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BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash

12 Feb 10 - 12:40 PM (#2837254)
Subject: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

Amazing! The place is reasonably clean. Seems the squid was preparing his Love Nest for Liz. Wonder why he hasn't brought Ratched ba...uh oh. Guess she wasn't into beastiality after all.

But as long as the squid is chained to the wall, we can dress him up as St. Valentine and let Rapaire practice shooting arrows at him. Of course, he'll have to be in a Cupid costume.

OK red table cloths out. Red Jell-O setting in the pit. Cranberry punch spiked with gin, vermouth, vodka, and aqavit at the ready.

Hearts of palm salad done!

Better check the Ladies and the larder. The delivery is late...I think the red toilet paper is a nice touch. No one stuck in the stall - good! Lace doilies on the seats - very nice.


Kitchen - I will have to leave this for later. MMario will be by to set up the bar-b-que.
Nice selection of chocolates, truffles, nougats,and candy hearts with little love notes printed on them. "Eat me"?????


12 Feb 10 - 12:45 PM (#2837263)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

I'll have a virgin whatever.


12 Feb 10 - 12:57 PM (#2837275)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

One Virgin Mary - spicy, cool and alcohol free for now.


12 Feb 10 - 12:59 PM (#2837280)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

A virgin Caesar would be more eunuch.


12 Feb 10 - 01:02 PM (#2837286)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

Cracking his skull on the door frame and tripping over the bar stools lumbers in the Death Bear. tOW MISSTEPS AND HE IS HEAD FIRST IN THE jELL-o PIT. aPPARENTLY HE HEARD ABOUT THE SQUID'S REJECTION.

Damn Capslock! That's the second time today.


12 Feb 10 - 01:43 PM (#2837333)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

Is the salad there for those without a Valentine who might be forced to celebrate Palm Sunday instead?

The staff are singing Gilbert & sullivan as they push the doily cart....

Gnu, being Sunday, I'll settle for The Revised Standard Virgin (or Good News For Modern Man, for that matter!) The more she's revised her standards, the better, I guess, but in the end, someone to wake up to, rather than merely sleep with. But not being able to indulge in booze or chocolate myself, reducing all that to a spectator sport (meaning I can dish it out, but I can't take it), I'll have to rely on my looks, personality and charisma. Oh well....

Waitress, I'll have breaded hearts of whatever Mmario's cooking and bring them to the patio, so I can say I ate them out. A side order of ought-to-choke hearts, please, and I'll wash it all down with a diet Moxie. Still taking the DeMilo thing back at the Horse-spittle pretty hard, I guess...

As I said when I was finishing the last episode, for now, in the continuing soap opera of General Horse-spittle, after an interlewd with a quite satisfied looking Nurse Ratched, I hope he counted all his tentacles when he left. And give poor Squiddy a break, I imagine, after yesterday, he's probably been hurt enough already
but we may not have seen the last of a very satisfied looking, for whatever reason, Nurse Ratched. Better let the alligator (in his "Love Is A Croc" t-shirt) guard the rabbit hole enterance.....


12 Feb 10 - 01:50 PM (#2837336)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Amergin

I think everyone should sing Shel Silverstein's Don't Give a Dose To The One You Love Most


12 Feb 10 - 02:17 PM (#2837353)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

SINS... just don't trip over the Death Bear stools.

Sev... "I'll have to rely on my looks, personality and charisma."
Easy for you to say.


12 Feb 10 - 02:52 PM (#2837387)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

Yeah, gnu, but the question always remains, "Is it easy for HER (whoever she might be) to say?" Someone who like's 'em "61 and Crispy" and who, after kicking the tires, decides I still runs OK.

Nuff said. I'm out of mope mood and here to enjoy everything, to take a turn for the better after taking a turn for the nurse.

Have you noticed, according to her badge, that my waitress' name, appropriately enough, is TIP?


12 Feb 10 - 03:18 PM (#2837414)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,TIP

Yeah and that quarter isn't going to do it.


12 Feb 10 - 03:26 PM (#2837425)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Amergin

How about a nickel then?


