少々早いけれど、クリスマスキャロルを弾く

　午後、暫くぶりに喫茶「さんぽ道」でホットコーヒーを戴きつつ、３０分ほど読書の時間にしました。その後、客がいなくなったと思い、暫くぶりにピアノを弾かせて戴きました。いよいよ１２月なので、少し早いですが、クリスマスソングのグローリア、もみの木、ホワイトクリスマス、もろびとこぞりて、ジングルベルなどと、定番の「雪が降る」を弾きました。

　実は、こんなチャンスを与えてくださったのはフェイスブック友人「あつこさん」のページのお陰で心より感謝しています。

　弾き終わって後ろを見たら、女性客が聴いていたので驚きました。「さんぽ道」は天井が高く、ドイツ製のピアノであるため演奏は良くなくても、音色はきれいに共鳴し、ママさんもよく聴いてくださいました。今度、機会があったらソプラノサクソフォンを演奏したい気持ちになりました。笛の音色というより、人の声に似た音色をめざし、練習を再開しよう。

Dear my overseas friends who like listening to music

　In the afternoon, I went to my favorite cafe "Sampo-michi" after a long time and enjoyed a hot coffee while reading a book written by Ms, Sono-Ayako for about 30 minutes. After that, I thought that there were no customers, so I played the piano for the first time in a while. It's December now, so it's a little early, but I played Christmas songs such as Gloria, Fir Tree, White Christmas, Joy to the World, Jingle Bells, and my favorite "Snow is Falling."

　Actually, I'm grateful to my Facebook friend "Atsuko-san" to the core for giving me this opportunity. By her page, I knew this cafe.

　After finishing playing the piano, I was surprised when I looked behind, there are lady customers listening to my performance. "Sampo-michi" has a high ceiling and the piano is made in Germany, so even though the performance is not good, the tone resonated beautifully and the mama-san listened carefully. In the future, if I have the chance, I'd like to play the soprano saxophone. I will resume practicing it, aiming for a tone quality that is more similar to a human voice than a flute.

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暑い寒いも彼岸まで

　昨日まで、家の中でも外出時でも、私は半ズボンに半そででしたが、今日から長袖に長ズボンです。「暑い寒いも彼岸まで」で、気温が急に下がってます。皆さん、風邪を引かないようにしましょう。

　今日の午後は身体を温めるため、吉井の日帰り温泉「牛伏ドリームセンター」に行き、帰路は、そのまま、青い車でお気に入り喫茶「さんぽ道」で時間を過ごしました。

　写真は車ごと行ける「牛伏山」山頂からの光景で、手前が高崎市、遠方が前橋市で、後方が赤城山です。

Dear my friends who like spa and cafe

　Until yesterday, I wore shorts and short sleeves both at home and when going out, but starting today I'm wearing long sleeves and long trousers. "It's hot until the autumnal equinox, it's cold until the vernal equinox" in Japan and the temperature has suddenly dropped in Gumma prefecture where I live. Everyone, be careful not to catch a cold.

　This afternoon, I went to Yoshii-town's day spa named "Ushibuse Dream Center" to warm myself up, and on the way back, I drove by my blue car to spent some time at my favorite cafe, Sampo-michi.

　The photo shows the view from the top of Mt. Ushibuse, which we can reach by car, with Takasaki-city in the foreground, Maebashi-city in the distance, and Mt. Akagi in the background.

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午前は講義を聞いて、午後はリラックス

　今日の午前中は高崎駅前の証券会社で経済の専門家３人から講義を拝聴し、今後の経済対策を考えました。それにしても、今日の日経平均は、予想通り、凄いことになってます。しかし、私は日本株には手を出してないので残念にもご利益はないです。

　実は、昨夜、予定外に高崎に飲みに行ってしまいました。偶然に友人も見え、つい飲み過ぎてしまい、今日はその余韻が残り、ちょっと疲れ気味です。このため、午後は「さんぼ道」でリラックスします。私の家から２Kほどなので、本来ならば歩いて行きたいところですが、午後の高崎市は猛暑と予想されてるので、やはり青いクーペで行き涼んできます。

　This morning I listened to lectures from three economic experts at a securities company in front of Takasaki Station and considered my future economic measures. As I expected, today's Nikkei average is amazing. However, I do not invest the Japanese stocks, so unfortunately there is no benefit to me.

