We like to shop at Walmart. I really don't care if they are against unions or if they don't treat their people right.
That is not my problem. Nobody is holding a gun to their heads to work there. I only care about our budget and there are many items that cost less than in other places. It is my money and I spend it any which way I think is right (for me).
Down in Daytona Beach I saw Walmart Supercenter that was fantastically equipped. It had everything from auto repair through food through pharmacy and electronics and clothing. Everything a person needs under one roof.
Here in New York I only knew one place not far but it didn't have nearly as much stuff as the one in Florida. We went there several times because their prices for household stuff were still better than anywhere else.
Now, that changed today. We found a Walmart Supercenter only about 6.7-7 miles away. I don't know why I never looked in that direction.
The place is gigantic. A well equipped supermarket with fresh fruits and free meats. Household things, paper stuff, electronic and clothing and pharmacy and many more things.
One shopping cart is just not enough for a weekly shopping. But we had a good time, bought lots of things mostly what we needed. And decided that from now on this is our favorite store.
The Waltons ned our money for sure.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Saturday
Yesterday, Friday was a pretty good day around our house.
First the elevator that was out of commission all week long finally was put back in service. My wife and I went down (and up) several times during the week out of necessity of course and even though they say walking stairs is good for one's health it was a nuisance.
We were very glad that finally civilization returned.
The other good thing and unexpected thing was that the body shop called and told us that our car was ready.
At 3 pm we picked up the car and man, it looked great. The replacement parts were nice, the car was prepared almost as when we took it out of the showroom. Needless to say that we were very happy to see our baby.
No complaints against the rental car but it was BASIC.
With no elevator and no car of ours we realized how lazy and spoiled we became. Now that we got our car back it didn't take long for us to get used to the "luxuries" that we got used to.
After Friday's "exciting" events today, Saturday was just a regular and normal eventful day.
I just love those.
First the elevator that was out of commission all week long finally was put back in service. My wife and I went down (and up) several times during the week out of necessity of course and even though they say walking stairs is good for one's health it was a nuisance.
We were very glad that finally civilization returned.
The other good thing and unexpected thing was that the body shop called and told us that our car was ready.
At 3 pm we picked up the car and man, it looked great. The replacement parts were nice, the car was prepared almost as when we took it out of the showroom. Needless to say that we were very happy to see our baby.
No complaints against the rental car but it was BASIC.
With no elevator and no car of ours we realized how lazy and spoiled we became. Now that we got our car back it didn't take long for us to get used to the "luxuries" that we got used to.
After Friday's "exciting" events today, Saturday was just a regular and normal eventful day.
I just love those.
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Friday
Last night we went to see Cats. It's been playing on Broadway for years starting in 1981but I never had any inclination to see it then. I'm sorry I missed it!
Last night was great. The music, the performers were totally entertaining. I always thought it was a kids type show. And how wrong I was. It is a show aimed at adults. Still, Abigail immensely enjoyed it. Last night she went to sleep humming a song and this morning woke up to it's music.
I read somewhere that a good musical is where people humm a song upon leaving the theater. Well, this one really qualified.
After the show we went out to eat and it was after midnight by the time we got home. The beauty of the late night driving that it took us very little time to get home.
Over all we had a great time.
Last night was great. The music, the performers were totally entertaining. I always thought it was a kids type show. And how wrong I was. It is a show aimed at adults. Still, Abigail immensely enjoyed it. Last night she went to sleep humming a song and this morning woke up to it's music.
I read somewhere that a good musical is where people humm a song upon leaving the theater. Well, this one really qualified.
After the show we went out to eat and it was after midnight by the time we got home. The beauty of the late night driving that it took us very little time to get home.
Over all we had a great time.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Thursday
I will not have time to sit down and write today because we are having a cultural program.
After a long hiatus we are going to see a Broadway show with Abigail. I will tell about it tomorrow.
After a long hiatus we are going to see a Broadway show with Abigail. I will tell about it tomorrow.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Wednesday
Yesterday, Tuesday we had such a busy day that I just couldn't get toast down and write. Today is different.