12 Feb 10 - 03:29 PM (#2837428)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Bill D

"Get off the table, Mabel, the quarter's for the beer!"


12 Feb 10 - 03:56 PM (#2837446)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

Hmmmmm


12 Feb 10 - 04:55 PM (#2837507)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

Aaaaaarrrrrrgh! I show them more than just quarter, mateys!

Since becoming a diabetic a couple of years ago and often eating at home before time as a means of diet control if I go out to pubs and such, even when I only get a diet soda or two, I always tip the waitstaff as if I'd eaten a full dinner and had downed a few drinks.
Good things still come to those who but wait, and that quarter was here when I arrived. I'd have never thought of pocketing it either.

My good lady, you sorely misjudge me.....


12 Feb 10 - 05:40 PM (#2837558)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,LTS on the sofa

I don't do Valentines... I'll take the flowers anytime and the chocolates every time, but I don't do Valentines... Bloody Hallmark Holiday...

Gimme a long island iced tea, and easy on the tea.

LTS


12 Feb 10 - 05:55 PM (#2837580)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched

if it's a BASH, I'm in.
If you're after a good time, be very scared.
and if you're a squid - squirm, boy, squirm.

I'm ready with the goggles, fishnets and spear - what could be more fun? and as I've mentioned, I love a little calamari (burp) .. well done..

N.R.


12 Feb 10 - 06:28 PM (#2837612)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: JennyO

Fishnets - it's fancy dress, is it? Don't forget the fluffy lavender bedsocks ;)


12 Feb 10 - 08:02 PM (#2837703)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

The alligator is having second thoughts about volunteering to be bouncer at the door. This lady sounds like she could throw him aside as if he were the Geico Gecko. Hell, it even took Johnny Weissmuller and Jon Hall a couple of minutes to subdue a gator, and that after a bit of wrestling and rubbing their bellies and putting them to sleep. This broad sounds like she could travel back home with a new set of luggage and shoes! Speakin' of the Geico Gecko, I'd better check and see if my insurance with the Bayou-Feedback people is all paid up.....

Miz Tippy, ma'am (short for Tipitina-He knew her from back in the Big Easy), could I have a Gatorade Julep, please?....Make that two!....


12 Feb 10 - 08:06 PM (#2837704)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

Whoa, Geico! How much water did you drink, dude?


12 Feb 10 - 08:22 PM (#2837711)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched

As any gentleman understands, it's poor form to back out of a romantic encounter on Valentine's day, and possibly impossible when the door's locked.

My veined and wrinkled arms are rolling up their sleeves, and I'm getting the knives sharpened. the belt is blunt, as are my commands. I've a duty to let the world know that romance is a dangerous thing to slip into - as is a slip knot.

but slip not, nor make a slip of the tongue, for bestiality with octopusses is not my thing, I'd rather catch em in the fishnet, and consume them completely :-)and who is Nurse Ratched? a few clues for the clueless..

I'm cunning as a cut snake,
with eyeball like golfballs,
I'm a former Miss Macedonia
and came second in their weight lifting division,
I'm a butcher trained as a Nurse,
with particular expertise in lancing boils,
and the hair on my legs is longer than my armpit hair.
A little wobbly in some parts, but able to be firm with the weak.

A cute find for any lucky hopeful on Valentine's Day, if i say so myself...

N.R.


12 Feb 10 - 08:26 PM (#2837717)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

Sigh...I leave for a few hours and look what I come back to. an we not have a nice little get together with music and good food and friendly chatter. Does it always have to end up with wrestled alligators and Liz wedged in the john? And who's the floozie with the cap and apron? Some of your trash, Severn?
Get the gecko out of the Jell-O, Desert Dancer is cooling her rash there.

That squid is starting to look a little green around the gills. Does he need water or did someone frighten him?

i am taking the back booth and a bottle of decent champagne.Nothing on the barbie so I'll start some steaks and burgers in a minute.
Who's tending bar?


12 Feb 10 - 08:38 PM (#2837733)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Desert Dancer

Eek! A gal goes in for a quiet skinny dip in the Jell-O and all of a sudden there's a party going on!

Who took my robe??


