Smoke Pit

Sunday seems to be the day to go out to eat as a group.  We had over 20 people last week but today we only had 8…but that’s how it goes.  Today we had pretty miserable weather…overcast, very windy and some light rain.

Now last Sunday was our first visit to the Smoke Pit which is owned by Pat Blevins who is in his 30s. He learned to cook and barbeque from his grandma and he uses all her recipes.  His banana pudding and peach cobbler is outstanding.

You go up to the counter and order. They have pulled pork, pulled chicken, pork shoulder slices, ribs, etc. The sides are different, like smoked cabbage wedges, broccoli casserole, hash brown casserole, sweet potato casserole, etc. Prices are reasonable. Sandwiches are $3.50, drinks $1.50

This photo shows two orders of a full rack of ribs. Yes, that is two half racks of 6 ribs each in that basket, plus two sides, a roll and a drink for $19.99 – half a rack order is $11.99  Jim and I shared a full rack order and we could only eat 3-4 ribs a piece; so now we have some great leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

 

Last weeks’ gather of folks

 

 

 

 

 

We went grocery shopping at one of two Kroger’s in town.  One is newer and in the Walmart shopping area and the other Kroger is in town proper.  Prices seem to be about the same as in Colorado, although the produce is lower…apples regular price $1 a pound, lettuce 98 cents each.

There is also a six-plex cinema and they do have matinees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday…I think it was $5.50 for seniors and they show first run movies.

Time for a nap, so I’ll sign off for now.  Remember, you are loved!

Week One Done

We’ve completed our first week and only have 12 weeks to go.

Yesiree, we survived Week One and are enjoying our first day off.  Our bodies are doing better and adjusting to walking and standing on cement floors.  We will take the extra week to continue  “conditioning” by working five hours a day for our four day week. At 68 years old I can only push my body so far; and it takes longer to get in shape. 

The Stow and Receiving Schools amazon.com have are very good and it prepares you well for the actual work you will be doing. The whole place is clean, well organized and well run.  The regular employees are pleasant and very welcoming.

The weather has changed to fall temperatures.  Days are now in the 70s and low 80s with the nights in the 50s.  We have had some strong winds the last two nights and mornings have been foggy.  The fog created amazing photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our evenings are quiet. Jim barbeques and we watch TV. We take walks in the evening and visit with campers sitting outside.

 

We drove to Green River Lake and Marina to check out the campground there.  It sure is a pretty place and they say the fishing is good.

Well, I’m off to do the laundry.  It sure is nice to have four washers and driers right here in the campground.  They are clean and convenient.  Oh, for those also coming to Indian Ridge Campground, laundry is $1.50 per wash and $1.50 for 45 minute dryer.  They have change machine or have rolls of quarters in the office.

Talk with you later.  Remember, you are loved.