A DAY IN MY LIFE AT 15 CRAIGSIDE

If you've visited this blog site, you know that I have been living at a senior's community now for almost a decade. Early in my stay here I joked about 15 Craigside perhaps being Purgatory:

Life here at 15 Craigside is actually very close to Purgatory. Here is what I did just during the past 24 hours or so:

First, a few things about this place. They run a clean and safe ship. For example, mask wearing is back. Why? Not sure, for no resident is currently infected. About the next photo, I caught perhaps a 1000 cockroaches in Hoy Hoy traps during my 32-year stay at the adjacent Craigside apartment, most on my penthouse roof. Here, I have yet to see even one in my rooms. However, I still use Hoy Hoy (and I'll report on this Japanese device sometime soon) traps on my small lanai, and in my stay here have caught around ten roaches. All very large. So they surround us.

All that cleaning allows us to better see rainbows. Nothing today, and I might note that the residents tend to be religious and patriotic. Every floor also decorates to the season.

Note the free water provided. A nice amenity.

The Bus stops close by, and I caught one to get a haircut in downtown Honolulu. I was first greeted by my blue-bar pigeon.

I found my walk through town a bit disconcerting. I was prepared for the Belly Bowl Ramen next door, but it looked like they had given up and shut down the place. So I walked another block to Senia, and it too was closed. Maybe they only now serve dinners.

So I thought I'd have some noodles anyway, and went to Long's to get a can of beer. It too had closed, forever. Downtown Honolulu is sliding, when you also consider that the major outlet, Walmart, also recently shuttered. Marugame Udon, however, had a line outside the door. So first went next door to a brand new Daiso, the modern Japanese chain of what was once popular, the 100 Yen store. Back to Marugame for their most expensive curry udon. I really don't like thick noodles, and this one must hold some kind of record for diameter.

Walked by Safeway for some sashimi, then caught the #4 bus back to 15 Craigside.

We sing a lot here. Two sessions, first sing along with Masaru, and our Aloha Hour, which this month featured karaoke.

Then on to our Solarium for Aloha hour, which welcomes new residents, features a changing theme, and provides food and drinks.

And, of course, Masaru singing.

Plus group singing.

The highlight of the day was Steak night.

Anyone know what haricot verts are? French green beans, shown here with nishime, rice, loaded mashed potatoes, and way on the other side, Grilled and Sliced Beef Tenderloin with two kinds of sauces, cognac and chimichurri, which is Argentinian and green. Then, the Prime Rib with Au Jus and Creamy Horseradish.

Of course, the usual fruit, vegetable and side dishes bar, plus chicken vegetable soup.

Various wines and other drinks.

Two desserts, Tiramisu and a 7-layered chocolate cake.

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