This younger generation has made the traditional relationships with their mate a thing of the past. You like her, she likes you, hey, lets move in together! But, before you pack your bags, and move out of mamma's house, there are ten rules you must observe and obey:
1. Bathrooms: girls do not share their bathroom, period. You will be granted access to the guest bathroom. You must keep this room neat and tidy at all times. No beard hair in the sink! And the cardinal rule to never break-never use the monogrammed towels to dry your hands and do not use that special bar of soap in the dish! That soap is for guest only!
2. Toilet seat: the seat must be in the down position at all times. If you miss or spatter, wipe it down! And don't just flush and go! You must remain in a holding pattern until the completion of the water cycle! Most women prefer the lid down also.
3. Toilet Paper: you must observe the paper flow of the roll of paper before using up the roll. The woman of the household has a particular preference, paper under, or paper over. Do not make light of this. Your relationship with this woman depends on it.
4. Running water: during the first six-twelve months of your stay, you will notice that the woman of the house runs the water in the sink, while they are in that room doing their business. Once the gal of the house becomes comfortable with you in the house, then the running water will stop, and then you will notice the sounds of the jungle coming from behind that door!
5. Closets: your best hope is that the bedrooms have walk in closets. If not, you best get used to living out of your suitcase! The bedroom closet will be full of this season's clothing, and the other bedroom closets will be full of the other seasonal clothing.
6. Refrigerator: forget having space for your twelve pack of your favorite beer. The refrigerator will be full of bottles of white wine, cottage cheese, yogurt, and sugar free flavored water! The veggie bins will be full of, you guessed it, veggies!
7. TV: don't even think of reprogramming the favorite tv channels on the TV, even if its yours! The remote control is her domain!
8. Laundry: stick with just washing your own clothes, until she gives you permission to run a load for her. On each and every item, you must check the recommended laundry procedures, as some items will need to be sent to the dry cleaners, and you must separate the whites, from the pastels, from the dark colors. When removing items from the dryer, have a pair of tongs handy, in case you come across her thong underwear.
9. Bed covers: chances are the duvet, or bed spread is light colored. Never come into the bedroom all hot and sweaty and crash on the bed for a quick nap. You must first take a quick shower, dry off, and put on clean clothes. Your body sweat will stain that light colored material.
10. Pets: if the gal of the house has a pet, remember, it was here first. If the woman of the house has to make a choice, it will not be you!
If you will observe these house rules, your stay may eventually become permanent Most of these rules will apply, if she moves into your domain, but that's a whole separate topic!
Retired in 2012. I'm trying to out run old age and boredom. So far, I'm winning the race!
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Pool Talk, at the Markie Mark-Brunch on Us
Our little pool crew had so much fun on Saturday, doing our interpretation of cocooning and gossiping that it had to pick up again the next day. Let's bring snacks they said. Ok, cheese straws and champagne, that's the ticket!
We were the last to arrive. We look under the pavilion, and there is a table cloth on one of the picnic tables! This last minute planning idea resulted in a full blown pool tailgate! We had cheese straws, sausage balls, cinnamon rolls, chicken & waffles, fruit, and mimosas! What a deal! A late arrival came walking up with two small bags of chips and a box of cheesits. Girl! You gotta step up your game!
From here, our first topic of the day came from our mini-tailgate party. "Ya'll, let me tell ya about some of the crazy stuff from our Grove Tailgating!...." We all agreed, there are several universal "oh hell no's"that we all had in common:
1. Don't be walking up with just a bag of chips in your hand, oh hell no!
2. Don't be showing up at 12:00 for a 11:00 game with the sausage and biscuits that should a been there by 8:00. Oh hell no!
3. Don't show up, no ticket, no groceries, and clean us out while we are at the game. Oh, hell no!
4. Don't borrow a cooler because you forgot to bring one, then not return it to the owner. Oh hell no!
5. Don't be the one to announce, "were out of cups and paper products" when you never bring any. Oh hell no!
6. Don't show up late, and plop yourself in front of the tv and ask "when ya'll gonna have the game on???" Oh hell no!
7. Don't be showing up with several bottles of wine and ask, "anybody got a cork screw??? Oh hell no!
As the day wore on, even more topics were discussed. We all agreed to save the gossip for this coming week for next Saturday, for the next installment of Pool Talk, at the Markie Mark!
