Any beer in the house?
Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
So, was I back at the car yet? Someone who I think was from Manassas commented on my Barry Manilow selections as I think there are at least three for song playing in my entries so far.
I'm getting into my car and singing away (thanks Susie) and someone says "Barry Manilow - yay - just saw him at Nissan and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen."
I guess I'm don't always make the first move.
Nat King and Natalie Cole - Unforgettable
(I love this one even more that last one I said I loved - I wish I still had that Nat King Cole multiple album set I had when I was a kid)
I was changing on my shoes on one side of the car and so I was walking back to the drivers side during the Barry conversation and I think I said something like "Barry Manilow? At Nissan? He's old? Isn't he dead?"
She said, no I just saw him and it was one of the best concerts ever. I probably could have come up with even better comments but she did have a male walking companion and it may have been her husband so I didn't want to be too good.
Some time while I was walking I was planning what I'd do as I left the park. My first stop was going to be Cracker Barrel as other than the VC which I hadn't thought it would have been the first available bathroom. Next I was thinking I should buy a compass because I like to know which directions which. I don't think it will help me too much
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
(I like this one a whole lot - is it the good station today or am I just in a good mood?)
but it would be nice to have. As a matter of fact when I was asking the first two riders if the bridge was north (which may be the way 234 runs away from 29) they said they didn't know which way was which. So, knowing which way is north wouldn't be THAT helpful but I've been wanting a compass for a while and even though the kids aren't eating that well and they're close are kind of ragged I was going to go take a look.
So, my departure is all planned, sporting goods place then Costco - but what for? The traffic was terrible but I finally made it to 234 then through the many lights which seem to be every 100 ft.
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic')
I was thinking I might want a big one since my reading ability is getting pretty bad. The price range was from $10 to $24 for the good size ones. However, they did seem to all be pointing in the wrong direction. I hate that when my sense of reality takes a blow.
I found one for only $3.99 that goes on a key chain. It has a thermometer too. Of course there's NO way I can see what the thermometer says but I think when it points towards cold I'll probably know. At that price I might be able to feed the kids this evening.
So, still not remember what I wanted it Costco I make my way into the store. I drank a bottle of water when I finished my walk and just got another one out of the trunk. I get the water at about $4 a case which is about 20 cents a bottle. My trunk still has a full case so it's not water I need.
I walk into the store and it seems kind of crowded and I'm thinking since I don't know what I want maybe I should just leave. I pick up a cart, look over the computers and TV's - could really use a flat computer monitor but not anytime soon. Perhaps it will go in when I get that house at the end of the park.
Aaliyah - At Your Best (You Are Love)
Nice little baby grand for sale. We have a piano that the kids have bankrupted me taking lessons for and I'd really like to play some day but I'm not thinking of buying that. Music? A movie? Nah, probably a food item.
I get to the other side of the store where the food is and the samples start. Good as I had oatmeal for breakfast 6 hours earlier and I walked over 4 hours and had just 1 liter of water when it was through. Salmon on plain crackers first.
This was actually the best sample day I've been to at Costco in a long time. At one point the kids and I used to stop at Costco on the way out of church for regular Sunday samples. However, the Costco in Fairfax got way to crowded for that and the kids got bigger and more numerous so we stopped that practice. Oh, yeah, for a while there (2 years?) I was making about $70 an hour and I could afford to buy them food.
Ok, so I eat some ravioli, after some clowning the lady gives me like half a 4" pizza that they usually cut in like 20, there is some 7 layer dip on a cracker then some cheeses - yow, I hate hot and spicy. either that dip or that cheese was too spicy - I ate them too close together to tell.
Chicago - You're The Inspiration
So, cheeses, ravioli, and then I'm thinking, what do I did I come here for. This has now happened to me often enough that I don't get too pissed by it.
There is a small cooler area that I hadn't been in before but there were some items worth viewing that sort of caused me to go in that direction. It hit me that I said I was going to bring broccoli to the Thanksgiving dinner at work on Wednesday so I see a bag of broccoli flowers for only $4 so I pick that up and head out of the cool vegetable locker without making any view comments.
Faith Hilll - Breathe
Did I mention I liked this song?
