The wind blew hard last night and it rained off and on. The highest wind speed recorded at Sky Harbour was 40 something, but apparently in the mountains by Tucson they had gusts up to 100 mph. Lots of stuff got blown all over the place and there were a couple of large trees down in the area, but fortunately none in the park. It was supposed to rain today, but only a few isolated showers that never amounted to much. We are in for a couple of days of cooler weather with night temps down close to the freezing mark. By week end we will are supposed to be back to more normal temps. There was snow up north, I think they had about a foot & a half in Flagstaff and a couple of feet in Snowbowl. That's why we never go north of here in winter, might as well stay home. Hah!
Marg got up early to go with two of her buddies. It started out as Sue needs to drive Larry to Sky Harbour airport later in the week, so wanted a dry run with truck. Patti knew how to get there and Marg was the navigator on site as she seemed to be the most knowledgeable about parking and they were looking to find the over size vehicle lot. Apparently they were successful and even took a tour of the terminal. The other ladies had been there, but not right in the terminal building, so Marg was again the expert on directions. You never know down here, lots of small town people, Marg navigating, me figuring out computers. Shows how desperate things are, LOL. After they stopped at Red Robin for lunch and then at the outlet malls in Tempe. It worked out well for me as I got 2 shirts, a wallet and a nice bottle of scotch.
Meanwhile, I went to the Chrysler dealership at Superstition. The passenger headlight quit working & to replace a bulb on the truck you need some tools I don't have, so you can remove the grill. Anyway it was supposed to be a warranty item, but we will see. The first guy I dealt with said they don't do warranty work on Canadian vehicles. I told him that was not like my experience with GM, where I had awesome warranty service on the Malibu. In the end it needed a wiring fix, something with the connectors and the service guy said they would send me the paper work. Not sure if that means the bill to pay or just a record of the work. It was nice of them to fit me in, anyway and it gets dark so early here that I didn't like to drive with one headlight. When I say the morning there, it was the entire morning, long enough to read a pocket book. By the way they call them paperbacks here, didn't know what I mean when I say pocketbook.
Got home and had some lunch. After lunch had some visitors stopping by to see how Vanessa is. She met quite a few people here last January and when Blanke's came to see us in GP. After I went and played some pool. Played with some good guys and had a few laughs. For a change I played well, it's always a sometimes thing with me.
By the time I got back, Marg was back from her outing. Said she had lots of fun with those two ladies, but next time they are taking Nancy. Apparently she needs more fun in her life. We went for a bit of a walk as Marg had left a bag of purchases in Sues' truck. While we were there, it turns out she bought a new printer and it wouldn't print. Yes you guessed it, I messed with it until it started printing, so she could get Larry's flight itinerary off. It was too cool to go for happy hour, so I had a nice drink from the new bottle, Grangestone. Very nice! Marg made a nice dish with chicken breast [like a stir fry] to go with steamed rice. The number of women who cook here don't seem to me to be as common as the ones who do not. The ones who are really good cooks are even fewer, so Marg is almost a novelty around here; but I do eat well! Finished the last of the oranges today. As usual, they are delicious. We eat lots here and they are so fresh, it's always a highlight of our winters in Az.
Monday, 1 February 2016
Sunday, 31 January 2016
Sunday, January 31st
The end of January, hard to believe the first month of the year has past into the history books.
I got up early today and woke Marg up in the process, although that was not my intent, she got going early in the day. I made a decision to attend the church service in the RV park this morning and yes it shocked many people. I just decided to attend to see if it would have the desired effect on me. Some friends at church were giving me the: look who's here treatment and the pastor's wife came up to say they would likely be the cause of my not returning. Pretty funny. It was a very different service as it is non-denominational and pretty casual, in keeping with the nature of a vacation place. At one point in the service they asked if there was anyone needing a special prayer and my friend Jerry put up his hand to ask for one for Vanessa. Very touching and unexpected.
