Errands and a lunch date took me downtown for a short while today. A very pleasant change from my regular nursing home visits. And, of course, there were Sights to be photographed.
For example, 4th floor window washing -- in style -- at the oversized Gurley & McCormick condo building.
I notice that the final two condos are still to be sold. Wonder what they're priced at in the current down real estate market.
A stop at the Book Nook to pick up a book and say hello to the bookstore dog, Nicki in his collar.
Another stop at the Outfitter to buy some heavy-duty long johns for cold days at home.
The day was warm enough that there was one customer outside at Coffee Roasters.
At the bank, I discovered that they have one piece of native decor -- a metate -- in the midst of those steel and plastic cubicles. Actually, not in the midst -- it was on the floor in the foyer; the cubicles are inside.
And lunch. Good company --
The Singing Bird and her charming little girl. Noted that the Gurley Street Grill has declared "no illegals here" with an EVerify poster in the window.
So what did I buy? Bookwise, the middle volume of Neal Stephenson's
System of the World. Long-john-wise, reasonably heavy-duty ski-type under garments, strictly for homebound use. Lunch-wise, more of that pot roast to die for at The Grill. A good day.
For example, 4th floor window washing -- in style -- at the oversized Gurley & McCormick condo building.
I notice that the final two condos are still to be sold. Wonder what they're priced at in the current down real estate market.
A stop at the Book Nook to pick up a book and say hello to the bookstore dog, Nicki in his collar.
Another stop at the Outfitter to buy some heavy-duty long johns for cold days at home.
The day was warm enough that there was one customer outside at Coffee Roasters.
At the bank, I discovered that they have one piece of native decor -- a metate -- in the midst of those steel and plastic cubicles. Actually, not in the midst -- it was on the floor in the foyer; the cubicles are inside.
And lunch. Good company -- The Singing Bird and her charming little girl. Noted that the Gurley Street Grill has declared "no illegals here" with an EVerify poster in the window.
So what did I buy? Bookwise, the middle volume of Neal Stephenson's System of the World. Long-john-wise, reasonably heavy-duty ski-type under garments, strictly for homebound use. Lunch-wise, more of that pot roast to die for at The Grill. A good day.
I finished "The Confusion" a few weeks ago and loved it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a copy of the third installment (I've been rereading some Niven, Heinlein, and Spider Robinson in the interim).
IMHO, you can't beat Neal Stephenson for a read that's challenging and enjoyable.
jessel -- I've been quite fascinated with the series thus far. A very interesting concept that Stephenson has got going! Besides that, I like his treatment of what the world back then wwas really, really like. In case you haven't ordered the final volume, go over to the BookNook -- I believe Marilyn had all three volumes in stock (I took the middle...)
ReplyDeleteLane here...gosh, the photos look just peachy as is!
ReplyDeleteHi, lane -- i've been forced to pay more attention to what's actually in the frame, as opposed to my usual shooting method which is barge ahead & count on a PhotoShop rescue.
ReplyDeleteliked your ramble about town. Were those books in the boxes for sale?
ReplyDeleteWhy has the dog got a collar on?
Nosey aren't I? haha.
meggie -- the books? yes, cheap. The dog? he'd had some sort of medical problem. Absolutely nothing wrong with Nosey. I'm nosey, too!
ReplyDeleteThose two condos average out to a cool million a piece. One at 1.1 and the other at 950k.
ReplyDeleteAny takers??
vicki -- when I was young & full of it, living behind or above the store was both cool and cheap. Today it's cool and cool is just frightfully expensive. I suspect too expensive for Prescott, BTW.
ReplyDeletevicki -- when I was young & full of it, living behind or above the store was both cool and cheap. Today it's cool and cool is just frightfully expensive. I suspect too expensive for Prescott, BTW.
ReplyDeleteThat Poodle looks hot! Do you know if he's spoken for?
ReplyDeleteJust wondering...
Ginger