I do drink more than my fair share of brew and I have the belly to prove it! Geez, guys bragging about their six-pack abs; I’ve practically got a keg under my shirt. Anyway, I walk so I can drink with impunity. And notwithstanding my girth, I’m maintaining my weight in the 200-205 range.
Which is not to say that I don’t consume calories in more traditional ways. I’m not talking about ice cream, although that’s a sweet tooth indulgence I can’t seem to resist. Last night I enjoyed a home-prepared meal:
I did manage to get my steps in yesterday afternoon, despite the rain.
I took a few “between the storms” photographs from one vantage point on my neighborhood walk.
It rained again like a motherfucker last night. I was glad I had the foresight to carry my umbrella with me to Cheap Charlies. I still wound up taking a trike home. And as infrequently as I use something other than my legs to get home, the driver not only knew where I lived but called me by name. Even after several beers, I found that somewhat disconcerting.
Speaking of the rain, I’m sorry to report that the Kokomo’s floating bar I recently visited hasn’t faired too well in the current stormy weather.
I’m advised that all crew and passengers made it safely to shore.
In other disconcerting news, I received this email from my older brother today:
I received a voice mail from some very rude bitch who did not identify herself or her firm. She stated she had a right to contact me because she is unable to contact you.
Her message: There is a formal complaint filed against you. You must call 833-960-XXXX and reference file BFA 14598 regarding the pending allegations.
I honestly have no idea what this is all about. My scam radar went off, but that doesn’t really make sense either. The 833 prefix is a toll-free number apparently. Anyway, as far as I’m concerned she can keep on looking, I have no intention of calling. I haven’t lived in the USA for years and years, can’t imagine how I might have generated a “formal complaint” from anyone. If it were something from my working days, well, they have my email address. Hell, even a Google search would probably reveal my current whereabouts.
Oh, wait a minute! Did one of you readers finally complain about the boring drivel I post here every day? Damn it! Guilty as charged.
Here’s hoping the “formal complaint” is just a bunch of fluff.
Beautiful pics of the bay. Sorry to read that the rain still bedevils your area, despite the rainy season’s being over (or is it?).
You’re a cornbread veteran, so I might be hitting you up soon for some advice on how to make a decent batch of the stuff for my upcoming cornbread stuffing. I mean, I’ve made cornbread before, but it was never to my satisfaction. The best batch I’ve ever made was from a Costco pre-mixed kit. Sweet and delicious, that was, and the perfect texture to boot. Haven’t been able to match that since.
Your ribs look just as good as the ribs i’ve had at Maurice’s in Columbia when i’ve stopped in COLA town on my way to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Maurice was proud of his Southern heritage but sadly he’s succumbed to the Political Correctness we are FORCED to endure and the flags have come down. McCrarey, just pay you Korea bar tab and the formal complaints will be gone. Peace Out!
Kev, rainy season is over but apparently a wayward typhoon offshore has triggered the recent rains. I make food, but I don’t create it. I’m a mix guy when it comes to cornbread. I actually found some Marie Callender’s cornbread mix at the grocery store and it’s pretty damn good. No shame in a mix that works!
Soju, Maurice’s! My favorite! I do miss that mustard-based bbq sauce. I’m retired now, no way I can afford to pay my Korea bar tab!