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Sloth or chocolate croissant?

October 13, 2016 Thursday
7:51AM Sassy
Good morning kid!

8:02AM Phil
Good morning!  
Kind of relaxing to work at home.  I need to find a job that’s not confined. Had lunch at a great deli yesterday, breakfast at panera this morning. I could get used to that. Have a great day!

8:09AM Sassy
Such an interesting man.  He was born in the Boston area while his parents were at Harvard! 
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has died after 70 years as head of state.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37643326

8:14AM Sassy
That’s what I like about my new office – right in the middle of things with bank, shops, restaurants 

6:29PM Sassy
The “I Love Meat’ pizza and garlic knots at Eat at Jumbo’s in Somerville. Yum!

7:49PM Sassy
There’s a new one in the “This or that?” meme 




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Randy languages

October 12, 2016 Wednesday

1:06 PM

Randy
You are such a good soul. 
I am sorry to hear about you car but glad all is well now. 
I am in another city this evening.  Quite an old city.
[photo of a cathedral]

[photo of a street scene]

[photo from high up looking over the city]
Sassy
Wow! I can definitely tell you’re not in Boston today.
Randy
Yes been busy but getting loads done
Sassy
I’m rolling along at work, digging out from 5 days of email.
Randy
At least Friday is here soon
Sassy
Amen to that!
Beautiful day here… view out my office window
[photo of the view from my office]
Eating interesting food?
Randy
Looks lovely there.
Some interesting food 
the pastries are great
Sassy
Mmm. I bet!
I’m eating a boxed lunch from Starbucks that is…good for me and low calorie. Heh
Do you speak the language? 
Randy
Yeah I’ll bet
I understand some but cannot say much
Do you?
Sassy
I took it for 4 yrs in hs but I’m pretty rusty
My teacher was Greek so my accent is abominable
Randy
My kid says my pronunciation sucks
Sassy
Awww
Randy
She speaks well
11:20 PM
Sassy
Hiya hot stuff! I’m in bed, thinking of you. So odd you are starting your day while I end mine. Have a great Thursday! Mwah!
Thursday 1:47 am

Randy
Good nite babe
Off to another country


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Superb sushi supper

October 12, 2016 Wednesday
7:53AM Sassy
Good morning kid!

7:59PM Phil
Good morning! 
Working downtown today! Kinda fun for a change

7:59PM Sassy
Yay!  Pretty day there?

8:07PM Phil
Oh Yeah

8:10PM Sassy
Did you hear back from that job you interviewed for?

8:12AM Phil
Yeah. Didn’t get it but I didn’t really want it. 
Would really have gummed up my free time

8:12AM Sassy
Phew

7:01PM Sassy
Superb sushi, steamed shrimp shumai, salmon skin and sukiyaki for supper at Toraya in Arlington
Steamed shrimp shumai
Unagi, tamago and Alaskan smoked salmon skin maki
Hubby’s Salmon oshisushi
Hubby’s Aji-fry (Spanish mackerel)
Beef sukiyaki
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Randy brief greetings

October 11, 2016 Tuesday

12:19 AM

Sassy
I’m off to bed.  Hope your Tuesday is starting well.  
4:11 AM

Randy
Sleep tight. I’m driving into another country.  
5:44AM 
Sassy
Good morning! Hope your Tuesday is terrific! Mwah!
Randy
Thanks you too. 
Today more meetings
Sassy
Nifty!
6:51 PM

Randy
Hey sorry I haven’t written 
another very long day for me. I
 hope your day was great and that tomorrow is awesome!

10:56 PM

Sassy

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No worries. I know this is a crazy time.  

I went to Wellesley to pick up a friend after her colonoscopy… and my car battery died!  We waited an hour for AAA.  Ugh.  But they gave me a new battery and we went to Olive Garden.  🙂  

Tonight we had dinner with a pal whose wife kicked him out and he’s unemployed and we are trying to help.  He wouldn’t let us give him money, so I will try to help on the job hunt front.  

