Wednesdays - the good and the not so good

Wednesdays - are different days. They start very early (due to time zone diff with Europe) with conference calls at 5 am and 6 am and usually a few more after that. The good thing is then I can finish early and go for lunch in the city and take the afternoon off.

This time we went to Founding Farmers which is really nice, but you have to book in advance. Even if you arrive early there is usually a very long queue. They serve great food in a nice setting in the middle of the Business District. I specifically like their Lobster Mac'n'cheese.
It is funny, I rarely venture outside the Business district - actually rarely outside the borders of Washington Circle, DuPont Circle, Pennsylvania Avenue and Farragut Park, but I realized yesterday that I have lived in DC for 4 months but do not have a Hurricane glass. So after lunch I ventured into the "Scary Tourist" part to find Hard Rock Cafe. It was not the best of Hurricanes - really they do not measure things very well. The one in Maui had too much amaretto - this was just way too sweet.

I really have not noticed the Scary Tourist part of town previously, but it is there. Tacky stands selling T-shirts and mug and open-top buses etc. Perhaps if I get a visitor I will go there again - otherwise not sure why...
The rest of the afternoon was spent using the INTRA-net at the World Bank. I am allowed access if I am in one of the buildings so can check out all the job adverts that are not advertised externally.

Finally - Wednesdays ends with Beer Club. It was started by the male spouses, but now everyone is welcome (i.e. female spouses and staff). It is a nice initiative and you get to share experiences and can discuss daily issues for a couple of hours in a nice pub.

Coming home, new BBQ has been delivered and was waiting on the porch. 1st BBQ on Sunday - let me know if you like to come. You will need to bring your own chair as furniture has not arrived yet.