Not A Summer Person, No.
Jun. 8th, 2008 10:59 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lauraanne_gilmanHi, it's HOT here! I may have overdone it slightly the past few days, on a number of fronts. But a very good time was had. Yay for ocean breezes and SPF 9000! Today, other than a foray out to meet someone for drinks once it cools down a bit, I am staying in my dark, almost-cool office, and working. If I am a very good meerkat, my desk will be cleared and ready for New Stuff on Monday. *cackles with antici...pation*
For Whit, and local foodies:
Wildwood BBQ. Outside of NYC it might not rate in the top 5, but it's pretty damn good nonetheless -- the meat was tender and not greasy, the rubs and sauces were tasty and not overused, and the service was exactly what you'd expect -- friendly, reasonably fast, and no-frills. Plus, they had lamb ribs! And a very nice bar with an excellent selection of bourbon and scotch -- this was an anti-frou frou bar, bless it. We didn't taste all the sides, but the vinegar chips and baked beans with burnt bits were excellent, the cornbread less so (too sweet). Oh, and the jalepeno buttons were a little greasy, but good, especially with the dressing.
Also, this morning we find that the coffee maker may have finally given up the ghost, after chugging along for many years. No son, 'twas deadlines kilt the beast. Anyone have any suggestions for a reliable, no-frills, 8-cup coffee maker with a small footprint? (nobody say a pot and a strainer -- I've had cowboy coffee, yes.)
EtA: Also, if anyone wants a cat? We had a shed-dump here this weekend, leaving enough fur to make either two kittens or one decent-sized adult cat... or, if you're crafty and thinking ahead, a very warm orange-and-black sweater for Halloween....
For Whit, and local foodies:
Wildwood BBQ. Outside of NYC it might not rate in the top 5, but it's pretty damn good nonetheless -- the meat was tender and not greasy, the rubs and sauces were tasty and not overused, and the service was exactly what you'd expect -- friendly, reasonably fast, and no-frills. Plus, they had lamb ribs! And a very nice bar with an excellent selection of bourbon and scotch -- this was an anti-frou frou bar, bless it. We didn't taste all the sides, but the vinegar chips and baked beans with burnt bits were excellent, the cornbread less so (too sweet). Oh, and the jalepeno buttons were a little greasy, but good, especially with the dressing.
Also, this morning we find that the coffee maker may have finally given up the ghost, after chugging along for many years. No son, 'twas deadlines kilt the beast. Anyone have any suggestions for a reliable, no-frills, 8-cup coffee maker with a small footprint? (nobody say a pot and a strainer -- I've had cowboy coffee, yes.)
EtA: Also, if anyone wants a cat? We had a shed-dump here this weekend, leaving enough fur to make either two kittens or one decent-sized adult cat... or, if you're crafty and thinking ahead, a very warm orange-and-black sweater for Halloween....