Abigail went iceskating with her friends and we had a few, actually about five hours to ourselves. But there was no relaxation to the weary. We just did errands which included food shopping.
Since there is still no elevator in the building we had to schlepp everything up the stairs. But hopefully because the day is not yet over there will be no need for any further going down.
I know we are spoiled and there are people who live in buildings with absolutely no elevator but that is not us. We have one and that is not operating is just a nuisance.
It's the same thing with our rental car. It is a nice little car with good pickup, comfortable and it takes us wherever we want to go.
But it is a basic car. It has nothing extravagant in it that we are used to. Like GPS, automatically dimmed rearview mirror, left and right lane watch, rear camera as well as a rear guard, electric seats, cruise control and several other things that we got used to.
This reminds me how it was to drive about 35 years ago. It is a good thing that it is not standard shift.
Abigail went iceskating with her friends and we had a few, actually about five hours to ourselves. But there was no relaxation to the weary. We just did errands which included food shopping.
Since there is still no elevator in the building we had to schlepp everything up the stairs. But hopefully because the day is not yet over there will be no need for any further going down.
I know we are spoiled and there are people who live in buildings with absolutely no elevator but that is not us. We have one and that is not operating is just a nuisance.
It's the same thing with our rental car. It is a nice little car with good pickup, comfortable and it takes us wherever we want to go.
But it is a basic car. It has nothing extravagant in it that we are used to. Like GPS, automatically dimmed rearview mirror, left and right lane watch, rear camera as well as a rear guard, electric seats, cruise control and several other things that we got used to.
This reminds me how it was to drive about 35 years ago. It is a good thing that it is not standard shift.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Monday
Today is Monday and looking out the window it is pretty dreary evening. Heavy rain and wind and nobody in his right mind is on the streets.
Well, nobody except us. My lovely wife decided to go to a Chinese pastry shop and get some pastry. So, what does an obedient husband do? Gets dressed and goes. We went out. I don't wish this weather on anybody.
Our tiny rental car braved the elements but if the water were to be a little higher we would had to row.
To add insult to injury in our side of the building the elevator is shut down for the week for repairs. No elevator until Friday 5 pm.
We live on the third floor but the building has a lobby floor which makes us four levels up. Waking up and down is not a joy so until Friday we have to seriously weigh the necessity of going out. Fortunately we love our apartment and staying indoors is not a burden.
Because of some tests in her school Abigail is staying home until next Tuesday.
Peace and quiet will be a myth in this household for a while.
Well, nobody except us. My lovely wife decided to go to a Chinese pastry shop and get some pastry. So, what does an obedient husband do? Gets dressed and goes. We went out. I don't wish this weather on anybody.
Our tiny rental car braved the elements but if the water were to be a little higher we would had to row.
To add insult to injury in our side of the building the elevator is shut down for the week for repairs. No elevator until Friday 5 pm.
We live on the third floor but the building has a lobby floor which makes us four levels up. Waking up and down is not a joy so until Friday we have to seriously weigh the necessity of going out. Fortunately we love our apartment and staying indoors is not a burden.
Because of some tests in her school Abigail is staying home until next Tuesday.
Peace and quiet will be a myth in this household for a while.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Sunday
Today was a very good day.
We got up around 11:30 am after having a good night sleep and then...
That was it we didn't do a single thing. Actually my wife cleaned the apartment with me operating the heavy machinery (vacuum cleaner) but outside of that we just enjoyed the non-doing-anything part.
Abigail decided that she would cook dinner for us was not discouraged and she worked very diligently at preparing a garlic chicken breast with mashed potatoes.
Hate to admit but it was good.
Other than assisting her endeavor we just loafed around and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Sometimes that is also necessary for a good life.
We got up around 11:30 am after having a good night sleep and then...
That was it we didn't do a single thing. Actually my wife cleaned the apartment with me operating the heavy machinery (vacuum cleaner) but outside of that we just enjoyed the non-doing-anything part.
Abigail decided that she would cook dinner for us was not discouraged and she worked very diligently at preparing a garlic chicken breast with mashed potatoes.
Hate to admit but it was good.
Other than assisting her endeavor we just loafed around and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Sometimes that is also necessary for a good life.
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