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Friday, July 3, 2026

ACTION PACKED DAY; Castle Rock-WA

I woke up early this morning; so, I quietly grabbed my book ๐Ÿ“• on the way out of the bedroom - so I wouldn't wake Holland ๐Ÿ˜ด, and read a couple chapters ๐Ÿ“– while eating a potato patty & bacon strips ๐Ÿฅ“ breakfast with flavorful morning joy juice ☕️


The Day started with The Fargo's & a South American adventure; I'm in the final chapters of this story, now.

When Holland woke up & joined me downstairs, I asked him what he'd like me to take out of the freezer for supper - he said he just wanted a "light supper" … so, I asked, "Will a loaded baked potato ๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฅ“๐Ÿง€ be light enough?" He said it would.

And thinking of those delicious hot potatoes, that got my thoughts going in the direction of a yarn craft design ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ“๐Ÿงถ✂️๐Ÿ“

So, the Fargo's were put aside, while I listened to a couple podcasts ๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŽ™️ while designing & working up a pair of microwave hot pad mitts to fit my need:

A design born of a present necessity.
MOD Crochet Microwave Hot Pad Mitt:  (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/07/mod-crochet-microwave-hot-pad-mitt.html)

While I was engaged in that activity, Holland decided to go into town to grab some things ๐Ÿ›’ we'll need for our planned 4th of July activities ๐Ÿ—ฝ๐Ÿฆ…: nothing fancy - just a drive into the back country behind the family ranch compound ๐Ÿš˜

We've been invited to a couple festive events, but Holland's pain level is unpredictable ๐Ÿคจ; when it flares up ⚡️๐Ÿ˜ฉ, he just wants to be home, relaxing ๐Ÿ›Œ๐Ÿฉน - so, we don't want to be to far from Independence ๐Ÿก

He has a scheduled appointment ⚕️ in 2 weeks with a new medical center we are hoping with actually be able to help him ♻️

While he was gone, I put the mitt work aside just long enough to do a quick, simple workout ๐Ÿง˜:

Toe Touch Exercise~Aim for 10-15 reps
Lower Body Workout~Aim for 15-20 reps EA set x2; Use wall support. Skip the bend-over exercise if vertigo or balance is an issue.

The mitt was finished in time for supper ๐Ÿ‘ - and there was no awkward grappling with steaming hot potatoes, tonight ๐Ÿ˜

Loaded Microwave [Baked] Potatoes Recipe:  (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/07/loaded-microwave-baked-potatoes-recipe.html)

Today was a good Day: we both felt blessed in many ways ๐Ÿ’•