Unusual issues have occurred in Key West. One was a siesta coverage which started in 1935. Not in existence. Nevertheless, I couldn’t discover when it ended and why.
The Federal Reduction Administration started the siesta coverage by giving staff two hours at lunch as a substitute of 1. The time can be made up by work beginning an hour earlier.
I bumped into the siesta time for the primary time 40 years in the past on a one month Italian trip with my household. We had been in Rome on day one and wanted cash. My recollection is the Italian greenback on the time was the lira. Bank cards not but in existence. One arrived with U.S. vacationers checks which had been transformed at an Italian financial institution into lira.
The road was lengthy on the financial institution. I waited patiently. When in Rome, do because the Romans do. Once I lastly reached the top of the road, the clerk pulled the shade down. I used to be screwed. It was 1 pm and siesta time had begun. One to 5. Religiously adopted by companies and folks.
Watch out for the heavy glass door at 5 Guys between the restaurant and its outdoors patio. It royally knocked me on my ass yesterday.
I learn on the web a number of weeks in the past that the best chain restaurant grilled cheese sandwich is to be discovered at 5 Guys. Would you imagine!
I like grilled cheese sandwiches. Opted to provide it a strive yesterday.
The restaurant correct was freezing chilly. Everybody seated outdoors. After getting my bag of fries and the sandwich plus my glass of soda, I headed out. My two fingers had been full. The door was heavy glass with a bar within the middle to push to realize entry outdoors. I turned to my left and pushed the bar with my physique. The door opened a adequate distance for me to stroll by means of. As I did, it got here slamming again on me. Knocked me on my ass. Fries and soda throughout me. And damage like hell!
The door caught me fully on my left aspect. From my head to my left eye to my left shoulder, to my left elbow, to my left hip and at last my left ankle. Three inch minor bleeding reduce very close to the bleeding downside I’ve had for greater than two weeks. A reduce on my ankle additionally.
Took 3 individuals to get me up. As these my age are conscious. subsequent to not possible to rise up alone should you fall.
Workers useful and anxious. Particularly the supervisor. Wished to name an ambulance. I stated no. Simply get me to a seat and get me a brand new order. Completed. She additionally band aided my bleeding elbow.
I sat there in ache pondering what an asshole I used to be. Falling a standard factor in a single’s previous age. Nevertheless this was not my fault. It was the door which was set too shut too quickly.
I damage in all places. Ate my grilled cheese sandwich and some fries.
I announce for all to listen to. The 5 Guys grilled cheese is among the greatest grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever had. And solely $5.95.
All I wished was my dwelling and mattress. Known as Dr. Norris after I received settled in. Advised him I didn’t wish to see him. Wished to merely lie in mattress.
Finally I damage like hell throughout. By night, much less. This morning even much less. Known as Norris. I’ve to see him at 11:30. My left elbow bone hurts the worst. Not broke. I boke it as soon as. It ought to have been swollen. Not. My head and left hip sore. The Norris go to a precautionary one he insisted upon. I’m to skip physiotherapy this morning.
Trying ahead to this night. Dinner with Fred and the group he places collectively month-to-month. All fascinating individuals. We’re assembly on the 915. I’ve not been there in 15 years. Trying ahead to the corporate and the meals.
Archaeologists found a 1,300 12 months previous flush rest room at a Palace in South Korea. It was just for use by a Prince and his women.
No Trump at present. He will get to be an excessive amount of. I offer you and me each a break day.
In closing, I point out the 2 astronauts who had been caught 286 days in area are on their means dwelling. Their area ship is because of splash down within the Atlantic off the coast of Florida this night.
Thank God they’re lastly returning and safely. They had been initially despatched up for six or 8 days. Then the return portion of the vessel screwed up and so they had been required to stay for months.
Get pleasure from your day!