All in a Saturday

First, it's about getting up late, not showering, throwing on yesterday's clothes, covering bedhead with hats and dragging to the car in 6 below zero temperatures for breakfast at The Cannon Ball. Then it's about deciding what kind of greasy breakfast food will slide down easily.

The customary locals were gathered around the counter. One of the men was complaining about the slow service, insisting that this kind of service is acceptable in the south but not in Minnesota. When the waitress brought him his meal, she leaned forward and said, "It took 11 minutes..." He harumphed. While they debated the finer points of service, I wandered over to the pie case. Romance has abandoned the pie case at The Cannon Ball and been replaced with convenience (pre-cut slices) and sanitation (lots of plastic wrap). Still, it has a certain charm.

After breakfast, we wandered over to the Countryside Antique Mall to procure a gift for one Master Chad Nelson. We would be celebrating his 35th birthday at Moscow on the Hill that evening. Vodka was plentiful. The food was... well... "for the people", as expected, and the party lively. The birthday boy is the one to the left in the vintage "safety goggles". Happy Birthday Chad! We love you!