After Marg & I went out to do laundry. We went to the one down by the Ace Hardware store again. Marg likes the equipment there, both the type and the number of machines. It is always busy, but not too bad, so she was able to get 3 machines running simultaneously, which reduces our time in the Laundromat. I took a pocket book along, there is always lots of sitting time in the process. My main roles are: packing things in, helping fold sheets, shirts on hangers and packing things out.
After we went for a walk, over to Linda & Gary's to see their progress on installing a new floor. He had asked to borrow a mitre box & saw, so I took it over there. Looks like he is making great progress and will have a good result. They have a rescue dog, Sadie and she was looking for attention, so I scratched her ears for a while as she generally plays up to me for attention.
Then, it was down to the happy hour for a quick beer and a chance to catch up on the latest. One of the guys had seen the news item on the 5 snowmobilers who perished in the Valemont area this weekend. I told them of our grandson being there snowmobiling and that being a source of considerable angst for Bill & Marg when she heard about it. It was good to hear he was safe, those kinds of things are so tragic.
Supper tonight was a bbq, some nice steaks and roasted vegetables. we tired to eat a bit earlier as it was ice cream social night. It I eat too late, I can't handle a banana split, well as luck would have it that was not the case tonight. The only reason I have them is it doesn't leave room for cake, it's a dietary thing you know. I always tell the lady who takes the money that we can't afford two splits, so Marg just has a sundae on Sunday.
I got up early today and woke Marg up in the process, although that was not my intent, she got going early in the day. I made a decision to attend the church service in the RV park this morning and yes it shocked many people. I just decided to attend to see if it would have the desired effect on me. Some friends at church were giving me the: look who's here treatment and the pastor's wife came up to say they would likely be the cause of my not returning. Pretty funny. It was a very different service as it is non-denominational and pretty casual, in keeping with the nature of a vacation place. At one point in the service they asked if there was anyone needing a special prayer and my friend Jerry put up his hand to ask for one for Vanessa. Very touching and unexpected.
After Marg & I went out to do laundry. We went to the one down by the Ace Hardware store again. Marg likes the equipment there, both the type and the number of machines. It is always busy, but not too bad, so she was able to get 3 machines running simultaneously, which reduces our time in the Laundromat. I took a pocket book along, there is always lots of sitting time in the process. My main roles are: packing things in, helping fold sheets, shirts on hangers and packing things out.
After we went for a walk, over to Linda & Gary's to see their progress on installing a new floor. He had asked to borrow a mitre box & saw, so I took it over there. Looks like he is making great progress and will have a good result. They have a rescue dog, Sadie and she was looking for attention, so I scratched her ears for a while as she generally plays up to me for attention.
Then, it was down to the happy hour for a quick beer and a chance to catch up on the latest. One of the guys had seen the news item on the 5 snowmobilers who perished in the Valemont area this weekend. I told them of our grandson being there snowmobiling and that being a source of considerable angst for Bill & Marg when she heard about it. It was good to hear he was safe, those kinds of things are so tragic.
Supper tonight was a bbq, some nice steaks and roasted vegetables. we tired to eat a bit earlier as it was ice cream social night. It I eat too late, I can't handle a banana split, well as luck would have it that was not the case tonight. The only reason I have them is it doesn't leave room for cake, it's a dietary thing you know. I always tell the lady who takes the money that we can't afford two splits, so Marg just has a sundae on Sunday.
Saturday, 30 January 2016
Saturday
Went for an early morning bike ride, there were only 3 of us today. We picked a new route and went mainly east, in fact well past Signal Butte and made about 8 miles. The only problem with the route was the wind came up, so it was not only uphill, but we had a nice steady breeze in our face. I can't believe Larry was up for this ride, but he led the way, so there we were.
