As you'll remember, when we moved to lovely Wentzville, Missouri, I was quite excited to know there was a Sonic Drive-In.
I quickly realized that the Wentzville Sonic was not up to par, in fact, had numerous discussions with the management and the corporate offices regarding their poor service. At one point, Paul Barry suggested I become a Sonic consultant since I was spending so much time complaining and offering my unsolicited suggestions for service which is supposed to be "at the speed of sound." I must say I considered that possibility, but finally decided I'd just rather bitch to anyone who would listen. When I realized I had no one's ear, I just threw in the towel and decided I would continue paying $2.00 for my diet coke with lime(extra ice) please and keep my mouth closed.(Or attempt to keep my mouth closed).
Imagine my surprise one day last week when I was stopped at the Sonic entrance by yellow "crime scene" tape. Seems the sucky Sonic has ceased to serve the city. I was very upset about the closing, as you can imagine. In fact, Yulia is getting very tired of my constant complaints about no "nearby" Sonic for our daily needs. It's really quite stressful. I told Paul Barry we might have to move back to Texas, where properly-run Sonics are a plenty. He reminded me that Yulia and I both can get a fountain drink(with Sonic ice) at the U-Gas right down the street....two U-Gas drinks for the price of one Sonic drink. There are just some things he'll never understand. For instance, the drinks aren't the same. And, you can't wear your pajamas to U-Gas because you have to go inside the store. And, you have to put on a bra. Never know who you're gonna run into at the Wentzville U-Gas. Bother.
So, for all the Burnette-Barrys heading this way for Thanksgiving, consider yourselves warned. It's either the U-Gas or driving 10 minutes either way for another properly mixed beverage. Yulia and I observe a moment of silence every time we drive by the defunct drive-in. We're planning a family drive by right after lunch Thanksgiving. Please wear your red Sonic-like attire.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Basement Update
Well, the countdown's on for Thanksgiving. With only a week and a half, Paul and Justin put down tile yesterday and today, hung doors and trimming. The painter has already primed the walls. He'll be back Monday to paint for real. The carpet gets laid Friday and Saturday and the toilet and sink placed Monday. Our new bed for the basement comes Monday morning with the first of our guests arriving Tuesday afternoon. Very festive!
Here are some pictures of basement work today. I was banned to upstairs because I "asked too many questions" and couldn't "be an Indian." Poor Yulia. I'll have to teach her those tricks so she doesn't get stuck on anymore scrubbing tile chores.
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