We were the last to arrive. We look under the pavilion, and there is a table cloth on one of the picnic tables! This last minute planning idea resulted in a full blown pool tailgate! We had cheese straws, sausage balls, cinnamon rolls, chicken & waffles, fruit, and mimosas! What a deal! A late arrival came walking up with two small bags of chips and a box of cheesits. Girl! You gotta step up your game!
From here, our first topic of the day came from our mini-tailgate party. "Ya'll, let me tell ya about some of the crazy stuff from our Grove Tailgating!...." We all agreed, there are several universal "oh hell no's"that we all had in common:
1. Don't be walking up with just a bag of chips in your hand, oh hell no!
2. Don't be showing up at 12:00 for a 11:00 game with the sausage and biscuits that should a been there by 8:00. Oh hell no!
3. Don't show up, no ticket, no groceries, and clean us out while we are at the game. Oh, hell no!
4. Don't borrow a cooler because you forgot to bring one, then not return it to the owner. Oh hell no!
5. Don't be the one to announce, "were out of cups and paper products" when you never bring any. Oh hell no!
6. Don't show up late, and plop yourself in front of the tv and ask "when ya'll gonna have the game on???" Oh hell no!
7. Don't be showing up with several bottles of wine and ask, "anybody got a cork screw??? Oh hell no!
As the day wore on, even more topics were discussed. We all agreed to save the gossip for this coming week for next Saturday, for the next installment of Pool Talk, at the Markie Mark!
Pool Talk, From the Markie Mark
Well, it has taken us almost 2 years to finally meet up with the right kinds people at the Markie Mark. Some are weekenders, some are resident owners, some are renters, and others just come back for a pool day because they miss it so much.
For the most part, we resemble those characters from the movie "Cocoon". We sit on our floats, sipping our favorite beverages, and trying to make as few ripples in the pool as possible!
Yesterday we all noticed this couple at the other end, enjoying the lounge chairs
The guy looked a lot older. The gal was a sweet looking blonde thang in a skinny bright yellow bikini. Occasionally, she would get out of her lounge chair to take a dip and wet her ankles.
All of us noticed the older guy would casually give her a pat on her behind. It wasn't a fatherly pat, either. After they left, one of our cocooners blurted out, "I don't think that was a father daughter thing!" OMG! The dam just broke on conversation!
This couple had to have been one of those sugar daddy and sugar baby thangs! One of our crew knows of a girl that goes out to dinner with older men, and gets tipped $150, plus the meal! We all then began plotting on how we could figure out which building they stay in! The old ladies in the assisted living facilities ain't got nothing on us!
We had so much fun that we had to give our little group a proper name! Pool Talk, at the Markie Mark was born! Plans were made to regroup the next day, pool side, early at 11:00 a.m. sharp! Cheese straws and mimosas would be served. I'm thinking, this is gonna be a hoot!
For the most part, we resemble those characters from the movie "Cocoon". We sit on our floats, sipping our favorite beverages, and trying to make as few ripples in the pool as possible!
Yesterday we all noticed this couple at the other end, enjoying the lounge chairs
The guy looked a lot older. The gal was a sweet looking blonde thang in a skinny bright yellow bikini. Occasionally, she would get out of her lounge chair to take a dip and wet her ankles.
All of us noticed the older guy would casually give her a pat on her behind. It wasn't a fatherly pat, either. After they left, one of our cocooners blurted out, "I don't think that was a father daughter thing!" OMG! The dam just broke on conversation!
This couple had to have been one of those sugar daddy and sugar baby thangs! One of our crew knows of a girl that goes out to dinner with older men, and gets tipped $150, plus the meal! We all then began plotting on how we could figure out which building they stay in! The old ladies in the assisted living facilities ain't got nothing on us!
We had so much fun that we had to give our little group a proper name! Pool Talk, at the Markie Mark was born! Plans were made to regroup the next day, pool side, early at 11:00 a.m. sharp! Cheese straws and mimosas would be served. I'm thinking, this is gonna be a hoot!
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Beach Vaca 101 for 2018
Every trip to the beach brings new experiences and new discoveries to add to the list:
Must bring items:
1. A muffin pan. Martha White muffin mixes are and easy breakfast treat. I also discovered from FB, a other muffin pan treat. Line the muffin cups with ham slices, add cheese, then a whole egg, salt and pepper. Bake 400 degrees, for 15 minutes.
