Fall Round-Up, Oyster Festival Today

Still working away at trying to decide where the family should stay for our family reunion on Chincoteague during this up-coming Pony Penning week.  I have contacted seven different companies, and have asked how they would count our occupancy numbers - 7 adults, a two year old, and a babe in arms.  I have received answers of "occupancy numbers" of 7, 8, and 9.  I, personally, would prefer to have at least 2 1/2 bathrooms available - but I just asked the entire crew whether they thought we could "make do" with just two full baths, as I've found a very good bargain - but the home has only two baths...  Now I'm waiting for answers again.
   Yesterday was grey and foggy, with 95 to 100% humidity all day.  The high temperature in Boulder was 53.  Yuck.  I did get a lot of research done, just because of the weather, so I guess that can be counted in the plus column.  Lyra slept with me again last night, but Tessa slept across the door sill, partially in the room and partially out in the hall...  She hasn't done that before.  My kits are getting tons of love, while the squirrels are sharpening their teeth and eating Brazil nuts.  I'll be spending the day with both Tessa and Rosie...
   Today is the Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival - it starts at 12 noon at Tom's Cove Park.  The usual Saturday Farmer's Market is taking place from 8 a.m. until noon today, on Church Street.  And today is the last day of the Chincoteague Pony Fall Round-Up, where folks who purchased young foals in July can pick them up and take them home; and where a few foals born after Pony Penning are usually up for sale...
  The Gators are my only team playing this weekend - my other main three teams, including the Broncos, have bye weeks...  So it'll be a slow weekend for me - but I'm sure I'll find a few games to watch.   Ooops!  Messed up there.  The Broncos will play the New York Jets here in Denver tomorrow.
   Of course, if I were on Chincoteague, I'd be at the Carnival Grounds all day long today....

Fall Round-Up Reminder, Oyster Festival

A chilly morning here - 35 degrees and 87% humidity...  Hoping the sun will peep out for today's walk with Rosie!  Again, I thoroughly enjoyed How To Get Away With Murder last night - there have been some very interesting twists and turns, and unexpected court room revelations.  Very good, indeed!  The kits went out this morning, but came back inside quickly.  Lovey is on the foot of the bed, burbling at me, while Nedi is on top of the cat tree.
   Tomorrow there will be a Wellness Walk at the Wildlife Loop on Assateague Island (Virginia) at 10 in the morning.  It's free, so go out, enjoy the walk with friends, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife.  If I were within a 4-hour drive, I'd be there myself!   Nest weekend, on Chincoteague and Assateague - the Fall Pony Round-Up will take place on October 10 and 11...  If the crowds at Pony Penning were too much for you to bear, go now and see the Saltwater Cowboys and the ponies.  And the Annual Oyster Festival will take place on Saturday, October 11, at Tom's Cove Park - you must have purchased a ticket to participate...
   I'll be watching football here in Colorado both weekends...  CU has a home game, with the kick-off at 2 tomorrow afternoon, so I'll go grocery shopping early and then stay at home to avoid the madness.  AT least I have a full day of football to watch - the Gators play at Tennessee on the SEC Network, CU faces the Oregon State Beavers  on the PAC Network, and then the Gamecocks are at Kentucky on the SEC Network.  Sunday, I'll watch the Cardinals visit our stadium in Denver on Fox.  I'm hoping for some good, well-played games!
   Sister Kathy and I have arranged a "date" to look at the places (homes) available for rent for the 2015 Pony Penning.  She has decided that she'd like some in-put about where we stay, so I'll acquiesce.  Since there will be 7 adults and 2-year-old Evie, I want to have three toilets available - that's my only standard (because I never know when my tummy will decide to go crazy and demand the use of a toilet immediately).