THE LIGHTER SIDE CAFE SUNDAY OCTOBER 24

Hi Ann and other cafe pals,

Thanks for such nice words. It’s all so true and frankly everything with this guy will be in writing from now on with a cursory greeting if I have to see him. I’m done speaking with him. DH was done with him a month ago. Hence, that’s why I’m the one trying to communicate with him. He had a shouting match with Dh when DH asked him a simple question. Thankfully, the house looks beautiful and all the workmanship is wonderful and his prices are fine and in line. It’s just his horrific explosive anger that will not be tolerated.
I do feel somewhat vindicated having chatted confidentially with one of the subcontractors who shared his own story of walking out on him on more than one occasion.

Today will be much like yours, Ann, with laundry which is currently tumbling in the dryer. After that, we will make a quick trip to Walmart for some supplies we need. I’ve also been busy changing addresses for different bills etc. and I hope to spend some time reading and outdoors today. It was a balmy 38 this morning!

And, I’m so glad you had fun with your friends last night. That sounded great. I love doggy people so I’d be right there with you. Have a good day all and I will check in later.

DH is back from Panera with our egg soufflé. They run out of nearly everything else by 9 AM. I think it’s the lack of help. This is good and it’s easy.

I do remember your DH quitting on the contractor. Can't say as I blame him and happy that your 'time spent' dealing with him is coming to an end. Good idea to keep the conversations short and sweet.

The laundry is still happening LOL. Just wasn't in the mood to tackle it earlier so I let it pile up! The bedding is almost done then I'll tackle towels and our stuff.

Benjamin's blankets are all nice and fluffy. In fact, he is under one as I type LOL.

Enjoy your egg soufflé.

Sue so happy that you and DH enjoyed your meal out with friends. I so agree....friendships are priceless and I am very grateful for the people that are a part of our life.

I had forgotten all about the clock change. Thanks for that reminder. My 'goal' is to get to bed before midnight. So far so good I am such a night hawk or night owl...maybe a little of both LOL.....I've always been that way and I guess old habits DO die hard.

Enjoy your meal out with DBIL.

Pam I'd love to have some of your pecans. I bet they are MUCH better than the ones we buy here.

Waving...almost time to saddle up Benjamin and go for that hood walk.

Pizza and salad are on the menu for tonight. Puts a smile on my face just thinking about it!

Hi All ~

We are back home after a delightful time with DBIL and a good lunch. We had a very pleasant server and DH and I both tried something different. We have concluded that this restaurant just has good food! Everything we have tried has been pleasing to the eye and the taste buds.  We brought home leftovers.

DH has decided to finish up my catfish dinner from last night for supper tonight; and I will eat his half of a pork chop with yeast rolls that are delicious. I also have one slider (ground beef) left from lunch.  We really need to clean out the fridge some, so we'll start with eating the leftovers.

I am also going to spend some quality time with my Kindle this afternoon.  I got into my book yesterday and will continue today.  

Have a wonderful afternoon .... and sweet dreams!

Wishing all a happy, blessed Sunday!

After Mass and a quick breakfast of OO, Debbie and I walked. We were so busy talking, we ended up walking 3 1/2 miles. That's probably a good thing, since Debbie has to work Monday and Tuesday. I haven't done much else, except put a pork roast in the crockpot for dinner and put up the clean dishes from the dishwasher.

DH and I decided on a couple of Christmas gifts after reviewing family wish lists on Amazon. DD2 mentioned yesterday that she wants to "inherit" some of the Merry Christmas & Seasons Greetings stained glass tumblers that have been in the family for years. I think our bank gave them away at one time. Anyway, I have an incomplete set and inherited my mom's set. On a whim, I checked eBay and was able to bid on some partial sets. My 2 bids were accepted within minutes, which tells me I could probably have gone lower. Oh well, DD2 will be happy, at any rate.

Nothing on the agenda for the rest of the day, except reading and watching videos. Laundry can wait until tomorrow, since we won't have to go to the wound care clinic until Thursday.

DD1 told us yesterday that Jude was in an accident and his "new" old pickup is damaged beyond repair. Thankfully, no one was injured, but there is an issue. He was passing a parish vehicle, which suddenly made a left turn and hit him. DD says it is pretty obvious from the location of the damage to Jude's pickup that the other driver did not look before making the turn. Jude was in a legal passing zone. Neither driver was ticketed, so they will have to fight with the parish council to make a payment. I suspect that if Jude had been in the wrong, they would have issued a ticket very quickly.

Ann - If you can find Bergeron's pecans anywhere near you, they are local to us, buy from growers in this area and also grow their own. One of their pecan orchards backs up to DD1's property, less than 10 miles from here.

Sue - I agree with you. In this season of our lives, we are ready to slow down some and yet still enjoy our favorite activities. The pandemic slowdown taught me I was doing way too much, even though the activities were worthwhile. The pace was too fast and DH and I weren't spending enough quality time together. It's great that you and DH can still participate at a lower level of involvement.

Judy - It sounds like your contractor needs to get some help with anger management before he finds himself without work/workers. I almost feel sorry for him. I wonder what has caused such pent up anger that he can't/won't control it? No matter the cause, it's unacceptable. I imagine you are getting past tired of eating out. I get this way on vacation and long for MY home-cooking.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!