So, I realize what I wanted as I walked the trail. When I got in there I thought I might have wanted wine because I bought wine yesterday. However, Costco isn't some place I'd go just for wine the selection is fine at Giant. On my way over to get what I came for I hit the ravioli sample, something else warm and good, the cheeses again, and before I get to the 7 layer dip I ask this time is this hot YOWWWW, no it's not the 7 layer dip, it's that damn cheese I just ate. The lady assures me the dip isn't hot so I take some and sure enough it kills the taste of the cheese I just ate.
Next comes the pizza which is alway a hit so there may be a line. The lady gave me like 10 pieces in one last time and I'm feeling kind of full so I skip the pizza. I'm lucky because with my broccoli in the wagon I'm in danger of forgetting that I actually came there to get beer. However, it's right in front of me and I start to look.
I'm not much of a beer drinker and less of a beer buyer but every 10 years or so I'll buy a case and it lasts a couple of years. When I was stationed at Millington Air Station north of Memphis before and after I was married in 1980 it was quite hot and I was working out a great deal. I actually bought a case of Schaefer and may have finished it in one summer.
Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
A few weeks ago I was thinking of getting a six of Heineken and was surprised at the price. Oh, yeah, Janet and I started pizza, beer and movie night on Friday. And it was her idea not mine. I was surprised when a 6 pack cost around $8. That was over $1 per bottle.
When I picked up that 6 in 7/11 I remember that 12 of them cost under $12 in Costco and though I'd probably never finish 12 it might be an idea to buy it.
Peter Cetera - The Next Time I Fall
Did I mention I liked this station? It's off Yahoo. I was listening to love songs radio on the net
http://www.live365.com/stations/barton
because Susie and I could share music while we're chatting but she's going to have to get Yahoo and this music as I think it's superior and has less commercials.
So, where was I? Oh, buying beer. You can get things at Costco cheap but some times you have to buy more than you need. Since I drink a bear or two every blue moon getting a case isn't such a good idea. I don't care if Dave (15) or Timmy (22) drink it but they won't so I don't have that to worry about. I won't let them see my Crystal Light though because that would disappear in a second.
John Michael Montgomery - I Can Love You Like That
My father had the same philosophy as far as alcohol was concerned. Of course it was much different then. As a tall dark 16 yo in NY I had no problem being served in a bar but today it's 21 and such a BIG F* deal thanks to all those MAD moms. Personally I think it should be left to the parents and being responsible but responsibility is something not big in our society. Momma government thinks it knows best. Ok, before my BP goes way up I'd better get back on track.
So, I find a good deal on a case (24)
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
of Samuel Adams. It's a special holiday promotion and there are 8 black lager, 8 holiday porter (whatever that is) and 8 winter lager. So, I have enough beer to get me through Christmas. Since I don't have any friends and if I did they'd be non drinking church people the beer will last.
Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
About the kids and beer. Since I don't like it I figure satisfying their curiosity and letting them have it they won't care for it either. I don't think that worked too well with Matthew (25) as I know he came home plastered and sick a few times during his stay at Catholic University. Yeah, 6 hour flu - sure - my kids don't know me and my views the way I knew my dad. He actually ask me, flu? I said no, too much to drink. Having done it himself I knew he'd understand. Heck, I've been drunk less than half a dozen times and had Matthew been honest on those times it would have been a good chuckle.
So, most of the kids say no when offered the beer though they do enjoy some wine with holiday meals. I'm a touch worried about my 7 year old girl though. She's too happy and too willing to have some. Must be something in the tastes buds. Have to think of another strategy.
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
Well, I'm sure I've been spending far too much time here this evening. I should have noted my start time. I know this mornings took 30 minutes and this one (these 2) are a lot longer.
Ok, (checking list) I think I got most of what I wanted to say down. My plans are to run this evening some as I think my back will handle it. Got plans for that long walk tomorrow which I think I ended the debate on and it will be the Rockville to DC walk on the Rock Creek Regional Park path.
Hopefully between these two I'll get the mortgage check and a few other bills in the mail. Damn, and I thought I had this down to a system a few months ago. I just got real depressed and stopped paying bills since I knew I couldn't pay them all I figured I'd pay none or something like that. Well, seems I'm entering an manic phase now so maybe I'll have the energy to pay the bills.
