Friday, November 1, 2013

Halloween 2013/Renovations/New Restaurants Zeal & Kimball House


US Journal
Nov. 1, 2013


Trick or Treat…in an interesting way!

You’ll see very special pictures of Hugo and cousin Zach that I love!

I also have a very special story that happened as I was coming home from the “baby Kroger” in Decatur (very appropriately named. As I was told when I asked someone directions on the street, “All the stores are smaller here in the city!”) . As I approached our garage, there were about 8 little kids dressed to go Trick or Treating. The smallest one…maybe 2 years old… approached me with her hands out, and went straight for my package of… toilet tissue, which of course I gave her for Halloween. Her mom was very pleased with her, but I was immediately concerned about the workers and family who were renovating our new townhome. So, I took an apple out of my grocery sack and offered it to the little girl in exchange for the toilet tissue. She readily agreed to a yummy apple and walked away happy after she dropped the toilet tissue on the pavement. Needless to say, the adults all around howled with laughter!

Renovations

As you see, we’re making great progress on the renovations on our house. The deck has been replaced. The front porch has been shored up and painted. Hardwood flooring was installed, stained and sealed for the 1st time (2 more days to complete that!). Lots of other painting is being done today. Tile will be put down next week. We have had to delay our move until Saturday, Nov. 9th, but it sure will be nice to have almost all finished. Stairwell carpets will be installed after the move.

Restaurant Fun at Kimball House and Zeal!

We have decided that the new restaurants in the area are open in our honor. We thoroughly enjoyed the East Cobb restaurant of Zeal with Karen and Hans, only to find out that one of the owners went to high school with their son Josh! That was a treat to meet him. Great suggestion, Karen and Hans!

Another evening, we met the Parisis at Kimball House in Decatur, and our server Tyler added to make the evening wonderful – delicious food and super company! I’m so glad we could christen that new place together, Linda and Paul!

Colleen

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