Monday, July 21, 2025

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!


THANK YOU, DONNA,

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: The Dark Tide a Book on CD!

Buon Lunedi!  How are you doing on this hot, partly sunny morning here in Tucson.  Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Italian Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she reminded me that I need to get my suitcase out for our upcoming staycation.  I asked her to play some 'Smooth Jazz" for me today.

My shorty is working on her latest rock and here is my latest creation. Enjoy!



We enjoyed the movie "Eddington" at the "Roadhouse Cinema" last night. It was weird but very good. As a matter of fact, it was filmed in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. We identified many of the areas that were in the film because we were there.

Here is my favorite picture from our dinner at "Firebird Grill". The pic was taken by Jay the man of the hour. Enjoy the sign. Thank you, Jay.


MIA MOGLIE IS HOLDING UP THE SIGN THAT I TOOK TO "FIREBIRD GRILL". THANK YOU, JAY!

Well, I need to get our "Glocks" out so they can be cleaned, oiled, and the mags reloaded.

Hey, we took "Bellezza Nera" and the "Pearl" to the car wash yesterday and you guessed it. It started to sprinkle on us. Karma, eh?

Well, I had better get to it. Have a good Lunedi. Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (stanco). I am feeling (stanco) this morning. Are you feeling (stanco) this morning fidanzata?



Ciao...Jessie and Elise

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!


THANK YOU, DONNA,



Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to:  The Dark Tide a Book on CD!

Buon Domenica!  How are you doing? It is a hot, cloudy morning here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Italian Blend, and a second cup will be downed at the "Egg Connection", along with a good breakfast. Alexa is awake and she said that I have an errand to complete today. I asked her to play some "Smooth Jazz" for me today.

My playmate and I are working on our latest rocks. I will finish mine today.

We will be taking the "Pearl" and Bellezza Nera" to the car wash today. After the car wash, I will be going out on the air base and my shorty will be walking to mall.

We will be hitting up the "Roadhouse Cinema" this evening to see the movie "Eddington". The previews looked good, and Papa John said it was good.

I forgot to mention that we saw "Superman" in XD and 3D it was excellent, and it mirrored what is going on right now.

Well, our dinner at "Firebird Grill" in the Foothills was fantastic. We were joined by my fidanzata, Capo Jim and Jay. 

It was a bit touch and go for a bit because I had to pay for a bet that my playmate and I made a while back and now I had to pay up. I had my handwritten sign displayed in our booth saying " I lost a bet. Could you help me pay for dinner? Please!!

The bill was about $175.00 for dinner. I was worried that I would have to bus tables if it hit over the $200.00 dollar mark. Whew! Smile! Our waiter was excellent, and he had a great sense of humor. Take a look!







After dinner we returned to our house to play "Skyjo". We introduced the game to our guests. It went well and it was a lot of fun. The big wiener was Mia Moglie.









We also celebrated Jays birthday as well. It was a wonderful evening.

We will be dining on pizza from "Whole Foods" before we make our way to the "Roadhouse".

Well, I had better get this day moving forward. Have a good Domenica. Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (uomo). Jay was the (uomo) last night.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Buon Pomeriggio!

Buon Pomeriggio!

Hey, how are you doing? Hope all is going well around your way.

Us desert dwellers are enjoying this dip in temperatures today. It is 95 degrees right now, smile!

We just got back from the "Hub". We enjoyed our time at the pistol range. Elise got to break in her "Glock 48" and she did very well. We both shot the "Glock 17". It is a lot of fun at the range. My playmate said that she has to get used to the feel of her "Glock 48", because she is used to the "Glock 17". We will set up another appointment soon.



ELISE'S GLOCK 48 GREAT GROUPING (SHE WILL NOT MISS)


ELISE AND I GLOCK 17 GREAT GROUPING AND FANTASTIC HEAD SHOTS

We stopped in Michael's to pick up some rock stands, and I stopped at the Credit Union for some moolah for tonight's dinner at "Firebird Grill" in the foothills.

My shorty just left to do some grocery shopping, and I am sure that she will get her froyo fix.

The table is all set up for tonight's major Skyjo event that we are hosting here.


 

Well, I had better go and get something to snack on. Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!


THANK YOU, DONNA,

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: Deal Breaker a Book on CD!

