New in town

I recently made a long-term temporary change of residence. I landed a contract in Annapolis, and I have no wish to spend the gas or time to commute 80 miles each way through Baltimore and DC traffic to get there, so I found a reasonably-priced room to rent, and I commute home on weekends. Too many chores up there to just stay down here, and besides, I like the company of my wife and kids.

My calculator collection, brought down by my dear sweet wife.

I eventually sent the bike home. The road between this place and the office is not bicycle friendly.

Here's a shot of the door I leave through on my way to work. The paper above the lock is a reminder to turn off the alarm. I leave rather early in the morning, and my landlady likes to sleep in. And the alarm is really loud when I accidentally trip it.

Here's a view of the outside of my door. The house is a colonial with a walk-out basement. The back yard looks like a good place to have a barbecue. I haven't asked my landlady about it yet, but she's pretty nice. Maybe we can grill out when the whole family comes down. 
 The house is at the far end of a development, requiring a half-mile ride in the wrong direction to get to the public streets, though I could go down the embankment at the back of the property to the street and save myself a mile hike if I 'm walking. But the road isn't very pedestrian-friendly, either.

Annapolis is a town, a far cry from our microfarm. It's the capital of Maryland, but it has a strong small-town flavor. And I've found several interesting things worth reporting, not the least of which is a diner called Chick and Ruth's. So more later.  Come visit me!