A little while ago, Vicki #2's spouse passed away. Today RQS and I went to the memorial service held in their memory.
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Normally, neither of us likes to get up early. But today was different. I woke up before the alarm, and I took my shower before RQS got up. By the time we were ready, we had a half hour to make it to Mt. Kisco when we noticed a slight drizzle starting. So off we went in the steadily worsening weather to the memorial service. We arrived around 10:30, with more than enough time to find parking in the small lot. By the time 11:00 came, we were happy to have arrived early.
Several speeches were given regarding memories of Vicki's transgender spouse, (I mention this only because this was an important part of their identity) and by the time the service ended, both RQS and I wished we had the chance to know "the captain" better. We stayed a little while at the post memorial reception, gave our condolences to Vicki, and we were on our way to our next stop, JC Penney in Danbury.
We arrived at the mall, and RQS started shopping for some things to wear on our upcoming cruise. Both of us were underwhelmed by the selection of products at the store. RQS bought a couple of tops before we left. And then it was off to the furniture store to look at replacement sofas for my place and recliners for RQS's place. Both of us were impressed by several sofas and recliners we sat in, but were put off by the omnipresence of the salesman. He wanted to make a sale, and make it today. But neither of us were willing to do so.
Our next stop was at a Chinese restaurant that I visited with my former cruise partner. As usual, the food was good here, and we had leftovers to eat later on. Yum! At least we didn't get caught in a deluge on the way home.
