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It’s Hard to Eat With a Paper Bag Over My Head
Now, now, don't take on so, laddie. Yer just gettin' used to this year's newly gifted birthday suit. I'm sure magics will dazzle us with 'deth,' you'll cultivate something Kurt, and I'll busk out my best Beckett :)— June 20, 2009 1:49 a.m.
It’s Hard to Eat With a Paper Bag Over My Head
I will refrain from jest about salmon boxty. And yes, we can sing anything you all like--not sure I know any Megadeth tunes, though.— June 20, 2009 1:37 a.m.
It’s Hard to Eat With a Paper Bag Over My Head
And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson...Nawp. Actually, all the prominent docs, nurses, pharm reps, etc. were in the main dining room. My invite was "secret" and my instructions were to remain incognito, while tucking away oysters and Napa fruit.— June 20, 2009 1:18 a.m.
It’s Hard to Eat With a Paper Bag Over My Head
To further obfuscate Naomi's identity: I once impersonated her for part of an evening to chefs and servers at a swank eatery--easy to do and hard to resist doing, as I was "alone" sitting near the bar, and big pharma footed the bill for a steady river of cocktails, wines by the glass, entrees, appetizers. My status earned me a glass or three from a special bottle produced from the kitchen. Upon revealing that I was not in actuality Ms. Wise, I confided in a hush that she was a slightish, unassuming woman of Asian appearance. I hope that slightish Asian women have consequently been getting the best of service around town the last couple of years.— June 20, 2009 12:55 a.m.
Spiny Lobster with Chanterelles
Glad to hear you have ways and ways of enjoying your avos still! And of course you'd better book that trip--we have a restaurant to plan! :)— June 19, 2009 3:52 p.m.
Port-O-Protector
Just picked up that book at UCSD, Grantski.— June 19, 2009 3:15 p.m.
Spiny Lobster with Chanterelles
I'm tempted to change my handle to "impostah_lobstah." ;) Too bad we didn't collaborate on opening a place here with your shrimp and my avocado enchiladas--whenever possible I use buttery Hass avos from family trees in Fallbrook. Thanks for the musings, Duhbya, and should I ever make it to Maine, I'll definitely solicit your dining advice.— June 19, 2009 3:05 p.m.
Spiny Lobster with Chanterelles
Well, thanks, refried, but Argentine food is too meat-obsessed for this group--half of whom will eat seafood but no other meat. We're trying for someplace around Redcat, where we'll be seeing the Wooster Group's La Didone later.— June 19, 2009 2:50 p.m.
Top 10 -- Famous Dead People You'd Like to Meet
Busy, but I'll try to get a list in later--great question! Refried, enjoy--sounds like a perfect day! For your bookstore jaunt, I recommend "Oblivion," a collection of David Foster Wallace stories. My favorite is "Mr. Squishy." During the day, Cafe Chloe is a great place to kick back with a glass of rose or a lavender mimosa.— June 19, 2009 2:43 p.m.
Top 10 -- Famous Dead People You'd Like to Meet
I'm rereading some Vonnegut just in case refried decides to administer a pop quiz Tuesday eve. If he doesn't, I can at least be super-annoying, and quote him all night.— June 19, 2009 1:37 p.m.