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Steve K arrived on time, but Jim Y was a bit late due to his son's soccer game. Nicky's team was shut out, but Nicky had one assist (think about it ...). We hit the road around 11am and headed off to Lakewood Center.

On the way, Jim commented, "Wow! Look at those calves!" Steve and I looked around to see who he was talking about. Turns out it was an oxidizing metal sculpture of a family in front of the Washingon Mutual at Del Amo and Lakewood Blvds. Jim was looking at the statue of a woman in a skirt. I guess you would have had to be there to understand.

We started off at the mall entrance by the old Macy's (which will become at Costco next year). My walk was only about 60 minutes this time, but I made it two-thirds of the way to the carousel, before turning around.

Jim and I commented on a display in front of American Eagle Outfitters, which bore the challenge, "Be Her Distraction!" A lively discussion followed in which we counted the ways in which we distract women away from meeting their objectives.

We had lunch at El Torito. Our table was near a TV, so Steve and Jim were able to watch their beloved USC get pummeled by Oregon. From where I was sitting, I was not able to view the TV, but I managed to follow the game, based solely on their expressions. We left at halftime, and they were not happy.