This weekend was the annual conference for legal aid and public service lawyers. My husband and I (and our dog when he was still alive) have been going to these for the last 8 years. On the way over there Friday, we got too hungry and stopped at a BBQ restaurant in the little town of Cle Elum, where my husband ordered a pulled pork sandwich and I got the baby back ribs. The sauce was ok, but there was too much of it slathered on the top. On Saturday night, we went to yet another BBQ place a half block from the hotel. I ordered ribs again. The sauce was spicier, but at least it wasn't covering the ribs.

I've gained about 50 pounds , but all those ribs sure were good! Worth every last bite. Start on the NordicTrak tomorrow.

A personal note to SkyHigh: I would have called you to meet us at Cle Elum, but we didn't know ourselves that we would be there at that time. Sorry.