Good Afternoon!
-Well, I need to remember that when I hit the "Backspace" key, that depending upon where my cursor is currently, it will either "backspace" or it will go back to the web page I was previously viewing.... grrr...
So, as I was saying...
Once housekeeping came back, I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. I basically grew up in Arlington, and even though a lot of it has changed - lots being built up (and torn down) - there's still a lot of it that has not changed. So, as I walked around, I decided to check out a few store fronts that I've always seen (since my childhood), but have never stepped foot in.
My first stop was "Indian Spices and Appliances". Yes, that is the name of the store. And guess what's inside? Huh? Can you guess? Well, the first floor has "Indian Spices" and the second floor has "Appliances". I've seen write ups in various local magazines over the years, but now that I've seen it... I didn't spend much time looking at the appliances - although there seemed to be some great deals on the scratch and dent items - but the first floor held much more than spices. Lentils, breads, bottles of rose water... oh, and spices, of course. There was also a nice freezer case, and a selection of prepared foods. I'll need to head back there and pick up some samosas and some carrot
halwah. -I love those Indian sweets. But it was nice finally going in there and seeing what all the fuss was about... and, heck, it's been in business at least 20 years, so it must be doing something right.
Next came the old Dunkin' Donuts which is now a great little Mexican place. -I ended up stopping by there on the way back and picked up some lunch. And they had
pupusas too! YUMMY!! -And it's also true Mexican, not Tex-Mex, so that was another plus in my book.
I also made a stop into an English store. The main thing you see on the sign outside is "Cigars" - there's even a cigar store Indian outside. But underneath "Cigars", I noticed that "Munchies and Sweets" was also listed in smaller print. Well, as soon as I walked in the door - and the place really is not that big - I noticed their very nice selection of English chocolates (Cadbury, Galaxy, Aeros, etc.) They also had a nice selection of "crisps" (potato chips) in various flavors, lots of canned and bottled items, and a freezer case with frozen meat pies and pork "bangers". Again, I'll have to stop back by there - I just didn't want to "risk" buying chocolate since it's so hot outside and I was walking. -And the staff of three seemed more than happy that I was just browsing right now - of course, I was also smiling from ear to ear as I was looking at the various chocolate bars.
After stopping at Whole Foods to pick up a smoothie at Jamba Juice (I just need to remember to always get the small size!), I headed back to the apartment walking on the opposite side of the street. I ended walking all the way down to Clarendon - about two subway stops away - and my walk back took me through "Little Vietnam" - lots of quirky little shops and restaurants.
And I made it back to my freshly cleaned apartment in time for "The Young & The Restless"! Cameron is ALIVE?!?!?!?
-And my two soft chickend tacos were quite good - and generously filled -and the pork and cheese
pupusa was very good too! -And only about $5.00 for all of that plus chips and guac!! (And, yes, I know
pupusas are more Argentinian, but, hey they're made with
masa, so...)
DR D-in-T - I know most repairman charge for a minimum amount of time - usually an hour - regardless of how much they actually end up spending on he repair. Could he just be "using" all his time? -Is he at least nice to look at?
RE: Survivor - I didn't - wasn't able to - see any of this round of Survivor, so... But I'd like to see Colby get the $1 million - mainly since he did basically give it to Teena in their round. -And he's just soo darned cute.
OK - that's enough mid-day rambling from me for now...
Laters...
