Electricity is a luxury

Good afternoon to all. Chelsea and I just got back from running errands in the downtown area. We met with our friend Ahmed Turay and "Bob Dole" (he found the need to tell everyone that he was emphatically against Bob Dole in the 1996 presidential election vs. Clinton, and as a result, he acquired this nickname from his friends; I don't think anyone knows his real name). We found out from the meeting that we still have no prospects concerning a vehicle, but hopefully Monday we will advance our progress as we are meeting with a dealer who is good friends with "Bob Dole" and Ahmed. We are also closing in on an apartment. This is good because we have to move out of our present apartment by the end of this month.

Speaking of our apartment…

Two days ago Chelsea and I did not have electricity for up to 36 hours. It really wasn't too bad, as we busted out our head lamps and played cards and scrabble all night. It was a little crazy eating dinner though in the dark with our lamps; that was a new experience. This picture is of us in the bed playing cards (it looks light but only because of the flash of the camera). When the electricity did come on yesterday evening it made Chelsea and I very excited. We were able to have the ceiling fans blasting to keep cool, eat dinner in the light, and charge up our computer for internet access and to watch "Home Alone." We both have a renewed appreciation for electricity, as we have realized that it is in fact a luxury to have.

Blessings,
Mike