As long as I have lived here, I have never been to the Safeway. We live on Kauai part time and the Safeway in Kapaa/Waipouli is incredibly expensive for most items. But since the Albertson's has closed I was looking for an alternative for some of the things WinCo does not carry.
We were up at the Home Depot to get some anchors for our floating dock, so this looked like the opportunity to check out the Safeway.
I was impressed. These days you have to be a smart shopper, but there are some good buys and some nifty items. I picked up a pack of wild caught rockfish at 7.99 lb, a pack of Nasoya Pasta Zero and some hot peppers that were USA raised. Put them together with some cremini mushrooms and used SAN J Gluten Free Szechuan Sauce as the seasoning and tossed in some chopped baby spinach just before serving. I will come back to this Safeway.
By the way, if you like my food ideas, there are more Gluten Free ideas on this blog.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
A wild day in Sumner - Heritage Bank on Main Street
We bought a couple lamps and the cardboard boxes were too large to put in the recycle bin so we dropped them at the recycle center. On the way down we stopped at Heritage Bank on Main St/WoodAve. They are my favorite bank bar none; the folks are so friendly. By the way, Google maps has them in the wrong place.
While I was parking someone went flying down Main St at least making 50 MPH, which is crazy, there is a high school there and the speed limit is 25. Then we went into the bank and handed over a few checks to deposit and got some cash as well. WinCo is one of my favorite stores, but will only take debit cards and cash and debit cards scare me.
Then this guy walks in asking for a paper clip, and then for a rubber band. He seemed very strange, Kathy wanted to stay and protect the ladies in the bank, but I was carrying a considerable amount of cash and it was also the worst polio day of 2014 so we got out of there.
We turned onto Traffic Ave/Main toward State St and just ahead of us a black Nissan 270Z, turned squealed tires, lost control and skidded into the other lane.
When we finished recycling we headed home and as we passed the bank there was a rescue squad vehicle and a police car at the bank. Wow!
While I was parking someone went flying down Main St at least making 50 MPH, which is crazy, there is a high school there and the speed limit is 25. Then we went into the bank and handed over a few checks to deposit and got some cash as well. WinCo is one of my favorite stores, but will only take debit cards and cash and debit cards scare me.
Then this guy walks in asking for a paper clip, and then for a rubber band. He seemed very strange, Kathy wanted to stay and protect the ladies in the bank, but I was carrying a considerable amount of cash and it was also the worst polio day of 2014 so we got out of there.
We turned onto Traffic Ave/Main toward State St and just ahead of us a black Nissan 270Z, turned squealed tires, lost control and skidded into the other lane.
When we finished recycling we headed home and as we passed the bank there was a rescue squad vehicle and a police car at the bank. Wow!
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
A+ Auto Licensing Bonney Lake
It's a long story, but I just moved my mustang convertible to Washington from Virginia. Obviously I want to get Washington plates. I was a bit nervous, a trip to the DMV in Richmond VA generally entails more than an hour's wait.
Turns out in Washington, you don't need to go to the DMV for this, you can receive your plates and tabs from any number of private companies in the state. Using my best GoogleFu, I found A+ Auto Licensing. I gave them a call, they told me all I needed was my VA title, ID and oh yes, money.
When I arrived, there was one person in line before me and both of the ladies working the counter were friendly and knowledgable. Better yet, when it is time to update the cars, you can do most of the legwork online.
I was in and out with WA title, plates and tabs in fifteen minutes. Woo Hoo.
Turns out in Washington, you don't need to go to the DMV for this, you can receive your plates and tabs from any number of private companies in the state. Using my best GoogleFu, I found A+ Auto Licensing. I gave them a call, they told me all I needed was my VA title, ID and oh yes, money.
When I arrived, there was one person in line before me and both of the ladies working the counter were friendly and knowledgable. Better yet, when it is time to update the cars, you can do most of the legwork online.
I was in and out with WA title, plates and tabs in fifteen minutes. Woo Hoo.
Geico, Korum Ford and Fix Auto Puyallup
You know those street signs on Meyer's rd, Forest Canyon and E. Valley that say "falling rocks. Well they are serious. One hit the hood of my garage kept 2011 Racer Red Mustang GT 5.0. It wasn't as bad as it could have been, for one thing it didn't damage the windshield.
I called Korum Ford and Larry in the service department and he recommended Fix Auto. I called Geico, they were very helpful and assigned me an adjuster. I called, went to voicemail, he returned my call in 20 minutes. The car was at Korum anyway, for a powertrain issue. The adjuster went to Korum and gave an estimate to Fix Auto. Korum actually drove the Mustang to Fix Auto for me.
