Bogga (our neighbor’s dog) is with us for a few days. She is giving us company wherever we go.

Made a lot of friends in Chiringa today. First, played some of the Nytimes games with McKenzie and Michael. Interestingly, McKenzie used to work in Pig Tales. Her sister still works there. I am sure I will see her one of these boatride days.

Then had a great time with Preet and his family. Exceedingly nice folks!

Sharmila is off to India. Jay Jay and I made a beeline for Chiringa!

After the 5K run, Sharmila and I went out for a walk. It was good weather to get all the miles and steps in. Except when we reached downtown Alpharetta, all that Indian food aroma wafting from Curry Up Now completely overpowered me.

Had some Chole Batura that was still dripping oil !! And a Frooti drink from India too!

The four of us were playing some board games over drinks at our favorite Chiringa. Suddenly, Natasha showed up from nowhere. Apparently, she and her old friend Sarah were sitting at the table on the other side all this time!!

The bars were very crowded with Halloween traffic. I just needed a quiet place to read a book. Found a nice spot outside one of the retail stores. KC from next door Truck and Tap saw me and got me my favorite evening opener – an Old Fashioned!!

By the way, the book I am reading is “Outlive”. Have any of you read it?

As the weather starts getting cooler, the number of vegetable stalls in our Farmers’ Market have started dwindling. Which is an interesting experience compared to what we grew up with in India. There, when the weather turned cooler, we would start getting all the abundance of fresh vegetables!

actually, tea – with some New York Time Connections and Wordle

After leading us to Truck and Tap, he promptly jumped on the window sill and settled down. While I went in to grab three drinks – the bar folks always add a glass of water for him. Some of the regulars like Braxton even walked up from their seats to chat with him.

We are now being referred to “That dog’s parents!”

In his other favorite bar, Chiringa – he is shown a little more respect and addressed by his full name!