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Tom won the last game, Bingo Coverall winning $200! Fun! (He looks tired having had little sleep while here, mainly due to me coughing all night). |
There's always something to do before the day ends; dinners out and/or activities with family members or friends; visits to various family member's homes and a plan for dinner if we're alone.
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Rich was served a bloody Mary with a BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) at the end of his straw. That is so USA! |
They'd suggested we take a break from our busy status to join them in this popular pub where bingo is played for three hours every Saturday from noon to 3:00 pm. We jumped on board and headed out in two cars when we had some shopping to do afterward.
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Tom's Rueben sandwich with jumbo onion rings. |
Tom was all in, determined to win but the disappointing thing about bingo, it's entirely a game of chance with no opportunity for strategy or clever play. Little did we know or anticipate either of us would win but in the last game, he won the $200 cash prize as shown in the main photo. What a surprise!
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Karen's huge platter of chicken tacos. Complimentary popcorn was served. |
When the old duffle bag's wheels weren't very functional and the bag was often heavy with its contents consisting of mostly jeans and heavy clothing, it was time to replace it with an easier to use carry-on bag with sturdy wheels.
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Rich's burger and fries. |
In the next few days, we'll be loading up the new bag with the former contents of the duffle bag and begin packing. We're leaving Minnesota in a mere four days. The time passed quickly but we're grateful for the quality time we spent with family and friends.
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My fresh and delicious Cobb salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, onion, and bleu cheese crumbles. |
When we returned to Karen's and Rich's after visiting Patty, we dropped Tom off while I did a little local shopping: Target (first time there this trip for a few items); and Lakewind's Food Coop.
My friend Chere, a highly experienced nutritionist and motivational speaker introduced me to Simply Snakin' seasoned chicken and/or beef sticks. Made with grass-fed and free-range meats, this low carb, sugar-free, chemical-free 60 calorie meat sticks are the perfect pick-me-up snack. They may be purchased at Lakewinds in this area or at Amazon online at this link.
Back at the house after shopping, I got to work on today's post but took out 30 minutes to speak to my old friend Lisa on the phone with whom I've been friends for over 30 years. It was such a treat getting to hear her voice.
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The brightly lit, typical bar/restaurant was set for the bingo enthusiastic, eat and play. |
Tomorrow, I'll spend the better part of the day with DIL Camille. There's a project at the kid's school in which I plan to participate. Then, some shopping for grandkid's Christmas gifts. It will be another busy day. Tom will finally have a day to relax and catch up while I am away.
We'll be back tomorrow, most likely later than usual since I'll be leaving early in the morning and won't be able to work on the post until later in the day.
Have a superb evening!
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Photo from one year ago today, November 24, 2018:
Mom was very easy going and loving with each of her piglets, even when they ate pellets intended for her. For more photos, please click here.
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