When I got back there were a couple of Marg's buddies here wanting to see what was wrong with their tablets. One could not do anything with hers, the other could not access facebook. This was a great example of the unknowing being led by the unwilling and unknowing. Then Marg went out back and brought the neighbour for reinforcements. We managed to stumble on a video on the one tablet that wouldn't do anything. It was lengthy and somehow she had 3 copies of it, so it took over 10 GB of space. Deleted them and then rebooted and voila, it worked. the other we messed with for a while and then said lets try the reboot, and the same result, it now works. Go figure, the oldest strategy known to computer users, turn it off for a bit and then restart it still works.
It was lunch and then we went out to a couple of building supply places. Marg got some wallpaper that she wants to use on the kitchen wall over the counters here. Sort of like a backsplash I guess. A project for a rainy day & there are some forecast for next week, so we will see. Elmer stopped in to visit with his former neighbours, so we chatted him for a while. He knew Marg right off and I think he knew me and after a bit of chat did for sure. He and Marg used to eat dates off one of the palm trees in the park & I used to kid them about getting together for a date.
When we got back it was time for happy hour where there was a small group tonight. Probably because a bunch were headed out to supper at the Chinese buffet on Signal Butte. It was great food and I had forgotten how good, so really enjoyed it. They had crab tonight, so Marg's appy was crab legs and garlic butter. We had about 2 dozen from the park out for the dinner, so it was a fun night. We rode with Kenny, he likes to take 2 other couples in his SUV, do a group thing as it were.
When I got back there were a couple of Marg's buddies here wanting to see what was wrong with their tablets. One could not do anything with hers, the other could not access facebook. This was a great example of the unknowing being led by the unwilling and unknowing. Then Marg went out back and brought the neighbour for reinforcements. We managed to stumble on a video on the one tablet that wouldn't do anything. It was lengthy and somehow she had 3 copies of it, so it took over 10 GB of space. Deleted them and then rebooted and voila, it worked. the other we messed with for a while and then said lets try the reboot, and the same result, it now works. Go figure, the oldest strategy known to computer users, turn it off for a bit and then restart it still works.
It was lunch and then we went out to a couple of building supply places. Marg got some wallpaper that she wants to use on the kitchen wall over the counters here. Sort of like a backsplash I guess. A project for a rainy day & there are some forecast for next week, so we will see. Elmer stopped in to visit with his former neighbours, so we chatted him for a while. He knew Marg right off and I think he knew me and after a bit of chat did for sure. He and Marg used to eat dates off one of the palm trees in the park & I used to kid them about getting together for a date.
When we got back it was time for happy hour where there was a small group tonight. Probably because a bunch were headed out to supper at the Chinese buffet on Signal Butte. It was great food and I had forgotten how good, so really enjoyed it. They had crab tonight, so Marg's appy was crab legs and garlic butter. We had about 2 dozen from the park out for the dinner, so it was a fun night. We rode with Kenny, he likes to take 2 other couples in his SUV, do a group thing as it were.
Friday, 29 January 2016
Friday
It was a nice day in the Valley, but as usual it started out cool. The guys went riding today and we made about 8 miles, well half of us did anyway, the others went quite a bit further. It was invigorating, but not certain how I would be if I had gone the long way. When I got back Marg had company & then Lynette took her on the golf cart to water aerobics. She said the pool was warmer than our bathtub and it was nice to get back with all the ladies in the pool. While she was there, I went on line to get the tax department forms we have to file here for aliens with a closer connection to another country. This is a form that keeps us free of the tax department looking for income tax and is necessary for anyone with a substantial presence in the US.
When she got back we had some lunch and then Marg went out to the post office to mail our forms and then Fry's for some grocery specials. I think then she went to Bells where she found a few things, I ended up with a couple pair of shorts and a shirt. I believe she got a top as well. While she was gone I went to borrow a ladder and put sealant on parts of the roof & carport. We are expecting rain on Monday and we had some drips in the carport. I had some left in a gallon pail and thought I should do some preventative maintenance. By the time I did the clean up and got showered, Marg was back and we had dinner plans.