2. A dash mini waffle iron. Waffle mix that you just add milk or water, and your babies have a waffle breakfast treat! The dash mini makes them the size of an Eggo waffle!
3.Quisinart ice cream maker. Put the mixer bowl in the freezer. Mix up the 4 ingredients and 20 minutes you have a frozen treat. Make it the day before and it's good and firm. No ice or salt needed!
4. Homemade cookies. Bag all the dry ingredients in ziploc bags. Sugars together, flours, salt, and baking soda together. Mix in wet ingredients at the beach, and bake for a homemade treat! I also bring parchment paper and a simple cookie scoop.
5.Hand mixer. I made my chocolate chip cookies by hand, since the condo didn't have a mixer.
6.Margarita machine. (Repeat item) Best discovery ever! Mix them up overnight, store in ziploc bags. Use the frozen bags as ice for your beach lunch. Pour into a steel 30 oz tumbler, add a smoothee straw, and you have a frozen adult beverage that lasts for hours!
7. Beach wagon, with wide wheels. Must have for all you bring! The heavier the load, the more you end up dragging instead of pulling.
8. Beach chairs and umbrella. A three day rental at Sandestin is $100, or $150 if you aren't a card carrying guest. We go to the beach so often, we bring our own. Best umbrella ever is the Cool Cabana. You can find it at www.cool-cabana.com.
9. Beach. The beach at Sandestin is usually way over crowded, and the chair rental guys takeover the prime spaces, pushing tent and canopy users way back from the water. Down here, Henderson State Park is between Destin and Sandestin and only $6 a car load. It's never been busy when we go, and you can set up any type of shade at the waters edge. Worth it if you are going to make it a full day.
10. Bluetooth speaker. Hook up your favorite Pandora channel without having to use earbuds. The sound usually doesn't disturb your neighbors.
11. External battery charger. This will keep your phone battery fully charged, a long with any other USB devices.
12. Rainy day entertainment. We were here seven days and it rained six of them. We managed to get some beach time every day, but with several "pack it up quick " moments.
13. Go early. Best time for restaurant dining is EARLY! We target 5-5:30 to miss the long wait times for a table. Sometimes when it's just two of us, we will eat at the bar!
14. Bacon. Cook it at home till "floppy". Place on paper towels. Once cool, put into ziploc bags and freeze. At the beach, microwave slices for one minute, and you have crispy bacon without the mess of frying!
15. Plastic tubs. We store all our kitchen supplies in small plastic tubs. Paper goods, washing pods, seasonings, etc... we restock pack at home, saving on trips to the store for those "local marked up pricing "!
Wow! 15 items for the Beaching 101 list! Some old ones, but more new! We have another trip in August, to Hilton Head. Maybe there will be some new items from the Atlantic coast!
Must bring items:
1. A muffin pan. Martha White muffin mixes are and easy breakfast treat. I also discovered from FB, a other muffin pan treat. Line the muffin cups with ham slices, add cheese, then a whole egg, salt and pepper. Bake 400 degrees, for 15 minutes.
2. A dash mini waffle iron. Waffle mix that you just add milk or water, and your babies have a waffle breakfast treat! The dash mini makes them the size of an Eggo waffle!
3.Quisinart ice cream maker. Put the mixer bowl in the freezer. Mix up the 4 ingredients and 20 minutes you have a frozen treat. Make it the day before and it's good and firm. No ice or salt needed!
4. Homemade cookies. Bag all the dry ingredients in ziploc bags. Sugars together, flours, salt, and baking soda together. Mix in wet ingredients at the beach, and bake for a homemade treat! I also bring parchment paper and a simple cookie scoop.
5.Hand mixer. I made my chocolate chip cookies by hand, since the condo didn't have a mixer.
6.Margarita machine. (Repeat item) Best discovery ever! Mix them up overnight, store in ziploc bags. Use the frozen bags as ice for your beach lunch. Pour into a steel 30 oz tumbler, add a smoothee straw, and you have a frozen adult beverage that lasts for hours!
7. Beach wagon, with wide wheels. Must have for all you bring! The heavier the load, the more you end up dragging instead of pulling.
