Sorry I haven't been here lately, been busy
and life goes on for all of us....
It is hard, I've found, to be away for a few days and try
to read, catch up and comment on posts missed....
To catch up on my doings,
I've decided to retype what was lost a few days ago...
The wording has been lost but not the feeling....
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I went with my landlord to North Carolina, to Franklin, where the house was.
Not a lake house, but a mountain house.
I ended up fixing a deadbolt and re-keying two keyed entry knob sets.
He wants cam locks on a liquor cabinet that I'll have to order 4 keyed alike cam locks
that I'll have to drill and install.
Then there's a "closet" with a bi-fold door that He wants a locking mechanism installed...
So, it looks like a return trip later....
We stopped at an Asian buffet for lunch....
They Had a Sushi Bar!
You can bet I got his money's worth!
I had 10-12 pieces of sushi and sashimi.
And it was GREAT!
Not to mention my other 3 plates including salad, hot and sour soup, and two plates of dessert.
I left stuffed fuller than a Thanksgiving Turkey!
On the way back,
We stopped at Jaemor Farms...
Produce Farm in Georgia | Jaemor Farms
I bought 5 pounds of raw peanuts, some beets, yams, kiwis, grapefruit, garlic, and
well, I can't remember all of it....
The peanuts are for boiling.
And boiling I commenced with....
With some fresh habanero peppers.
Can you scream for water?
And I'm experimenting with oven roasting....
On Monday, I helped my locksmith Friend late into the afternoon and
really didn't feel like driving all the way to Buford, Georgia
to the closest Golden Corral for a Veteran's day dinner.
But, I thought about the past 5 years that I had went and the fear of driving home after dark faded.
I went.
I waited 45 minutes to an hour before receiving my tray and silverware.
I found a table in the back, seated alone, and worked my way through the
lines to fill my plate with a meal.
When I came back to my table,
Seated across from me was a guy that was in my College Film Class and his girlfriend!
The conversation was light and reminiscent,
and I was glad that I came.
Halfway through my salad,
I heard the Star Spangled Banner being faintly played for the benefit of those still waiting,
and I was the first to rise with my hand to my heart.
Soon, the entire dining room was standing at attention.
I ate heartily, and sought out the hard working server, who kept my coffee cup full,
and pressed a $5 bill into her hand.
As I made my way to the exit, I slipped a $20 bill into the pot for the Disabled Veterans.
I ate well this night, gave to those who served and will eat ramen the rest of the week.
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Since we have no guesses or knowledgeable opinions on the Guitar that Tommy Emmanuel was playing,
I'll give the answer. Those who know will surely see it.
The guitar is an Ovation.
And,
Since I seem to be a "thread killer," and nobody seems to post when I'm active,
I'll just obey orders and fade....
Hope all are still my Friends and,
Always,
My Best Wishes to all,
Scott