Have a wonderful Wednesday!  

Mwah! 


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Hurricane Matthew

October 11, 2016 Tuesday

5:47AM Phil
We did get home, easy drive!  Had a relaxing holiday.

Looking forward to being home the rest of the year.  My brother and I are doing a weight loss challenge. Loser has to wear a speedo on the beach for the day next year.  I’m thinking we are both gonna get skinny. Have a great week!

5:52AM Sassy
Wow!  You two are so funny.  
Have a terrific Tuesday!  
I’m off work, headed out to Wellesley midday to pick up a friend after her colonoscopy.

11:14AM Sassy
Flooding in Fayetteville… wow.  Hurricane Matthew did a job on NC.  

Caught on video: Mom and baby saved from flooded car in Fayetteville

http://wncn.com/2016/10/08/caught-on-video-mom-and-baby-saved-during-fayetteville-flooding/
11:23AM Sassy

Dramatic photos out of NC.  Flooding way inland.  Our family is fine, just without power for the third day with no fix in sight. Neighbors helping each other, lots of barbecues to cook melting food

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/hurricane-matthew-powerful-atlantic-storm/28/

File this under “why we can’t have my Uncle’s memorial service this weekend.”

1:33PM Sassy
Lost – 2 hours, $139. 

Gained – new car battery. 
Thanks AAA. Whee.
1:35PM Sassy
Finally made it to Olive Garden!  Came out with my friend from her test – car wouldn’t start.  ARGH!  Sat in the parking lot of the clinic for two hours.  
3:28PM Sassy
Foliage! 
7:33PM Sassy
Another tasty dinner at Jimmy’s Steer House in Arlington!  I adore their baked scrod.  
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Randy Exchanging Views

October 10, 2016 Monday

7:35 AM

Sassy
Good morning hot stuff! Hope you’re having a productive day!
4:02 PM

Randy
Hey there I hope you had a great day. I have been in meetings all day talking about business stuff. Not as much fun as seeing you
Sassy
Hiya!
Randy
Hey how was your day?
Sassy
It’s beautiful here, went to Essex for lunch
Randy
Nice. I went for Indian food for dinner and an Irish bar for drinks
Sassy
Ooh!
Nice people?
Randy
Yes very having a good time… at least for work
Sassy
Gonna get some sleep?
Randy
Yes soon 
I have to finish some stuff for work
How was work?
Sassy
No work today – Columbus Day holiday
My trip to NC next weekend is called off. Hurricane Matthew flooded the whole area, closed I-95
Randy
Oh boy that’s too bad
Sassy
Freaky…never had the weather completely hork a trip
Randy
Yes sucks can you reschedule?
Sassy
They’re going to pick a new date for my uncle’s memorial… we’ll see.
Sis bought the tickets so she gets to deal with refunds.
Randy
Ok hope it’s not too much stress
Sassy
Wish I was there…
Would love to nibble on you
Randy
Would be nice 
although I’m working a lot 
it’s long days
Sassy
[photo of the view out my balcony window of the beautiful weather]
Much better view out my balcony today
Randy
Nice
my hotel faces a brothel
Sassy
Legal there?
Randy
But the town is nice
[photo of colorful rows of townhouses with sidewalk cafes]
Sassy
Wow! Cool!
[photo of the Essex River]
Lunch view
Randy
Very nice!
Sassy
Oh…I meant to tell you something last week.
[my name]
Randy
Really I would have never guessed but nice to know.
Sassy
I was named for an aunt of my mother’s
Randy
Oh ic
Sassy
So now you know a big secret.
I don’t usually tell but there’s something about you…
Randy
Thx I’ll keep it to myself miss sassy
5:01 PM

Sassy
Mwah!