They did a fine job, I can't see the repair. They gave me instructions on how to treat the hood for the next two months, were on time, Debbie stayed in contact with me and all the staff were friendly.
I can't say having a rock hit my car was pleasant, but a big thanks to all involved for making it the least painful process I can imagine.
I called Korum Ford and Larry in the service department and he recommended Fix Auto. I called Geico, they were very helpful and assigned me an adjuster. I called, went to voicemail, he returned my call in 20 minutes. The car was at Korum anyway, for a powertrain issue. The adjuster went to Korum and gave an estimate to Fix Auto. Korum actually drove the Mustang to Fix Auto for me.
They did a fine job, I can't see the repair. They gave me instructions on how to treat the hood for the next two months, were on time, Debbie stayed in contact with me and all the staff were friendly.
I can't say having a rock hit my car was pleasant, but a big thanks to all involved for making it the least painful process I can imagine.
MVP Physical Therapy - Angela Kroll, Chris Morris
My wife, Kathy Northcutt, has been suffering some mobility issues and opted to try Physical Therapy. I like the exercises and have started to some myself, especially the balance one. If you see someone falling down, or running into a sliding glass door, it is probably me.
She graduated today and wrote the following note that I think benefits anyone taking Physical Therapy.
Greetings!
I just graduated from Physical Therapy (today!) with Angela Kroll. I’d like to share what I’ve learned, hoping it will be of benefit to you.
We come to heal. Consider this an investment in yourself, a gift to yourself. “Begin with the end in mind.” (Stephen Covey, Habit #2, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.) What are your goals for Physical Therapy?
Improved strength, flexibility, balance, or, I want to be able to do _____ are all fine answers. For extra credit, consider creating S.M.A.R.T. goals: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time based. For instance: I will stand on my right foot for a minute at a time without holding on for support by (fill in date) is a S.M.A.R.T. goal.
Physical Therapy Goals
(fill in your name on the top left)
Goal # 1: ________________________________________
Goal # 2: ________________________________________
Goal #3: ________________________________________
Take a moment to ponder what you dream of doing. Two I listed were to paddle, and roll my kayak again, to have the strength to train up another large dog.
Dreams
Now that you’ve set goals and given yourself permission to dream a bit, look over what you’ve come up with. It’s time to commit to: achieving your goals, pursuing your dreams, and to heal. Your therapist is here to show you the way.
See next page for a sample spreadsheet I used to track progress. It was very simple: the date column down the left side, names of the PT exercises listed across the top. I just filled in the exercises and whether it was 1, 2 (or more) sets.
Consider using the margins to record a specific reaction to an exercise on x date. It helps your therapist to receive specific, time based information. They may ask: what were you doing before x happened, for instance, and it’s great to have it all there on the chart. Looking back on it, I’ve kept a chart in two different physical therapies and it really spurred me on.
Listen to your body. As much as I like having my chart all filled in, there were times I had to stop and rest during a set, or stop trying that exercise altogether for the day. Let your therapist know when that happens.
“Do not despise the day of small beginnings”, ( excerpt from Zechariah 4:10, NIV). Be patient with yourself and take joy in your progress.
Lastly, get creative about fitting PT into your daily schedule. Any time you’re standing in line and there’s something to hold onto nearby, consider practicing standing on one foot, and then the other while waiting, or while chatting around the kitchen counter. Is there a PT exercise you can do before getting out of bed in the morning? If so, check! One or more done before your feet hit the floor. Watching the game? Do you have a favorite TV show, or watch movies at home? That’s a fabulous time for PT. Conference calls are, too. Another benefit of PT during conference calls is it’s unlikely you’ll fall asleep during the call……
Happy healing to you,
Kathy
She graduated today and wrote the following note that I think benefits anyone taking Physical Therapy.
Greetings!
I just graduated from Physical Therapy (today!) with Angela Kroll. I’d like to share what I’ve learned, hoping it will be of benefit to you.
We come to heal. Consider this an investment in yourself, a gift to yourself. “Begin with the end in mind.” (Stephen Covey, Habit #2, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.) What are your goals for Physical Therapy?
Improved strength, flexibility, balance, or, I want to be able to do _____ are all fine answers. For extra credit, consider creating S.M.A.R.T. goals: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time based. For instance: I will stand on my right foot for a minute at a time without holding on for support by (fill in date) is a S.M.A.R.T. goal.
