Sunday, November 4, 2012

That 1 Extra Hour Was Not Enough

I can't believe the weekend is already over.
I did not stitch at all last night. I just could not settle down. Here is one of the things that I accomplished yesterday.



This is Grandma's Pumpkin Bread from the Tasty Kitchen website.



I had to add walnuts. Nuts make everything better. This recipe is a keeper. I probably would do better with a 10 cup bunt pan than this fancy 8 cup one. I also had to cook this quite a bit longer than recommended. Yum!
Rich and I headed up the road to go to the new Trader Joe's in Winston Salem. We stocked up there and then at Costco. I try to get this dome before it gets too busy.
Then we went to Salem Lake park to get our walk in.



This is a nice walk around this lake, it is almost 7 miles long. There were lots of other people running, biking and walking.



This heron we saw was huge.



The leaves are almost gone but there is still a little color.
After that it was off to the movie theater where we saw The Flight with Denzel Washington. It was good but mostly about an alcoholic's struggle.
Now it is home getting ready for the week ahead. I got a few stitches in but this is still only part 3 of the By The Bay SAL.



I hope that everyone made the most of that extra hour today.

Have a great week!

Chris
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21 comments:

Carolyn @ The Baseball Stitcher said...

Beautiful pictures! And that cake looks amazing! What a pretty shaped bundt cake pan, too -- I've never seen one like that!

Deborah said...

Your cake looks pretty yummy! Great pics.

cucki said...

wow it is looking so beautiful..
big hugs xxx

Peggy Lee said...

I need to go look that recipe up. It looks delicious and the pan you used makes it even more appetizing.

Annette-California said...

good progress on your SAL - keep stitching:) Love your bread/cake - oh it looks so good. I bet it made your home smell wonderful. Lovely photos.
love Annette

Shirlee said...

That cake looks so good! I love pumpkin anything, just about : ) What a lovely trail you have to walk!

Vickie said...

Nom,nom,nom! I love everything pumpkin. =)
Isn't that heron cold? The herons up here seem to disappear until spring again.

Southpaw Stitcher said...

Your pumpkin bread looks yummy! A 7-mile walk? Impressive! I'm patting myself on the back for anything over one mile. Your By the Bay piece looks really cute!

Melissa said...

Wow that pumpkin cake looks delish! I love the mold you used for it too :) Now my tummy is successfully grumbling at me lol

Great progress on your WIP!!!

Cindy's Stitching said...

the bundt cake looks yummy

Anonymous said...

Chris,
The pumpkin bread looks delicious and a cup of coffee would go along great.

What a great day for a walk. Those are some amazing pictures.

You got a few stitches in and it is better than none.

geeky Heather said...

You are absolutely correct that nuts make everything better. =) I think I have that same pan! Stitching looks great!

Charlene ♥ NC said...

I'd love to have a slice with a cuppa!

Karoline said...

Great progress on the By the Bay SAL

Your cake looks yummy

Nicola said...

That particular bundt pan is a favourite shape, so regal.

Myra said...

I love pumpkin bread and I put nuts in mine too. Your BTB piece is coming right along.

Krista said...

Your stitching looks awesome, and your pumpkin break looks YUM! :)

Siobhán said...

Your stitching looks great! That pumpkin bread looks divine. My daughter made a Pinterest recipe for pumpkin cookies with caramel frosting--soooooo good.

Meari said...

The pumpkin bread looks delish, Chris. What a nice walk through the park. So pretty. Your SAL looks good. I bet you'll have a finish soon. :)

butterfly said...

Oh Chris this looks so yummy, hugs.

Ann at Beadlework. said...

I love seeing your "out and about" pictures - it's fun to visit so many places from this little chair.