Swap Fest & Half Way to Octoberfest

Saturday, April 11, 2026

I had the toaster oven on my walker heading to the elevator to add it to the swap fest, and then turned around, thinking that maybe my neighbor Mark Doering might have use for it.  I knocked on his door and offered him the oven.  He said he was always thinking about getting one, but now he hesitated about making room for another appliance.  I gave him a sales pitch on how useful it was and in good condition.  He agreed to give it a try and if he didn't care for it he was free to return it and I'd have Peter drop it off at Good Will.

We received a print-out of all the cable channels that were added, including one to watch Brewer games.  I spent most of the afternoon unplugging, disconnecting and connecting, trying a different  remote and changing batteries, all without success.

Peter called for me a little early for our 4:15 p.m. reservation at the Bavarian Bierhaus, and that gave us a little time to check out the swap items.  It took Peter less than five minutes to find a very sturdy metal shoe slide.  I donated a thermos and picked up a large container of Metamucil and some plant food.

Claude joined us at the Bavarian BierHaus for Half Way to Octoberfest. 

We had beers and a couple of appetizer plates.

We enjoyed music, plus the usual table performances, with money tucked into knee socks that will be donated to worthy causes.