October 2014 Part Three

Wednesday the 22nd:  Not too much to report.  We mostly relaxed, did laundry, I worked on my blog and Vicki made Cabbage Beef soup from a new recipe.  It was very good and definitely is a fall soup as it had diced apple in it and was very hearty. It really hit the spot on a chilly and rainy fall evening.

On Thursday, we picked up Susan Bogard and headed over to Garden State Plaza to see Saint Vincent.  It was spectacular.  Bill Murray should at LEAST get a Best Actor nomination, if not the Oscar.  And Naomi Watts was sensational - the entire cast was great!  Terrific film.

A few minutes into the film, my phone vibrated.  I sneaked a peak but didn't recognize the Hackensack number.  As soon as the film was over, I checked and it was a message telling me that my new glasses were ready!!!  So, while Susan went to see about having her watch repaired, I took my very happy self to collect my glasses.  I really like them A LOT as well I should!  Here's a quick photo but keep in mind, it's been raining a lot so the hair could be better!

We grabbed a quick, small bite at the mall - and headed home for leftover soup and an evening of rest and relaxation.

On Friday, we picked up Lorraine and went to Riverside Mall for a little window shopping before dinner at P. F. Chang's.  Lorraine bravely tried California Rolls and enjoyed them more than her entree.  She'd never been before but had a gift card.  She said she'd probably never go again as she really didn't like it much.

Saturday was spent preparing for Sunday Brunch which Vicki was hosting.

Vicki is the Ultimate Hostess!  She prepared some absolutely yummy dishes, including pumpkin pie bars and a lovely Brunch Casserole.

Denice, Kathy and Pat

Pat, Ginger and Vicki

After partaking of this feast, we headed to Bergen County Playhouse to see 45 Steps to Broadway by Neil Simon.  It was good!  After the play, Kathy, Pat and Ginger headed to their respective homes, and Vicki, Denice and I went to Biggies for a bite to eat before heading home.

On Monday morning, We Three boarded a train to Hoboken to spend the day.

The trip was quick - less than 30 minutes - and since we're all seniors, it was mighty inexpensive!  Much better than driving into Hoboken and trying to find a parking space, which is a major hassle.  We did a lot of walking around the waterfront - yes, On The Waterfront was filmed here.  Vicki and Denice plan on watching it when Vicki visits Denice in Little Egg Harbor in December.

The day was absolutely glorious!  Not a cloud in the sky.

Denice was Baptized in this church.

New World Trade Center

Empire State Building with Chrysler Building peaking out.

By this time, we'd built up an appetite, so we headed over to Little Town NJ which had been recommended by Nephew Dan.  It serves locally sourced food and has a lot of craft beers on tap.  No, I didn't have a beer but Denice did and said it was good.  I think dinner there would be a fun thing to do.  Our waiter, Angel, was just that - an angel.  He tried to comp dessert but we passed as the food portions were large - so he comped our drinks: diet Coke for Vicki; club soda for me; and a craft beer for Denice.

Vicki

SkeeBall in Little Town

More walking was in order.  We JUST HAPPENED to walk past Carlo's Italian Bakery which has been featured on TLC, but I'd never heard of it.  We bought canollis to take home for dessert.  Vicki and Denice said they were good, but I'd not had one in a VERY long time and remember DiAnna's in Garfield being better.

Before the commuter crush started, we hopped a train back to Hackensack.  Of course, we met a very nice conductor who was a HUGE Cowboy fan.  Then home for a light supper.

On Tuesday, we went back to Garden State Plaza AMC and saw The Best of Me.  It was typical Nicholas Sparks - they fall in love and someone dies and the audience cries!  Pretty good, but not on the top of my list.  After the movie, Denice left to go back home to Little Egg Harbor and we shopped at GSP and then went to Paramus Park.  We tend to energize the economy when we're together.

We stopped at an Asian Restaurant to take food home.  I waited in the car while Vicki went in to get it.  While sitting in the car, I noticed:

"Fine Wines?"  I think not!  But what the heck.

We have a few things planned for the next few days, but nothing major.  We're both looking forward to our Vermont trip!

So, Ciao for now!