Sunday, March 10, 2024
Peter and I went to the Austrian American meeting, there was a decent attendance. Peter and Otto got involved in solving the elevator problem.
Peter heard about Kenicky's Public House in Richfield on the German radio station, so we decided to give it a try. It appeared to be an Irish pub, but there was not much Irish about it, mostly a bar and some tables in a small dining area. We each had a beer and shared a quesadilla.
Since we were in the area, Peter wanted to check out a place where his group was going to hold their stammtisch, (Stammtisch is German for a reserved table. But not just any table! It's a table reserved for regular gatherings of special friends or family. In Germany, it's common for friends to meet every week at their favorite Stammtisch for lively games of cards known as Sheepshead), while Von Rothenberg was being remolded. A.J. O'Brady's in Menomonee Falls had dollar bills from the ceilings and walls, anywhere there was an empty space. We each had a small glass of Guinness. The dining room is very inviting, and we might come here again. It will be ideal for the stammtisch.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Alioto's hosted 115 MARTA members and guests for our March luncheon. I generally do not favor buffets, but this was very good with salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, wide, curly noodles, beef, stroganoff, chicken and fish. There were cupcakes and cookies for dessert.
Becki Schmitt told us about all the resources available for seniors and people with disabilities. There was a lot of useful information.
We brought our own beverages and gathered in a large circle for Happy Hour.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
My plan today was to get my left hearing aid repaired; it was dead. And get frames for my new prescription. I found a parking spot and tried using the MKEPark app. I had trouble finding the meter number, but when I got to "pay now" I was directed to an email message; it never came. I put 75 cents in, but nothing registered. I was afraid to leave for fear that I'd get a ticket while I was away. I took a chance and got to the door of Wisconsin Hearing; it was locked. I called and Patti told me they moved to 129th and North Ave. And yes, they had parking. It took only a few minutes to get my hearing aid repaired; I had two wax guards in my left hearing aid.
I looked up a nearby Target for my frames; I forgot my prescription.
I got my prescription and decided to go to Milwaukee Eye Care instead of all the way to a Target. The frame department was closed for lunch. But a gentleman did come to take care of me. I picked out a clear pair of "inexpensive" frames that should be ready in about a week.
I played sheepshead with Sandy, Annie, Bob and Faye until it was time for mass.
Wednesday, March 14
I don't think that I completed all the information in that app that I tried using yesterday.
The Town Hall and Chamber Theater performance was canceled. I decided to go to play sheepshead. I had the lousiest cards. I picked a couple of times and lost with poor blinds and no help from a partner. I lost almost $3.00. But it still was a pleasant afternoon with Dick, Dean, Don and Norv.
I had chicken and broccoli stir-fry that Cookie ordered for the group.
I'm getting email overload with all of Jackie's messages.
Friday, March 16
Janice and Brad came with an Irish lunch: Irish stew, Irish soda bread, fresh pineapple and a pecan crust chocolate torte. We had a lovely visit.
Rita Edwards hosted a get-together to bid farewell to Brunnetta, who will still be here for a few days. Unfortunately, Jackie Haessly was not well so I gave Brunnetta the prayer shawl that Jackie made.
Before going to bed I assembled ingredients for the Irish soda bread I plan to make for tomorrow's breakfast.
Saturday, March 16
I made the soda bread and it was done by 8:00 a.m. I did not like the consistency, and it didn't seem to slice well. I forgot to add an egg! I did not take the bread down.
When I got to breakfast, Jackie was planning a meeting about the coming referendums; I didn't join her, but Dwight Morgan did. I was the only one eating my yogurt, banana and almonds. I eventually joined them and will talk on the school bond referendum.
Peter and I went to the Bavarian Haus for a celebration of a dance group's anniversary. We had a table close to the band that played nice listenable music. Rudy Mindtner joined us. We shared a sausage and cheese plate that satisfied us enough that we didn't order any more food. We each had two beers and got the second one free with Peter's German clothes. We stayed until the end.
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