Dear Friends,
We were socializing with our Italian Exchange students at our ITAM Lodge at 6:30 PM when we received a telephone call from our daughter-in-law from East Boston. Her doctor wanted her to pack her clothes, and head off to the hospital. The baby should be born any hour today.
Linda and I left the ITAM,and went home and quickly packed, and headed east on the Mass Pike. Kyla's dad was dog sitting until we arrived at Kevin and Kyla's apartment.
We kept our cell phones on throughout the night hoping to get a telephone call that the baby boy has arrived. The cell phone did go off at 5:30 PM, but is was one of those text messages from AT&T which is our cell phone carrier. Once the cell phone went off, I couldn't go back to sleep. I took the dog down to the water front which is one block away from their restaurant/ apartment.
Speaking of sleeping, the dachshund slept with us. He sleeps in between whoever is in the bed, and does so on his back. I was afraid that I would roll over, and squash him. Well, the dog made it through our first night, and survived sleeping in between Linda and I.
Speaking of the dacshund, he is a submissive pee-er. When we arrived at the apartment, he got so excited to see us, he peed on the steps going up to the first floor of their apartment. Luckily, the steps aren't carpeted.
If you greet the dog in the usual manner, you will get peed upon. The dog is so cute , you just want to hug him, but you will pay the consequences.
Billy the short haired border collie sleeps on the floor in the bedroom too. I had to remember not to step on him during an evening bathroom visit.
Kevin and Kyla also have two cats, and I did hear one scratching on the bedroom door during the middle of the night. I felt like I was part of the Mutual of Omaha television program called "Wild Kingdom".
We are about four miles from the hospital (Bringham and Women's Hospital) according to our GPS System. As soon as the baby is born, we will be heading to the hospital.
Social Calendar -- Well, I am obviously going to miss my Friday golf with the seniors. We will be dog sitting, and waiting for the telephone call that the baby is born.
Sports -- I had to shut off the radio as we headed to Boston as the Yankees were beating up the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. It was a very embarrassing loss. Us Red Sox fans hope that they can turn it around today.
Have to go and get ready for the good news.
Have a great weekend.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Hello on Thursday Morning
Dear Friends,
Our Wednesday went as planned. I started with my morning track walk while Linda was till sleeping.
She was woke up just as I returned home. There were no interesting people during my track walking.
They had a full bus for Linda's Saratoga trip. The bus wasn't just for her Red Hat friends.
After I came home, I started my projects. Painting was the first one. The front door trim didn't take that long so I decided to do some floor cleaning as my next project. The new carpet cleaner seemed to work pretty well. I have been reading and reading the manual. I found out that I didn't turn on a particular switch which rotates the brushes. The carpets would be even cleaner if I had the brushes rotating. I guess that Linda was correct, I needed supervision.
While I was in the middle of my carpet cleaning project, Linda called and said that she had a winner on the first race. She boxed a couple of horses, one of which was a long shot. The payout was $158 dollars on a couple dollar bet. Not a bad way to start the day. The rest of the day she wasn't so lucky, but she did go home on the plus side.
Sports -- It official that the Red Sox can't be the Tampa Rays. The Sox are 2 and 16 against this team. The Yankees keep on winning.
Speaking of the Yankees, the Red Sox head to Yankee Stadium for the next four days. Let the Baseball wars begin!
Politics / Observation -- I was thinking about the Health Care proposal that Congress has been working on. My basic thought is: "Who is going to pay for it?", and "How is it going to work?"
I was thinking about some of my students who became teenage mothers. They were on a Universal Health Care program, but didn't even know it. The birth of their child was paid for. The State pays for housing, and the teenage mothers get a child care allowance too. Do you see any motivation to get a job? It doesn't seem fair to take from the system when you haven't put anything into it. Do I sound like a conservative?
Social Calendar -- Track walking will be my first task of the day. A second coat of painting on the trim of the front door is next. Is that a quiet activity?
I think that I will use the carpet cleaner to do a couple of areas which I now realize could have come out cleaner if I used the device correctly.
I also promised to cut a neighbor's lawn since he is on a multiple day business trip.
I think Linda might have a free day unless I get her involved in my projects.
She said something about using a Radio Auction certificate to attend a play, but I had to remind her that the Red Sox are playing the Yankees. I suggested that she chooses a day when the baseball games are during the afternoon, or to find a girlfriend to accompany her. Have I turned into an "Old Fart" or what?
