I tell you, this handicap parking tag is AWESOME! Today, we took Dee Dee out to White Castle* and then to Twin Oaks Park. Driving around with that tag makes me feel like a VIP. At the park, for example, there are parking spots up a hill and about 500 feet from the playground. But with the tag, you get to go in the drive that says "NO DRIVING! (except handicapped and emergency vehicles)". Sweet!* Her suggestions are always, in this order: Pasta House, Steak 'n' Shake, and then White Castle. Pasta House, of course, is super expensive. Last time I went with her, she ordered toasted ravioli and then chicken Marsala. It came to about $25 just for her. She ate the TR's and then didn't touch the chicken. So I try to steer her towards the cheaper options when I can.
This picture reminded me of Star Wars, whenever you see R2-D2 walking along and he encounters a step.
We really wanted to take advantage of today's exceptional temperatures. When we left the house, it was 71° and overcast. You couldn't ask for more perfect Dee Dee weather than that. We parked at the park, walked to the playground, then Dee Dee said it was too cold, then we walked back. :) So much for the perfect weather. She had a sweater with her as well, but to no avail.
Louisa by the waterfall
Twin Oaks is a tiny town of about 300 people right next to Manchester. But because they have so many businesses within their city limits, they have tons of money. This park looks more like the Botanical Gardens than a typical municipal park.
Now we're back and Dee Dee pretty much went straight to her room to take a nap. A well deserved one, I might add.
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