"Keeping Cool"

     We are enjoying the cooler weather, even the rain. Although my body disagrees as every joint I have feels the rain. This is where Ibuprofen kicks in use. Actually we are using alternative methods for pain management and better health over all and it is going very well. We have changed our diet and done way with sugars and processed foods. We use only maple syrup for sweetener sometimes honey. We are eating all the meat & vegy's we want and limited fruit mostly berries. We are using vinegars (which have multiple uses) and essential oils (which also have multiple uses).  We also  include some cheeses, yogurt, peanut butter. We read the labels on everything to check for sugars and additives. We are doing well and the changes agree with us.      On another note we are enjoying it here at Ft. Stevens State Park, hosting. Andrew is learning how to hunt mushrooms and the many kinds and how to identify them. He is still chicken to eat any he finds, but is enjoying learning more a

     Had a wonderful time at Ecola State Park, was good to relax and spend some peaceful time to reflect and get grounded again. We plan to stay here in Oregon on the coast. We are now up here at Ft Stevens to host at the park until April.  It's nice to be home again in Oregon. We are working here at Ft Stevens in the Visitors Center three days a week, working wood delivery, and cabins one day. Have a great schedule. Looking forward to the holidays and getting back on a routine. We found a couple to play bridge with plus they have duplicate bridge at the senior center. Starting to work on walking sticks again, and going to do some quilting when I get a sewing machine.       We are working on several vinegar recipes and going to bottle them up to sell. There are many multiple uses of vinegar, and we have researched it thoroughly. We are also getting involved in "Young Living" as distributors. We believe in the use of Essential Oils in creating a healthy body and lifestyle