Chapter 41

She says: Did we have fun Saturday or what! I failed to open with a picture of the first Saturday back at the Salty Nut... still some work to go but looking great. The on to the Jam Room Music Fest...

Bart and Maria dancing the day away, these two has a large time!

 Down time with John Junior.







 
The highlight of the music fest was the Woggles!

 Wrapped the music portion up with Rev Marv at the Art Bar!

Jason's despair at the 21-23 loss, he is OK!!!









Now on the the Village Idiot to catch up with SBHS classmate Terry!

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She Says: Is it not all that I thought it would be? I'll remain optimistic. The people at the UPS store knew of the big box, but the nice young gentleman would not accept my assistance. He was however not optimistic about fitting it in my car. People just don't understand us Mini Cooper cult members, especially convertible owners.  Who cares if it might start raining, where there is a will there is a way!  A little over two hours later it was nearly 100% together. Jason did come to the rescue and new to tighten something to keep the base on tight.

Cats weren't too excited, so used catnip to entice. some interest... But where to put the tree. A tad too big to go where I had hoped (if it was only a little less wavy, but isn't that why we bought it?). So not the view I had hoped for the cats, but I think soon they will warm up to it. They better! It is sturdy and tall with a hiding spot and scratching posts, what not to love (other than the awkward position to lookout the window). What's not to love? Jane was not impresssed, she even has cats!)

Another weekend full of free events and nice weather. I will admit is has been a long tough week so my get up and go may have left without me.
The hope to dos will be fewer, but will catch the new Main Street farmer's market (sorry Whaley Street, parking will get you) but jury still out on  Jam Room Music Festival... 

Chapter 40

She says: No free popcorn for you, and no I am not lying. You come to the movie 50 minutes late at the request of the person leading the baseball question when the movie is just over one hour long?!?! We let you in free, but yes we do take credit cards.

Yes, I was 99% sure I knew who you were... But you lost weight, your face was pink and I guess you had a mole removed... You did not need to give Bradley and me your business card so we would know who you were... You still do not represent me, so $2.50 please.

Construction continues, had hoped to be done by now, but what is ever done on time...

Had first Thursday on Main this week! The Nick organized, or Maria helped to iron out the last minute details that Nick staff never considered and made the parade a success. The photographer stinks so just have a bad picture of the Eau Claire High (a Richland One High School) marching band (Go Shamrocks) and a picture of the almost condo. The top floor, a lady was peeking out at us. We did get so lucky with how our home situation worked out!

So today is a large football match, Carolina vs the Georgia Bulldogs. Only in Columbia South Carolina can an employee leave on Friday to have her boss holler "Go Dawgs" and bark like a dog... To prompt said employee to state Go Cocks". I did pass on the rooster call. We shall see who is standing prouder Monday. Guess I really am a Rebel!


This good picture is from a real photographer at last Saturday's Italian festival. A good looking bunch, not a great picture of me... but a good glimpse of the short hair do. Guess I'll keep it a while.

Life is also good for the steadfast non TV watchers? The new season on Hulu has started and last season from HBO series are now available. A super cool cat tree to be delivered Monday and follow-up meeting with Jane Wednesday...next week is already looking good!

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She Says: Did we have a great time or what?!?!

Great to see old neighbor turned entrepreneur Cathy Tronco at Italian Festival!

Cyndy plays hit the salami at the Italian Fest!

Columbia Hall clan comes out to see Miranda's voice teacher's band t Viva La Vista!

Jason's cuts a rug to "forget you"...

It may be bed time for Holly, at least the Gamecocks woke up after we all ventured home.

Chapter 39

She Says: Woooo! Go Bowtie Runners, I think... There is a cheering squad by Memorial Park for the runners. Hope it is a good fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Will credit Jason, he thought it was worth a picture for the blog.

Once again the week started out wonderful, never a more perfect Sunday! Lounging reading the paper, finished watching The Tudors and stayied home all day expect for my shift at the Nick. Then the work week started and I think the world decided to celebrate the full moon early...

