Monthly Archives: August 2010
Books and Bagels
This morning it was time for another roadtrip, so at 9:45 Nick and Terry and Jan and I headed about 80 miles north to Allegan, MI so Nick could drop off the copy for the latest issue of Gypsy Journal. And we had a nice drive through the country to boot.
We got to the printer about 11:15 pm, and then 15 minutes we were back on the road again, but this time we took a different route back to Elkhart – through Kalamazoo and Portage.
Our first stop in Portage was at Gander Mtn. to pick up some outdoorsy stuff, then down the road a few blocks to Red Robin for lunch. It was our first time at one and we really liked it. Nick and I had chicken sandwiches, and Terry and Jan had Cobb salads. All very good.
Our first stop after lunch was at Panera Bread for some of Nick’s favorite Asiago Cheese bagels. But unfortunately they only 3 left, not the dozen he wanted.
Next we dropped off Jan and Terry at the nearby Bed Bath & Beyond while Nick and I played with our computers in the truck. Then it was just down to the block to Barnes & Noble for some reading material.
Since we were driving by on our way home, we stopped at Phoenix Commercial Paint to check in with Michele to see how our cargo bay door repairs were coming. As you can see below they’ve done a great job in repairing the lower edge of the door panels.
I’m going to take the last four panels over to her tomorrow.
Getting back to the park about 4:30 Jan and I sat outside with Mister for a while before the four of us drove over to the DQ for an evening snack.
Tomorrow, beside taking the doors over to Michele, I’ll be hitting the road again soliciting door prizes for the upcoming Eastern Gypsy Journal Rally.
More then…
Quote of the Day:
Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting on dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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Bad Haircut and The Baby’s Room
Jan left about 10 am to get her haircut and came back mad as a wet cat. Despite telling the stylist that she just wanted a trim, she said the lady just kept cutting and cutting. By the time Jan realized what was happening, it was too late.
And it made Jan even madder, at herself this time, that she still tipped the stylist. She just couldn’t stop her self.
I had coffee ready when Jan got back, and then just sat back and let her vent. After 43 years I’ve learned it’s safer that way. 😉
About noon Jan heated up the leftover pizza from Mancino’s the other night. Still excellent. They have a great crust.
About 2 pm I headed out to work. My new job for the next two weeks is going around hitting up restaurants and shops for gift certificates and discount coupons to give away as door prizes at the Eastern Gypsy Journal Rally that starts in two weeks.
The first day was pretty good and I got a good response from the stores.
At 4:30 Nick and Terry and Jan and I headed out for the Bob Evans restaurant right down the road for a great meal. Nick and I had their Memphis Rubbed Chicken Breast, while Terry had a Chicken Salad Wrap and Jan had a Chicken Pot Pie. We all agreed it was really good.
After supper we went next door to Menard’s, a chain found mostly here in the midwest that’s a combination of Home Depot with a little WalMart thrown it. It’s a fun store just to walk around in.
We got some pictures today from our daughter Brandi that show how good little Landon’s room is coming along.
Lowell has done a fantastic job!
He put down the flooring, added the wainscoting, and painted the room. Now they just have to finish the decorating the room with the turtle theme that they plan to use.
We really look forward to seeing the room when we get there in 3 weeks.
Tomorrow we’re tagging along with Nick and Terry up into Michigan to take the latest issue of the Gypsy Journal Newsletter to the printer.
More tomorrow…
Quote of the Day:
Save the Earth..It may be the only planet with chocolate !!!
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