Busy Saturday

Another typical Saturday for us: "go, dog, go!"

Picked up Richard about 8:15 a.m.  and took him to roller hockey. Stopped along the way at our usual place and got a plain bagel for Richard and a small black coffee and french crueler for me.

We played the best team today-they seem to win the championship every session. And they are good. But today, they were not good enough to beat us. Richard scored the first goal of the game.  The game was neck and neck the whole time. Ended in a 2 to 2 tie after the overtime period.  Wish we would've won but a tie against the best team isn't so bad either.

Stopped at the bank on the way home. Merry Christmas to our favorite teller, Claudia.

While Richard showered and got dressed, Lynn and I chit chatted.

Got a quick bite to eat at KFC on our way to New Haven to see the annual creche exhibit at the Knights of Columbus Museum. We've been going there for years (it's FREE and has FREE parking) and the staff recognize us (we visit a couple times a year). The two guys at the desk now always remark how tall Richard is and how they remember when he was just a little tyke.

 



This time, Sr. Pat met us at the museum and saw the exhibit with us. It turned out to be something of a miracle because we got our signals mixed up and for a while we were about a half mile apart trying to connect via the miracle of cell phones. But it all worked out and we enjoyed each others company while going through the galleries.

The museum also included their 12th annual Christmas Tree Exhibit.  There were 24 trees decorated by various area Catholic elementary schools.  Sr. Pat's former school had a tree and Sr. Pat recognized the name of a teacher at another school as a former pupil. My, how time flies.

Not as green when we visited.

On the way home, Richard was hungry so we stopped at a Longhorn Steakhouse. He had a NY strip steak with mashed potatoes and a Caesar salad. I had a sirloin sandwich and fries. Filling. Moderately priced, we saved a few bucks because we had a coupon from Sr. Pat.

Speaking of food....On our way home, donuts popped into my mind. But not just any donuts. On Wednesday, I was doing a life safety survey in New Jersey when I overheard someone talking about donuts to die for. They specifically mentioned this little stand that is located at Cabelas in East Hartford, outside of the main entrance. We've had them before and, it's true, they are the best-probably because they are made fresh right there.

Even though it was slightly out of our way and dark (although it was barely supper time), we took a chance and found they were still there. We bought the last of their sugar donuts and a half dozen of the apple cider ones. They practically melt in your mouth (I'm sure they must be fat-free and low calorie, NOT). Richard and I split one on the spot...yum.

To top off a good day, when I got home, I found two (2) packages in the mail for me. Filled with goodies I'm sure. Thanks Mom. Thanks Lisa.