I went to happy hour for a short time, it was nice to be back with the smaller group. I got caught up on some gossip and then it was time to leave. We went out with the Smith's, Bob & Shari this time, to one of their favourite restaurants, the Charleston. It was very good food and a bit fancier than we normally go to. Marg & Shari shared a chicken fried steak and I had one to myself and none of us could finish. The shrimp appy was to die for. The carrots with the meal were probably the best restaurant carrots I have ever eaten. It was all very nice.
Then it was back for the animal races. Lots of fun, especially for Marg who won 5 out of 8, while I turned in a more modest result. I thought I was losing my voice from the cheering and Gene Smith indicated that may not be all that bad. LOL Well the elephant won twice, so I was happy.
Received some sad news from home about an old friend passing on Wednesday. Our hearts are with Rose & her family at this sad time for their family.
When she got back we had some lunch and then Marg went out to the post office to mail our forms and then Fry's for some grocery specials. I think then she went to Bells where she found a few things, I ended up with a couple pair of shorts and a shirt. I believe she got a top as well. While she was gone I went to borrow a ladder and put sealant on parts of the roof & carport. We are expecting rain on Monday and we had some drips in the carport. I had some left in a gallon pail and thought I should do some preventative maintenance. By the time I did the clean up and got showered, Marg was back and we had dinner plans.
I went to happy hour for a short time, it was nice to be back with the smaller group. I got caught up on some gossip and then it was time to leave. We went out with the Smith's, Bob & Shari this time, to one of their favourite restaurants, the Charleston. It was very good food and a bit fancier than we normally go to. Marg & Shari shared a chicken fried steak and I had one to myself and none of us could finish. The shrimp appy was to die for. The carrots with the meal were probably the best restaurant carrots I have ever eaten. It was all very nice.
Then it was back for the animal races. Lots of fun, especially for Marg who won 5 out of 8, while I turned in a more modest result. I thought I was losing my voice from the cheering and Gene Smith indicated that may not be all that bad. LOL Well the elephant won twice, so I was happy.
Received some sad news from home about an old friend passing on Wednesday. Our hearts are with Rose & her family at this sad time for their family.
Thursday, 28 January 2016
Thursday
The day started early with the alarm going off. I usually pride myself in not using an alarm anymore, but that's not entirely true because we have become accustomed to sleeping in, so need it for those must get up and at it mornings. This morning it was the regular weekly road trip of the gamblin' gals. They had a full car this morning, with 5 of them going off to the Fort. There were no bingo winners today, but Marg said she came home even, including the cost of her lunch, so that's pretty good.
For me it was off to the coffee and donuts. I talked to Gary and his group and the subject of the pink bike helmet came up. They were all laughing too much to keep it a secret any longer, so I sort of got cleared, but Gary refused to believe that I was blameless. Pretty funny. Then the table I sat at got chosen late for donut selection, so never got an apple fritter, but it was all good. The usual bunch of announcements and it was time to get on with the day.
I went home and got all my pocket books together. Larry had dropped of a box full of westerns and there were only about 6 or so that I had previously read. I had a big bag of books that I brought from home that were read, so gave them to Larry in trade. The westerns seem to be in big demand both here and at home, lots of readers out in the old west here, I guess. After I took some Armour All to the trailer siding. It gets pretty faded in the sun out here in the places not under the carport. It helped quite bit, but time will tell. Then I got out the golf clubs and cleaned them all up. They get a lot of use out here and well you need to keep the grooves clean, that sort of thing. After that it was over to the pool room where our park hosted Eldorado on the inter-park tournament. They had some really good players, but we prevailed winning 10 of the 18 games. I drew a really good partner, probably one of the best players in the park. We ended up playing twice, so 6 games and we won 5 of them, accounting for half the wins for our park. I would like to take the credit, but I mostly just tried to keep out of trouble most of the time.