Have a great Thursday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Our Wednesday went as planned. I started with my morning track walk while Linda was till sleeping.
She was woke up just as I returned home. There were no interesting people during my track walking.
They had a full bus for Linda's Saratoga trip. The bus wasn't just for her Red Hat friends.
After I came home, I started my projects. Painting was the first one. The front door trim didn't take that long so I decided to do some floor cleaning as my next project. The new carpet cleaner seemed to work pretty well. I have been reading and reading the manual. I found out that I didn't turn on a particular switch which rotates the brushes. The carpets would be even cleaner if I had the brushes rotating. I guess that Linda was correct, I needed supervision.
While I was in the middle of my carpet cleaning project, Linda called and said that she had a winner on the first race. She boxed a couple of horses, one of which was a long shot. The payout was $158 dollars on a couple dollar bet. Not a bad way to start the day. The rest of the day she wasn't so lucky, but she did go home on the plus side.
Sports -- It official that the Red Sox can't be the Tampa Rays. The Sox are 2 and 16 against this team. The Yankees keep on winning.
Speaking of the Yankees, the Red Sox head to Yankee Stadium for the next four days. Let the Baseball wars begin!
Politics / Observation -- I was thinking about the Health Care proposal that Congress has been working on. My basic thought is: "Who is going to pay for it?", and "How is it going to work?"
I was thinking about some of my students who became teenage mothers. They were on a Universal Health Care program, but didn't even know it. The birth of their child was paid for. The State pays for housing, and the teenage mothers get a child care allowance too. Do you see any motivation to get a job? It doesn't seem fair to take from the system when you haven't put anything into it. Do I sound like a conservative?
Social Calendar -- Track walking will be my first task of the day. A second coat of painting on the trim of the front door is next. Is that a quiet activity?
I think that I will use the carpet cleaner to do a couple of areas which I now realize could have come out cleaner if I used the device correctly.
I also promised to cut a neighbor's lawn since he is on a multiple day business trip.
I think Linda might have a free day unless I get her involved in my projects.
She said something about using a Radio Auction certificate to attend a play, but I had to remind her that the Red Sox are playing the Yankees. I suggested that she chooses a day when the baseball games are during the afternoon, or to find a girlfriend to accompany her. Have I turned into an "Old Fart" or what?
Have a great Thursday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Hello on Wednesday Morning
Dear Friends,
We had a relatively quiet day on Tuesday.
Linda's Mah Jongg ladies had a fun time at our house. I hadn't planned on cooking for them, but I ended up grilling a hot dog for one person who came late because she had jury duty. The other ladies wanted one too once I fired up the grill.
My day started with my track walking. I didn't meet any interesting people on Tuesday.
I arrived home, and baked a couple of soda breads. I had the breads in the oven when Linda woke up. I sliced up a half of a loaf for the ladies in dainty size pieces. They loved it. We resisted giving one of the Mah Jongg ladies the recipe, but we did give her a few pieces to take home for her husband.
Sports -- I did stay up and watch the Red Sox lose the extra inning game. The Yankees won their game. Good thing that I took a nap or otherwise I wouldn't have been able to watch it. On the other hand, I should have gone to bed early since they didn't win.
Social Calendar -- I will be dropping off Linda for her Saratoga bus trip this morning. I will then be doing a whole bunch of house projects. The first of which will be to paint the trim around the front door. It will need two coats for sure.
We finally bought a rug shampooer. I would start doing some carpets, but Linda thinks that I need a little supervision. I might work on the rug that I dropped a cola on a month ago. I am hoping that the stain can be removed, but!!!
Politics -- It is quiet on the political front. We would like to participate in the car buying stimulus package. It is almost time to part with our 1996 Neon.
Observation -- I was wondering if men do more things to irritate their wives, or is it the reverse as we grow older. I know that I am the master at triggering some negative responses with things that I do. If my partner suggests that I do something a particular way, she knows that I pretty much do what I want to do. Have I changed that much since we were married? Yes!
Have a great day at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
We had a relatively quiet day on Tuesday.
Linda's Mah Jongg ladies had a fun time at our house. I hadn't planned on cooking for them, but I ended up grilling a hot dog for one person who came late because she had jury duty. The other ladies wanted one too once I fired up the grill.
