I used my stove for making the sloppy joes and seemed to have caused a slight problem where some of the tomato soup spilled over the side onto the glass top. I can't for the life of me get it cleaned off the top of my stove! It seems to have fried tight. I placed a wet dish cloth over the top of it to see if the tomato rock will dissolve. That's what I get for cooking at home!
Well, the mystery is solved about Frank Costanza and his origins. As I write, I am watching a re-run, of course, and Elaine told Frank about a photo she took on a trip to Tuscany of a man in front of a shop with the name "Costanza" on the window. He just may be a cousin of Frank's, who stayed behind when the rest of the family left Italy. Timing is everything when questions like these need to be answered! Thanks, Pete's and Tarren, for your assistance in solving the mystery!
Paul also offered his input about the Costanzas last night so thanks to him, too. We had a nice time and offered them a welcome separation from Emily's sister and family who are staying with them. Maria and Barry sold their home and are waiting for the new one to be ready, and have been with Lawcocks for nearly a month now. It's getting a little close in their house these days, mostly because the little girls have become sparring partners, Sarah is sort of regressing into babyhood having Chloe around this much.
It was fun playing a game of Scrabble as it's been a while between games--most likely the last time I played was with Mom when in WI. Paul won with both Emily and me having high point tiles left on our racks. It was the Z for me, and V for Emily, which put Paul way ahead of us, by default. And that's all I'm going to say about that!!!!
Sarah amused herself with coloring a velvet Disney picture that I'd gotten for the boys which they did not use. She loved it, and while coloring, watched a Disney program on Comcast On Demand. she also enjoyed playing with the Rumikub game, sort of like dominoes but with numbers. Usually, she has such an active imagination, putting on dances and shows, even including my former pet, Boots, and their dog, Chewy.
It's been such a glorious day here today. After my short posting this a.m. I went downstairs to the pool and sat with Ellen and Maggie O, her friend who also attends water aerobics with E. and me. We had a great visit together and even took part in the holiday lunch offered from the cabana. Chris wasn't cooking today but the Club provided picnic food which we enjoyed. Maggie and I are both hot dog fans, much to our amusement! She says the first thing she does when arriving in NYC is head straight to the hot dog stand! We laughed because Justin and I love to do the same thing! As we ate, a nice young lady came around with a tray of Drumsticks. It was such great fun!
Ellen won't be at aerobics Tuesday because she has to "run" up to NYC to take Billy his blood pressure medicine, which he forgot to take along on the road. He couldn't have it overnighted because of today being a holiday so off she goes in the morning. She wants to be there anyway because the group is going to be on a program on CBS, something to do with fashion. I think it's next Monday or Tuesday night for the airing. I'll keep you updated on the when and other details.
After Ellen went upstairs, I moved to the other table to sit with Pat and Rose, who'd saved a seat for me. I saw a couple folks from Eagle Harbor, one being the lady who I often encounter at Great Hang Ups! Gail can set her watch on the fact we'll see each other at Hang Ups no matter how often or seldom she's there. Her hubby has a leadership position in E. H. and has few words. Gail says it's not easy for them to socialize, usually no one wants to chat with them, so I was glad I plunked myself at their table to monopolize the conversation--I mean, chat with them. I know they don't want to discuss anything E. H.- related so there was no need to bring anything from past into the conversation. She's actively involved with pet rescue which keeps her rather busy, loving animals more than people sometimes, being somewhat an introvert by nature. She said she appreciated my taking the liberty of crashing their party (they were alone), saying it hardly occurs without "business" being discussed. Just another service I provide. I asked her to come by some day "just to hang out"....Gail said, "I haven't hung out ever in 17 years of living here." I said that's what I do best so she agreed to come by, once her sick cat is taken care of.
After they left, I went back to the table where Pat and Rose plus Rose's intended were seated. Rose told me she's getting married to Joe sometime in the future, and is telling her family about it tonight. She's apprehensive, wondering what they'll think about it all. I gave her my congratulations and best wishes. They'll be moving in here at The Palace, into Rose's place. Joe says it's like living on a cruise ship here, eating on the patio high above the water....I agree! Especially when Chris is cooking hamburgers down in the cabana and smell wafts up here!
Speaking of wafting, Justin and I weren't able to go to the show today because the one we planned to see hasn't opened yet. Instead we are having dinner at Stonewood Grille. Yummy! I'd gone there nearly a year ago with Dee and Julia and fell in love with the home-made potato chips with bleu cheese and balsamic vinegar, broiled. Mmmm! Cain't wait!