After pool I went back to trailer where I got some chairs for happy hour. With the gamblin' gals being away, I guess Jerry B decided happy hour should be at his place, over by the swimming pool. They were having a much larger group than normal, so everyone had to provide their own seating. Marg got home just as I was preparing to leave for it, so great timing. It was very well attended, there must have been 25 or 30 people there. It's actually a bit of a problem with that many. Everyone talking, so they can't hear well and talk louder. Before long it is very difficult to carry on a conversation and there are probably 5 or 6 going on simultaneously. Kind of makes me think of a gaggle of geese. After supper we went out to Long John Silvers' where we had fish, shrimp and side dishes. It was quite good, very different from home, but that's why we are here isn't it.
A good day, but our thoughts have been pre-occupied with concern for Vanessa in the hospital. Get well!
For me it was off to the coffee and donuts. I talked to Gary and his group and the subject of the pink bike helmet came up. They were all laughing too much to keep it a secret any longer, so I sort of got cleared, but Gary refused to believe that I was blameless. Pretty funny. Then the table I sat at got chosen late for donut selection, so never got an apple fritter, but it was all good. The usual bunch of announcements and it was time to get on with the day.
I went home and got all my pocket books together. Larry had dropped of a box full of westerns and there were only about 6 or so that I had previously read. I had a big bag of books that I brought from home that were read, so gave them to Larry in trade. The westerns seem to be in big demand both here and at home, lots of readers out in the old west here, I guess. After I took some Armour All to the trailer siding. It gets pretty faded in the sun out here in the places not under the carport. It helped quite bit, but time will tell. Then I got out the golf clubs and cleaned them all up. They get a lot of use out here and well you need to keep the grooves clean, that sort of thing. After that it was over to the pool room where our park hosted Eldorado on the inter-park tournament. They had some really good players, but we prevailed winning 10 of the 18 games. I drew a really good partner, probably one of the best players in the park. We ended up playing twice, so 6 games and we won 5 of them, accounting for half the wins for our park. I would like to take the credit, but I mostly just tried to keep out of trouble most of the time.
After pool I went back to trailer where I got some chairs for happy hour. With the gamblin' gals being away, I guess Jerry B decided happy hour should be at his place, over by the swimming pool. They were having a much larger group than normal, so everyone had to provide their own seating. Marg got home just as I was preparing to leave for it, so great timing. It was very well attended, there must have been 25 or 30 people there. It's actually a bit of a problem with that many. Everyone talking, so they can't hear well and talk louder. Before long it is very difficult to carry on a conversation and there are probably 5 or 6 going on simultaneously. Kind of makes me think of a gaggle of geese. After supper we went out to Long John Silvers' where we had fish, shrimp and side dishes. It was quite good, very different from home, but that's why we are here isn't it.
A good day, but our thoughts have been pre-occupied with concern for Vanessa in the hospital. Get well!
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Wednesday, January 27th
Got up to an alarm this morning so I could make it for golf at Apache Sun. It was a bit chilly, must have been cold last night as the first fairway in the shady spots had frost in the grass. It was so cold I had to wear a light jacket on the first hole, but by the second one it was too warm for the coat. One of the ladies from our park rode out to the course with Gerry & me as they only have a motorbike. Gerry played very well, me I played better than average, so it was a good day.
Marg slept in a bit as we had a long day yesterday. Besides it was too cool to go for water aerobics, but she had some visitors, to keep up on the park stuff. I think she vacuumed and generally cleaned up When I got back, Marg made lunch and then went out for a few things she needed. I think to Ross's & Kohl's, so a couple of her fav's. I got a shirt out of it, and she got a purse, so she enjoyed some success. Best of all she drove herself and it's all the way down to Superstition mall, quite a hike from here.