My day started with my track walking. I didn't meet any interesting people on Tuesday.
I arrived home, and baked a couple of soda breads. I had the breads in the oven when Linda woke up. I sliced up a half of a loaf for the ladies in dainty size pieces. They loved it. We resisted giving one of the Mah Jongg ladies the recipe, but we did give her a few pieces to take home for her husband.
Sports -- I did stay up and watch the Red Sox lose the extra inning game. The Yankees won their game. Good thing that I took a nap or otherwise I wouldn't have been able to watch it. On the other hand, I should have gone to bed early since they didn't win.
Social Calendar -- I will be dropping off Linda for her Saratoga bus trip this morning. I will then be doing a whole bunch of house projects. The first of which will be to paint the trim around the front door. It will need two coats for sure.
We finally bought a rug shampooer. I would start doing some carpets, but Linda thinks that I need a little supervision. I might work on the rug that I dropped a cola on a month ago. I am hoping that the stain can be removed, but!!!
Politics -- It is quiet on the political front. We would like to participate in the car buying stimulus package. It is almost time to part with our 1996 Neon.
Observation -- I was wondering if men do more things to irritate their wives, or is it the reverse as we grow older. I know that I am the master at triggering some negative responses with things that I do. If my partner suggests that I do something a particular way, she knows that I pretty much do what I want to do. Have I changed that much since we were married? Yes!
Have a great day at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Hello on Tuesday
Dear Friends,
It was a long but fun day at Saratoga. The bus arrived back in Pittsfield at 8:30 PM. Some of our group decided to give up with betting on the horses, and try their luck at the slot machine Casino located on the back side of the track. If we didn't have to pick up these people, we would have been home much earlier.
Now the question is how did Linda and I do at betting on the horses? Let me set you the scenario. We started the day with a budget of $100 per person. Going into the last race, I was down $50. Linda had won a triple for $140, so she was much better off than I was. Every race throughout the day had long shots which never managed to come in first. Well, the drought ended with the last race of the day. The long shot went off at 45 to 1. Unknowingly, we each put a $2 bet to win on the long shot. The long shot won the race. That two dollar bet paid $90. Doing the mathematics, Linda came home with $230, and I came home with $140. So this means that we had fun all day long, and we came home with more money than we started with. I would say that we had a pretty successful day.
Linda goes back to the track on Wednesday with her Pittsfield High School Red Hat group. I hope that she doesn't give back her winnings from Monday's adventure.
Observation -- The bathrooms at the race track have an attendant who is there throughout the 10 races. He is expecting a tip when you use the facilities, and when he hands you a paper towel as you exit the bathroom. I was wondering how much is the base pay of the attendant, and what he makes in tips? My other thought was that I don't think that I could stay in a bathroom from when the gates open at 11 AM until the last race ends after 6 PM. At least the guy wouldn't need to have a bathroom break during his daily work since he is right there in the bathroom.
Sports -- The Red Sox and Yankees were idle.
Political news -- It was nice to not think about what is going on nationally as well as throughout the world.
Social Calendar -- The Tuesday Mah Jongg group is at our house today. I am going to do a little track walking before I bake some soda breads for personal consumption, and for bringing some to Dad in Lee, and Mom at the nursing home.
I have many home projects which need my attention too.
Have a super Tuesday.
We are in for another great day weather wise.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
It was a long but fun day at Saratoga. The bus arrived back in Pittsfield at 8:30 PM. Some of our group decided to give up with betting on the horses, and try their luck at the slot machine Casino located on the back side of the track. If we didn't have to pick up these people, we would have been home much earlier.
Now the question is how did Linda and I do at betting on the horses? Let me set you the scenario. We started the day with a budget of $100 per person. Going into the last race, I was down $50. Linda had won a triple for $140, so she was much better off than I was. Every race throughout the day had long shots which never managed to come in first. Well, the drought ended with the last race of the day. The long shot went off at 45 to 1. Unknowingly, we each put a $2 bet to win on the long shot. The long shot won the race. That two dollar bet paid $90. Doing the mathematics, Linda came home with $230, and I came home with $140. So this means that we had fun all day long, and we came home with more money than we started with. I would say that we had a pretty successful day.
Linda goes back to the track on Wednesday with her Pittsfield High School Red Hat group. I hope that she doesn't give back her winnings from Monday's adventure.