8. Beach chairs and umbrella. A three day rental at Sandestin is $100, or $150 if you aren't a card carrying guest. We go to the beach so often, we bring our own. Best umbrella ever is the Cool Cabana. You can find it at www.cool-cabana.com.
9. Beach. The beach at Sandestin is usually way over crowded, and the chair rental guys takeover the prime spaces, pushing tent and canopy users way back from the water. Down here, Henderson State Park is between Destin and Sandestin and only $6 a car load. It's never been busy when we go, and you can set up any type of shade at the waters edge. Worth it if you are going to make it a full day.
10. Bluetooth speaker. Hook up your favorite Pandora channel without having to use earbuds. The sound usually doesn't disturb your neighbors.
11. External battery charger. This will keep your phone battery fully charged, a long with any other USB devices.
12. Rainy day entertainment. We were here seven days and it rained six of them. We managed to get some beach time every day, but with several "pack it up quick " moments.
13. Go early. Best time for restaurant dining is EARLY! We target 5-5:30 to miss the long wait times for a table. Sometimes when it's just two of us, we will eat at the bar!
14. Bacon. Cook it at home till "floppy". Place on paper towels. Once cool, put into ziploc bags and freeze. At the beach, microwave slices for one minute, and you have crispy bacon without the mess of frying!
15. Plastic tubs. We store all our kitchen supplies in small plastic tubs. Paper goods, washing pods, seasonings, etc... we restock pack at home, saving on trips to the store for those "local marked up pricing "!
Wow! 15 items for the Beaching 101 list! Some old ones, but more new! We have another trip in August, to Hilton Head. Maybe there will be some new items from the Atlantic coast!
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Vaca Foodie Stops
When traveling an Vaca, one must always stay alert for a new foodie stop. You might see a billboard, a Facebook foodie post, or as my momma says "it looked good from the outside"! We were ending our trip over the bay bridge to Destin, and spotted Lulu's, next to the boat warehouse that's covered in a mural of whales. We have been to the one in Gulf Shores, but haven't tried this one, so why not!
LULU's
The parking up close is limited, so expect to drop off your riders, then go park, with a nice walk back. The building is open air, with huge garage doors up and lots of fans spinning. We noticed from the bridge that there was a sea plane in the water. The pilot will walk by your table and drop off a card, to remind you during your stay that he is available.
We were not sure what we wanted to order until I saw a seafood basket for two on the menu. It has fish, shrimp, oysters, and crab claws, along with hush puppies and fries. Granted, it was all fried, but it was oh so good!
Can you imagine getting a call from your daughter, "Mom! I met this guy at the beach! And, we love each other! Don't tell Dad, I want to surprise him with a visit on Father's day!
He must have really shook me up. We got down the road, when I suddenly remembered I had left my credit card on the table. A quick thinking spousal unit made a phone call, and we detoured back to pick it up. Whew! Is this a sign that I'm getting old???? One of many!
CULVERS
Along Hwy 98, before you get to the "Premium Outlet Stores" was a new place called Culvers. They are a fast food joint, but they also serve custard desserts. We have been through the drive-thu at several other locations, but have never gone in. We were waiting for out room to get ready, so why not.
We walked up to the counter, and just stared. There were so many choices! The cashier remarked, "take your time, we are used to it." We were there for the custard. The chain originated from Wisconsin, and they also have fried cheese curds, which we love. The custard reminds me of Bops, back in Mississippi.
They have an endless amount of toppings for you to try.
LULU's
The parking up close is limited, so expect to drop off your riders, then go park, with a nice walk back. The building is open air, with huge garage doors up and lots of fans spinning. We noticed from the bridge that there was a sea plane in the water. The pilot will walk by your table and drop off a card, to remind you during your stay that he is available.
We were not sure what we wanted to order until I saw a seafood basket for two on the menu. It has fish, shrimp, oysters, and crab claws, along with hush puppies and fries. Granted, it was all fried, but it was oh so good!
I noticed one of the waiters working one of the other tables looked like he wasn't from around these parts. The only thang missing was a kilt and a sword!
He must have really shook me up. We got down the road, when I suddenly remembered I had left my credit card on the table. A quick thinking spousal unit made a phone call, and we detoured back to pick it up. Whew! Is this a sign that I'm getting old???? One of many!
