Daryl Hall (of Hall and Oates) owns a music venue in Pawling, NY that was once occupied by the Towne Crier Cafe (now in Beacon, NY). Tonight, one of Vicki's favorite performers, Martin Sexton, performed there, and we went up for dinner and a show.
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My day started with me starting to write an entry for my cruise related blog. Although experienced travelers would have packing for a cruise down to a science, inexperienced travelers might need guidance. This entry is meant to give those people some of the guidance they need. While writing this entry, I decided to catch up on laundry, and put 3 loads through the washer and dryer. By the time the laundry was done, I turned off the computer, brought the laundry upstairs, and then proceeded to get ready to meet Vicki at her place.
Given how warm it was today, I decided to wear the dress above. I figured that the less I wore, the less oppressive this weather would be for me. Even this would make me feel like I was wearing too much due to the heat and humidity outside. But I digress. Leaving my apartment at 4:45 pm, I knew that I'd make it to Vicki's place by 5:00 pm. Yet, Vicki was expecting me to be a little late, and we didn't start our journey to Pawling for another 10 minutes.
Now, driving to Pawling during rush hour is rarely a pleasant drive. If one takes the most commonly used routes from Vicki's house, one would drive to Route 684, then follow Route 22 North to Pawling. One problem - traffic along this stretch of road moves very slow during rush hour. So, Vicki consulted Google for directions (I feel that she depends on Google too much for my taste), and it took us through back roads to get near Pawling. Given how remote this area is, I would not consider returning via this road at night.
On our way there, we discussed many things - with Vicki trying to take control of the conversation when I was discussing will making. I didn't need any advice on how to make a will. Instead, I simply needed to figure out what I want to have done with my assets when I pass away. I wasn't venting. All I was doing was to state where my mind was at, and she went into problem solving mode. Thankfully, I have her as a friend and not as a spouse.
We reached Pawling at 6:00 pm, and were seated 1 table away from the stage. I ordered the fried calamari appetizer and a huge pork chop for dinner - and I'd order both again the next time we are there. Dinner was over for us around 7:00 pm, and we killed an hour before Martin Sexton came on stage. Both of us enjoyed his performance of Beatle songs (his latest album covered the entire Abbey Road album), and I found it interesting that Vicki enjoyed some Beatle music. (Long story here, which I'm not in the mood to cover now.) After a break, he performed a set of his own music, and the show was over by 10:00 pm.
For our return, Vicki knew that the easiest way home was the most direct way home. I was home by 11:00 pm and ready to call it a night.
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