Gray as Gray gets

[cornerofmadness]

Didn't bother with the pool but at least it was only 80 today so that was nice. I was forced to park on the far end (away from where I usually go on 4th street in Steubenville) and that means I could see stories I can't while driving. To my surprise it was a cigar store, a book store and a boutique grocery. And I found out what the other building was (like the only new thing around) is the Pugliese Stem Academy, which is dedicated (starting last fall) to train local h.s. students to do science jobs in this area (which is HIGHLY depressed for the last 4 decades ever since steel failed).

I also heard two different people answering to the name Santino and one Angelo. And I finally found the 102 year old Italian restaurant I was looking for. Might have to hit it up for lunch.


Might have bought my first Halloween decorate for the year. I blame JK


Have some community recs (I'm missing one that I wanted to share but now can't remember)

emotion100 A drabble community based around emotions. (I decided to join, I'm losing my ability to write short again)

get_knitted Crafting, of all kinds

seasons_of_fandom -it's complicated so check out their profile page.

Comments

[shanachie_quill]

Ooooo what Halloween decoration did you buy?

I'm waiting for Spirit to open so I can go look at gravestones.

[cornerofmadness]

a ghostie

me too but everyone seemed to have stopped making the heavier resin one (TJ MAxx/Homegoods often has them) I don't want the styrofoam ones

[shanachie_quill]

Ooo very nice.

I feel that. I think Spirit has the plastic ones... which are mildly better than the styrofoam ones. I don't want those ones either.

[cornerofmadness]

Spirit didn't come in locally.

Hey Walmart has both steampunk and pirate hats right now

[shanachie_quill]

Bummer. Ours was kinda disappointing I'll be honest. I haven't found the two specific ones I want... I can order one online, but not the other.

Oooh, good to know! I'll take a look.

[cornerofmadness]

I wonder why we didn't get it but the building was for sale so that might be why

Yeah I mean if this is just going to be a one off for you no sense in paying a lot of money.

[shanachie_quill]

That might be why. We're supposed to have two, but one is completely empty so I'm thinking it's not gonna happen.

I'm torn because I'm going to wear it at least twice. And I found a underbust corset I love... which is at least $150. So I don't know how much I want to spend. But we'll see.

[cornerofmadness]

Yeah I wonder if there was one in Huntington. Forgot to look if I'm honest.

Yep I paid about 100 for mine but I wear it yearly. However, I now have two period accurate gowns and don't need it and I'm like okay ONE day of the steampunk I absolutely need to wear this damn thing

[shanachie_quill]

LOL I feel that.

I'm probably gonna bite the bullet and buy one. Just haven't decided yet. (And seriously need to save money...)

[cornerofmadness]

That's what I had to do. (and I hear you there)

[shanachie_quill]

Yeah. I mean I found one I love... but the price (plus I'm really hoping I lose a bit more weight.)

I'm hoping that I will be able to save money starting with my next paycheck.

[cornerofmadness]

good luck (god I need to lose so much weight)

[spikedluv]

I'm glad you had more moderate temps! It was cold and rainy at hour house (59 at one point) and it was cold this morning (50), though it is supposed to be mid-70s today, which I'm looking forward to.

The STEM academy sounds like a good idea.

I hope you make it to the restaurant for lunch.

[cornerofmadness]

thanks

hope your temps are mild too