Ben E. King - Stand By Me
So, was I back at the car yet? Someone who I think was from Manassas commented on my Barry Manilow selections as I think there are at least three for song playing in my entries so far.
I'm getting into my car and singing away (thanks Susie) and someone says "Barry Manilow - yay - just saw him at Nissan and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen."
I guess I'm don't always make the first move.
Nat King and Natalie Cole - Unforgettable
(I love this one even more that last one I said I loved - I wish I still had that Nat King Cole multiple album set I had when I was a kid)
I was changing on my shoes on one side of the car and so I was walking back to the drivers side during the Barry conversation and I think I said something like "Barry Manilow? At Nissan? He's old? Isn't he dead?"
She said, no I just saw him and it was one of the best concerts ever. I probably could have come up with even better comments but she did have a male walking companion and it may have been her husband so I didn't want to be too good.
Some time while I was walking I was planning what I'd do as I left the park. My first stop was going to be Cracker Barrel as other than the VC which I hadn't thought it would have been the first available bathroom. Next I was thinking I should buy a compass because I like to know which directions which. I don't think it will help me too much
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
(I like this one a whole lot - is it the good station today or am I just in a good mood?)
but it would be nice to have. As a matter of fact when I was asking the first two riders if the bridge was north (which may be the way 234 runs away from 29) they said they didn't know which way was which. So, knowing which way is north wouldn't be THAT helpful but I've been wanting a compass for a while and even though the kids aren't eating that well and they're close are kind of ragged I was going to go take a look.
So, my departure is all planned, sporting goods place then Costco - but what for? The traffic was terrible but I finally made it to 234 then through the many lights which seem to be every 100 ft.
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic')
I was thinking I might want a big one since my reading ability is getting pretty bad. The price range was from $10 to $24 for the good size ones. However, they did seem to all be pointing in the wrong direction. I hate that when my sense of reality takes a blow.
I found one for only $3.99 that goes on a key chain. It has a thermometer too. Of course there's NO way I can see what the thermometer says but I think when it points towards cold I'll probably know. At that price I might be able to feed the kids this evening.
So, still not remember what I wanted it Costco I make my way into the store. I drank a bottle of water when I finished my walk and just got another one out of the trunk. I get the water at about $4 a case which is about 20 cents a bottle. My trunk still has a full case so it's not water I need.
I walk into the store and it seems kind of crowded and I'm thinking since I don't know what I want maybe I should just leave. I pick up a cart, look over the computers and TV's - could really use a flat computer monitor but not anytime soon. Perhaps it will go in when I get that house at the end of the park.
Aaliyah - At Your Best (You Are Love)
Nice little baby grand for sale. We have a piano that the kids have bankrupted me taking lessons for and I'd really like to play some day but I'm not thinking of buying that. Music? A movie? Nah, probably a food item.
I get to the other side of the store where the food is and the samples start. Good as I had oatmeal for breakfast 6 hours earlier and I walked over 4 hours and had just 1 liter of water when it was through. Salmon on plain crackers first.
This was actually the best sample day I've been to at Costco in a long time. At one point the kids and I used to stop at Costco on the way out of church for regular Sunday samples. However, the Costco in Fairfax got way to crowded for that and the kids got bigger and more numerous so we stopped that practice. Oh, yeah, for a while there (2 years?) I was making about $70 an hour and I could afford to buy them food.
Ok, so I eat some ravioli, after some clowning the lady gives me like half a 4" pizza that they usually cut in like 20, there is some 7 layer dip on a cracker then some cheeses - yow, I hate hot and spicy. either that dip or that cheese was too spicy - I ate them too close together to tell.
Chicago - You're The Inspiration
So, cheeses, ravioli, and then I'm thinking, what do I did I come here for. This has now happened to me often enough that I don't get too pissed by it.
There is a small cooler area that I hadn't been in before but there were some items worth viewing that sort of caused me to go in that direction. It hit me that I said I was going to bring broccoli to the Thanksgiving dinner at work on Wednesday so I see a bag of broccoli flowers for only $4 so I pick that up and head out of the cool vegetable locker without making any view comments.
Faith Hilll - Breathe
Did I mention I liked this song?
