On Aug 5, 2:45 am, " BOB" > wrote:
> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in oglegroups.com...
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> > Today is the anniversary of Crash's and my first date. We're having a
> > special dinner (well, special to us) in about an hour or so.
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> > Marinated shrimp on skewers, grilled, then served with lemon butter.
> > Marinated chicken breast with onion and red, yellow, and green
> > peppers, skewered and grilled.
> > Brown rice.
> > Pound cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for dessert.
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> > It's been raining intermittently all day, so grilling may or may not
> > be a challenge. But this is going to be a real treat for us, either
> > way!
>
> > (Crash has been having problems with his artificial hip making loud,
> > horrible grinding sounds, and he's having trouble walking, but he's in
> > good spirits. We see the orthopod on Monday)
>
> > Carol
>
> Sounds like a great meal. I'm guessing that each part has some significance
> from the past 12 years together?

The pound cake had significance. The shrimp was significant in that
we both love shrimp and our roommates of 11 months don't touch fish or
seafood. First time we've had it in over a year. We needed to
celebrate! The chicken was so the other guys would have something to
eat. Heehee!

> Here's hoping that Crash's hip is easily fixed...ask the doctor about adding
> grease fittings. ;-)

That's what I'm thinking he needs.

> Glad to see you back posting again. Don't be a stranger. You add much to
> this (mostly, now days, Off Topic) group.

On topic is a good thing.

Carol