Adirondacks Trip - Day 4

During the night, I was wide awake at 0200 but managed to fall back to sleep.  As a result, I didn't wake up for real until 0615 - started teleworking immediately.  Once again, I ate breakfast in the hotel lobby (0745) and then did some more teleworking.  At 1100, I departed the hotel and found a place to park for the Munter Trail (west side of the Raquette River on Clarkson Campus).  I walked there for a little while - it was windy and overcast but not cold.  Along the way, I met a professional photographer (he gave me his card) and we talked for a while.  After I continued south, it started to rain.  However, I continued walking and made it almost to the Bayside Cemetery before I turned around.  In the end, I got about a mile of walking in before I had to give up.  Next, I drove north on NY-56 to get lunch (to go) at Taco Bell (1205).  Returned to my hotel and teleworked for the rest of the afternoon.  Meanwhile, it continued raining.  Fortunately, I had a meeting at 1500 and that kept me busy until after 1600.  Since the weather was still nasty by the time my work day ended, I went to Walmart and walked around inside until I'd gotten all my steps.  After that, I drove over to Mama Lucia's for dinner (1700).  They had some interesting beers (including Bitburger) and my dinner was spaghetti with a HUGE meatball.  There was so much on the plate that I couldn't finish it!  While there, I learned about the family that owns the restaurant and others in town (including Maxfields).  During this window, Eileen called and told me she was busy until very late.  When she mentioned she hadn't had time to make plans for dinner (for her son, daughter and houseguest, Roger), I decided to surprise her with a food delivery.  With help from Heidi, I ended up getting Chinese takeout from Asian Buffet & Mongolian (1825) and taking it to Eileen's house.  By that time, the wind and snow was quite strong that I had to drive carefully.  I arrived at around 1840 and found a lot of people there (including Steve and Aviva).  Had intended to depart after dropping off the food but Scott asked me to stay.  Ended up hanging around for over an hour, talking with the adults and playing card games with Heidi and Scott.  At 2000, Roger suggested that everyone start watching a movie ("The China Syndrome") but I declined (had already seen it and thought it was depressing).  Also, I'd heard from Erin that she wanted to talk to me.  As a result, I went back to the hotel.  On the way, I saw an amazing show of lightning to the southwest - yikes.  In my room again, I tried to have a call with Erin but this didn't work out and I ended up watching movies and reading until bed time (2215).  Strange day, overall, but I'm definitely getting more familiar with Potsdam...