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

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.

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 

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?

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. 

Sounds like you need to unplug and have a little Gary time to reflect.

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?

What line of work are you in?  

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.)

Ok, that sounds like something that would keep you on your feet!  How long have you been doing that? 

Ian Stone wrote: Ok, that sounds like something that would keep you on your feet!  How long have you been doing that? 

Gary has been in construction for ... dunno ... about 15 years. 

Who's taking the photo there?  Looks like you are drilling into your camera 

Jason Stevens wrote: Who's taking the photo there?  Looks like you are drilling into your camera 

LOL ... no problem I use protective filters.

GaryA wrote:

Jason Stevens wrote: Who's taking the photo there?  Looks like you are drilling into your camera 

LOL ... no problem I use protective filters.

That must be one heck of a protective filter!  LMAO

So of the looks of it, you spend a lot of time outdoors?  Do you bring your camera with you?

Rudy Silvo wrote:

GaryA wrote:

Jason Stevens wrote: Who's taking the photo there?  Looks like you are drilling into your camera 

LOL ... no problem I use protective filters.

That must be one heck of a protective filter!  LMAO

So of the looks of it, you spend a lot of time outdoors?  Do you bring your camera with you?

A fair amount is outside. But after the building shell is erected ... then much of my time will be spent inside. I always bring a camera. Gary documents the work/job site  at the end of everyday as well as real and potential problems. 

Yesterday, Gary’s new roof was completed. It is an Energy Star shingle which has a reflective rating of 29%. The roof is called/colored Sage and the patio roof is white. The new roof also has a lot of venting.   Consequently, Gary is ready for some global warming. Gary is beat, there has been a ton of prepping for the painting.