alcoholic sparkling "wine" on NYE and was just fine (and no hangover!). Yeah, chocolate is another matter... ;)
DeleteWhat a great year, Les! Lots to congratulate you for…36 year anniversary, Rod’s new book, beautiful new car, and 18 years of sharing your reading and your life with us through your blog. May your 2025 be filled with much happiness and good health.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin. It was a very good year! Can you believe I've been blogging since 2006?!
DeleteWhat a fantastic year you had! So many wonderful adventures with friends and family! Eighteen years of blogging is incredible. Here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteWe are so fortunate, Deb. Lots of good memories this past year, for certain. Crazy that I've had this blog since 2006. And you are one of my early readers!
DeleteWonderful stunning photos & post! So many great things & people in your life & places you've visited this past year & hikes. Nice Mah Jong set & friends to play with. We've been cutting back on alcohol too for the past few years and it's great. Kudos to you on that. An app would be helpful. Wishing you great times ahead in 2025.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun post to put together, Susan. Thanks! All the best to you and Robert this year!
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