Monthly Archives: December 2011

Cabbage Coconuts Eggplant Ginger Ladies Finger Celery Carrots and Shallots

Posted on December 30, 2011 by dru

Took a ride to Vietnamese market to purchase Cabbage, Eggplant. Coconut, Ginger, Pears, Cilantro and Neem leaves. All this for New Year’s day lunch I am cooking tomorrow! The spices here include Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Turmeric, garnished with Neem leaves and … Continue reading →

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2 Lakes Run – Lake Union and Green Lake

Posted on December 29, 2011 by dru

My first Run after my return from Mexico. I felt good today after not feeling well for the last 2 days. I went around Lake Union and then Green Lake with the steep steps climb on Blaine and also steps … Continue reading →

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Mexico Vacation by the beach – Puerto Vallarta – Part 3

Posted on December 23, 2011 by dru

We then went to visit our neighbours from Wallingford who happened to be vacationing in Mexico as well! They stayed at a lovely condo on the ocean in Sauylita about 20 miles NW of our resort, also on the Bay … Continue reading →

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Mexico Vacation by the beach – Puerto Vallarta – Part 2

Posted on December 23, 2011 by dru

I have been extending my jogging distance each day, averaging about 15 miles, mostly along the beach. My longest run was 23 miles to La Cruz! I am really enjoying running in Mexico. I usually run to the fishing village … Continue reading →

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Mexico Vacation by the beach – Puerto Vallarta – Part 1

Posted on December 23, 2011 by dru

Cam and I are on a 2-week Mexican vacation by the beach at Puerto Vallarta. We rented a time-share at the Grand Luxxe a very luxurious resort here. A colleague of mine owns it and had a vacancy he could … Continue reading →

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Running in Mexico – 160 miles in 2 weeks!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by dru

I did a lot of running while in Mexico. The stats below are from the longest Run I have ever done, let alone during this trip to Mexico. It was slow and in the baking Sun. Some of it on … Continue reading →

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The Worst Noel !

Posted on December 4, 2011 by dru

I attended a very delightful music and drama production at the Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood, WA. I was learned about it from my colleague Bill from work. When I arrived, the seats were getting full, and I found seating … Continue reading →

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More Running News !

Posted on December 4, 2011 by dru

OK, I have talked about running more every week, and I am up to about 35 miles per week on average. My runs are getting longer as well, 8 to 11 miles per run. Today was a sparkling day. I … Continue reading →

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Ride to work in the Soup with Dean Martin and Pasta Fazool

Posted on December 1, 2011 by dru

Very chilly and soupy on my ride to work today. I listened to Dean Martin sing about Pasta Fazool in the song That’s Amore. Sort of appropriate I thought! And warmed my heart, but not my extremities! Here he is … Continue reading →

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