Physical Therapy Goals
(fill in your name on the top left)
Goal # 1: ________________________________________
Goal # 2: ________________________________________
Goal #3: ________________________________________
Take a moment to ponder what you dream of doing. Two I listed were to paddle, and roll my kayak again, to have the strength to train up another large dog.
Dreams
Now that you’ve set goals and given yourself permission to dream a bit, look over what you’ve come up with. It’s time to commit to: achieving your goals, pursuing your dreams, and to heal. Your therapist is here to show you the way.
See next page for a sample spreadsheet I used to track progress. It was very simple: the date column down the left side, names of the PT exercises listed across the top. I just filled in the exercises and whether it was 1, 2 (or more) sets.
Consider using the margins to record a specific reaction to an exercise on x date. It helps your therapist to receive specific, time based information. They may ask: what were you doing before x happened, for instance, and it’s great to have it all there on the chart. Looking back on it, I’ve kept a chart in two different physical therapies and it really spurred me on.
Listen to your body. As much as I like having my chart all filled in, there were times I had to stop and rest during a set, or stop trying that exercise altogether for the day. Let your therapist know when that happens.
“Do not despise the day of small beginnings”, ( excerpt from Zechariah 4:10, NIV). Be patient with yourself and take joy in your progress.
Lastly, get creative about fitting PT into your daily schedule. Any time you’re standing in line and there’s something to hold onto nearby, consider practicing standing on one foot, and then the other while waiting, or while chatting around the kitchen counter. Is there a PT exercise you can do before getting out of bed in the morning? If so, check! One or more done before your feet hit the floor. Watching the game? Do you have a favorite TV show, or watch movies at home? That’s a fabulous time for PT. Conference calls are, too. Another benefit of PT during conference calls is it’s unlikely you’ll fall asleep during the call……
Happy healing to you,
Kathy
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Sumner Sweethearts Wine Walk
What fun. I was the designated driver, so I did the taste and dump thing. I think it was $15 a ticket in advance and they gave us commemorative wine glasses and a heart shaped box of chocolates. We signed up early, which means going to the Will Call line. If we go next year, I think I will either pay cash or volunteer to help structure the Will Call line. It was very slow; both Kathy and I have a lot of experience from our years of putting on conferences, there are some simple tricks to speed things up and it is a way to give back to the community.
Our last store to visit was Off the Beaten Path and we acquired a couple treasures. I found a drawknife in great condition and Kathy found three bags of metal buttons. We watched Seven Days and Six Nights last night and Kathy sorted her buttons. I have not put the drawknife to use yet, but plan to hone its edge this afternoon.
We got there fifteen minutes early and that worked out well. This is becoming quite a popular attraction and parking can be limited. And we got out just as the snow started falling which was a plus.
Our last store to visit was Off the Beaten Path and we acquired a couple treasures. I found a drawknife in great condition and Kathy found three bags of metal buttons. We watched Seven Days and Six Nights last night and Kathy sorted her buttons. I have not put the drawknife to use yet, but plan to hone its edge this afternoon.
We got there fifteen minutes early and that worked out well. This is becoming quite a popular attraction and parking can be limited. And we got out just as the snow started falling which was a plus.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Urban Timber Coffee Company
The dusting of snow this morning was gorgeous. The weather report says it will be sunny, but just in case, Kathy and I went to get some supplies. We decided to do our shopping at WinCo and since Urban Timber is in the same shopping center we decided to take a look. It is a very interesting concept bar that does wine tasting and has a number of beers and also cider on tap.
They let us split a pint and try two choices. I had the Mango Wiezen and Kathy had the Seattle Cider. Altogether the bill was $10.00 plus tax. They had a little corner area with incredibly comfortable chairs and a table that is guaranteed to spill drinks, it is made of four 8x8s, but one is a bit taller than its neighbor. We figured it out.
They have a very interesting menu, but we ate lunch just before we went to the store and were not hungry. I could not find a menu online, but it is a cross between bar food and some novel creations. Looking forward to trying the food next time we visit.
They let us split a pint and try two choices. I had the Mango Wiezen and Kathy had the Seattle Cider. Altogether the bill was $10.00 plus tax. They had a little corner area with incredibly comfortable chairs and a table that is guaranteed to spill drinks, it is made of four 8x8s, but one is a bit taller than its neighbor. We figured it out.
They have a very interesting menu, but we ate lunch just before we went to the store and were not hungry. I could not find a menu online, but it is a cross between bar food and some novel creations. Looking forward to trying the food next time we visit.
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