THANKSGIVING Well, the Lions lost, but that did not diminish my daughter's (with Dad coaching) excellent first Thanksgiving dinner. One benefit, we know what kitchen tools she needs. Stocking stuffers here we come. Assuming the turkey was way too big for five people I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of leftovers. Only one bag each of white meat (them) and dark meat (me). As I am usually the assistant cook (read fetch, carry clean-up person) with the cooking lessons ongoing, I had the luxury of reading the entire paper and her house is also large enough for me to get my laps in. Just eat, doze and sip wine. So that's what the other people do....
LIFE OF JOE Lots of Joe time as he had the entire week off from school commencing with a snow day the Friday before. You know the horrendous 47 feet of snow and ice which has been reduced back to green grass three days later. He went bowling with Grandpa, after a sumptous lunch at McD's, where he became the one-man/boy cheering squad distributing high fives and encouragement to the team. He was rewarded with much attention and candy bars for his efforts. His own bowling after league dissolved into frustration that he can't navigate away from the gutters at times. But a visit to the video arcade restored his spirits.
Wednesday, picked up the boy and had lunch at a local Italian bistro where he loves the appetizers. This was followed by a guided tour of the zoo (he is the guide). What that boy knows about animals and birds is amazing. He controlled the route, read the signs to us and gave chapter and verse of habitat, food habits, protective features of each animal after he labeled them prey or predator. He is much better and more knowledgeable than some of the docents I knew when I worked at the City. The Zoo was part of my duties as the Safety dude. I remember when they used those deep moats for bears, but they tend to be unpredictable and hard to contain. Oh well. Safety always spoils the fun. Bonus I was able to tell Joe some tales from the Zoo that he didn't know Lol.
At one point he literally held a discussion with a hornbill (sub-tropical species) bird. People stopped to listen as the hornbill spoke followed by a lighter, less full-bodied echo. Went on for quite a while. Later Joe said they were discussing politics and the bird's dismay at not being able to vote. I don't question.
AFTER GLOW Ventured out Friday not taking into account all the masses of people rushing to build more credit (or use up their credit). Got spoiled during pandemic. Now there's an odd statement, but stores have not been that busy for a long time. Got my Christmas present early- new tires for the Impala. After that horrendous bobsled ride last week, new more aggressive tires seemed in order. Sticks to the new buying, no extra stuff, no clutter rules as they do dispose of the old tires.
Meanwhile the bagged leaves have been enjoying various treks in the back of the truck. Mulching takes place at the homestead, but the lake house has a constant rain of willow branches and oak leaves from the neighbor and not enough lawn to mulch. Brought them to Lansing but I said they are doing deleafing at the lake. So they went back to the lake and alas, no gondola had been delivered for the deleafing due to that stupid 47 foot snowfall. So back to Lansing to recycle. Upon arrival finding the Lansing center was closed that day due to the holiday-go figure. So now one more shot to dump leaves, legitimately, Wednesday. Final solution - take the tarps off the tops of the bags and whip down the expressway at 75 and let nature take its course!
Happy hunting season. However if you see this creature, think before you shoot, though you will probably be doubled over in laughter....Peace out 💙💛
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