[signed off of work at 1130 - drove to Manchester via I-89, NH-3A, I-93 and I-293 - listened to audiobook ("I, Claudius") on the way - was going to use coupon for lunch at Texas Roadhouse but they weren't even open (not until 1500!) - drove across to the (Mall of New Hampshire and stopped for lunch at Bertucci's (done at 1350) - then walked around the Mall, getting steps, for over an hour (also explored in several stores, window shopping) - at about 1500, I walked back to my car and got ready for the dinner - drove into Manchester (I-293) and parked at the Double Tree (1530) - I'd taken my kayak off the roof of the Outback but the rack still tickled the bottom of several hanging obstacles (around 7 feet tall) - checked into the New Hampshire Catholic Charities event at around 1615 - free drink mingling - met several nice people and learned about the annual charity statistics - finger foods only - the Bishop of Manchester gave the keynote address - at 1830, the formal agenda ended and I made my way back to the car - left garage at 1840 and continued north on I-293, went south on I-93 until I could get on NH-3A - more audiobook - got on I-89 and made great time all the way home (arrived just before 2000)]
