Dashing Madly

I was at the mercy of the women in my life yesterday which meant a fair amount of scrambling on my part.  My wife had two appointments in Worcester and decreed that I was fortunate enough to accompany her to lunch between said appointments.  My daughter was also inbound to Connecticut from NYC and due to some e-mail issues I didn’t learn she was arriving much earlier than usual until yesterday morning.  It would be a tight schedule but I figured I could manage it; until an Italian colorist and driveway sealant specialist inserted themselves into the planning process.

My wife reported there was a new colorist (whatever the hell that is) at the hairdresser and for that reason she was running more than an hour late.  She finally arrived and we achieved our speed-eating merit badge at lunch leaving the restaurant 23 minutes after we walked through the door.  After I dispatched the wife towards her next appointment I learned from my daughter that she’d caught an even earlier train!

I had to leave immediately and would now make my way through the intricacies of Connecticut holiday traffic without a co-pilot (not for the meek of heart).  I stopped by the house on my way home to pick up a needed item and was greeted by the contractor we’d hired to seal the driveway.  He said he might be able to make it today but since I hadn’t heard from him I assumed it would happen later.  He was a pretty crusty guy but I liked him.  He was accompanied by his wife who looked like she’d done some serious chemicals in her youth.

I then called my wife at the doctor’s office and told her to cash a check on her way home to pay the contractor while I got on the road to New Haven.  The contractor had to wait for fifteen minutes after they finished before my wife got home.  We later discovered a phone message the contractor’s wife left on our phone while they were waiting.  She forgot to turn off her phone and left some pretty colorful remarks about having to wait, highly entertaining but at least they did a great job on the driveway.

The Gussied Up Driveway

My drive through Connecticut was uneventful if slightly(!) dismissive of the salient traffic laws.  While making my way south I noticed the north bound side of the highway was at a standstill.  Luckily I had the expert I-Phone navigation skills of my daughter for the return trip.  We discovered another bridge over the Connecticut River and made our way back only fifteen minutes longer than an unobstructed trip.  I think there are some people still sitting on the regular highway – it was that bad.

My daughter and Wing Man were joined by one of their (and our) NYC friends, the object of fascination for Panamanian wedding videographers (I’m told 6 foot blondes with tattoos are rare in the tropics).  We love having her come visit and Buddy quickly identified her as his primary affection target.  She’s moving to California in a month so we’re glad she’s joining us for the weekend’s frivolity.  We established ourselves in the corner booth at Zorba’s and had one of those evenings where the conversation and laughter rarely paused.  It was exactly the kind of time I needed after my mad dashing earlier on.

Hard to Beat Friday Night at Zorba's With This Bunch

The real estate agent forwarded the listing that is going up for the house.  I know they’re using some salesperson hyperbole but it was nice to see they understood what a cool house this is.  These are the words and some of the impressive photos they shot on Thursday.  It’s amazing how fast this process moves.

Beautiful 4 bed 2.5 bath Colonial with STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Close To Glen Echo Lake! Great layout for entertaining! Kitchen with dining area boasts hardwood floors, granite counters, large center island, stainless steel appliances and lots of cabinet/counter space. Sliding glass doors lead out to large back deck, perfect for BBQs! Formal dining and living rooms with gleaming hardwood floors and lots of natural light. Sun filled living room features spectacular view of the mountains, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Large master suite with walk in closet and private bath complete with jacuzzi tub and linen closet. Enjoy evenings relaxing on the wrap around Farmers Porch! Beautifully landscaped yard! Home complete with 2 car attached garage. Easy access to Route 20 and the Mass Pike! Will not last! Schedule your showing today!