After lunch I went and played pool for a while. Ended up getting there a bit late, so played with some guys I normally don't play with. One of then is from Lethbridge and he is likely one of the best players in the park. At the end I played him one on one for a few games and managed one win, but it was when he scratched on the 8 ball, so no big accomplishment. If we ever get all the really good players together on tournament day we would likely be.... well then where would the players at my level be?
After I made it back and we had a visit from one of the Smith family, not the branch of the family we would like to have here for a visit. LOL There are quite a few of them here. After we went down to the hall for hamburgers. Gary and his crew cooked burgers tonight which are always good. The place was pretty full the whole time we were there. While we were there, Marg invited two other couples home for coffee and a few cookies. She served shortbread that she brought down here & it was very good. I think for one of them it was his first taste of shortbread. Pretty unusual for a senior, but I guess it depends on who you hang out with. She also had girl guide cookies. One of the park managers granddaughters sells them every year and always comes to our place. It was pretty funny, she said to her grandmother that she always gives this lady [Marg] a hug. Of course Marg always buys a couple of boxes and generally gives her a dollar for herself. She's a very nice young girl.
After all this it was poker night. I think I may have broke the jinx and had a pretty good night. I don't count it, but get a feel for how heavy my little bag of money is. We had 7 guys and while we were playing a couple more came in to check, so we are almost at the 2 table level again. It's kind of a fun thing, always good for a few laughs.
Marg slept in a bit as we had a long day yesterday. Besides it was too cool to go for water aerobics, but she had some visitors, to keep up on the park stuff. I think she vacuumed and generally cleaned up When I got back, Marg made lunch and then went out for a few things she needed. I think to Ross's & Kohl's, so a couple of her fav's. I got a shirt out of it, and she got a purse, so she enjoyed some success. Best of all she drove herself and it's all the way down to Superstition mall, quite a hike from here.
After lunch I went and played pool for a while. Ended up getting there a bit late, so played with some guys I normally don't play with. One of then is from Lethbridge and he is likely one of the best players in the park. At the end I played him one on one for a few games and managed one win, but it was when he scratched on the 8 ball, so no big accomplishment. If we ever get all the really good players together on tournament day we would likely be.... well then where would the players at my level be?
After I made it back and we had a visit from one of the Smith family, not the branch of the family we would like to have here for a visit. LOL There are quite a few of them here. After we went down to the hall for hamburgers. Gary and his crew cooked burgers tonight which are always good. The place was pretty full the whole time we were there. While we were there, Marg invited two other couples home for coffee and a few cookies. She served shortbread that she brought down here & it was very good. I think for one of them it was his first taste of shortbread. Pretty unusual for a senior, but I guess it depends on who you hang out with. She also had girl guide cookies. One of the park managers granddaughters sells them every year and always comes to our place. It was pretty funny, she said to her grandmother that she always gives this lady [Marg] a hug. Of course Marg always buys a couple of boxes and generally gives her a dollar for herself. She's a very nice young girl.
After all this it was poker night. I think I may have broke the jinx and had a pretty good night. I don't count it, but get a feel for how heavy my little bag of money is. We had 7 guys and while we were playing a couple more came in to check, so we are almost at the 2 table level again. It's kind of a fun thing, always good for a few laughs.
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
Tuesday
It was chilly last night, not freezing water chilly, but the cool air carried through the morning with a good stiff breeze off the mountains. I was surprised as 5 guys showed up for our morning bike ride, so with me that made a 6 pack, LOL. We headed out and Larry said it was going to be too much for him, so headed down Ironwood for an alternate route. Four of them went out to Idaho, while I stayed with Larry riding about 3 miles today.
When I got back I finished the report I was writing on the financial affairs of the tenants association in the park. These guys call it their audit, but for many reasons, it is simply a look at the books and a resulting commentary. Anyway I delivered it to the president and treasurer for their use in dealing with the board. Took me long enough, but I had trouble getting to it, just too busy. I had a couple of distractions like the visitor I had wanting to put a picture on FB with Gary and a pink bike helmet. That kind of boomeranged on me, in spite of denying responsibility for it, while Aaron got off with it.