12 Feb 10 - 08:54 PM (#2837748)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

Dis robe?


12 Feb 10 - 08:55 PM (#2837750)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: frogprince

"...cooling her rash..." is there any way that that phrasing was accidental?


12 Feb 10 - 09:24 PM (#2837777)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Desert Dancer

I'll take the, thank you Gnu, and I'll thank you if you'll kindly avert your eyes...

frogprince, don't slur your words -- see the Mudcat Recovery Ward thread for details... the rash is not contagious.

Is there a shower in here? I'm feeling pink and slimy, but my Imaginary Burns are cooled for the moment...


12 Feb 10 - 09:51 PM (#2837803)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

Whoa, there, SINSULL!

YOU invited The Grizzly Of Love in here and shackled and humiliatingly dressed my buddy The Squid, setting him up as a trial-and-arrow ob-jay d'art-board! For all we know, YOU could've spent your time away posting those threats as Nurse Ratched.

I tried to beg for better treatment of the squid and tried to Ratched-Proof the place with security so that YOU could have the peace, love food and music you claim to crave. and, in my current state of mind, I'd have certainly hired friendlier wait-staff that looked more like Tippi Hedren than Tip O'Neill. MY trash? I thought she was one of your escaped Christmas presents!

So, this is what I get for all my efforts?......

Desert Dancer, how was the Jell-o pool? I might try a dip and get away from all this if nobody objects to or is bothered by the sight of burn scars covering my chest, left arm and shoulder. I'm just here to relax and unwind, as well. I'll see if I can get my mood back to normal...

A robe? It might have been borrowed by a-robe-ic dancers practicing on the other side of the room. Something from A-robian Nights, I think...


12 Feb 10 - 10:24 PM (#2837812)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Desert Dancer

Severn, the Jell-O was highly therapeutic for my imaginary burns, and if I can take a dip with my lovely rash, I'm sure you're welcome to squish on in with your genuine, computer-verified burns. I'll warm a towel or two for you. Or do you prefer them chilled?


12 Feb 10 - 10:58 PM (#2837830)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

Warm, thank you so much!


13 Feb 10 - 12:43 AM (#2837866)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched

I sense a ghostly presence, perhaps, a man after my own heart.. or liver....


N.R.


13 Feb 10 - 12:53 AM (#2837869)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: freda underhill

wow, thanks for the invite, SINs,just what I need, a little Valentine's company with some distinguished guests. They all seem very comfy, except - who's that strange woman with the perpendicular eyebrows in the nurse's costume? And who's the old goth in the cape, with the Hollywood smile?

oh well, it's important to be inclusive and I'm not one to judge by appearances.

hey, will a tipple in cyberspace impact on my sugar levels? and will cyberconsuming confound my calories?

this couch is comfy and I'm settling in for the ride..
:-)


13 Feb 10 - 02:07 AM (#2837884)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,Vladimir the Inhaler

I look foward to encountering some delicious delights in this tavern..


13 Feb 10 - 02:18 AM (#2837887)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Janie

I just need a drink, and am willing to salute any occasion near and dear to some one, somewhere - as long as someone else is buying?


13 Feb 10 - 03:24 AM (#2837896)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Liz the Squeak

Janie - all drinks in the Tavern are on someone else (not always figuratively) - Bert's Card is still holding good although it's a tad warped around the edge that goes into the ATM... it's the foreign currency that does that.

Who is in charge of the barbie? I want an alligator steak and make it snappy!

LTS


13 Feb 10 - 07:13 AM (#2837973)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

NO, Liz!

You don't eat the present security force, he who regularly keeps Mmario supplied with Chef Michael Rodebeaudachaux's Cajun spices and the rest of us in free Louisiana music from his tail-gator draggin' wagon and has done us some good turns in the past. He's all that stands between you (and US) and Nurse Ratched and maybe that mere laddie bloody Vladdie, as well. Besides, he's a personal friend. You don't see me ordering up your prescious Raven-kitty to be stir fried in the wok, do you? You're no better than Ratched herself and her craving for calomari.

I'd always thought better of you than that, Liz.....

