Saturday, September 12, 2009

Shopping Adventures

Thursday was our day for shopping adventures. Jessica, leader of Misawa Home Educators, had offered to take me to her favorite Farmer's Market several times. Several have offered, and I plan to take everyone up on their offers until I've been to all of them. ::snort::

I called Jessica and asked if she'd really like to take us out. She did. After the tire thing....we commenced to explore. This is NEAR our home. I'd say less than 2 minutes from our home.

This place had EVERYTHING....produce, crafts, honey, rabbits, restaurants, a pony and greenhouses. I was able to pick up tomatoes, potatoes, apples, cucumbers,green beans, corn on the cob, spinach, carrots...FRESH.....lots of things.....

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Would you believe this innocent pony tried to drag Nolan into the pen with him?
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I bet these don't cost me $2.09 a lb!
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An-tic-i- paaaaa- tion
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This is a Japanese fast food....they are cooked and you can pop them in your mouth...not sure what they are...they taste like a baked potato...mostly.
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OH - they also had a foot onsen. We enjoyed. HOT water! Several commented it would be fun to go completely in...maybe I'll find someone to go to the Onsens with me yet. THOUGH I did have to keep fighting off thoughts of athlete's foot. ::snort::
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*Note you will not get Onsen photos when we go to full blown Onsen. ::snort::

After the Farmer's Market we stopped at Homac.... Misawa's version of Lowes....and Universe so I could pick up some bananas and lettuce, which they didn't have at the Farmer's Market. Universe is a big grocery store...I'd say like HEB or Albertsons.

These are SO good, though the kids wish they were seedless.
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Stacia LOVES these baskets. I need to buy a basket for the Farmer's Market...and remember to take BAGS with me to the off base stores where they charge you for plastic bags.
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I still haven't bought one of these since the move...this one would be a bit over $8. Do you SEE what I mean about the best of the best being sold? They are handpicked and wrapped and are to be bought as gifts for hosts or shrines....so if any local folks are looking for a hostess gift sometime - may I suggest that I'd LOVE a cantaloupe or a watermelon? ::snort:: Of course, I need a home to invite you to first! ::snort::
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Hmmm...not enough for a side dish but just about enough cauliflower for a salad.
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10 comments:

Anonymous said...

HELP: SIS:

I tried sending this by E-Mail but it sends back saying wrong email address; SO..........

A Karati suit is here. Might fit Nolan and Alexander might grow into it.

PLEASE SEND MEASURMENTS:

CHEST: right under the arm pit
INSEAM: you know where.

AND DO YOU EVEN WANT THEM HAVING ONE ANYWAY?

love/prayers --- Mom t

Chris said...

I have been meaning to tell you - I am SO enjoying living in Japan through your writing. Praying for you always. Just keep writing. I am reading. And wishing, at times, I were there to visit. Chris

Wild Homeschool Family said...

I've never seen such a nicely packaged melon! It is indeed fun to share this adventure with you through the stories and photos.

Anonymous said...

Sis:

Goodness all the fresh fruit and vegie's look so GOOD! Nothing liks a fresh pineapple or banana!!

love/prayers -- Mom T.

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Mom - I'll have to go buy a tape measure first...didn't pack one. LOL I don't mind if they have one. They are getting into the whole martial arts thing. LOL

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Oh Mom - I tried to convince them the sumo outfit would be cheaper and a better sport to get into. ::snort::

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Jodi and Chris - Thanks. I miss you guys....and we're all still "here". LOL

Jamin said...

I'll get you a cantaloup when I come. LOL

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Now that could be messy in your suitcase...but wrapped properly....actually I bet they wouldn't let you bring it through customs. LOL

Anonymous said...

{An-tic-i- paaaaa- tion} - at first I thought this was the Japanese word for banana...LOL
~Margie