late nights

 We had a late night last night

    The Cubs started at 8 and ended around 11.  It seemed to be a long game.  but it was well worth watching!  Now it's on to Milwaukee and a game 5 win!!

    I hope.

    We didn't get up until after 10.  That put the whole day askew.

    I did get to Cypress House for a coffee.  It was nice to sit outside and sip a pumpkin latte...hot...and watch the world go by for a few moments.

    I had my grocery list in hand, and when I finished coffee I spent over $60, but I forgot one item on the list:  an Almond Joy bar for Jackie.

    It was right there on the list!  I even read it as I headed toward the checkout lanes.

    Damn.

    I also got a bike ride in.

    Here's where I get picky.  I rode 6.98 miles.  If I had ridden to the corner and back, I would have hit my goal of 7 miles.  I checked my mileage after I got off the bike and went into the house.  My butt is not as sore as it was 2 weeks ago, so it must be toughening up.  My goal is to get some 7 + mile rides in before winter.

    Julia stopped and held the ladder while I put in bulbs for the motion detectors.  I hate ladders, hut the job is done.

    I went to Acres Bistro for supper.  I had a grilled cheese and Jackie had a burger.

    The food was great!  I also got the autumn soup, which was a creamy base squash soup with sweet potato,  red potato, and something else.  It was good, but was way too much food for me.  Tomorrow I will have to ride 100 miles to work it all off.

    I have about 20 chores to do before cold sets in, and hopefully this weekend I can get 1 or 2 of them done.    Some are short,   some easy, some time consuming, some boring,  and one that may be beyond my pay grade.  We shall see.

    I am back to making lists, but my experience with the grocery list leads me to believe that is pointless.

    I was getting a grocery cart at Walmart when this lady approached me.  I did not recognize her, do not know if I know her, but I think she was complete stranger.

    Here's the conversation:

    Her:  "You know if you put shoes and socks on a bear he still has bare feet."

    I laughed.  I bet you did too.  Or maybe you groaned.

    As she walked away she said, "Have a great day."

    And she meant it.

Peace and Love