Thanksgiving

The McDonnell family Thanksgiving was a small affair. For dinner, it was Bob, Kathleen, Mike and Maggie Schabel, Joe, and myself. Paul and Mandy arrived just before dessert because they were at Paul's sister's house. We had the usual Thanksgiving fixings. Dessert consisted of Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Satin Pie, Cheesecake, Apple Pie, (Bob and I provided it from Perkins. (In the Denny's and Friendly's class of chain restaurants)) and Margarita-flavored jello. All of the food was delicious.

After the dessert course was over, the names for the Gift Exchange were selected. There are some complications again, so, once again, they won't be posted on this blog. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable and peaceful evening.

I will not be shopping for Black Friday items. However, I will be buying December bus passes for Bob and myself. Ohio Classic Lotto and Powerball tickets will also be purchased as well. I'll see how crowded Giant Eagle (It was open on Thanksgiving.) across from Midtown Plaza will be.

Until next time, I hope that all of my readers enjoyed Thanksgiving. I also hope that they also survive Black Friday and the rest of the various shopping seasons. Keep up with your research.

Happy Birthday, Paul

My nephew-in-law, Paul (Mandy's husband) celebrates a birthday today. I hope that he had a nice celebration. I also hope that he enjoyed all his gifts.

Until next time, enjoy life.

Southwest Alabama Television

After writing my last post, I was going to look at Cleveland Classic Media through the link on this blog. As I was looking through the blogs that I follow, I noticed Southwest Alabama Television on the list. Unfortunately, the blog was removed recently because the information was moved to the Mobile, AL of the Examiner Web Site. I miss the old site because a "bookmark" is now necessary to easily reach the information. I enjoy this site because it talks about "local" TV personalities, which is one of my interests. I hope that you enjoy the information, which is now at http://www.examiner.com/tv-in-mobile.

In addition, I will be adding a Boston television website to the blogs that I follow. I have interest in this market because my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew-in-law live in the market. You can also learn about Boston area weather from this blog. I love this blog, but it would work better as a stand-alone blog. Since I visit the site almost daily, it is bookmarked on my computer for easier access. For the rest of my readers, it can be found at http://hinghamweather.com/bostontvnews. It will be in the "Blogs I Follow" section soon.

Until next time, your research will include more election results than you need to know.

Happy Birthday, Mike

I would like to wish a belated birthday wish to my brother-in-law, Mike. His birthday was yesterday. I hope that he enjoys all his gifts. I don't know what other people gave him, but Bob and I gave him a Wendy's Gift Card. He goes to Wendy's almost every day, so I know that the gift will be appreciated. He called me tonight to tell me so. Once again, Happy Birthday, Mike!!

Before I sign off, don't forget to vote.

Halloween 2010

I had an interesting Halloween. It started out with a trip to Aldi on Pearl Road in Cleveland. I barely made the bus after dropping off some newspapers at the recycling bin near where Bob and I vote (My Census training was also held here.). I bought some 2% milk, Variety Pack Oatmeal, Unsalted-Dry Roasted Peanuts, and a 2 liter bottle of GT Cola (only $.59 (Diet GT Cola was only $.39)). There was no line and no clerk. After I completed my purchases, I crossed the street to catch a bus to get me closer to home. I then walked home from State Road and Portman Avenue. I then spent the rest of the afternoon on my computer and looking at football.

Not long after dinner, Trick or treating started. After four minutes, I had given away twenty pieces of candy. I thought that it would be a big night. As it turns out, about 94 people received candy in the two hours of trick or treating (6:00 to 8:00). I blame it on the wind and the temperature in the forties. At least, it didn't rain.

After spending more time on the computer, I left for Heggs House of Horror (http://www.heggshouseofhorror.com) on Merl Avenue, a short walk from my house. Since it was well past the end of handing out candy, there was a nice crowd. I spent some time looking at the display. I then walked home. In less than half an hour, the trip was over.

Halloween 2010 will be noted for the lack of "exciting costumes". It was still a fun day. I hope that I have as much fun next year.