Re: from Gail re: your visit to us starting the afternoon of 1/28

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: "Gail" <http://www.cox.net/~g3>
 > Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:45:49 -0800
 >
 > 4)      I got to thinking more about the vegan food situation for Robert as
 > of course want him to be able to eat. Since our refrigerator is relatively
 > small, I'm thinking that perhaps Robert would like to shop at either Lazy
 > Acres or Whole Foods that have vegan food for each day, many of which are
 > prepared and just heat up before eating it, for the times that we wouldn't
 > be eating in a restaurant, which should work out well.

That would work.  However, before buying any foods, it would make more
sense to assess what foods you already have that I can use or eat to
minimize space use and maximum reuse.  (When I arrived in  the
year before last for our family reunion, I made the mistake of buying too
much food; I want to avoid that.)

 > We haven't had time
 > to see whether we still have our large cooler that he could put ice in to
 > put some food in if necessary.

Most plant-based foods don't need to be refrigerated.  I don't think this
will be a big issue (so to speak).

 > It could be in one of our storage sheds
 > unless we got rid of it. If you decide not to spend the nights at our home
 > but instead stay at a nearby hotel, perhaps you could choose one that has a
 > refrigerator and maybe stove, oven, or microwave in your room.

Definitely something to consider.

 > I will gather
 > clippings I have in a file from vegan restaurants in SB area that we all can
 > occasionally go to.

I want to try MIZZA.  Heather recommended it.

 > If you, Noelle, have any dinner meal ideas that you
 > would especially like me to make, please let me know soon. I haven't taken
 > the time yet to plan our meals.

If it would helpful, we could plan the meals.  Otherwise, I will eat
whatever I am able to.

 > Please let us know exactly the day you would
 > be leaving Goleta. We have made our dinner reservation for 4 for 1/30 at
 > Petite Valentienne at 6:30 PM. 
 > 
 > 5)      It appears now that our stereo radio in the living room, that rather
 > large piece of furniture, is starting to give out that apparently Don had
 > before he knew me. If OK with you, especially Robert, we thought it would be
 > great while you two are here to take advantage of Robert's wonderful tech
 > knowledge and quite possible buy a new TV, radio, tape, disc, TV taping
 > recording facility and have Robert help us choose one

Although I can help, I am by no means an expert in these sorts of things.

I also expect to be somewhat busy upgrading Noelle's computer to Windows 10.

 > and help set it up so
 > we know how to operate it. We hope to start the preliminary shopping for
 > that tomorrow so we have an idea of costs, what is available, and what we
 > might like that isn't too complicated, etc. Doing this should give us more
 > room in the living room by getting rid of also the large speakers of the
 > stereo radio (that also has a record player which we no longer need), etc.

Record players are valuable these days.  In fact, ours is in the repair
shop right now.

 > We look forward to your reply and of course your visit. 
 > 
 > Love,
 > 
 > Gail