Well, as you probably know,cklarock and Sophie tied the knot last weekend, and a good time was had by all.
I cooked a little, got to watch DadLaRock (or is it Dad2020?) barely get through without tears, met KikiBH and MrGoose, (they rule), saw cklarock wear a suit, Sophie almost loose it during the ceremony, and I grinned like a Cheshire Cat the...
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I cooked a little, got to watch DadLaRock (or is it Dad2020?) barely get through without tears, met KikiBH and MrGoose, (they rule), saw cklarock wear a suit, Sophie almost loose it during the ceremony, and I grinned like a Cheshire Cat the...
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mrgoose:
Happy Birthday!
niobe:
Happy Birthday! 
Goodbye, Chicago.
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kristie:
Oh my gosh. I miss you, too! What a great weekend.
Sigh.
Sigh.
mrgoose:
Had an amazing time this weekend, it was great to finally get a chance to meet you. I'm looking forward to eating our way through DC hopefully one day soon.
Today I taught kindergarten kids how to make soup. It was a blast. Those kids were so sweet, I was sad driving away. Supposedly I will be getting photos emailed to me, so you'll see them soon.
One of the girls' mother is Italian, so I had her translate everything into Italiano for me.
Me: Como se dice "carrot" en Italiano?
Cute as a button...
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One of the girls' mother is Italian, so I had her translate everything into Italiano for me.
Me: Como se dice "carrot" en Italiano?
Cute as a button...
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eidolon:
I'd be surprised if our combined number of updates since the 1st of the year exceded 7.
Shocked, in fact.
Kansas? You'd best believe you'll see me there. Good people in that state. Damn good people. And you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll see me tomorrow night as well.
Shocked, in fact.
Kansas? You'd best believe you'll see me there. Good people in that state. Damn good people. And you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll see me tomorrow night as well.
laceyglove:
KikiBH and I were talking about you over dinner tonight. I was telling her about the time I ate at The Inn at Little Washington and Citronelle, and she was saying how you had wanted to try Citronelle. Very good eats. Have you ever gone to The Inn? Very, very impressive. My most favorite place to eat. The food, service, and scenery was spectacular. I told her it'd be great to go with a group of friends ( Inn at Little Washington that is, well either place)
Just wanted to share that rambling bit of info.
Just wanted to share that rambling bit of info.
So tonight was my last night at work. Afterwords, we went bowling. It was fun, but it had this weird undertone of sadness. I've been at Vivere for 4 3/4 years, and I really feel like I've put my stamp on the place, but to be honest, I don't think I'll miss the job much.
HOWEVER, I'm pretty sappy, and I'm really sad right now....
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HOWEVER, I'm pretty sappy, and I'm really sad right now....
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cklarock:
CONGRATULATIONS!
I have an X-box 360 with your name on it!
I have an X-box 360 with your name on it!
but you worked, used your influence to create art and joy. Without question, that's leaving a mark - a positive one at that. The mark neither fades nor becomes more prominent if you stay on to look after it.
^ This is why all his clients won't mind paying $120.00 an hour to get their hair did. 
Eidolon is right as usual.
You left your mark on the experiences of all the satisfied customers, other cooks that were nurtured or mentored along, and in maintaining (and elevating) the prestige of the institution. You can be satisfied with how you steered the ship.
That said, if you were CEO of something instead of Executive Chef of something, your exit bonus would be 4.3 Million dollars instead of a"thanks for the hard work and keep in touch."
mrgoose:
It has to be hard to leave your job after being there for that long, but there does come a time when you have to leave and try something new. Maybe I need to take my own advice, I've been at my job now for almost 8 years. Where does the time go?
So CKLarock, Sophie, Eidolon, and my roommate Meredith are the coolest ever. I am now more or less packed up and moved due to their kindness, and they even took me out to dinner for my birthday(ask Sophie about the desserts...).
In totally unrelated news, Sophie and I were trying to come up with a list of the 5 most important punk...
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In totally unrelated news, Sophie and I were trying to come up with a list of the 5 most important punk...
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mrgoose:
Not sure that you would consider them punk but I have always been partial to The Clash.
Other than that, no argument from me.
Other than that, no argument from me.
falias:
awsome bands! 
On Sunday, I went to dinner with Ron Vino, wine guru, and some close friends who are moving.
It was really good, and then I went to see Bayside and the Smoking Popes. In the suit that I wore to dinner.
My friend Patrick told me I looked stupid, but I think I looked like a very well-dressed sweaty guy.
It was really good, and then I went to see Bayside and the Smoking Popes. In the suit that I wore to dinner.
My friend Patrick told me I looked stupid, but I think I looked like a very well-dressed sweaty guy.
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kristie:
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you!
niobe:
Happy Birthday!
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cklarock:
So. Fucking. Sweet.
chalko:
Gotta check that out.
Thanks
Thanks
My heartfelt thanks to all of the SG'ers who have expressed sympathy at the passing of my mom.
Everyone who knew my mother has strong memories of her: Hers was not a small personality. For all of her faults, she was a loving and fiercly protective mother, and I will remain forever grateful for the lessons she taught me.