By that time, Marg had some lunch on and we took a moment to ourselves. After lunch Marg had to go for some groceries, mainly to make the salad she committed to for the pot luck tonight. It was the same one she took to the turkey deep fry, where it received many compliments. It turned out a little more complicated and she had to make a couple of stops to get everything she needed. Then there was the time at home to chop it up and mix it up to go out.
Me I played some pool this afternoon. It started out just 2 of us, but we ended up with 4 playing. One guy was new to this group and it turns out Dale has played before, in fact it was quickly apparent he played very well. After a couple of lessons in humility, I left to get ready for the party. It was Jim's birthday and Beth had invited a bunch, combining it with a pot luck, ergo the salad. It was a fun event and Jim was genuinely touched that so many came to wish him well. He's a good sort, so no surprise to anyone but him. I got a bit of a hard time about the pictures on FB with the pink helmet. I was at the end of the food line & it served as a refresher on why we don't usually do pot lucks, but made an exception to be there for Jim. If you have to ask why we don't do them, it's hard to explain. The good stuff gets picked over very quickly, by people who heap their plates, after bringing a minimal contribution: e.g.: potato chips [crisps] or crackers & cheese, etc. It that sounds like so much sour grapes, that is because it is. LOL It was still a nice event and a good sub for happy hour.
Then it was off to bingo.
It was nice because Gerry & Deb came from Phoenix to play, their first time this winter. We always sit with the same people, so it was enjoyable. The caller is Richard & he is quite popular in the park. Marg & he go out for a smoke during intermission and as a result she knew it was his birthday on Thursday. Knowing this, she bought a decorated cupcake and a card for him that she had our hostess announce and present. Then everyone in the room sang happy birthday, pretty cool. Almost forgot, Marg won twice and Deb won one, but she had to split it. We always split with Gerry & Deb when they come, so even with that we came out OK. Had a few laughs and that is why we are all here.
After Gerry & Deb stopped in for coffee and a cookie, then off for home.
When I got back I finished the report I was writing on the financial affairs of the tenants association in the park. These guys call it their audit, but for many reasons, it is simply a look at the books and a resulting commentary. Anyway I delivered it to the president and treasurer for their use in dealing with the board. Took me long enough, but I had trouble getting to it, just too busy. I had a couple of distractions like the visitor I had wanting to put a picture on FB with Gary and a pink bike helmet. That kind of boomeranged on me, in spite of denying responsibility for it, while Aaron got off with it.
By that time, Marg had some lunch on and we took a moment to ourselves. After lunch Marg had to go for some groceries, mainly to make the salad she committed to for the pot luck tonight. It was the same one she took to the turkey deep fry, where it received many compliments. It turned out a little more complicated and she had to make a couple of stops to get everything she needed. Then there was the time at home to chop it up and mix it up to go out.
Me I played some pool this afternoon. It started out just 2 of us, but we ended up with 4 playing. One guy was new to this group and it turns out Dale has played before, in fact it was quickly apparent he played very well. After a couple of lessons in humility, I left to get ready for the party. It was Jim's birthday and Beth had invited a bunch, combining it with a pot luck, ergo the salad. It was a fun event and Jim was genuinely touched that so many came to wish him well. He's a good sort, so no surprise to anyone but him. I got a bit of a hard time about the pictures on FB with the pink helmet. I was at the end of the food line & it served as a refresher on why we don't usually do pot lucks, but made an exception to be there for Jim. If you have to ask why we don't do them, it's hard to explain. The good stuff gets picked over very quickly, by people who heap their plates, after bringing a minimal contribution: e.g.: potato chips [crisps] or crackers & cheese, etc. It that sounds like so much sour grapes, that is because it is. LOL It was still a nice event and a good sub for happy hour.
Then it was off to bingo.
After Gerry & Deb stopped in for coffee and a cookie, then off for home.
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