Observation -- The bathrooms at the race track have an attendant who is there throughout the 10 races. He is expecting a tip when you use the facilities, and when he hands you a paper towel as you exit the bathroom. I was wondering how much is the base pay of the attendant, and what he makes in tips? My other thought was that I don't think that I could stay in a bathroom from when the gates open at 11 AM until the last race ends after 6 PM. At least the guy wouldn't need to have a bathroom break during his daily work since he is right there in the bathroom.
Sports -- The Red Sox and Yankees were idle.
Political news -- It was nice to not think about what is going on nationally as well as throughout the world.
Social Calendar -- The Tuesday Mah Jongg group is at our house today. I am going to do a little track walking before I bake some soda breads for personal consumption, and for bringing some to Dad in Lee, and Mom at the nursing home.
I have many home projects which need my attention too.
Have a super Tuesday.
We are in for another great day weather wise.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Monday, August 3, 2009
Hello on Monday Morning
Dear Friends,
It was a long and tiring day on Sunday working the Ethnic Fair. My day started with loading up the car, and trying not to forget anything that I planned to bring. I arrived on site a little after 9 AM. My car was so full of stuff that I couldn't fit a passenger in the car. Even though the rains started around the noontime, people still did come out with umbrellas in hand. Linda worked the cash box during the first few hours of the event at our Irish Sister City booth.
All vendors went home with leftovers. Even though the rains stopped for the last couple hours of the event, no vendor did much business after 3:30 PM. The Irish Whiskey cake was a big hit. We didn't have many of the containers left over to take home. Yes, I did have to return some Irish Bangers to my freezer.
My Soda Bread did take first prize at the Irish American Club booth. There is no official prize, it is just the "thrill of victory" for me.
The only negative of me winning the contest is that I left Linda's favorite six pack cooler at the Ethnic Fair. I let the Irish American Club use as the ballot box.
I wasn't aware that she was so attached to the cooler. After making a couple of telephone calls, I found out where it was located. It will be dropped off today, I think. To me a cooler is a cooler. We have four six pack type coolers, and four or five larger ones, and sevral soft pack coolers (which leak). I just grab the most available one in sight, and use it.
I did miss my Red Sox game. After hearing the football game like score, I sure did miss a lot of action. Since the Yankees won their game, they still lead the Sox by 1/2 a game. Today is a travel day for the Red Sox.
Social Calendar -- We are off to the Saratoga Horse Racing Track, by bus, at 10:30 AM. I have to decide what cooler that I will load up with beverages. You are allowed to take your own beverages in the track as long as they are not in glass bottles. They can be alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages. It is a people friendly track.
Have go and read the local newspaper, and do some quiet chores.
Have a great week at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
It was a long and tiring day on Sunday working the Ethnic Fair. My day started with loading up the car, and trying not to forget anything that I planned to bring. I arrived on site a little after 9 AM. My car was so full of stuff that I couldn't fit a passenger in the car. Even though the rains started around the noontime, people still did come out with umbrellas in hand. Linda worked the cash box during the first few hours of the event at our Irish Sister City booth.
All vendors went home with leftovers. Even though the rains stopped for the last couple hours of the event, no vendor did much business after 3:30 PM. The Irish Whiskey cake was a big hit. We didn't have many of the containers left over to take home. Yes, I did have to return some Irish Bangers to my freezer.
My Soda Bread did take first prize at the Irish American Club booth. There is no official prize, it is just the "thrill of victory" for me.
The only negative of me winning the contest is that I left Linda's favorite six pack cooler at the Ethnic Fair. I let the Irish American Club use as the ballot box.
I wasn't aware that she was so attached to the cooler. After making a couple of telephone calls, I found out where it was located. It will be dropped off today, I think. To me a cooler is a cooler. We have four six pack type coolers, and four or five larger ones, and sevral soft pack coolers (which leak). I just grab the most available one in sight, and use it.
I did miss my Red Sox game. After hearing the football game like score, I sure did miss a lot of action. Since the Yankees won their game, they still lead the Sox by 1/2 a game. Today is a travel day for the Red Sox.
Social Calendar -- We are off to the Saratoga Horse Racing Track, by bus, at 10:30 AM. I have to decide what cooler that I will load up with beverages. You are allowed to take your own beverages in the track as long as they are not in glass bottles. They can be alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages. It is a people friendly track.
