The cabinetmaker has finally finished the installation of both the office area and the TV area. The room looks absolutely great. I’ve taken pictures, but forgot to bring along the cable to transfer them from camera to computer, so will have to wait until I get back to Bermuda to get them posted.
Kim arrived Friday exactly as scheduled, and since it had been a long time since I’d seen her, I went to the airport (by public transportation) to meet her. We cabbed it back to the condo and caught up on a lot of things en route.
It was a busy weekend with brother Ben coming for dinner on Friday evening, then friends Cindy and Jeff Gault coming for Saturday overnight. Our original plan was to go out for dinner Saturday evening, but decided that Jeff and I could plan and shop for dinner while Cindy and Kim attended to some retail therapy. That plan worked out absolutely great since, as a lot you know, the weather turned foul here in the Midwest. It was much more fun looking out the window and watching the storm.
Sunday morning, however, we did venture out into the storm for church, then brunch. After the Gaults left, it was Sunday newspaper time, then dinner at my favorite local restaurant – Big Bowl.
It was a fun weekend.
We’re getting ready to wrap it up here in Chicago. Kim leaves Tuesday afternoon for Geneva and I leave very early Wednesday for Bermuda.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Back in Chicago
I’ve been in Chicago about a week now. The weather’s been pretty good -- probably not unusual for this time of year -- and I’m enjoying it. Well, I don’t think St. Patrick’s Day weather was usual – seventies and sunny. Lots of people out on the streets celebrating. Lots of energy – which is so typical of Chicago.
Our contractors came on Tuesday and have been working ever since getting the den cabinetry installed. There’s an office area and an “entertainment” area in the room. It’s starting to come together, and I will be extremely glad when they’re finished and out of here. It’s impossible to keep the place clean when they’re sawing and sanding, and generally making dirt. I think they’ll finish tomorrow, but I’m not totally sure about that. I’ll post pictures when they’re done.
I drove to Jackson, Wisconsin, yesterday and had an enjoyable afternoon with my brother and sister-in-law and family. I especially enjoyed visiting with niece Lorri and her kids, whom I don’t really see that often. The kids are all growing up so fast, all a bit different from one another, and all a real pleasure to talk with.
Looking forward to Kim’s arrival on Friday. I think this is about the longest we’ve been separated since we got married.
Our contractors came on Tuesday and have been working ever since getting the den cabinetry installed. There’s an office area and an “entertainment” area in the room. It’s starting to come together, and I will be extremely glad when they’re finished and out of here. It’s impossible to keep the place clean when they’re sawing and sanding, and generally making dirt. I think they’ll finish tomorrow, but I’m not totally sure about that. I’ll post pictures when they’re done.
I drove to Jackson, Wisconsin, yesterday and had an enjoyable afternoon with my brother and sister-in-law and family. I especially enjoyed visiting with niece Lorri and her kids, whom I don’t really see that often. The kids are all growing up so fast, all a bit different from one another, and all a real pleasure to talk with.
Looking forward to Kim’s arrival on Friday. I think this is about the longest we’ve been separated since we got married.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time to Write
I wish I could say that we’ve been so busy lately that I just haven’t had a chance to write. That’s not the case. It’s sheer laziness on my part.
Since I got back from Chicago, we’ve been mildly busy. Let’s see, we had a totally sluggish weekend after Kim got back from Mexico. The weather was perfect for that – rainy and dreary – so we didn’t feel compelled to get out of the house. Those are the times we enjoy cooking something that takes a bit more work than what I usually do during the week. I’ve discovered that the downside to that plan, though, is that by the end of the week, the grocery stores are often out of stock on so many things. Most grocery stores aren’t open Sundays, so we really have to be flexible – and plan ahead.
Last weekend we did another wine tasting with some friends. As you’ve probably noted, wine tasting is big around here – well, drinking is big around here – especially in the winter. This was actually one of the better tastings we’ve attended – it featured a lot of big-name California wines. We went to dinner afterwards to a place called Latin which features Spanish food (sort of). Tapas and paellas were big on the menu. We had heard a lot of good things about it, but I was a bit disappointed. Maybe it was an off night – I’d probably try it again.
Sunday was a beautiful day, so we had no choice but to get outside and do something. We opted to walk to the Paget Marsh for a look-see (we’re trying to find things that visitors might be interested in). It’s a 25 acre nature preserve that supposedly is a view of the island’s interior as it appeared to the first colonists. It was mildly interesting. Took a few pictures.
We ended up going to the local nursery to check out some of the flowers and plants since we’ll probably want to add some interest to our pool area.
Kim left for Europe on Wednesday. First Amsterdam, then Florence to hook up with Michael Anne this weekend. She’ll leave Florence today and head on to Moscow, then back to Bermuda on Saturday. I, however, won’t be here since I’m on my way to Chicago this afternoon. I’m packed and ready to go and have about an hour before my taxi comes, so maybe I can get this posted before I go. Kim will join me in Chicago on the 27th and we’ll be there until April 1st.
And finally, here are a couple of shots of our now completed living room.
If you want to hear about Michael's weekend with Mom, check out http://maaroundtheworld.blogspot.com
Cheers.
Since I got back from Chicago, we’ve been mildly busy. Let’s see, we had a totally sluggish weekend after Kim got back from Mexico. The weather was perfect for that – rainy and dreary – so we didn’t feel compelled to get out of the house. Those are the times we enjoy cooking something that takes a bit more work than what I usually do during the week. I’ve discovered that the downside to that plan, though, is that by the end of the week, the grocery stores are often out of stock on so many things. Most grocery stores aren’t open Sundays, so we really have to be flexible – and plan ahead.
Last weekend we did another wine tasting with some friends. As you’ve probably noted, wine tasting is big around here – well, drinking is big around here – especially in the winter. This was actually one of the better tastings we’ve attended – it featured a lot of big-name California wines. We went to dinner afterwards to a place called Latin which features Spanish food (sort of). Tapas and paellas were big on the menu. We had heard a lot of good things about it, but I was a bit disappointed. Maybe it was an off night – I’d probably try it again.
Sunday was a beautiful day, so we had no choice but to get outside and do something. We opted to walk to the Paget Marsh for a look-see (we’re trying to find things that visitors might be interested in). It’s a 25 acre nature preserve that supposedly is a view of the island’s interior as it appeared to the first colonists. It was mildly interesting. Took a few pictures.
We ended up going to the local nursery to check out some of the flowers and plants since we’ll probably want to add some interest to our pool area.
Kim left for Europe on Wednesday. First Amsterdam, then Florence to hook up with Michael Anne this weekend. She’ll leave Florence today and head on to Moscow, then back to Bermuda on Saturday. I, however, won’t be here since I’m on my way to Chicago this afternoon. I’m packed and ready to go and have about an hour before my taxi comes, so maybe I can get this posted before I go. Kim will join me in Chicago on the 27th and we’ll be there until April 1st.
And finally, here are a couple of shots of our now completed living room.
If you want to hear about Michael's weekend with Mom, check out http://maaroundtheworld.blogspot.com
Cheers.
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