Thanksgiving was, as always, an episode in gluttony and relaxation. When it comes to turkey, stuffing and pecan pie I really have no sense of over indulgence. Most animals have some means of limiting how much food they so they do not become ill; I, however do not.
This year was especially painful as well since I had two Thanksgiving meals and desserts. I went to Natalie's house to eat with her family and literally went straight from her parents table to my own. To my credit, I did not have seconds at her house, but I can't say I did the same at my house. I made it a point to weigh myself before and after all consumption had concluded. The gain was quite astonishing; 8 pounds. Granted some of it was water weight, but nonetheless it was impressive (or disgraceful - not really sure yet).
Apart from the eating, the rest of my time at home was also quite enjoyable. I watched several movies, went mountain biking and got to hang out with family and friends. The Tip-Top run was another success and even included an additional stop in the park for a little boost to make it to the bar. Coffee liqueur at 9:00am while running 4 miles is not desirable.
The ride home was a bit dicey though. It took about 8 hours to make it from Webster City to Madison (a trip which typically takes 4). I went back with a second year named Catherine and she did an admirable job navigating treacherous highways all the way back. I lost track after two dozen cars off the road.
In the end, a successful trip. I did not do as much homework as I should have and am now forced to make up for. Oh well, the end is near and I am looking forward to Christmas.
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Had an itch to see pics of your brother's homespun bamboo. After a few fruitless attempts to Scroogle his blog I found it and to my surprise a link to Ian. Thought I'd say hello to familiar Skunk River offspring.
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