This afternoon Doug and I went to DC to a brewery we've been meaning to visit. Note to self, it is easier to get there on the red line and walk the half mile from the stop... Driving in DC is an absolute nightmare, and it is no wonder I don't go into town often.
We took the dog, it is a very Dog Friendly brewery. We thought we'd chill in a corner and have a few beers. Soak up the vibe. But. There were 2 kids birthday parties, and a yankee swap for an office. And a million people thinking like us. The place was jam packed.
We could have found a seat if we didn't have the dog with us, it was just too tight and busy and she was very over stimulated by kids and noise and people. She did pretty well though while we were indoors but we went out on the patio. Disappointingly, all the patio seats and tables were cabled up and locked, so ... we stood out there and had two beers while our dog investigated the area. Thankfully, it was in the low 50s/upper 40s, no wind, and it was not an uncomfortable hang. I wore my winter coat because I thought maybe we were going to go for a walk... but we spent less than an hour there.
I wanted to go ask if they could unlock some patio seats so we could chill, but, because I have mercy and can read a room, I knew the staff was up to their noses in slinging beer. Instead I walked around and bused tables for them. I ended up with a free beer and lots of love from the three people tending the taps. If there was seating there, we would have stayed longer.
We headed home as it was getting dark. Leaving the brewery and looking to the west, the sky was amazing. Cameras don't do this justice, unless you put it through filters, and filters are lies.
We got home and Doug made dinner. We used the last of the orzo (apologies to my chef friend, but. It was still good), the last of the cranberries, and he put three chicken breasts in a mess of seasoning in the oven. Geoff got home (this is one of his two weekends to work this month) and we relaxed.
Tomorrow is a big day. My friend Hen is playing in a rock band (age 9!!!) at a BAR in Arlington VA. There are several other bands playing, I think his band plays three songs. But we're going to brave the traffic and head over the river to see him. He's very excited that we are coming.
I feel like Monday is going to come too soon though.
Oh, and in chatting with Jess, they're coming down here 12/20 and staying overnight with us. Then over to house sit for one of my colleagues until the 28th. I'm super excited. It is not as long as the last time but I absolutely love having them nearby!
Jess complained I had not taken any pictures of Toffee recently, so I took some. Here are pics for today. Digits below.
digits
exercise: 12/12 hours. No dedicated 10. 6200+steps by bedtime
blood glucose:
8:30am: 146
5:45pm: 156
10pm: 196
food:
coffee/water
11:30am: 2 breakfast burritos w/bacon, scrambled egg, shredded cheese, salsa, on low carb wraps; metformin
3pm: 2 beers
6:30pm: Butternut Orzo mix, chicken breast w/cheddar and parmesan covered in spices, cranberry sauce
7pm: metformin+jardiance ; 2 more beers
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