So Tuesday night after much hemming and hawing I decided to go for it - or at least see if I could find a parking space in a safe area and reasonable distance from the jazz concert.
I left for the concert about 5:40 with my phone at 56% ... Not smart.
Had to use Google maps to find my way there. Even so, got turned around. Finally found a parking spot that was somewhat reasonably close, and had lots of people / other cars.
Put $.25 in the parking meter - after 6 the spots are free, and I parked about 5:50.
I started walking in the direction I thought it was ... only went two blocks when I saw a woman at an outside restaurant - asked her where the place was and was told to turn around and turn left.
About ten minutes later I found the Jazz concert! I was carrying a book, a water bottle and a blanket. The temperature was a cool 97+ degrees ...
I had brought a $5 bill with me in case there was some vendor food that tempted me, but I didn't even see where the vendors were (although I saw a lot of people with vendor type food.)
I found a place to spread my blanket out and preceded to try to be comfortable sitting on the ground on a blanket in the "cool" weather. 
Not too long into this my phone died. Oops.
Shortly after 7 the band began playing. It was pretty good music. After about 6 songs though, I'd had my fill of sitting on the ground. (I have circulation issues with my feet ... sitting on the ground for very long makes for sleepy feet.) Amazingly that was the same time they broke for intermission - so it made it easy to slip away.
I'm really glad I went, even though the weather made it almost miserable (saved by good breezes.) However, if I were to go again to something like this, I DEFINITELY want to procure a lawn chair! It also would be nice to have company ..
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Walking into work today I found a quarter laying on the ground. Thought it was pretty funny since I had just spent a quarter the night before. 
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Today was kind of stressful at work. The phone was going constantly - with quite a few memorable calls. Not all for good reasons. I also had a slew of mail in pass orders for the football bus shuttle. I had to really pay attention so I didn't put an bus shuttle order into the front desk receipt book.
I decided to treat myself after work ... Walgreen's has their candy bars on sale 2/$1 - not a great price considering that's what the NORMAL NON-Sale price used to be ... but better than today's "normal" prices.
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My rent check hasn't been cashed yet. Usually it's cashed within a few days of my putting it in the box. I sent the property manager an email tonight to see if I can find out what's going on. I'd sent her an email a few weeks ago too though, which I haven't gotten a reply on. Hope nothing is wrong.
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I got two more medical bills stemming from my ER visit. One can be paid with AmEx and the other can't. Sigh. I still am not sure how I'm going to get to $1000 spent on that darn card. I'm at about $300 right now - it's so hard finding places that take it. The lure of the $250 cash back made me not consider carefully HOW I could actually do it. I'd always heard that AmEx is'nt accepted everywhere, but the reality is now sinking in ...
I *really* don't want to go the route of gift cards - but I'd rather do that than lose $250! Maybe I can purchase gift cards for the airline I'll most likely book for my CA trip in November .. hmm... (haven't figured out which airline yet.)
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Tuesday spending:
$.25 - parking meter
Wednesday spending:
$3.89 - treats from Walgreens
Earnings: $.25 from in front of bus garage
Jazz and Heat, Etc
June 11th, 2015 at 01:06 am
June 11th, 2015 at 04:02 am 1433995324
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/drive-medical-folding-lightweight-cane-seat/ID=prod6041797-product
some from camping supply shops are more expensive but canvas seat, fold small enough to fit in a tote bag.
June 11th, 2015 at 04:14 am 1433996056
June 11th, 2015 at 04:17 am 1433996250
MEC - It is now! Rain, rain, and more rain.
June 11th, 2015 at 08:16 am 1434010609
June 11th, 2015 at 12:53 pm 1434027238
I wish you were here! We could go to things like that together! I'm always wanting to go to something, but have no ready companion.
See if you can buy grocery gift cards with Amex. I did that, and it got used up a lot more quickly than I thought it would. You can put several hundred on a grocery card, with the guarantee that it will be used -- and help your future budget!
June 11th, 2015 at 10:46 pm 1434062792
CB - That would be so awesome! Who knows, maybe someday I'll spend a few days in your area.
I bet I could buy grocery gift cards with it. I found out I have until July 27 to finish the spending requirement - so if it's getting down to the wire, then I'll go that route.