Let me go back to some mellow-Jell-o healing here in the pit to restore my usual good spirits.......









......I suppose if he were to come out on the wrong end of a tussle with Nurse Ratched, you could call for a proper cremation in cream sauce without much opposition.


13 Feb 10 - 11:21 AM (#2838154)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

Nurse Ratched? Wrong end? You do the pun.


13 Feb 10 - 12:41 PM (#2838235)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

Aaaaaaaaaaaah! I feel a lot better now after a relaxing rest in the pit just like you folks told me I would. Gelatin On The Skeleton! Hooda thunket?

And warm towels! Becky, you're an angel!

I came out of the Burn Ward in a bit of a funk and actually wrote myself farther into it. Depressed and nasty is not a good place to be. Crabbyness does not become me, so, sorry folks!

I'll sit back and absorb all the peace and love vibes from all around me and be gellin' after I rinse off the gelatin. Be back in about a shower!.......

Just don't cause harm to my animal runnin' buddies....


13 Feb 10 - 09:20 PM (#2838580)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

Janie,
Last booth on the left. And bring me another bottle of champagne.
Sulking here - imagine being accused of being Ratched. sniff.
I didn't chain up the squid - Ratched did.
I cleaned and re-filled the Jell-O pit with Red Cherry Jell-O. But do I get a thank you? No - just abuse from Sev and his floozie.
Make it two bottles Janie. And bring a tip bin. I think I am going to be sick...
SINS


14 Feb 10 - 12:40 AM (#2838660)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

She's NOT my floozie! I don't hire the help here, and she's more like lowered help! She's been pretty rude to everybody, and most of us find most appropriate your use of a bin named after her.

Nobody has wrestled our friend the gator who is diong bouncer duty for us tonight. He was just being wary of meeting up with Ratched, whom he'd only known by reputation. I didn't know that Ratched had actually arrived already and that SHE bound the Squid, so I apologize there, but I didn't like the idea of our own folks making him a pincushion. Squiddy sought out Ratched, so he got himself into that one!

I acknowledged the healing powers of the jell-o pit and those who sent me there already I'll go ahead and thank you and Becky by name, for recommending the use of it and I'll single you out in praise for making and choosing the new jell-o. Wonderful decorations, as well, Mary!

But I chilled and mellowed out and quieted down and relaxed into the nice mood yiou set so that you could have the peace, quiet and loving atmosphere you wanted and now you have the urge to regurge, binge and purge with more champaigne on the way. I stopped feeling sorry for my self and rolled with the flow, and now you're feeling sorry for yourself and rolling with the overflow!

Dim the lights, start up whatever entertainment you booked-Who have we got this year?-for the stroke of midnight has passed and Valenntine's Day itself is actually upon us. Let us stop the arguing and enjoy!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Now, shhhhhhhh!.....


14 Feb 10 - 12:43 AM (#2838663)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Amergin

This is a Valentine's Day warning to you all.


14 Feb 10 - 08:29 AM (#2838826)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: VirginiaTam

tiptoeing in


dropping off home made almond toffee bark (mind your dental work)


tiptoeing out












gasping for breath outside the door....maybe they didn't notice.....


14 Feb 10 - 08:36 AM (#2838833)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

AHHHH A new day. And Valentine's Day at that.

Look! Someone left some lovely brittle or bark. There is a heart shaped box of what must be chocolates on the bar. The TIP and her bin are gone. All is well in Mudcat land.

The squid is even soothing his wounds in the Jell-O pit.

Too early for JD. I will sip a black coffee and enjoy the peace and quiet.


14 Feb 10 - 05:10 PM (#2839259)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Liz the Squeak

I don't do Valentines days.... I shall spend the day drunk and thereby miss it completely.

Pash the rummm.

LTS


14 Feb 10 - 05:23 PM (#2839272)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

I could take a dose a them nurses, GIN. Ooooo... calm me nerves eh.


14 Feb 10 - 10:20 PM (#2839453)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

We quieted down and suspended the subplots so that people could relax in peace and quiet. It was incredibly quiet. No posts from 8:30am to 5pm. I guess it's impolite to talk with another mouth in your mouth. It's not much of a spectator sport and I figured I was backing the wrong holiday.

