Wednesday July 18, 2012

Wednesday July 18/12 update

I have been collating feedback from the wonderful participants from our Night Photography Tour on Monday and I am happy to report that everyone so far has said they had a great time and want to do more trips.  We were truly blessed with a good group of nice people and no big egos.    I guess we have to get planning again.  We will get an opportunity, I hope, to scout out more places in Yunguilla when we take another tour with JD’s on Saturday to some rally car racing. 

One of the participants, Carl, sent me three photos (below).  He took one of me and Brad on the summit of Cojitambo, about 10,000 feet up, and I kinda like it!!!  I’m not fat, I’m just wearing layers of clothing.  That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.

I got an email from Etapa to come pick up their response to my letter requesting release from payment of the installation fee because we cancelled our contract early due to the lousy service.   I picked up the letter and took it to Spanish class for translation by Christine and it appears they are not going to pursue the charge for the installation fee.   They included copies of all the service calls so they know…..

At Spanish class I really feel like I just going through the motions, nothing wants to sink in much.  I get so frustrated when ½ the class are English teachers and they get bogged down with conjugations and tenses, etc.   And what the sam heck is a preterite???   Does anybody really give a hoot??   When I am done with this course I will have to set aside time every morning to concentrate at home.   We have lots of great resources here, we just need to apply ourselves regularly.

This evening we were at Joe’s Secret Garden for a repeat fried chicken dinner as an apology for the unsatisfactory outing there on July 7.   It is good that Joe and Joseph are reaching out to their customers to atone for that day’s events.  We were hesitant to attend but Joe insisted that all the “friends” come too to help combat any nay-sayers.   We were happy to help out.    Pass the gravy…..   The meal (and the company) was great, Joe and Joseph came out to talk to the patrons and all was forgiven.   Joe tickled the ivories once more and everyone went home happy.

Enjoy the pics.    That was today’s excitement.    Hugs to all.

Myself and Brad 10,000 ft up in the Andes on the summit
of Cojitambo, shot by Carl Fenske

120716 Shot of Inca ruins on Cojitambo by Carl Fenske

120716 Shot on Cojitambo by Carl Fenske

Library area of Joe's Secret Garden

The Birthday girl, Gertie, is on the left

One of the tables of nice folks

Flowers on the Baby Grand

Even the serving gals deserve a taste of dessert

Southern fried chicken, Mmmmmmmm gooooooood

This is Flu and Joanne, former FBI and Stewardess

Joe doin' his thing

Barbie and John help at the bar

Enjoying the outdoors before supper

Mingling in the barroom before supper