　Actually, last night I unexpectedly went the tavern named "BAKU" in Takasaki. By chance, my friend came, too, I ended up drinking too much, so that the afterglow is still lingering today, leaving me a little tired. For this reason, I will relax at "Sambo-michi" in the afternoon. It is about 2km from my house, so I would normally walk there, but since Takasaki city is expected to be extremely hot in the afternoon today, therefore, I will go by the Audi blue coupe and cool off.

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「処暑」は、吉井ドリームセンターでのんびり寛ぐ

　今日は午後、暫くぶりにお気に入り日帰り温泉「吉井牛伏ドリームセンター」で汗を流してきました。いつも空いてて、しかも今の時代に入浴料金２００円はとても安く、リラックスできます。

　倉賀野から車で片道２５分ほどで、ドライブとしてはちょっと距離が少なくても上り坂もあり、時折り、道路を野生の鹿が横断し、自然を満喫できます。道路はすべてよく車の調子を維持するには適してます。

　肝心のお風呂については常に空いてて、牛伏山を眺めつつ、浮世の塵を流しつつ、自己を取り戻すには良い所です。ところで、牛伏山の山頂には大きな「鐘撞き堂」があり、いつでも誰でも撞けるようになってます。山頂ですから四方八方の遠方までよく響きます。この山頂からの景色は素晴らしくお薦めです。

Dear my friends who like spa in a mountainous region

　This afternoon, I went to my favorite day spa "Yoshii Ushibuse Dream Center" after along interval to wash a sweat. It's always empty, and currently, the bathing fee of 200 yen is very cheep so I can relax.

　It's about 25-minute drive from Kuragano-town, and even though it's not far for a drive, there are some uphill on the way, furthermore, wild deer occasionally cross the road, so you can enjoy nature to the fullest. All roads are well-maintained, making it a good place to keep our car in good condition.

　As for the bath, it's always empty, and it's a great place to look out over Mt. Ushibuse, wash away the dust of the world, and get myself back of daily life. By the way, there is a large bell-ringing hall at the top of Mt. Ushibuse, and anyone can ring it at any time. Because it's the top of a mountain, the sound can be heard far in all directions. This mountain is highly recommended as it has a beautiful view from the summit.

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夕方、吉井牛伏ドリームセンターで汗流す。

　梅雨明けはやはり身体に堪える暑さと湿度であり、珍しく午後５時になってから「吉井牛伏ドリームセンター」で汗を流してきました。広い浴槽は心身ともに充分にリラックスできます。通常、私はもっと早い時間に行くため、客は見知らぬ人ばかりでした。

　愛車ＴＴで無事に帰宅し、これから、今宵は一人寂しく冷えた日本酒で一杯やります。おつまみはお刺身とワンタンなどです。

Dear my friends abroad

　The end of the rainy season in Japan meant that the heat and humidity were unbearable, so I decided to wait until unusual 5pm, to wash off the sweat at "Yoshii Ushibuse Dream Center". The spacious bathtub was perfect for relaxing both body and mind. I usually go earlier, so the other customers were all strangers.

　I returned home safely on my beloved TT Quattro in the photo, and will spend the evening alone, enjoying a cold drink of Japanese sake, remembering the faces of all my Facebook friends. I had some sashimi sliced raw fish and wontons as snacks.

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お気に入り「吉井ドリームセンター」でリラックス

　毎日蒸し暑い日が続いてます。このため、心身ともにさっぱりするため、今日の午後、日帰り温泉「吉井牛伏せドリームセンター」に行ってきました。

　広い浴槽で大きなガラス越しに「牛伏山」の雄姿を眺めつつ湯に浸かり、しかも空いててリラックスできました。日帰り温泉と書きましたが、写真でお分かりの通り、宿泊もできますし、昼食も摂れます。

　入浴料は、還暦を過ぎた高崎市民なら200円ですから、今のご時世でこんな安い所はないでしょう。私は気分転換に週に一回ほど来ています。今日のルートは往きは高崎市木部町の「新鏑川橋」経由で、復路は中山峠経由で帰宅しました。

Dear my friends who like spa the same as me

　It's been hot and humid every day in Gumma Prefecture. For this reason, I went to the day-trip hot spring named "Yoshii Ushibuse Dream Center" this afternoon to refresh both body and mind.

