the outlet maul

20-mar. tom & troy came with me this weekend to see the house. we arrived around 11.15, i called NIPSCO to get the gas turned back on (they had to turn it off on tuesday when they replaced the meter since nobody was home). two hours later, the NISPCO guy finally arrived & the gas service was restored. we stopped @ denny's for a bite to eat, then a stop @ big lot's (where i got 4 wicker-esque outdoor chairs), we headed to the lighthouse place outlet mall.

the weather was crappy (cold & rain/snow), but we managed to cover most of the outdoor mall anyway. we checked out more stores than we originally intended, but luckily i only spent about $50 at the banana republic outlet. we will be back again though.

after the maul, tom & troy headed back to chicago & i was left to myself at the house. the bad weather meant that i wouldn't be able to do anything outside. so i ended up taking the last train back into the city saturday night. i needed a drink, so i headed to jackhammer after a shave & shower.