Topic: A BEACHED WHALE LIVING IN A FOOL'S PARADISE (Read 22656 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #60 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:23:27 AM »

Good Evening! Good Morning! Good Afternoon!

-Just catching up.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #61 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:23:52 AM »

Now ain't that a fine way to start Page Three! With ME!!!

singdaw · « **Reply #62 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:25:17 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 24, 2007, 09:09:58 AM

At any rate....I'm hosed.

I'm trying to decide if DR Ron Pulliam means this:

Or this:

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #63 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:25:56 AM »

In any case...

My parents finally made it back from the stores - where they didn't buy anything(!?!?!?!?) - a little after 5:00 yesterday, and a little after that, we all jumped into the van and headed down I-95 to Richmond. Thankfully and surprisingly, there was no traffic. Not even at the big outlet mall. Whew!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #64 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:29:23 AM »

We made good time heading back down to Richmond, and pulled into my parents' driveway a little before 7:00. And since the dinner reservation that Steve had made was for 8:00, well, I hurried around a bit and got ready to head over to his place so that we could head to the restaurant.

As I was heading out the door, Steve called me and asked me where I was, and I told him I was on my way over. Once I got to his place, he informed me that he had shifted the reservation another half-hour - whew! - and that he wanted to walk to the restaurant - What?!?!

-Normally, I don't mind walking, but since I had not packed any "warm clothes", and since the temps had dipped quite a bit last night, well... After borrowing a scarf and gloves from Steve, we walked across the James River to Morton's.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #65 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:36:23 AM »

The dinner at Morton's was excellent. The dining room was far from full, but it appeared that only three servers plus the Maitre D' were the only ones taking care of the room. The service wasn't slow, but I could tell that they were juggling tables and doing a couple of hand-offs here and there to make sure everyone had a pleasant dining experience.

This was Steve's first time at Morton's - and at a high-end steakhouse. He had a received a gift card from work, so he decided to treat me to dinner.

We didn't bother with salads since we knew we were going to get dessert, but we did go ahead and get some Creamed Spinach and Hash Browns to go with our steaks - a Double-Cut Filet Mignon for Steve, and a New York Strip for myself. All quite good. And the table bread - and Egg-Onion Loaf was totally addictive - the generous loaf made the perfect appetizer.

As for dessert, we had ordered the Lemon Soufflé at the start of our meal, and it was delivered to our table fresh out of the oven a few minutes after our dinner plates had been cleaned. My compliments to the kitchen on the timing. It was a very good soufflé, and the choice of Lemon was a good one since it helped to balance out some of the more decadent choices earlier in the evening.

Then after we had finished our coffees and fetched our coats, we walked back to Steve's place... With our leftovers in hand.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #66 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:39:31 AM »

And in the small world department... I asked our waiter, Jason, what his "day job" was, and he said he was a student at VCU - which is my alma mater too. I mentioned that I was back down for a few days from New York City, since my parents had retired down here from Fairfax a couple of months ago. Well, it turns out that he also grew up in Fairfax, and we had actually gone to the same grade school, St. Thomas More - albeit ten years apart. Then the backserver who was clearing the other table behind us, spoke up and said that he had also grown up in NoVA, and had gone to one of the neighboring high schools too.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #67 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:40:37 AM »

Welcome newest DR DanisesNiece! Welcome to the Family!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #68 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:41:34 AM »

DR FJL - Safe Travels to you, and what a beautiful way - and place - for the memorial service.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #69 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:42:45 AM »

As for the Topic of the Day...

It's not a new "hankering", but I do have to say finally coming across Grandaisy Bakery and Jacques Torres' new chocolate store the other night got me hankerin' fer some mo'!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #70 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:43:55 AM »

DR elmore - Thanks for your e-mail. And, yes, I believe that's who we were talking about.

-Oh, and thanks for your voicemail on Thanksgiving Day. I went right to bed as soon as I got my brother's house that morning, so I didn't listen to it until Friday morning actually.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #71 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:44:44 AM »

DR Ron Pulliam - ~~~~~MODEM-ENABLED VIBES TO YOU AND YOUR NEW COMPUTER~~~~~

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #72 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:45:22 AM »

DR Ron Pulliam - Now... If you had gone Mac, you probably could have been posting from the comfort of your own home by now.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #73 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:45:35 AM »

<SNARK>

Edisaurus · « **Reply #74 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:46:53 AM »

Welcome to Da'Niece! It's niece, I mean...nice, to have you here!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #75 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:46:59 AM »

As for "Weight Watchers" - You can actually do it online now. They even hold virtual meetings. I'm not doing it right now, but I know many other who are. And the virtual meetings are also a convenient way to check in if you're not able to make your "in-person" meeting that week.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #76 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:47:55 AM »

DR DearReaderLaura - Lovely and entertaining pics as always. *And aren't we due for a new series of Swedish Chef's Hat photos?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #77 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:48:22 AM »

Have the girls next door tried on The Hat?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #78 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:49:18 AM »

DR Kerry - Continued Foot/Leg Recovery Vibes to You. Good to know that you're Healing is coming along nicely.

-And just how much longer does your doctor say you have to wear a cast?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #79 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:49:51 AM »

....And then I guess I'll have to cancel our ski trip to Aspen in January, right?

singdaw · « **Reply #80 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:51:43 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 24, 2007, 09:45:35 AM

<SNARK>

Snark the Hainsie-Kimlets sing..

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #81 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:52:25 AM »

In any case...

I'm about to head back over to Steve's. He has some shopping to do today - as do I now that I think of it. And then we'll be heading to his sister's house tonight for yet another Thanksgiving gathering. I'm looking forward to seeing his clan again, especially his mother since her health issues seem to be resolving themselves quite nicely recently. She's even playing piano again apparently! We may also catch a movie this afternoon if time and craziness permits.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #82 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:54:21 AM »

Hmm.. And I'm not sure I like the latest Safari update. It seems it's trying to be like Firefox now.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #83 on:** November 24, 2007, 09:55:48 AM »

OK... Time to bundle up again and head out.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving Saturday.

Laters...

FJL · « **Reply #84 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:01:41 AM »

Welcome to Danise's niece!

FJL · « **Reply #85 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:03:32 AM »

Thanks as always for the vibes, everybody.

See you all here late tomorrow night, most likely.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #86 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:22:13 AM »

Welcome to da niece of DR Danise!

td · « **Reply #87 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:22:25 AM »

Quote from: Matt H. on November 24, 2007, 07:45:13 AM

Thanks for the tip on the new Holmes books, DR td. Are they as good as Nicholas Meyer's two wonderful books?

They are unique, as is their author.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #88 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:22:44 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 24, 2007, 09:52:25 AM

In any case...

I'm about to head back over to Steve's. He has some shopping to do today - as do I now that I think of it. And then we'll be heading to his sister's house tonight for yet another Thanksgiving gathering. I'm looking forward to seeing his clan again, especially his mother since her health issues seem to be resolving themselves quite nicely recently. She's even playing piano again apparently! We may also catch a movie this afternoon if time and craziness permits.

tell him hello for me.

td · « **Reply #89 on:** November 24, 2007, 10:24:53 AM »

A propos of nothing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolxQPogXqU

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