I got through this week with...
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Everyone who knew my mother has strong memories of her: Hers was not a small personality. For all of her faults, she was a loving and fiercly protective mother, and I will remain forever grateful for the lessons she taught me.
I got through this week with...
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eidolon:
new sous?
nate left for the world of competitive eating?
circumstances aside, that's a fucking drag. as luck would have it, you're really damn good and, exhausting though i'm sure it is, i'm sure your new #1 will be up to speed in no time. hope you've found a good person to fill the clogs.
mondays would most certainly be best. i can't stand the idea of a crowded weekend visit. mondays are nice and chill - sandwiched between lunatic weekends and the free admission tuesdays infested with schoolgroups. i love me the kids, just not when they're turned loose by the hundreds in a museum. ok - well, i love them then too, but monday still sounds capitol.
nate left for the world of competitive eating?
circumstances aside, that's a fucking drag. as luck would have it, you're really damn good and, exhausting though i'm sure it is, i'm sure your new #1 will be up to speed in no time. hope you've found a good person to fill the clogs.
mondays would most certainly be best. i can't stand the idea of a crowded weekend visit. mondays are nice and chill - sandwiched between lunatic weekends and the free admission tuesdays infested with schoolgroups. i love me the kids, just not when they're turned loose by the hundreds in a museum. ok - well, i love them then too, but monday still sounds capitol.
eidolon:
you are the loop.
beauty school doesn't start for a month - maybe a little more ($$, yo). once it begins, my mondays are shot, but i don't anticipate a conflict.
beauty school doesn't start for a month - maybe a little more ($$, yo). once it begins, my mondays are shot, but i don't anticipate a conflict.
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eidolon:
Nothing but love for you and those who stand with you physically and spiritually. Your family blessed mine and, for that - though not that alone - I mourn with you. Though the meeting was breif, the feeling is anything but. It was a priviledge to meet your mom. I'm thankful to have had the chance.
Every single word that CK has found in his mailbox is meant for you as well. Though my family's circumstances were their own, you know I've walked the path. Anything you need - simple or heavy - you know where to find a friend and a friend knows where to find you.
A quiet hug of true understanding is waiting.
Every single word that CK has found in his mailbox is meant for you as well. Though my family's circumstances were their own, you know I've walked the path. Anything you need - simple or heavy - you know where to find a friend and a friend knows where to find you.
A quiet hug of true understanding is waiting.
vinyle:
I'm so sorry. You guys are in my thoughts.
I'm sittin' here listening to Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison, and I'm thinking about music, rebellion, war, and hope.
Richard Pryor died.
I guess I'll survive, but the world is a much scarier place without him.
I guess I'll survive, but the world is a much scarier place without him.
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cklarock:
Oh, and so you know, I don't even get a save. I have to cast protection from pissed off which has a duration (at my level) of about two hours.
kristie:
Happy New Year to you!
I was going to write my "20 things" deal last night, but instead, I went to dinner.
And I didn't even pay! My friends Tom and Julie took me to dinner, and he had a shitload of points from AMEX that he turned into gift cards or something.
Dinner was GREAT, but bittersweet, because I found out Tom is going to take a job as...
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And I didn't even pay! My friends Tom and Julie took me to dinner, and he had a shitload of points from AMEX that he turned into gift cards or something.
Dinner was GREAT, but bittersweet, because I found out Tom is going to take a job as...
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eidolon:
Hey man.
I missed out on Living Colour last night at HOB. Lameness. Other plans wound up biting me in the fleshiest part of my ass. Flavah.
I hate do do this too you, but I'm not gonna be able to do the Coheed and Cambria show. Gonna be spending a day or 2 in NYC with a friend then driving back here with him for the xmas. I thought he was gonna travel after the 20th, but I'm most likely going to be out there the 18th.
In other news, I'm lobbying heavily for my family going to Vivere sometime around the xmas. We really don't make a big deal out of the 25th, so we usually treat ourselves to a bit of gastronomic hedonism. We've done chop houses in the past, but I'm pretty fucking sick of that.
I missed out on Living Colour last night at HOB. Lameness. Other plans wound up biting me in the fleshiest part of my ass. Flavah.
I hate do do this too you, but I'm not gonna be able to do the Coheed and Cambria show. Gonna be spending a day or 2 in NYC with a friend then driving back here with him for the xmas. I thought he was gonna travel after the 20th, but I'm most likely going to be out there the 18th.
In other news, I'm lobbying heavily for my family going to Vivere sometime around the xmas. We really don't make a big deal out of the 25th, so we usually treat ourselves to a bit of gastronomic hedonism. We've done chop houses in the past, but I'm pretty fucking sick of that.
kristie:
Hey there, my friend. I've got a question for ya. I just put soy sauce all over my stirfry. MrGoose, who cooked this lovely dinner, says that to the cook, that's akin to putting ketchup on a filet. I disagree. He said, "Go ask DC2020!"
So here I am. What's your stance on the condiment issue?
I hope you're doing well!
So here I am. What's your stance on the condiment issue?
I hope you're doing well!