More travel running last week (my favorite kind). This time on Topsail Island beach. I can’t remember the last time I went on a run on a sandy beach. I got out multiple times this week, though, and always with a dip in the ocean after to cool off. Perfection.
Got a flat tire yesterday, and now I’m in the special hell that is the Costco cafe (can you call it that?) waiting for a tire repair. I’m a walk-in, so I was told it could be a “multi-hour” wait. They weren’t lying. I’m working along with a sad group of guys with backpacks and laptops like me intermixed with screaming kids and flabbergasted moms. I do like Costco, but I’d rather be somewhere else.
Here’s where I’ve been sitting for nearly 4 hours.Trying not to make the spare work too hardThe puncture
Jalapeño fever is in full effect. Got at least a dozen going and almost another dozen flowers coming out as well. The crop is looking strong.
I started looking into how to know when they are ready to pick and also that you can leave them on a little longer to get more heat or pick them early for a milder pepper.
The spicier the better I think but we’ll have to do some experimenting.
Also, right next to the jalapeño is the tomato which has grown a foot and a half at least in the last 2 weeks.