I wanted to give a shout-out to Mel for making time for me on Saturday when he was passing through the Tri-Cities.

Mel, I hope the CREHST museum wasn't too boring. I also feel bad that you ended up paying since their card reader wasn't cooperating.

You weren't scary at all, seeming pretty down-to-earth and easy to please. Thanks for getting back to me about Cedars, and I hope the Americans game was a good one!

Hey Charles it was great meeting you and learning about the radioactive waste pile you live near was fascinating.

The game sucked so don't ask for more details

I just finished meeting up with Tom and as usual, he was kind to an old timer like me

Thanks Tom it was a slice again.

Back at you, Mel. It was a treat to see you, and I am grateful that you made time for me.

"not scary" is high praise from Charles.

not scary in a scary sort of way

Wait.

You guys met up and I'm not reading the word "beer" in there anywhere?

Tom had his "beer", I had my water, life goes on.

Oh, it did not have quote marks.

Alameda imperial IPA . Delicious.

Did you drink it on a nuclear wessel?

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