Tales of the Traveling Tote #25

Rabbit, Rabbit ~ December 1, 2020

Welcome to Tales of the non Traveling Tote!

As like many, we are staying home,

so absolutely no travel to share!

Instead, a few random things each month.

The first Sunday in September found 

us enjoying one of our favorite traditions.

Shakes, Burgers, and Bubbles

at The Peached Tortilla

to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversary.

It was the first offering since the lockdown,

and our first time to venture into a restaurant.

Temperature checks at the door, only a few tables 

available inside, and excellent safety protocal.

The Chef took the donut home for a late night snack, and we shared the shake, a delicious caramel milkshake, rimmed in chocolate and pecans, and topped with a traditional yeast donut. 

Thank you, Peached Tortilla, 

you never disappoint!

September also brought my sister back up to see her daughters,so we had a little sister time with lunch at Sweet Lemon.Since COVID, they only offer outdoor dining ~ picnic tables under the huge oaks.

October arrived and with it 

some beautiful autumn weather!

A favorite activity is to venture over 

to a neighborhood bakery.

Miss Merri Mac and the bears came along and were very

popular with a little girl and her baby brother munching on their

bakery treats.  Mack and Kenzie go together like milk and cookies.

Grocery shopping at least offers a reason to leave the house.

A weekly early morning trip to Trader Joe's 

for flowers and a few fall favorites has become a habit.

Thank you, Trader Joe's for senior hour shopping!

COVID has changed much of our normal routine, and

voting was no exception.  We received our ballots, completed them

and drove over to the County Offices to vote absentee.

The process couldn't have been easier or more efficient.

Thank you Travis County for offering a safe way

to cast our votes in the 2020 election.

Sadie Mercedes made her voice heard as well.

Miss Arden Elizabeth of the Treat Party.

October in Texas traditionally brings large crowds 

from across the country to shop the antique venues 

at Round Top and the surrounding small communities.

I rarely miss an opportunity, and since the shows were completely canceled last spring, I seriously considered attendingwhen things opened back up for shopping this fall.

When the week arrived, I decided it was too riskyand Miss Merri Mac and I opted to forgo shopping among large crowds.

Staying home has me in the 

kitchen baking more these days.

We can't consume all the goodies,

so Miss Merri Mac and I deliver baked goods

to friends around the neighborhood.

Table for two for Thanksgiving 2020

With the arrival of November also came increased 

numbers of confirmed cases. COVID restrictions once

again tightened up and holiday plans took on a 

very different look from previous years.

Thanksgiving Turkey Talk post here.

Neighborhood walks are the extent of being out and about 

other than grocery shopping and doctor appointments.

Fortunately many of our neighbors like to add seasonal

touches to greet those out for a daily walk.

This charming door always has a pretty wreath 

embellished with black and white checked ribbon, 

a nod to the MacKenzie-Childs fan who lives within.  

One of my favorite doors I pass on my walk is a cheerful yellow

and home to a favorite, Mrs. Powers of MacKenzie-Childs fame.  

The swinging Mrs. Powers is a door knocker, 

and the wreath changes with the seasons.

And then there was this in a trash can 

the day after Thanksgiving.

I admit, I stopped to do a double take, 

thinking someone had thrown out 

MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins.

😂😂😂😂😂😂

Be sure to visit all the adventures below.

Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths 

Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch

Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron

Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda

 Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply 

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul (You are here)

Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home

Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Sketchy Reader

Just in time for the holidays!

Our Giveaway this edition is a trio of paper goods.

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