I always look forward to Saturday rowing. One, because I wake up at a reasonable hour, 5:35, instead of the unreasonable 4:35 a.m. on weekdays. Two, because I’m not racing back home to get ready and meet the vanpool (Practice is done between 6:45 and 7. It takes me 8 – 10 minutes to return home. Vanpool leaves for work at 7:30. Do the math.)

Three, because more often than not Saturday after practice we head to PCC (for a scone, pastry, or breakfast of choice), then meet and sit at Peet’s for coffee and conversation. Always good to hear the boathouse gossip and family/friend updates. Today’s buzz was the upcoming auction at the boathouse in an effort to raise funds for a new double. Now, I’m not a sculler by trade, but many of my friends are and I most definitely want to support what is best for them and the club. I like this club and it likes me.

Anyway, on to important stuff. Breakfast this morning was a cherry scone from PCC. I often go for the Scottish Oats, however Rachel, who was not here today, often raves about “red berries” and I thought it was time to give cherries a chance (you’ll recall I opted for the Cherry Almond Ginger Chew last night). It was delicious. Soft (and still warm), the dough was lighter than the usual dense scone. Sweet, but not too sweet. PCC means (generally) organic and/or natural ingredients. Always a good way to go. Mixed with a nonfat latte and good conversation, makes for a good morning.

Don’t even need to talk about practice, except to say that Conor told us to “break the riggers off”, and that I did this morning. Fun.

PCC Natural Markets: 600 N. 34th St.
Peet’s Coffee & Tea: 3401 Fremont Ave. N