Arrived at Chad and
Dawn Benton's beautiful new home in Marietta where they are
enjoying the suburban life and much more space than in their old
condo in mid-town (the Atlanta condo is still for sale, for
those interested in a fine downtown property). Their son
Jacob was 6 weeks old the day we arrived, and seems to be doing
just great.
Since our arrival in
Marietta, we've had the best weather we've experienced since
leaving California! We're happy. The new parents
loaded up the Baby Bjorn™, and we
all went for a walk around historic Marietta Square in sunny and
nearly 70 degree weather. Sat outside in the sun having
some drinks, drove by "The Big Chicken", a famous Marietta
Landmark that all things are located relative to ("we live 13
miles northeast of The Big Chicken"). Being in the South,
we also got to expand our vocabulary by utilizing the term
catawampus (pronounced catawhhumpus) with much frequency -
meaning askew, or crooked - as in, "I tried to take a picture of
The Big Chicken, but it turned out all catawampus". The
Bentons secured a babysitter (their good friend Trish - lesson
here is to be very careful when you tell new parents that you'll
baby sit for them any time) so we could go out to M F (Magic
Fingers) Sushi and scarf down (in less than 35 seconds, I think)
a big tray of delicious sushi, followed by the scarfing of some
fantastic desserts and cappuccinos at the coffee place next door
where we enjoyed live smooth jazz with Atlanta "urbanites".
Props to Chad and Dawn for the great plans.
Chad and Dawn love the Red Bull and
Vodka, so discussion ensued about
Sparks! brand
alcoholic/energy drink. So after dinner, we had to see if
they sold it in the Atlanta area. Turns out they do at
Mink's in Marietta; congratulations to you Atlanta/Marietta
residents! Nothing like cappuccino and Sparks! before bed.
We're leaving this morning (Sat 1/22) for Savannah, where we're
supposed to have another beautiful day. |
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