CULVERS
Along Hwy 98, before you get to the "Premium Outlet Stores" was a new place called Culvers. They are a fast food joint, but they also serve custard desserts. We have been through the drive-thu at several other locations, but have never gone in. We were waiting for out room to get ready, so why not.
We walked up to the counter, and just stared. There were so many choices! The cashier remarked, "take your time, we are used to it." We were there for the custard. The chain originated from Wisconsin, and they also have fried cheese curds, which we love. The custard reminds me of Bops, back in Mississippi.
They have an endless amount of toppings for you to try.
WINN DIXIE
With our early arrival, we were able to check in an hour early and unpack. Our kids were still in transit, so we decided to go ahead with the first grocery run. Siri said WinnDixie was the closest (Publix and Walmart a short ride further). Winn Dixie was an absolute mad house! It was like bumper cars with the shopping carts! The cereal row was a wasteland, nothing but a few boxes left on the self! The deli meat section was like pit row of a NASCAR race, everybody pulling up to the doors with their carts, emptying the shelves before the guy behind them could blink. On the end of aisles, and down thew rows, there were abandoned carts, half filled. Is this the Zombie Apocalypse?????
We survived the checkout line, with everything on our list. I can just imagine what the first night restaurant scene would be! Shrimp boil condo style for us!
Stay tuned. more to come.....
Rituals of the First Day of Vaca
Every summer brings with it the rites of passage to the holy grail, the white sugary sands of the Florida Panhandle. You would think, as many times as I have made this trip to Beach Mecca, it would be same old thing. But no.....!
PACK IT UP
The spousal unit left for a conference down south several days early. That left me with the responsibility (as always) of packing the car, securing the house, and saying good bye to Otis, our resident travel dog. Otis knows when its travel time. He sees the suitcase, and hops right on in. He then starts his all loving dog routine, like you can't not take me, the sweet lovable travel dog!
I get up early, and load the remaining items into the car. Otis is watching....All done, I'm like, whoops, where are the car keys??? I tear the house apart looking for them. I've now retraced my steps at least 15 times. Well crap, on to the car. I can't just switch cars, the rack on the back is secured with a lock, and the key is with the others. I checked all the usual suspect spots where I might have laid them. No keys. I pull everything out and give each box the eagle eye. No keys. Otis has not left the house, with the door wide open.
I am now sweating, a;most in a panic, and haven't left the driveway. One more time into the house. I've formed a mental check list, and gone through it countless times. There's Otis, calmly sitting in the middle of our bed. Ok, one last desperate thought. I brush Otis aside and I begin pulling back the covers. As I'm doing so, I swear I heard Otis snicker. The covers are pulled back, and in the middle of the bed, are the KEYS!!!!! One of these days Otis, one of these days!
MOBILE BOUND
Our usual route to the Florida Panhandle takes us through Hattiesburg to Hwy 98, and then we turn on Hwy 63, at Lucedale, to I-10. We miss all the stop and go 98 traffic through North Mobile. This adds a few minutes, but its four lane all the way and only a few traffic lights, some of which are usually green light. If traffic is heavy on I-10, then we opt for the Bay Bridge route over Mobile Bay.
I had to make a Costco stop, and it is co convenient, being off the first exit of I-65. The spousal unit sent me the shopping list, via pictures of the items by text message! Ain't technology great!
Several friends Facebooked me about these new Vodka infused ice pops. I'm looking, and looking. This sweet young thang interrupts me and asked if she could help me. I tell her about the ice pops. Wouldn't you know it, "Oh, I'm sorry, this is my first day, I'm not sure, but maybe they're in the liquor store next door.! She wasn't very helpful, but she sure was purdy! Next door, I wait my tum, that's what you do in Costco (unlike Sam's). I ask the cashier about the ice pops. He gives me that look.... He then begins to recite the preamble to the constitution, They are only available out west, in three states.....I think he has said this 100 times today already!
Since it is right at noon, on a Friday, and traffic is calm, I go the tunnel route. No problems. Once I exit the tunnel, and get to daylight, all I see are cars, trucks, and 18 wheelers, as far as the eye can see! Fortunately, they were all pointed in the other direction! I picked up the spousal unit at the Grand, at Point Clear, and then we were off!