　I was able to relax while soaking in the large bathtub while looking at the majestic Mt. "Ushibuse" through the large window, and it was not crowded. Although I wrote that it was a day-trip hot spring, as you can see from the photo, you can also stay overnight and have lunch.

　The bathing fee is 200 yen for Takasaki residents over 60 years old, so it's hard to find a cheaper place than here these days. I come here about once a week to change my mood. Today's route was via "Shin-Kaburagawa Bridge" in Kibe-town, Takasaki City on the way there, and via Nakayama Pass on the way back home.

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今の時代、入浴料２００円は安い

　写真は畳３丈ほどの大きな絵が日帰り温泉施設「吉井ドリームセンター」内に飾ってあります。絵の中の後方の山が標高４９１mの牛伏山で、景色は抜群、高崎市街地がよく見えます。初日の出の場所としても有名です。しかし、最近、この頂上近くで熊が出没したとのことです。

　小生は１週間前から風邪を引いて、汗を掻いたので、今日、この日帰り温泉に行ってきました。熱も下がり、風邪はもう大丈夫です。ここは昼食も美味しく戴けますし、宿泊もできます。倉賀野からドライブで片道３０分程です。吉井の町から南に入り、上信越道よりさらに南です。周囲は自然に囲まれてます。ここはお薦めですが、熊にご用心！

Dear my friends who like nature in Gumma Prefecture

　The photo shows a large painting painted by a famous painter here about the size of three tatami mats that is on display inside the Yoshii Dream Center in the photo. The mountain in the background of the painting is Mt. Ushibuse, and the altitude is 491m. From the summit you can taste the spectacular view of Takasaki-city. It is also famous as the place to see the first sunrise of the year. However, it seems that a bear has been appeared near the peak recently.

　However, I caught a cold a week ago and was sweating a lot, so I went to this day-spa today. My fever has subsided and I'm no longer suffering from a cold. You can have a delicious lunch here and stay the night. It's about a 30-minute drive one way from Kuragano-town. Head south from the town of Yoshii, and it's even further south than the Joshinetsu Expressway. It's surrounded by nature. I recommend you to visit there when bear doesn't appear.

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安くて寛げる「吉井ドリームセンター」

　今日の午後、暫くぶりに「吉井ドリームセンター」の日帰り温泉を楽しんできました。ご覧の通り、昨今では珍しくなった高い煙突が立ってます。高さは３０mほどでしょう。この界隈から出た可燃物を燃焼し、お風呂のお湯にしてるので暖まります。入浴料金が２００円は今のご時世では安いです。

　と言うものの、実は青い愛車のバッテリーが上がらぬよう、車の調整目的のためにも行ってきました。

　ところで、前のページの答えです。左が私が作った「源平枝垂れ桃」で、右がプロの園芸士が作った「八重の枝垂れ桜」です。やはり、プロが作った方が幹のS字が滑らかにできてます。私の作ったのは「源平枝垂れ桃」ですから、紅白に咲き分けます。両方とも、来年に良い場所に直植えします。この植物のお陰で、両方の樹木が大きくなるまで私も元気で生活する目標が出来ました。

Dear my friends abroad

　This afternoon, I enjoyed a day trip spar at Yoshii Dream Center after a long interval. As you can see, there is a tall chimney that is rare these days. The height will be about 30m. The combustible materials from this area are burned to make hot water for the bath, so that it keeps the bath warm. The bathing fee of 200 yen is cheap in recent years.

　However, I have actually adjust to my blue car to prevent the battery from dying.

　By the way, this is the answer on the previous page. The one on the left is the "Bicolored Weeping Peach" that I have shaped, and the one on the right is the "Double Weeping Cherry" that has shaped by a professional gardener. As expected, the way of making S-shape of the trunk will be smoother by a professional. The one I raised blooms in red and white. Both will be planted by me directly in a good location next year. Thanks to this plant, I have a purpose to maintain my healthy until both trees grow.

