In article >, sd
> wrote:

> In article >,
> Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:
(snip)Opened the chicken kiev
> > and was almost knocked over by the stench. It seems I
> > overestimated how long it would need to thaw. Fortunately, we had a
> > couple fresh steaks (NY Strip, I think). A few minutes after the
> > smoke alarm went off, the steaks were done.

> At least my "no plans for Valentine's Day" netted me a dinner out
> (linguine with white clam sauce at a local Greek/Italian eatery)

Name of said Greek/Italian place?
We had a late lunch/early supper at the Timberlodge near us. Ribs for
He and prime rib for Me. Then I went downtown to hear Queen Noor of
Jordan speak. Got lost in the parking ramp -- felt like Charlie on the
MTA. Stopped at Niece Patty's on the way home to see how she's holding
up. She's okay; we'll see what tomorrow and Thursday bring.

> with family. Hope you got a raincheck .... :-)

> sd
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