FLORIDA LINE
You can tell when you get to Florida on I-10, as they have these nice welcome signs at the State line. Some travelers stop and take pictures. Me, I like the jets mounted in the air at the first rest stop. We take the Crestwell exit to the toll bridge at Niceville. We invested in a Florida Sunpass years ago and it has been well worth it. As you approach the bridge, stay left, and avoid the pay line with all those other cars lined up, waiting their turn! You know you are near when at the other end of the bridge you can spot the boat storage warehouse with the whale murals! The beach is near!!!!
PACK IT UP
The spousal unit left for a conference down south several days early. That left me with the responsibility (as always) of packing the car, securing the house, and saying good bye to Otis, our resident travel dog. Otis knows when its travel time. He sees the suitcase, and hops right on in. He then starts his all loving dog routine, like you can't not take me, the sweet lovable travel dog!
I get up early, and load the remaining items into the car. Otis is watching....All done, I'm like, whoops, where are the car keys??? I tear the house apart looking for them. I've now retraced my steps at least 15 times. Well crap, on to the car. I can't just switch cars, the rack on the back is secured with a lock, and the key is with the others. I checked all the usual suspect spots where I might have laid them. No keys. I pull everything out and give each box the eagle eye. No keys. Otis has not left the house, with the door wide open.
I am now sweating, a;most in a panic, and haven't left the driveway. One more time into the house. I've formed a mental check list, and gone through it countless times. There's Otis, calmly sitting in the middle of our bed. Ok, one last desperate thought. I brush Otis aside and I begin pulling back the covers. As I'm doing so, I swear I heard Otis snicker. The covers are pulled back, and in the middle of the bed, are the KEYS!!!!! One of these days Otis, one of these days!
MOBILE BOUND
Our usual route to the Florida Panhandle takes us through Hattiesburg to Hwy 98, and then we turn on Hwy 63, at Lucedale, to I-10. We miss all the stop and go 98 traffic through North Mobile. This adds a few minutes, but its four lane all the way and only a few traffic lights, some of which are usually green light. If traffic is heavy on I-10, then we opt for the Bay Bridge route over Mobile Bay.
I had to make a Costco stop, and it is co convenient, being off the first exit of I-65. The spousal unit sent me the shopping list, via pictures of the items by text message! Ain't technology great!
Several friends Facebooked me about these new Vodka infused ice pops. I'm looking, and looking. This sweet young thang interrupts me and asked if she could help me. I tell her about the ice pops. Wouldn't you know it, "Oh, I'm sorry, this is my first day, I'm not sure, but maybe they're in the liquor store next door.! She wasn't very helpful, but she sure was purdy! Next door, I wait my tum, that's what you do in Costco (unlike Sam's). I ask the cashier about the ice pops. He gives me that look.... He then begins to recite the preamble to the constitution, They are only available out west, in three states.....I think he has said this 100 times today already!
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| Mission accomplished! |
Since it is right at noon, on a Friday, and traffic is calm, I go the tunnel route. No problems. Once I exit the tunnel, and get to daylight, all I see are cars, trucks, and 18 wheelers, as far as the eye can see! Fortunately, they were all pointed in the other direction! I picked up the spousal unit at the Grand, at Point Clear, and then we were off!
FLORIDA LINE
You can tell when you get to Florida on I-10, as they have these nice welcome signs at the State line. Some travelers stop and take pictures. Me, I like the jets mounted in the air at the first rest stop. We take the Crestwell exit to the toll bridge at Niceville. We invested in a Florida Sunpass years ago and it has been well worth it. As you approach the bridge, stay left, and avoid the pay line with all those other cars lined up, waiting their turn! You know you are near when at the other end of the bridge you can spot the boat storage warehouse with the whale murals! The beach is near!!!!
Monday, May 28, 2018
Preachers and Barbeque!
This being memorial day and all, there aren't a whole lot of restaurant choices. We were in Oxford, so I knew the pickings were gonna be slim. As I was making my way through the FB new feed, I saw where Pig & Pint was open all day. Winner, winner, pork rib dinner!
We stopped by the house, to refresh ourselves, and I remembered that Pig & Pint was pet friendly. Ole Otis is always ready for another car ride. I was hoping for a cool evening and a close parking spot, since the restaurant has limited indoor seating, and the neighborhood ain't in one of the best locations.