So, I realize what I wanted as I walked the trail. When I got in there I thought I might have wanted wine because I bought wine yesterday. However, Costco isn't some place I'd go just for wine the selection is fine at Giant. On my way over to get what I came for I hit the ravioli sample, something else warm and good, the cheeses again, and before I get to the 7 layer dip I ask this time is this hot YOWWWW, no it's not the 7 layer dip, it's that damn cheese I just ate. The lady assures me the dip isn't hot so I take some and sure enough it kills the taste of the cheese I just ate.
Next comes the pizza which is alway a hit so there may be a line. The lady gave me like 10 pieces in one last time and I'm feeling kind of full so I skip the pizza. I'm lucky because with my broccoli in the wagon I'm in danger of forgetting that I actually came there to get beer. However, it's right in front of me and I start to look.
I'm not much of a beer drinker and less of a beer buyer but every 10 years or so I'll buy a case and it lasts a couple of years. When I was stationed at Millington Air Station north of Memphis before and after I was married in 1980 it was quite hot and I was working out a great deal. I actually bought a case of Schaefer and may have finished it in one summer.
Sergio Mendes - Never Gonna Let You Go
A few weeks ago I was thinking of getting a six of Heineken and was surprised at the price. Oh, yeah, Janet and I started pizza, beer and movie night on Friday. And it was her idea not mine. I was surprised when a 6 pack cost around $8. That was over $1 per bottle.
When I picked up that 6 in 7/11 I remember that 12 of them cost under $12 in Costco and though I'd probably never finish 12 it might be an idea to buy it.
Peter Cetera - The Next Time I Fall
Did I mention I liked this station? It's off Yahoo. I was listening to love songs radio on the net
http://www.live365.com/stations/barton
because Susie and I could share music while we're chatting but she's going to have to get Yahoo and this music as I think it's superior and has less commercials.
So, where was I? Oh, buying beer. You can get things at Costco cheap but some times you have to buy more than you need. Since I drink a bear or two every blue moon getting a case isn't such a good idea. I don't care if Dave (15) or Timmy (22) drink it but they won't so I don't have that to worry about. I won't let them see my Crystal Light though because that would disappear in a second.
John Michael Montgomery - I Can Love You Like That
My father had the same philosophy as far as alcohol was concerned. Of course it was much different then. As a tall dark 16 yo in NY I had no problem being served in a bar but today it's 21 and such a BIG F* deal thanks to all those MAD moms. Personally I think it should be left to the parents and being responsible but responsibility is something not big in our society. Momma government thinks it knows best. Ok, before my BP goes way up I'd better get back on track.
So, I find a good deal on a case (24)
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
of Samuel Adams. It's a special holiday promotion and there are 8 black lager, 8 holiday porter (whatever that is) and 8 winter lager. So, I have enough beer to get me through Christmas. Since I don't have any friends and if I did they'd be non drinking church people the beer will last.
Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
About the kids and beer. Since I don't like it I figure satisfying their curiosity and letting them have it they won't care for it either. I don't think that worked too well with Matthew (25) as I know he came home plastered and sick a few times during his stay at Catholic University. Yeah, 6 hour flu - sure - my kids don't know me and my views the way I knew my dad. He actually ask me, flu? I said no, too much to drink. Having done it himself I knew he'd understand. Heck, I've been drunk less than half a dozen times and had Matthew been honest on those times it would have been a good chuckle.
So, most of the kids say no when offered the beer though they do enjoy some wine with holiday meals. I'm a touch worried about my 7 year old girl though. She's too happy and too willing to have some. Must be something in the tastes buds. Have to think of another strategy.
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
Well, I'm sure I've been spending far too much time here this evening. I should have noted my start time. I know this mornings took 30 minutes and this one (these 2) are a lot longer.
Ok, (checking list) I think I got most of what I wanted to say down. My plans are to run this evening some as I think my back will handle it. Got plans for that long walk tomorrow which I think I ended the debate on and it will be the Rockville to DC walk on the Rock Creek Regional Park path.
Hopefully between these two I'll get the mortgage check and a few other bills in the mail. Damn, and I thought I had this down to a system a few months ago. I just got real depressed and stopped paying bills since I knew I couldn't pay them all I figured I'd pay none or something like that. Well, seems I'm entering an manic phase now so maybe I'll have the energy to pay the bills.
Ben E. King - Stand By Me