.....and the elections are over, even if we still don't have a victor in the race for Washington's governor. It looks like it could be a few days before that one is decided. I just watched John Kerry's concession speech, which was very much a class act. As I've said before, I am not enamored with either one; Kerry for not knowing what he might have done, and Bush for knowing what he has done (and not liking a lot of it).
We have been staying home and doing projects. Up until today, the rain and gray made one want to just hunker down inside, but we now have sunshine, and should have same for several days.
Sheila and several of the wives from the squadron are flying to Seattle tomorrow for a few days of shopping and being pampered at the Westin Hotel downtown. Her sister, Lisa, is flying out from Virginia to spend some time with her. For all the cities Lisa has visited around the world, she has never been to Seattle, so I'm glad we are going to have some nice weather for her.
Brian and Sheila have decided they will stay in Mt. Home for Thanksgiving and hope to work in at least one day of skiing. We will probably be with the Jerry Kirkwood family at Cliff and Jordan's in Kirkland. Both Oregon and Washington wine countries do an all out Thanksgiving weekend of wine and food tastings so I'm thinking we will try to get to one or the other on Friday and Saturday.
Have you had a hankering for some pizza? Try this:

In a food processor, puree 2 cans of artichoke hearts with some garlic, olive oil and oregano and use this for the 'sauce' on an unbaked pizza crust. Top with sliced tomatoes, black olives, onion, green pepper, and spinach. Add crumbled feta and mozzarella cheese and bake. As you can see, you could use whatever toppings that appealed to you, but I must say the artichokes are quite a nice change from red sauce.

Ciao