This is Thursrday, so please don't think I've lost track of time

I assure you this is not a T Tuesday post.  During the months of October, November, and December, my foodie friend Sally and I spent an inordinate amount of time eating out.  Instead of buying each other gifts for Christmas, we bought each other things throughout those three months.  We also went to eat when we exchanged gifts, and I picked up the check most of the time because Sally drives most of the times we go out.

There are only four, or possibly five Tuesdays in a month, and several times during October, November, and all of December, I spent my time sharing a drink at my dining room table.  I have SO many of these places we went, I need to get them out of my storage file and onto my blog.  Therefore, today I'm going to share at least one place we ate one of those months.  You are going to see a lot of these this month, because I've got loads to share.

This first entry is from Halloween.  I remember because it was the day we voted early and I bought Sally two sets of note and Christmas cards.

We specifically chose to vote early at the Independent Resource Center for two reasons.

We didn't have to wait at all.

The first reason was because this was the place where I could get her these cards.   Note the carousel horse and the carousel in the background.  It is now at Botanica, our Botanical Gardens.  Sadly, Joyland has been sold and the rides sold or destroyed.  I understand a lot of people were saddened when it was sold, because it was a fun summer place to visit each year.

The second reason was because we both were hungry for Mexican food and this place is always fun to visit.   It was close to where we voted, too!  Sally and I both ordered the Value Dinner #3, which included a burrito, taco, tostada, and chips.  I got rice with my dinner, and Sally got beans.

Although there were the typical soft drink choices, we both chose water to drink.

While we waited for our meals, I began taking photos of the artwork.

It's sad when beautiful old photos are behind glass and they are nearly impossible to photograph.  This is the old Riverside Boathouse.  Apparently, it has been gone for many years, but the photo was fascinating.

I really don't "get" some art people choose to share in their restaurants, even though I liked the look of that old car.

This wreath I "got."  I thought it was quite appropriate.

By now, our meals were ready, so I went up to get them.  Sally had ordered hot sauce with her food,

while I ordered no sauce.

Thanks for joining me today for a look back at Halloween and the day we voted early in the 2018 elections.