Epic Annual Holiday Dinner With The Geeks
Highlight(s): I had the strangest dream wherein I went to some restaurant and stumbled across Dan and Matthew, and Confoti products being promoted. As if it was rebooted without my knowledge. I was upset, and they were dismissive. Where that came from is beyond me. I signed the refi papers, dropping the monthly mortgage significantly and easing the road ahead. Kathy opened a dialog with me about eventually managing the kid's estate-related oversight directly, which sounds reasonable, but I need to look further at the impacts. I had two more follow-up conversations with Tempo and enjoyed both. Tommy has a cold/infection that's seemingly "going around." Trager's office indicated it could be at the Bronchitis level and started him on antibiotics. But the highlight of my day was having dinner at The Basin in Saratoga with my "Band of Brothers," Jess, Brian, and Johnathon. The food was terrific. We worked through three bottles between us, dined on a round of four of the same excellent steaks ("orange whip... orange whip..."), and spent three+ hours doing what we do best. Banter. We closed the place, literally walking out with staff past chairs already set atop empty tables. I've referenced them in many prior posts. We've spent 20+ years having regular coffee, lunch, or dinner gathering, even though covid via Zoom. We've taken weekend trips to Tahoe and Monterey and been a constant presence throughout some of our greatest moments and more complex challenges. I recall missing our routines greatly during my short time living in EDH. On multiple occasions, I have referred to us as an ideal dynamic mix of just enough synergy and shared interests to have a sustainable bond while also having our perspectives, experiences, and insights that play into an ever-growing and evolving dynamic. We're like the Beatles. ("But without Yoko" -JS). I am blessed to have these three gentlemen in the inner circle I call my closest friends and expect this to last a lifetime.
Accomplishment(s): I had two very positive interviews with Tempo. That was #4 and #5 so far. Things are progressing and getting exciting. And scary.
Gratitude: Just Breathe, by Pearl Jam, coming on random playback before going out to dinner with my friends.
Goal(s): Review the legal aspects of the kid's estate ownership.
Anticipation: Sous Vis Tri-Tip tomorrow night.
Habits: Mediation Presence Gratitude Action Friendship Family Weight↓
"Oh, I'm a lucky man to count on both hands the ones I love. Some folks just have one, yeah, others they got none." - Pearl Jam.