Morning, Gents! Well, another Monday, another work week. Not much to report. Oh, wait! Yes, I do have something to report: We have an almost fully functioning kitchen again. My friend, the plumber, came by last night to hook up our dishwasher. So now we have 3 of the 4 appliances hooked up and working. We haven't gotten the over the range microwave hooked up yet, but we still have our old one, so we have a fully functioning kitchen. Wwwweeeeeee!!! It's the little things in life. The DMiL is still in the hospital after her stent, and her operation will happen tomorrow I believe, could be today, I just don't remember which. Continued prayers and good vibes for a speedy recovery would be appreciated. Well, that's all I have. Have a good day and we'll chat later.
TTFN
Our city has had tremendous growth over the past few years, with a shift in new commercial construction development on my side of town. In that process, a developer is building a massive outdoor shopping area and all the businesses are re-locating. Thus, our mall is empty except for the a few remaining stores and the seniors who walk it. Yesterday, DW and I drove to Bowling Green which features a State University and a slightly larger population. Their mall was full of people and most stores were open. It was nice to get out and see people doing normal things.
Outdoor shopping seems to be the way things are going now a days. I use to live in Albuquerque, NM, and there's one mall that closed because a huge outdoor shopping mall opened across the street draining the mall of businesses and foot traffic. We still have out mall here on the Cape, but since Covid hit, a lot of stores have pulled out. The mall has, however, had a big expansion recently. A Target moved into the old Sears location, tearing down the old Sears and re-doing that whole end of the mall. A Planet Fitness and Dicks Sporting goods have also moved in, so things are looking up. Unfortunately a lot of smaller shops have closed, as did a couple of chains like Hollister and Banana Republic. Signs of the times, I guess.
It feels good to win, but I really don't put too much effort into playing, unless I'm in a tournament. For me, it's just fun and some exercise. I'll sub in different groups, and I still play with some who are extremely competitive. I know I drive them crazy at times.
That's cool that you play tennis, I tried as a kid and gave up because I have horrible hand eye coordination....or did. Now? I'd hurt something trying play tennis.
Riiiiiiight...
Tell ya' what; once they actually build the working ships for the transit and the basic infrastructure for survival at the destination, then we'll discuss it.
I think it'd be cool living on another planet. However, not sure I'd be willing to give up what I have here to do it, though.
Yep...
Some of life's most valuable lessons are picked up in the early grades.
But then again, some of the most damaging lessons have a tendency to tag along for the ride as well during those same time frames.
Again, win some, lose some.
Morning All.
First really cool day here, right around the freezing mark with the wind. Good day to watch some F1 racing and some football later on, maybe a nap thrown in for good measure.
Not sure when it's supposed to get cold here, but yesterday started off nice, cool, but nice, and then got chilly by the evening.
Fun Zoom call last night with a good bunch. Not sure who here knows DVC (David Van Cleave) but his mother passed a couple of days ago. He did jump in on the call for a bit and I think we all did a pretty good job of helping him just forget for a bit. Just another of the reasons why this group is made up by a great group of guys.
Have a great Sunday all!
I looked for the zoom information Saturday evening in the FB group but found nothing. Is there a spot in the FB group that they tag it/freeze it for everyone to see? I was actually thinking about it and wanted to, but just couldn't. Oh well, next weekend.
WAIT!!!! I found it...a bit late, but I found it. Now, just to be clear, the FB group is The DisDad's Club, yes? Just wanted to make sure I was in the right group.