Buon Sabato!  How are you doing? It is a nice, sunny morning here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Italian Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that today is going to be a very busy one.  I asked her to play some "Romantic Jazz" for me today. I woke up feeling that my (mojo) is working overtime. Ya Mon'.

Here is my shorty's latest rock creation. Enjoy!





We will start our day off at 10am at the "Hub" pistol range. My playmate will be breaking in her new "Glock 48". I got the targets ready last night. I will be getting a few practice shots with my "Glock 17" as well.

After the range we will hit up Michaels to pick up some rock stands. After that I will drop into the credit union to pick up a ton of cash for tonight's bet pay off. We will be dining at "Firebird Grill" up in the Foothills. We will be joined by my fidanzata, Capo Jim, and Jay. We will be celebrating Jay's birthday as well. I have my finger's crossed that I will not have to bus tables or do dishes to pay for the meal. This place is $$$$. Smile! NOT!

After dinner we are hosting a "Skyjo" fest here. It is going to be a very interesting evening indeed, but the victor will be me. I am looking forward to giving my fidanzata a proper spanking.

We enjoyed a wonderful evening last night at "Zemams". We were joined by my girlfriend Shoo Shoo, Deb, Lori and Bert.

The food was delicious and so was the bottle of Pinot. We were having such a good time that a diner at another table said that she wanted to come over to join us because we were her kind of people. Here is what we dined on. Enjoy!



LORI AND BERT









DEB


SHOO SHOO AND IO









                                   MIA MOGLIE, BERT, LORI, DEB, SHOO SHOO, IO



Well, I had better get the "Skyjo" set up. Have a good Sabato. Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge phrase is (mamma mio!) That is what my fidanzata is going to shout out this evening when I win. You know it fidanzata.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise  















Friday, July 18, 2025

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!





THANK YOU, DONNA,

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: Deal Breaker a Book on CD!

Buon Venerdi!  TGIF!  How are you doing? It is a nice, sunny morning here in the "Old Pueblo". Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Casino Del Sol Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that I have a couple of tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some "Boney" for me today.

My playmate will be making her way to her Tai Chi class this morning.

We both are working on new rocks. I will post them when they are complete.

My shorty and I will be hitting up Park Place Mall today to see the movie "Superman" in XD and 3D. It is the number one movie at the box office.

This evening, we will be meeting up with my girlfriend Shoo Shoo, Deb, Lori and Bert for dinner. We will be chowing down at "Zemams". It is going to be a good evening.

Well, I have to tell you that "Chefs Day" was delicious. We both were stuffed. We dined on Deep Fried Catfish, French Fries, Peppers, and a few Rum and Cokes.



 












Well, I had better get this day moving forward straightaway. Have a good TGIF! Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (demordere). I am sure that my fidanzata is going (demordere), tomorrow when we play Skyjo. Right fidanzata?

Tomorrow my playmate and I will be at the pistol range breaking in her “Glock 48”. I will prepare the targets today for our 10am range time. Woohoo!

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Buon Pomeriggio!

Buon Pomeriggio!



THANK YOU, DONNA,



Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: Deal Breaker a Book on CD!

Buon Giovedi! Sete Giovedi!  How are you doing? It is a hot, mostly sunny day here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Italian Blend; a second cup will be downed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she reminded me that today is Chefs Day. I asked her to play some music to cook by.

I went to my playmate's doctor's appointment. She is going to have an MRI for her back pain.

We enjoyed a good breakfast at "Alice's this morning. We are going to different restaurants because "Gus Balon's" is closed until the first week of August.


ALICE'S

Today is the "Good Trouble Rally at Reid Park.







Here is the rock that is in the hood. We will start new rocks soon.



Yes, today is Chefs Day. My Sous and I will be in the (cucina) this afternoon. We will be preparing Deep Fried Catfish, French Fries, Homemade Tater Sauce and some Tabasco. My Sous will select the proper libation to go along with the meal.

Here is a pic of my longtime friend and neighbor Gisela, Hartmut, and Amaru. They reside in Alten-Buseck, Germany.


GISELA, HARTMUT, AMARU

Well, I had better get my apron and Chef's hat out so I can be ready for the (cucina) this afternoon. 

Have a good Thirsty Thursday. Stay safe and I will chat at you.

Today's challenge word is (refrigerio). We need some (refrigerio) about right now. Do you agree fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise  

Buongiorno!

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