RoCkInG The Boat!

		Sunday, December 01, 2002
		Dang, this five day weekend is going by fast! Still recovering from the Thanksgiving carb-binging. Lisa and her roommate Mark, along with his girlfriend Sara, Mark’s mom, Shirley and a couple other mutual friends (Shay, Jennifer, et al) put together a magnificent spread. All the usuals: Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potato cakes, Shay’s amazing corn pudding, pumpkin pie, empanadas (not a traditional Thanksgiving offering, but nobody was complaining), while I contributed a meat-and-cheese platter for appetizer and a pear tort for desert. We probably had easily enough food for 20 people, so even after thirds, there was still plenty left for take-home boxes. Then it was time for post-prandial movie-watching in the big overstuffed chair. MIB II (what WERE they thinking!), and “Reign Of Fire”(not bad, but the cinematography was so dark, you couldn’t see a good portion of the film). Finally, waddled home around 11:00 p.m., at which point, I drank a large glass of seltzer, took a TUMS, and went to bed. The leftovers were polished off last night while watching “A Muppet Christmas Special”. Spent most of the afternoon Wednesday shopping at the Pike Place Market, which is always a real treat, since I don’t get down there nearly as much as I used to when I worked downtown. Was deeply disappointed to see that my favorite produce stand, Mario & Luigi’s (NOT named after the video game brothers), has disappeared completely, leaving a gaping hole in the north-end stalls. No doubt, it’ll be soon replaced by t-shirt or art photo vendors, most of whom all seem to be selling the same items nowadays – at least it’ll give me the chance to comparison shop for Christmas presents. Speaking of Christmas, I’m going to try to make an actual effort this year, after last year’s dismal showing. There’s nothing quite like a gift certificate to say, “I haven’t got a clue what to buy you”, and except for my brother’s kids, I’m really going to attempt actual presents with some modicum of thought put into them. Today it’s off to the N30 rally at Westlake 12:00 noon, then (assuming I don’t get pepper-sprayed or arrested!), maybe take in a show. Posted byCOMTE on 4:26 PM

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