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End of Week Notes

First, thanks to everybody who wished me a happy birthday yesterday. I hope to get around and personally thank those whom I haven't yet. The day was quite pleasant. One of the presents I received was an Applebee's gift card. We ate well last night.

No football tonight, so this weekend will be spent raking leaves and doing other yard work as weather permits.

Mrs74 is still not cleared to go back to work, so I hope to get some part time work for the holidays. I have an interview at K-Mart next week. My daughter works there and let me use the intercom last night to hawk some merchandise. The manager on duty was very impressed. My experience in retail should help.

I will be sooo glad when this election is over. I hope those who received the QBQ email from me yesterday took some time to read it. I thought it was enlightening.

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Phillies and former Cleveland Indians manager Charlie Manuel on their World Series championship.

Have a great Halloween, and keep a close eye on your young children.

Comments

Connie said…
Happy halloween, Wixy! :D
October 31, 2008 8:09 AM
Melanie said…
Have a fabulous weekend!!!
October 31, 2008 10:06 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
Glad you had a nice bday dinner. I heart Applebees too.
Good luck on the job...let us know what happens.
October 31, 2008 11:19 AM
Anonymous said…
I'm waiting for an update on Afa and Sika, the Wild Samoans, who were managed by Captain Lou Albano.
November 02, 2008 7:08 PM
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