Have go and read the local newspaper, and do some quiet chores.
Have a great week at work or play.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Hello on Sunday
Dear Friends,
Yesterday, was one of the best days of the summer weatherwise, but we won't be getting a repeat today.
Our Saturday went exactly as planned.
In a few short hours, I will be loading up the car with food, and all kinds of gear for our Irish Sister City booth. Our Irish Sister City President, and a few workers will be going early set up their aspect of our booth. Another member and I are in charge of skewering, and grilling Irish Bangers. We are really hoping that the rain doesn't interfere with the event too much.
Weather Permitting, and after some baking for our Monday Saratoga trip, Linda will make an appearance at the Ethnic Fair.
Sports -- The Yankees are in a funk while my beloved Red Sox keep wining. The Sox are a 1/2 game behind the Yankees. Go Red Sox!
Tiger is leading the Buick Open.
Politics -- Health Care, and voting on the Supreme Court nominee are the big issues.
Observation -- As got through my last couple of laps while walking yesterday morning, a woman walked with me. She was in a chatty mood. I normally like to walk alone with my head set on listening to a radio program. I have seen this lady playing golf at Berkshire Hills.
When we got back to the car, we pretty much told each other our life stories. She is married to an engineer. She just turned 70. Her husband doesn't walk with her.
As we said goodbye, she said "I'll see you tomorrow!" Is there something going on that I am not aware of?
Have a great Sunday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Yesterday, was one of the best days of the summer weatherwise, but we won't be getting a repeat today.
Our Saturday went exactly as planned.
In a few short hours, I will be loading up the car with food, and all kinds of gear for our Irish Sister City booth. Our Irish Sister City President, and a few workers will be going early set up their aspect of our booth. Another member and I are in charge of skewering, and grilling Irish Bangers. We are really hoping that the rain doesn't interfere with the event too much.
Weather Permitting, and after some baking for our Monday Saratoga trip, Linda will make an appearance at the Ethnic Fair.
Sports -- The Yankees are in a funk while my beloved Red Sox keep wining. The Sox are a 1/2 game behind the Yankees. Go Red Sox!
Tiger is leading the Buick Open.
Politics -- Health Care, and voting on the Supreme Court nominee are the big issues.
Observation -- As got through my last couple of laps while walking yesterday morning, a woman walked with me. She was in a chatty mood. I normally like to walk alone with my head set on listening to a radio program. I have seen this lady playing golf at Berkshire Hills.
When we got back to the car, we pretty much told each other our life stories. She is married to an engineer. She just turned 70. Her husband doesn't walk with her.
As we said goodbye, she said "I'll see you tomorrow!" Is there something going on that I am not aware of?
Have a great Sunday.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Hello on Saturday Morning
Dear Friends,
Friday went okay despite the rain. Golf with my senior buddies lasted only 5 holes for the group before we packed up and went home.
While I was attempting to dodge rain drops, Linda was socializing with her retiree girlfriends at their monthly breakfast.
We both decided to make an appearance at the City Hall reception for our Italian Sister City guests. The reception went well. The leftovers were consumed by the workers in City hall which made cleanup easy.
For the rest of the afternoon, Linda and I went in separate directions. She went off to do lunch, and attend a play. I went home to bake my soda breads, and my Irish Whiskey Cake after I picked up the 50 pounds of Irish Banger for the Sunday Ethnic Fair.
Speaking of the Ethnic Fair, the forecast gets worse each day. According to the weather forecast, we now have a 60% chance of rain on Sunday, and it is going to start during the early afternoon. Cooking in the rain is never that much fun. I am hoping that people do come out despite the rain, but I am not sure if I would. I might leave several pounds of Irish bangers in my freezer.
Politics -- The Republican National Committee had a summer summit. One of the Republicans decried the Beer summit at the White House. If this is the highlight of their platform, they will be in trouble as they plan to take a run at President Obama when his first term ends.
Sports -- Ortiz seems to be in a good mental frame of mind despite the scandal. He whacked another home run on their way to a 6 to 5 victory in Baltimore. The Yankees lost their game against Chicago. Go Red Sox!
The Red Sox made some good trades as the deadline ended yesterday. I hope that they work out well for the Red Sox.
