More from the "You Can't Make This $hit Up" department: I'm on my way to Jenny's place for Saturday lunch when I discover a missed phone message, the service center called to tell me my car was ready for pickup. They said they have no idea what caused the Check Engine light to come on, they could find absolutely nothing wrong whatsoever. They test-drove it for about twenty miles and everything is running perfectly, the man said the only explanation he could offer was "it was a fluke". Since this was going to be a busy day and they were only open until 3:00 I elected to take care of it first thing on Monday morning. In years past Jenny's apartment complex had a holiday party for its tenants, gifts were distributed but you had to be present to receive them. There hasn't been a party since 2019 (thanks to the Ongoing BS) but gifts are still distributed to those who are at home when it happens, this was the day for it and for that reason Jenny and Helen were staying home instead of coming to the Royals game in the evening. As it happened they made the right choice because the game never happened. At 2:00 (five hours before the scheduled faceoff) the ECHL announced that the game was postponed due to league health protocols, apparently several members of our opponent had "tested positive" and they wouldn't have enough men to play. That news effectively ended the day, there was no immediate word on a makeup date. The Royals went 2-4-1 on a very difficult road trip and hadn't played at home since November 21, as it stands right now they next play at home on Friday the 17th. Basketball season started at McCaskey on Saturday night, the hockey postponement would have made me available to work but I decided against it. They had substitutes for me in place and I'm not the kind to show up at the last minute and say "OK, I'm here now, you can go home", as a professional that's a stunt I wouldn't pull on anybody. I didn't even attend as a spectator because my presence may have only raised questions and I didn't want to be a distraction (a similar situation occurred years ago in Reading and it became a social media topic). Perennial state power Chester was the opponent, the JV won their game 57-51 but the varsity fell 74-56. Sunday was typically quiet except for a few hours in late afternoon, the McCaskey football team had its season-ending banquet at a local benevolent organization. I was informed of it earlier in the week, it was the usual player recognitions and award presentations with a good meal included. Take care, thanks for reading.