We live in a construction zone again! The cats are listening to country music and hiding from Jeremy. Picking the shapes and sizes of the holes in the wall  was harder that we thought. The accompanying pictures display what we have settled on.  Jeremy is anxiously awaiting the right materials to finish off the edges and will add another coat or two to finish smooth out the wall. Maybe Monday it will be over and then we will await Caleb to fix the trim and counter top. Then the painter....

 

We went to the updated Town Theater to see a comic this week. I found the rehab to be great and look forward to attending future performances. It was worth it to see Ron White, not sure I need to again... 

Last night was a great one for this Jane Austin fan! Sister-in-law Nancy and I went to Drayton Hall at U.S.C. to see Cheer from Chawton: A Jane Austen Family Theatrical written and performed by
alum Karen Eterovich. Catch it if you can tonight or of it opens in a town near you. I think I would have liked having Jane as a friend. Bill Schmidt wins the manly award and attended while the man in this condo abstained. But never fear there will be more opportunities to see Jane's work for free! The South Carolina Shakespeare Company will be performing Pride and Prejudice in the park later this month and another show in the spring. I do need to find out what the jazz performance was at the State house on my walk up to the theater, it was good!

Today starts off on a bitter sweet note with the death of Jerry Salisbury. Jerry was a brilliant man that could talk to anyone and not make them feel anything less than brilliant themselves. In honor of his request to "party 'till you can't anymore," his family will host a memorial gathering. He would like to be remembered as a curmudgeon, with a hint of charity.

So, indoor cats living in a condo... Maeeo just back peddled at lightening speed from a bird attempting to land on the railing... Laugh out loud funny! I guess indoor kitties can loose some of their natural instincts.

Then today we have a dilemma! Too much to choose from to entertain ourselves, and mostly all within walking distance. We will start with the Italian Festival on Main street and then head to Viva La Vista! Mary just called, she and Miranda will be coming to the festivities to see Miranda's voice teacher's band perform!  We will sadly miss the Rosewood Arts festival to make it a walking only day, hope he rain will hold off... So yes, living in the Vista is good!

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Chapter 38

She Says: The trick to seeing the condo is to come to Blue on a Friday night, watch Jason drink grape juice and then walk on down! Carla, Jasmine and Laura came home with us and all said they thought it was great:)

The wall artist is due to begin Tuesday morning, we just need to finalize the shapes of the openings... Jason is also focused on a piece of furniture for our entertainment items, but we are both still committed to no cable!

Wednesday night was beautiful! The cooler fall weather is here and time on the porch in our trusty rocking chairs is cherished.

I also learned that a colleague in RSD1 is in the trying to buy a short sale and move into Renaissance Plaza. Wish her and her husband luck. They are fortunate to be in a situation were they can rent a condo on the lake... But sounds like they would be good neighbors. Interested to see how it works out for them.

News to folks, it is expensive to get your hair cut in the Vista. My girl quit (issues with the owner). So I investigated the Vista hair salons, one $45 rest all $60 and higher?!?!? Will try a new salon recommended to me by Angie that is out by the VA hospital. $25 isn't unreasonable and my hair grows so fast that if it is true you get what you pay for, any harm will it will be invisible in a week or so.

Did learn that our (forgotten ice) neighbor is still a practicing judge at 91 years old. Believe it is Solomon Blatt and lives above Wetzel. Entertaining stories shared...

The cats continue to like condo living. We all survived the girls annual exam this morning, no blood on anyone. The drive is a  bit too long for Koska, but I will not leave Four Paws! Neko claiming the guest bedroom sleeper sofa as his! Even Macka is getting into spending time on the porch.

Chater 37

She Says: I still got it! Bad picture, but a pile of yard debris. Motivated by Joy, yard work commenced and we are now able to walk around without being attached by limbs and are fairly weed free!

I did carry on a tradition of mine at the beach and have gotten myself addicted to a new series that the world started watching in 2007, The Tudors. Better than Vampire Diaries that hooked me last year. I will still catch up on The Sun magazine and squeeze in a trip to Charleston...