Der Brucer and I have had a nice nite out. We started by submitting my app for employment at the local Mikasa outlet. He was instantly distracted by some of the sale items, finding some good treasures, while I went next door to the Peppers shop, which specializes in hot sauces, and found a very interesting Ginger/Wasabi sauce. I also found out that they have a warehouse nearby, and got another application to fill out.
We then went to the Purple Parrot, closer to downtown, for happy hour, and got very happy meeting Heather and Dave, both bartenders, and Hugh, one of the owners. We also met Rick and Jeff, two of the locals. We're still unclear on what Rick does for a living, but Jeff coaches international competition level ice skaters. You never can tell who you're going to meet during happy hour!
Right now, I'm listening to Mason Williams' Music CD. It's not a copy of his album of '69 of the same name, but a compliation of tracks from his five albums recorded for WB from '68 to '71. I take it all back, that I don't have any Christmas music with us, because his guitar solo of Greensleeves counts as such.
See, something happens during these lulls! You just have to be patient for us to get back to you, BK!