Catching up

Went back to Corky's the other night with Julie - BIG improvement. Apparently they've either fired the lousy staff, or else they were just out back smoking pot. We each had hard serve ice cream - so that's simpler than trying to get the soft serve. And we also decided it was a good idea to go with the "kiddy" size. As we were there, another woman ordered a medium of the mint ting-a-ling. That's apparently the favorite of everyone else too, as in addition to this woman, i think her husband got it, Julie got it, and another guy ordered it as we were eating our ice cream. I decided to try the creme brulee which was really quite good. Anyway, the moral of the story here is Corky's redeamed themselves, and I'll go back. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm not going back to Coldstone, but at least my choices are back up by one!

There were some other things I wanted to mention too, but now I can't think of them. It might have been baseball related (went to the Red Wings game tonight. Wings won the game. Good time had by all - except the losers). It might have been work related, or something else. Right now though, it's time for a glass of scotch to finish off the night. Cheers.

Happy 4th

Man, what a busy weekend it's been - and it's only Sunday morning! Today is Steve Brown's wedding - so that'll be how I spend most of my afternoon. But Friday night we went out to dinner with some of Julie's friends, and I ended up going to Cisso for cigars with Marty McCarthy - the husband of one of Julie's best friends. Sat out on his deck and smoked, chatted, generally had a good time. Saturday night was also spent at their house - did a cookout, and played euchre. Monday the 3rd we'll be at Conesus Lake for what should be the last hurrah at Don's parents' lake house (currently listed for sale). Damn, it's $245,000 - way too much for me today, and it's kindof a hole, but it's still a great spot. Someday...

The 4th is also really busy, going to Tim and Darlene's for their annual 4th of July party, which is always a bunch of fun, with lots of great food. I also want to try and set aside some time to catch Yankee Doodle Dandy on TV. It's a GREAT movie, and worth watching. Done in 1942 and starring James Cagney, he's an AMAZING performer, acting out the life of George M. Cohan, renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer. Cagney makes you realize how much talent actors used to have - when they were more than just a name and face. This guy (much like other greats, like the Marx Brothers) could do it all. If you get a chance - watch this movie.