I dropped the Bonasaurus off with Amanda during lunchtime and when to Cedars for a falafel and fries and Diet Coke (whoa it has its own website!). There really isn’t any other option nearby. I used to think the falafel and fries were pretty mediocre if not downright bad, but I have warmed up to them. The fries have gotten better (actually, the fries morph intho different varieties regularly… they must use the cheapest available) and I appreciate the falafel more. Although the falafel is still a little too dry and bland… they seriously need to spice it up. Today the fries were actually pretty good, but I got much less than usual. Admittedly, I still got a lot of fries. Just not the metric f*ckton that they usually give out.

I went to REI afterwards to get a pair of shoes. I have been looking for a more casual pair that I can slip on easily (“sneaker” class). I ended up getting a pair of moccasin type shoes (i.e. sans laces). They are pretty nice.

I looked at car rack options and they are expensive which is not surprising. I am getting the racks installed on Wednesday, but I do not know what Amanda has in mind for the containers and other doohickeys. I would be inclined to just get the largest possible since we know we will use oneof that type, but I guess we will see.

I made a simple dinner of rice and beans and nachos. It was tasty enough. We ate outside since the weather was nice. When I was cleaning up a raccoon appeared and brazenly tried to eat the leftovers before I put them away. I startled him during his depredations and he retreated under the deck. He or she then tried to look cute and make friends, but I do not like raccoons after one slaughtered Buff and Star. Armando appeared to back me up, and I tried to warn him off but he dashed under the deck to attack. I had visions of the raccoon ripping Armando’s throat out, but instead the creature beat a hasty retreat… I was unsure of its route… but Armando was unscathed and pleased with himself.

I spent the rest of the evening sorting Legos in Lonan’s room while he worked on his so-called “tower” which is more of a single level lego complex at the moment.