Across the pond

 There was a fall chill in the air, but both intrepids were bundled and ready for their excellent adventure to Aldi’s today, on the other side of purgatory. The pair saddled up, Mahmoud doing the honors on the brand new bench cushion, guaranteed to take the shocks out of the roughest road.

Upon reaching the destination without incident, further instructions came via Fifi, as they stood listening to instructions in the detergent section. Dr. A adroitly scanned the offerings with his digital device and she selected from back at the homestead. Then over to the fruit section, for a surprise treat. 

Remounted, the pair cantered through by the long way home, viewing and approving the latest in community improvements.  A 45-minute circuit was just about enough, and so the cowhands returned to the bunkhouse, resolving to do it again soon. Weather permitting.

Shave and a haircut, 25 cents

 

It's been 30 years since Stan entered a real barbershop, saving thousands of dollars in fees, with a do-it-yourself grooming technique, that lately involved a four-headed monster electric razor. Mom cut his hair as a child, and then there was the college beard and long hair, so a trip to the barbershop has been relatively rare.

It was time. Sophie agreed to find all the little hairs that plague seniors and clean up what Stan can't see with his 78 year old eyesight. From all accounts, she did a great job, but we can never be sure.

There's an elephant in the room!

 But we don't talk about it.

Mums and Pumpkins. Yes, fall is finally here

 

Waving in the wind

 Marcy and her Mom have found the best place for a fine Tuesday lunch: The General Store in nearby Minnetonka with Popovers to die for. Amazing what the right combination of butter, eggs, flour, and milk can do. Out front there is a grassy exhibition of gorgeous grass, reaching skyward and mystifying everyone as to its origin. Any ideas? They paused for a photo, to go with their luncheon indulgence.

That's a baby, Bubbles

 

Bubbles, our curious cat, was fascinated by the visitor from Maple Grove Saturday. Ellie brought her loving parents, Dr. and Mrs. Danger, to Eden Prairie for a visit with her honorary great grandparents. She did not disappoint, at five months old. Presently, she’s headed to Hotel California, making a call there on her grandfather, Hai. He’d be here in a trice, but he has chores to do, finishing up a first class nail salon, open for business soon, another successful enterprise run by his partner, Xuan. It has a Japanese theme this time, and is sure to draw the multitudes with fingernails to fix and toes to treat.

Then grandpa will be released for duties in Minnesota.

Destination: Nugget haven

 

We don’t like the politics at Chic-fil-A, but their chicken is sooo good, that we can’t help an occasional wing. Friday was no exception. Stan and John (at right) made a run for the nuggets on the new e-trike. Then Dr. Danger (pictured above) on Saturday, then on Sunday M’liss took a ride, but alas, Chic-fil-A ain’t open on Sundays and so they returned disappointed. 

Trike rides are available now to the general public, 75 cents for a trip around the pond. Nuggets are extra. No senior discount.

Marcy's Mafia

We haven't seen these ladies in 40 some years, but a recent Chaska High class reunion, partly managed by Marcy, brought them all together to talk old times and renew friendships. Familiar faces all, we won't try to identify them, but you can zoom on to the name tags if you're interested. The event was a big success, drawing a ton of alums, who appreciated the "Back to the Future" theme and a visit to the old haunts. Michael J. Fox was a hero and heart throb back then. Remember? Well, that dates you!

Oct 1. The weather is perfect!

 

The huge windows were flung wide open and the fresh breezes swept in to the Kona Grill in Eden Prairie today for the monthly meeting of the Edible Adventures Tactical Squad. (EATS)

 John, our sushi expert, was tasked with choosing a plate of sea food for the novice, Stan, who sadly mistook the spicy wasabi blob for an avocado and very quickly realized his mistake. 

The squad gave a thumbs up to Kona Happy Hour, but with dozens of qualified eateries in the immediate area, they're not sure when they'll be able to return. Scouts are already fleshing out future possible venues. We'll report.