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Holiday Lunch

October 10, 2016 Monday
10:24AM Sassy
What a difference a day makes! 
It’s beautiful out there today!  
Gonna make the best of the holiday! 
4:31PM Sassy

A delightful lunch at CK Pearl along the Essex River on a beautiful, chilly fall afternoon

Essex River
Essex marina
Essex River
Clam chowder with fried clams and pork belly
Hubby’s tomato soup
Shrimp cocktail
Hubby’s fish and chips
Hunters platter. The foie gras pate was soooo tasty!
Ingredients for the Hunters platter
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Randy chats from away

October 9, 2016 Sunday

1:37 AM
Sassy
Thinking of you over the ocean… hope it’s a smooth flight and you are getting things done as you wish.  I’m off to bed.  Mwah! 
Randy
Goodnight sweetness
8:09 AM
Sassy
Good morning!
Randy
Good morning how are you
Sassy
I’m great! You?
Randy
Good 
tired only a couple hours of sleep
Sassy
Flight go okay?
Randy
Yes huge line for custom but only 1/2 hour wait
Sassy
Phew
Randy
Yes
Only had 1 hr layover and thought we wouldn’t make the connecting flight
Sassy
Nice hotel?
Randy
On the road still
[photo of a 6-lane highway through farmland]
Sassy
Wow! It looks like the MA Pike.
Randy
Yeah a bit except the signs aren’t in English and we’re going 120 kph
Sassy
Ha!
Randy
[another photo of a 6-lane highway]
Sassy
Cool!
Randy
Maybe the sign is hard to read heading towards the city
Sassy
Kinda surreal…
Randy
Yes just a bit
Sassy
Is it warm out?
Sassy
[photo of the view out my balcony of the wet weather]
Pouring rain and 50’s here. I’m going back to bed!
Randy
Looks miserable
Sassy
Luckily I don’t have to be anywhere until 5 pm.  
Randy
Anything fun?
Sassy
Monthly community project planning meeting.  
Hear updates on the projects in progress, vote on a new one etc. 
Randy
Not bad
Sassy
Fun to see folks.  Lots of hugs 
Randy
Thx same to you
Sassy
I meant at the meeting but you can have hugs too! 
Randy
Funny 
I guess I’m tired
9:09 AM
Sassy
S’okay.  I understand.  


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Mexican meal

October 9, 2016 Sunday
10:06PM Sassy
You make it home?

1:42PM Sassy
Pouring rain today. We need it but…yuck!
2:18PM Sassy

Rain pushing the baseball playoff game to tomorrow. Phew.

8:10PM Sassy
Delightful Mexican dinner at La Posada in Arlington

Guacamole made table side
 with fresh tortilla chips, mango aquas frescas and lime Jarrito sofa
Sopa Azteca – spicy tomato chicken broth 
with avocado and tortilla chips
Asada puerco – pork, potaoes in chile sauce 
with tice, refried beans and tortillas
Callitos -scallops in a bacon cream sauce
Festive interior
Flan
Churros with caramel and vanilla ice cream
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Randy flies away

October 8, 2016 Saturday

6:12 PM

Randy
Hey there sorry I haven’t had much time to chat. Work has been taking over my life. I hope all is well with you. I very much enjoyed the other night and am looking forward to next time! I am about head out to the airport but didn’t want to leave without saying bye
I am traveling over the next couple of weeks and should be back the week of the 24th
Still haven’t finished my reservations
Sassy
Safe travels!
I’ll be thinking of you.
Randy
Thank you I hope you have a great weekend and week
Sassy
Thanks!  
Sassy
I hope you have great meetings, find everything in order, and have time to stop and smell the flowers here and there.  
Randy
Thx I hope so too I should have some time tomorrow afternoon before heading to the next stop
Sassy
I was in Europe when I was 7.  We went to that city. 
I remember crossing the big open square somewhere… my dad looked lost so a local guy gave him directions and invited us back to their house for dinner!  
Randy
Sounds like fun. 
I am traveling with someone who has been there a lot
Sassy
Can you sleep on the plane? 
Have you been before? 
7:53PM 

Randy
My seat folds into a bed but I won’t be able to sleep. Also have loads of work to do

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