This morning started out chilly. You needed something to keep you warm if you were going outside to do work. We performed the difficult task of closing down our swimming pool for the year. I only swam a number of times in the pool since I had so many other things calling for my attention but I made my swims worthwhile. Yesterday, we removed the ladder. This morning we took apart the filter and put the cover on. That took all five of us, including Annabelle who was eager to put plastic wrap on the cover.
This afternoon, District 13 had a council meeting. I won’t give away too much information out of respect for our members but we voted on some things that needed to be addressed. A business meeting, per se. The finance and accounting major in me enjoyed looking over the district budget and profit and loss statements. In attendance at the council meeting were our dignitaries from the District Trio to our Division and Area Directors. Also at the online meeting were club presidents (myself included) and educational vice presidents. To conclude, we had great attendance and over 50% of the clubs were represented.
Our newly Distinguished Toastmasters were also recognized. Two of them belong to my home club, Greensburg. Our club will soon be known as a “Club of Champions” with half our members achieving the highest honor in Toastmasters.
This evening, while Mom and Dad went to dinner at Rizzo’s last night with his side of the family, and with Katie and Annabelle off to Mammoth Park, I was left to fend for myself. I took advantage of the nice weather and walked around Twin Lakes. Afterwards, I had a decision to make on where to eat. I wasn’t up for going to the mall and Eat’n Park was busy. I decided to stop at the Kings right by my house. I was thinking Oktoberfest fare but was digging the country fried steak.
My experience there was very good. My server took excellent care of me, getting interested in what I was reading as well as complimenting me on my bag. There are four Kings left, way down from the 30+ stores that lined Western Pennsylvania when I worked there from 2006-2008. Business is still good at the Hempfield location, mainly for breakfast. Not sure about the other three stores in the company. None remain open in Allegheny County.
Thus, my week of vacation has truly begun and I plan on enjoying it no matter what I have planned.
Stylish 🍒 