The Coffee Shop: A place to relax and hang out.

5 years 1 month ago #636044 by GaryA


Gary made some corn beef and cabbage for dinner. Delish, paired nicely with a Firestone Pinot. Then a dip in the hot tub and now Gary’s legs are like rubber. ‘Night y’all. 

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5 years 1 month ago #636365 by GaryA

Gary made some bread. 

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5 years 1 month ago #636367 by Ian Stone
WOW that really looks pretty good!  Who's making all of that?


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5 years 1 month ago #636511 by GaryA

Ian Stone wrote: WOW that really looks pretty good!  Who's making all of that?


Moi :) .  All the food is made by Gary.  Gary appreciates good food and good drink. 

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5 years 1 month ago #636514 by JaneK

GaryA wrote: Only Maggie, Mary Lou is highly allergic to cats. We have a number of huge Koi, while Gary is fond and extremely protective of the Koi ... they’re not even close to a cat or dog. 



Miss Maggie reacting to you calling her cute. 



She is so cute!!!!


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5 years 1 month ago #636540 by GaryA

JaneK wrote:

GaryA wrote: Only Maggie, Mary Lou is highly allergic to cats. We have a number of huge Koi, while Gary is fond and extremely protective of the Koi ... they’re not even close to a cat or dog. 



Miss Maggie reacting to you calling her cute. 



She is so cute!!!!

j


Totally!

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5 years 1 month ago #636641 by Chris Briggs
How ironic, I'm reading the coffee shop thread, and I'm sitting in a coffee shop waiting for a friend!

Hope everyone has a great Friday!!


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5 years 1 month ago #636674 by GaryA
Starbucks ... or a good place?  ;)

Buenos Dias 'Talkers.  Yesterday, Mary Lou and Gary had a very pleasant evening.  We have tickets for an upcoming musical at the La Mirada Theatre, Singing in the Rain.  Last night, as a preview, the theatre had a showing of the original movie, Singing in the Rain. Interestingly enough, Mrs. Gene Kelly greeted us with handshakes and well wishes and then before the movie, she provided us with a lot of background info on how the movie was shot.  The theatre tossed up a huge screen covering the entire stage.  Reminiscent of theaters of old ... not just a big screen, but a really big screen.  We all enjoyed a delightfully entertaining movie with some great dance scenes and a fun time with ... Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

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5 years 1 month ago #636704 by Hassner
That sounds like great entertainment, Gary!

I am going to a photographer’s friend, Jan’s wedding today. About 14 years ago I needed a cheap place to stay in the city for my summer work. A mutual photographer friend introduced us. 
Even though he is very attractive, the ladies were put off by his speech impediment. This was to my advantage, because for years, every summer I had a place to stay. 
He lived through me divorce and after 8 years he took my wedding pics as a present. 
He found a beautiful bride not put off by his speech. Luckily I was not asked to do wedding pics. 
The point I come to is, how difficult is it to choose a photographer if you are good youself! 
You can see his website on janras.com 


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5 years 1 month ago #636791 by GaryA

Hassner wrote: That sounds like great entertainment, Gary!

I am going to a photographer’s friend, Jan’s wedding today. About 14 years ago I needed a cheap place to stay in the city for my summer work. A mutual photographer friend introduced us. 
Even though he is very attractive, the ladies were put off by his speech impediment. This was to my advantage, because for years, every summer I had a place to stay. 
He lived through me divorce and after 8 years he took my wedding pics as a present. 
He found a beautiful bride not put off by his speech. Luckily I was not asked to do wedding pics. 
The point I come to is, how difficult is it to choose a photographer if you are good youself! 
You can see his website on janras.com 


Wow ... what an interesting and nice story.  The stuff of a nice little movie. So who’s gonna play you?

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5 years 1 month ago - 5 years 1 month ago #636792 by GaryA
This has been a tough and busy week. A new roof, rain, materials on back order, #1 daughter and grandkids coming in from St. Louis, funeral ... just a long, non-stop week. Mary Lou and Gary are done, throwing in the towel, relaxing with a glass of vino. 


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Our Redbud Forest Pansy in its spring colors. 

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5 years 1 month ago #636882 by Rick Larin
Sounds like you need to unplug and have a little Gary time to reflect.


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5 years 1 month ago #636909 by GaryA

Rick Larin wrote: Sounds like you need to unplug and have a little Gary time to reflect.


Soon, still a bit busy today, early day tomorrow ... but Tuesday Gary is planning to work from home, check out around noon and cook up some pozole for Mary Lou. What are you up to?

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5 years 1 month ago #636940 by Ian Stone
What line of work are you in?  


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5 years 1 month ago #637061 by GaryA

Ian Stone wrote: What line of work are you in?  


Construction management ... I consult on government construction projects.  (But I used to be a photojournalist.)

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