3rd new SPORT love of 2012 – added to my ‘some day’ wish list!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd6C1vIyQ3w
Biathlon
- skiing with rifles
Skijoring
- cross-country skiing, dog attached
Flyboarding
- water-propelled jet skis
I see a trend here! 🙂 Stay inspired!
zapata-flyboard-jetpack
Group hike with Annmarie & John – couldn’t think of a better way to bang out hike #45 of 2012 (yes, only 7 to go!).
Annmarie single-handedly selected today’s hike, planned our group meetup, added Amy & Dave to the day’s tally, AND drove one of 2 SUVs needed to track up RMNP. Thanks, thanks, thanks!
And as if I wasn’t excited enough, Annmarie sent out the weekend weather forecast Thursday prior – snow, heavy snow, and snow. FAAAANNNTASTIC! AND – on a fee FREE National Parks day. Hooray! ‘Cause ya’ll know: ‘free is for me!’
Arrived early at the Park but initially felt a bit duped – where was the snow? A light dusting, sure, but no feet of snow. The closer to Glacier Gorge trailhead however, temps dropped, resulting in heavier snow precip. Parked, layered up, posed for group pics – then onward TEAM. (No problem with capacity parking in snowy November :))
And because Ro was hanging back at Camp Bow Wow (no dogs allowed @ RMNP), I was able to use my poles. YES! Last week a headlamp, this week poles – all about the accessories. LOL>
Great conversations, lotta laughs and a heavy snowfall hike – LOVE this place, LOVE this day, LOVE these people! AND we picked up another hiker midway, Henry from the UK (Manchester – Go United!).
The snow slowed our pace but managed a short break at The Loch. The lake was almost completely frozen. Snow coated my eyebrows and Annmarie’s ‘Heidi’ braids. AWESOME day hike!
Folks wanted to head back just before we reached Glass Lake (still managed 8.57 miles roundtrip, so no slouching). Thankfully, John was our voice of reason: ‘We came as a group, we leave as a group’.
This day the ‘journey’ ROCKED, no worries about reaching a target destination.
Ended the day with burgers at Smokin’ Dave’s in Lyons.
Top 10 best hike of 2012! Annmarie & John – ROCKSTAR hiking BFFs!
The Loch/RMNP (heavy snowfall clip)
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- parked, layering up, ready for adventure!
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- trailhead group pic, check
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- new hiking buddies
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- Alberta Falls – AMAZING!
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- …and the snow begins
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- even a Yankees cap couldn’t save Annmarie’s ‘Heidi’ braids
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- The Loch
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- another hiking group joined our water/snack break, sheltered from the elements
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- near white-out conditions – FAAANNNTASTIC!
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- first snow angel of the season (no, you’re never too old)
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- turning back and grabbing burgers at Smokin’ Dave’s
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- AWESOME DAY HIKE!
‘Tech up’ was the phrase I coined in January…
then I dropped cable & my cell phone on February 15th (part of my LIVE SIMPLY mantra). LOL>
What better way to stay in touch & expand my non-existent Friday night calendar than a Lasagna Bake via FaceTime.
SUPER fun idea coming from a guy who doesn’t cook. The key is to buddy up with someone who does cook 🙂
Barilla No-Boil Lasagna
Servings: 12
1 (9 ounce) box of barilla no-boil lasagna noodles
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb sausage, browned
spaghetti or pasta sauce
parsley (to garnish)
Directions:
1 Preheat oven to 375.
2 In bowl, combine beaten eggs, ricotta cheese and TWO cups of the mozzarella cheese and parmesan.
3 If you choose not to use the parmesan, just add more mozzarella.
4 Set aside.
5 In a 13X9X3 pan, spread 1 cup of sauce on bottom of pan.
6 Layer in the order, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles (they will overlap), then 1/3 part of the ricotta cheese mixture, half the browned meat, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.
7 Next layer, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 part of the ricotta cheese mixture, and 1 1/2 Cups sauce.
8 Next layer, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and remained meat, 1 cup of sauce.
9 For top layer, 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
10 Bake covered with foil for 50-60 minutes.
11 Uncover and continue cooking until all the cheese is melted on the top (about 5 minutes).
12 Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
13 If you are using a 13X9X2 pan—just make 3 layers to avoid boiling over.
FaceTime Lasagna Bake
proof I use my stove & own a pan
gotta keep your eye on the prize
ROCKSTAR lasagna! (food for a week)
