GATHERING GROUND REPORT - MARCH 13, 2024
The sun was not shining in my eyes on the way to Windsor Locks from Granby. My working days, typical daily trek, when at both Hamilton Standard and UTC Fuel Cells in South Windsor, led me morning east toward rising sun and evening, west toward setting sun. The sun at certain times of year was "in your face" at several intersections when commuting in these directions in the morning and then, of course in the evening. Sometimes causing the coming to or going home commute to be delayed by some minutes to save the experience of a blinding commute at some times in the 30 minute ride. Today, with the clock change, I was able to make it to Schoephoester Rd before being blinded in front of Bradley Airport entrance. I survived again!!
Sunny day, sunny smiles: Jerry, Bill, Jo-Ann, Pete
Norm, Bill, Jo-Ann and Pete were on board for the morning greet and eat. Pete found the corned beef hash was curiously home-made and therefore very tasty!!
Discussion of how we all still have relatively full calendars even though some have been retired for 30 years (Norm). Displaying our phone screens proved that point with several around the table. The other half reported that the paper calendars provide the same but were parked at home so therefore not visible when challenged at the table. And, the paper keepers were very happy with their analog agendas.
Dave O., we missed you again. Next month will be a warmer day, so hope you can make the trip to the Gathering Ground Restaurant
One of pictures in the photo section is of the new complex on Spring Street across from the Gathering Ground Restaurant, that is currently starting its construction to house a new Police structure and a new Senior Center, both for the Windsor Locks community.
Construction under way
Solar panels were discussed by Jerry, Jo and Pete. Jo and Pete have them, with Pete having several years experience and beginning to worry about maintenance with several of the companies leaving this business sector. Jerry has a plan to pursue panels with the rebate still available and the price of electricity steeply rising in Connecticut.
360 Federal Credit Union was another topic, with some pros and cons left on the table. Many have found the staff is now more like a commercial bank instead of the typical feeling of a Credit Union. The bill pay feature of its banking system gets high honors with several positive commenters from around the table.
CHEERS! Jerry: "Bonus pic with home
made beer from garden grown hops ingredients. Label design
complements of youngest son holding out for six pack price for art work"
Your Scribe
~ Jerry