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自然との触れ合いには、高崎一の理想郷

　写真は半年前に撮ったものです。ここは高崎市では海抜４９０mほどの高い所です。私はウォーキング中に時折、立ち寄る景色の素晴らしいところで、つい、一休みしたくなる東屋です。こんな空気の良い山頂の東屋で水分補給しながら、偶然に出会った人と会話をするのも楽しい時間です。

　実は、私がよく行く日帰り温泉「吉井ドリームセンター」から車で１５分ほど上ったところに、高崎一素晴らしいお城が建立してます。そこに駐車場があり、頂上一帯は広くウォーキングできます。その途中にこの東屋があります。

　東屋から更に西に行くと鐘撞堂があったり、珍しい体験としては、通り抜けられる５０mほどの長い洞窟があります。もうすぐ節分そして立春なので、私は再度行く予定です。坂道で足腰を鍛えるには理想的な高崎市のいわば高天原で、名称は牛伏山です。ここはお薦めです。

Dear my friends abroad who like to see breath-taking scenery

　The photo was taken half a year ago by me. This is one of the high point in Takasaki City, Gumma Prefecture, Japan. The altitude here is about 490m. I sometimes stop at this place with a wonderful view while walking, and there is an arbor that makes us want to take a break. It's also fun to have a conversation with someone we happen to meet here while replenishing our hydration in this arbors at the top of the mountain where the air is nice.

　In fact, the most wonderful castle in Takasaki has been built about 15 minutes by car from Yoshii Dream Center, a day-trip hot spring I often go to. On this top, there is a parking lot, and we can walk around the summit area. There is this gazebo on the way.

　If you go further west from the gazebo, there is a bell hall, and as an unusual experience, there is a cave about 50 meters long that we can walk through. Since Setsubun that means the day before the beginning spring and the first day of spring are coming soon, I will go again. Takamagahara that means the dwelling place of the gods in Japanese mythology in Takasaki City is ideal for training our legs and body on the slopes, and its name is Mt. Ushibuse. I highly recommend you to go this place.

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眺望の良い牛伏山山頂

　実は、１０日ほど前、超高層ビルが建ち並ぶ新宿へ行って人混みの中を歩いてから風邪気味になりました。もう大分回復したので、昨日はお気に入りの「吉井・牛伏ドリームセンター」で一風呂浴びてきました。この施設は高崎市が経営し、食事も宿泊もできます。

　風呂の窓からは牛伏山が手に取るように迫り、その山頂はご覧の通り、立派なお城が構え、このお城内へは自由に入館でき、三階からは高崎・前橋の街並みが眼下に見えます。高崎市内でこんなに景色のよい所は少ないでしょう。標高４９１ｍの山頂へはハイキングコースがあり、車でも行けます。正面に見えるのは上毛三山の一つ「赤城山」です。その名の通り、城から城を眺めるかの如くです。

　この山頂は散策できる公園になっており、標高が高いことから、景色と空気がよく、日頃の憂さを忘れ、お弁当を持って散策するにはとても理想的な高天原です。頂上には数日前にご覧いただいた「東屋」があり、小鳥の声を聴きつつ、今は紅葉の真っ盛りで、ここで休憩できます。牛伏山山頂はお薦めです。

Dear my friends abroad who like nature and autumnal tint

　Actually, about 10 days ago, I went to Shinjuku in Tokyo which is lined with ultra-skyscrapers, and after walking through the crowd, I started feeling a little cold. I've already recovered now, so yesterday I took a bath at my favorite "Yoshii Ushibushe Dream Center". This facility is managed by Takasaki- City and offers meals and lodging.

　From the window of the bathroom, you can look at Mt. Ushibushi distinctly, there is a magnificent castle at the top of the mountain. You can enter the castle freely, and from the third floor you can see the cityscape of Takasaki-city and Maebashi-city below. There are probably few places in Takasaki city with such a beautiful view. There is a hiking course to the top of the mountain which is 491 meters above sea level, and can be reached by car as well. What you can see in the front is Mt. Akagi, one of the three well-known mountains in Gumma Prefecture. As the name suggests, it is like looking at a castle from a castle.

　The summit of this mountain is a park where you can take a walk, and due to its high altitude, the scenery is breathtaking and air are fresh. It is like the dwelling place of the gods named Takamagahara in Takasaki, so that you will forget your daily worries. You are able to take a walk with your lunch box. At the top, there is the "arbor" that you saw a few days ago in this page, and you can take a break here while listening to the chirping of the birds and the autumnal tints are excellent now. The summit of Mt. Ushibushe is recommended you to go.

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