I dropped off Otis and the spousal Unit so they could save us a spot at one of the outside picnic tables. After parking, I made my way back to the restaurant. It was not hard to find, I just followed my nose, sniffing the wood smoke back to the pit! After placing the order, I joined Otis & Momma.
Seated across from us, was a young couple. I could tell she weren't from around these parts, since she was eating brisket tacos, but her hubby had a mouth full of pulled pork sammach! They were newlyweds since last July, both involved in the Lutheran Ministry. He was a local, and she was from Minnesota, I knew it! I don't know much about no Lutheran, but we all knew about dogs, and the cookies from Campbell's Bakery just around the corner.
After their departure our double picnic table filled up fast. Turns our it was a whole bunch of Methodist preachers and such. One was a district superintendent, and another was a Bishop. We almost had enough board pieces for a game of chess! They all were here for the "Pre-conference" before the Conference. We figured out who all the players were, and the spousal unit mentioned that we were members of St. Marks, out at the Rez. Did they know Keith Keeton? Boy! Did they ever! I used to refer to Keith as my young buck preacher, but now he has enough grey hairs that I had to drop the young part!
We then started playing the guessing game. I mentioned that I used to run the sound board, and we had one preacher that I referred to as the "15 minute man". All his sermon's were no longer than 15 minutes. I figured he had standing reservations at several restaurants. I mentioned his first name, "Jim", and one of those preachers responded "that would be Jim Curtis!" Yep! nailed him! I then mentioned another preacher Jim, with white hair, that has been known to take several phone calls during his sermons. Another one of those preachers yelled out "that's ole Matheny!" Dang, these guys are good!
I was short on some of the others names, but told them that we could go to the church and review the wall of shame! Nobody ever remembers the good parts about a preacher's stay, but you can always come up with some of the bad!
Before we left, I reminded them that since the West Jackson Superintendent was present, they all should be the banana fosters pudding and put it on his tab!
We stopped by the house, to refresh ourselves, and I remembered that Pig & Pint was pet friendly. Ole Otis is always ready for another car ride. I was hoping for a cool evening and a close parking spot, since the restaurant has limited indoor seating, and the neighborhood ain't in one of the best locations.
I dropped off Otis and the spousal Unit so they could save us a spot at one of the outside picnic tables. After parking, I made my way back to the restaurant. It was not hard to find, I just followed my nose, sniffing the wood smoke back to the pit! After placing the order, I joined Otis & Momma.
Seated across from us, was a young couple. I could tell she weren't from around these parts, since she was eating brisket tacos, but her hubby had a mouth full of pulled pork sammach! They were newlyweds since last July, both involved in the Lutheran Ministry. He was a local, and she was from Minnesota, I knew it! I don't know much about no Lutheran, but we all knew about dogs, and the cookies from Campbell's Bakery just around the corner.
After their departure our double picnic table filled up fast. Turns our it was a whole bunch of Methodist preachers and such. One was a district superintendent, and another was a Bishop. We almost had enough board pieces for a game of chess! They all were here for the "Pre-conference" before the Conference. We figured out who all the players were, and the spousal unit mentioned that we were members of St. Marks, out at the Rez. Did they know Keith Keeton? Boy! Did they ever! I used to refer to Keith as my young buck preacher, but now he has enough grey hairs that I had to drop the young part!
We then started playing the guessing game. I mentioned that I used to run the sound board, and we had one preacher that I referred to as the "15 minute man". All his sermon's were no longer than 15 minutes. I figured he had standing reservations at several restaurants. I mentioned his first name, "Jim", and one of those preachers responded "that would be Jim Curtis!" Yep! nailed him! I then mentioned another preacher Jim, with white hair, that has been known to take several phone calls during his sermons. Another one of those preachers yelled out "that's ole Matheny!" Dang, these guys are good!
I was short on some of the others names, but told them that we could go to the church and review the wall of shame! Nobody ever remembers the good parts about a preacher's stay, but you can always come up with some of the bad!
Before we left, I reminded them that since the West Jackson Superintendent was present, they all should be the banana fosters pudding and put it on his tab!
Table full of Preachers!
I posted this picture to Facebook and tagged my buddy Keith Keeton in it, and told them to add any comments they would like. We'll see how far out of their preacher comfort zones they are willing to go!
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