For supper on Friday, I was invited to hook up with Linda and two girl friends. One of the girl friends was starving so we were seated by 5:30 PM. Some of us thought that 5:30 PM was a bit early. The early time turned out to be a great idea. The placed was packed, with people waiting, as we exited the Shamrock. It was early enough that I didn't miss a minute of the Red Sox game.
Observation -- We have a small market on the Pittsfeid / Lenox line where I order my Irish Bangers from. At noon on Friday, the place was packed. I couldn't even find a shopping cart which are half the size of our regular grocery store carts. I don't know what attracts the people to this market. I like the fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats,and wines, but I can't afford to shop there. Their meat market is like the old fashion markets where none of the meats are in packages. They have four or five butchers working at all times.
The people in this store are very seldom locals, and many own second homes.
All these people are shopping at his store while there are two chain grocery stores just a 1/4 mile away, one north and one south of this market. They must give people what they want, or they wouldn't still be in business.
I say: "Job well done!"
Social Calendar -- We are free for the moment, but I do have cutting the lawn as one of the items on my agenda.
There also is a lawn party fundraiser at a Catholic Church in Lenox. One of my UNICO brothers is in charge of the pasta making. He didn't ask for my help, but if I did go, he would find something for me to do.
I think that Linda and her girlfriends have a road trip planned which might include some recreational shopping.
I can see a cookout for supper since the weather forecasters say that we should have a rain free day.
Have to go.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
Friday went okay despite the rain. Golf with my senior buddies lasted only 5 holes for the group before we packed up and went home.
While I was attempting to dodge rain drops, Linda was socializing with her retiree girlfriends at their monthly breakfast.
We both decided to make an appearance at the City Hall reception for our Italian Sister City guests. The reception went well. The leftovers were consumed by the workers in City hall which made cleanup easy.
For the rest of the afternoon, Linda and I went in separate directions. She went off to do lunch, and attend a play. I went home to bake my soda breads, and my Irish Whiskey Cake after I picked up the 50 pounds of Irish Banger for the Sunday Ethnic Fair.
Speaking of the Ethnic Fair, the forecast gets worse each day. According to the weather forecast, we now have a 60% chance of rain on Sunday, and it is going to start during the early afternoon. Cooking in the rain is never that much fun. I am hoping that people do come out despite the rain, but I am not sure if I would. I might leave several pounds of Irish bangers in my freezer.
Politics -- The Republican National Committee had a summer summit. One of the Republicans decried the Beer summit at the White House. If this is the highlight of their platform, they will be in trouble as they plan to take a run at President Obama when his first term ends.
Sports -- Ortiz seems to be in a good mental frame of mind despite the scandal. He whacked another home run on their way to a 6 to 5 victory in Baltimore. The Yankees lost their game against Chicago. Go Red Sox!
The Red Sox made some good trades as the deadline ended yesterday. I hope that they work out well for the Red Sox.
For supper on Friday, I was invited to hook up with Linda and two girl friends. One of the girl friends was starving so we were seated by 5:30 PM. Some of us thought that 5:30 PM was a bit early. The early time turned out to be a great idea. The placed was packed, with people waiting, as we exited the Shamrock. It was early enough that I didn't miss a minute of the Red Sox game.
Observation -- We have a small market on the Pittsfeid / Lenox line where I order my Irish Bangers from. At noon on Friday, the place was packed. I couldn't even find a shopping cart which are half the size of our regular grocery store carts. I don't know what attracts the people to this market. I like the fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and meats,and wines, but I can't afford to shop there. Their meat market is like the old fashion markets where none of the meats are in packages. They have four or five butchers working at all times.
The people in this store are very seldom locals, and many own second homes.
All these people are shopping at his store while there are two chain grocery stores just a 1/4 mile away, one north and one south of this market. They must give people what they want, or they wouldn't still be in business.
I say: "Job well done!"
Social Calendar -- We are free for the moment, but I do have cutting the lawn as one of the items on my agenda.
There also is a lawn party fundraiser at a Catholic Church in Lenox. One of my UNICO brothers is in charge of the pasta making. He didn't ask for my help, but if I did go, he would find something for me to do.
I think that Linda and her girlfriends have a road trip planned which might include some recreational shopping.
I can see a cookout for supper since the weather forecasters say that we should have a rain free day.
Have to go.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad
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