Then I remembered that it was Chinese New Year, and I could go participate in that one with a lot more feedback. Chicken w/ Basil & Ginger Hot Pot from Sechuan Pavillion---THAT'S the ticket!

"When the egg roll's called up yonder, I'll be there......"

I suppose everybody was too busy to notice me gone anyway.

:-) A wise man knows everything
A shrewd one, everybody :-)

That's my fortune, and I'll be leaving it to one of you lucky catters in my will....

Daily Numbers 6 9 0    Lotto Six #'s 66 35 6 2 32 49

If one of you gets lucky with those, remember me in YOUR will....


WAIT! What's in this box on my chair?---A Valentine-shaped red goose feather pillow with a note that says "Here's rest for the downhearted". No signature, though.

But I always love a mystery, even if it's all I've been left to love. (Sigh!).......


15 Feb 10 - 04:45 AM (#2839589)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,Boris the Bat

Aaaagh Aaagghh Aaagghh Aaagghh Aaagghh Aaagghh

No, it wasn't the happy sounds of a Vaentine's day tete a tete, it was the sound of Vladimir the Inhaler, as Nurse Ratched slammed him again and again against the kitchen wall.

"Hmmm, a woman of spirit" he thought, as she threw him like a speeding bullock out the kitchen window and across the far horizon.


15 Feb 10 - 04:49 AM (#2839591)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched

How infinitely disgusting. I found a large, waxen vampire-clone (must be an extra from one of those silly TV shows) sucking out all the raw fisn from the sushi... BLECCCHHH. Luckily, I gave him such a walloping, he won't be back.

NOW I'M GOING TO SCRUB OUT THIS KITCHEN WITH BLEACH TO ELIMINATE ALL DISGUSTING TRACES OF THAT PALLID FREELOADER.

who's that canoodling in the corner with an octopus? aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ... I'm getting outta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(N.R.)


15 Feb 10 - 07:19 PM (#2840461)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

This is more exciting than Who shot JR? Who's canoodling the octopus? What octopus????? Where's the squid????? What's a canoodle?
This has probably been the worst Tavern ever. No duck. No Turkey Turd Beer. No Christmas tree. I'm leaving. Someone else can close up.


16 Feb 10 - 02:37 AM (#2840629)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Liz the Squeak

For Canoodle, see the Uxbridge English dictionary thread....

LTS


16 Feb 10 - 09:18 AM (#2840827)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Amos

LOVE

As soon go kindle fire with snow,
as seek to quench the fire of love with words.

             William Shakespeare


16 Feb 10 - 04:05 PM (#2841219)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

You're right, Amos!

With all the fun had in this place, nobody seems to fall in love, except (or except WITH) animals and monsters. Not much of a singles bar and hardly anybody ever brings their spouse.....


16 Feb 10 - 04:07 PM (#2841223)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Amos

Not much variety without them spice, eh, mon chef?


A


16 Feb 10 - 05:29 PM (#2841305)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: gnu

Spice Girls?


16 Feb 10 - 06:52 PM (#2841420)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

I dropped by for a double JD on the rocks with a twist. The Captain's surgery went better than expected. All the females around him are relieved and apparently sharing a room at the inn together. I wouldn't want the suite next door.
LOL
Such a relief.
Glug Glug Glug
And another...


16 Feb 10 - 06:52 PM (#2841421)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Liz the Squeak

Ah, therein lies the rub.... there's a difference between loving someone and being in love with someone.... and then there's all that canoodling on top (if you like it that way, other positions are available...), there just isn't the time to sit and look at the one you love that way any more.















Especially when he's in the other bar with his hands around a certain Nurse Ivy.....

LTS


16 Feb 10 - 09:03 PM (#2841547)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

What other bar? There's another bar?


16 Feb 10 - 09:28 PM (#2841562)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Desert Dancer

Hubby astro and I are stopping in to make up for lost drinking time. We went to Valentine's dinner at a great Tucson restaurant, had a 4-course meal (that we didn't realize we were making reservations for -- ouch in the wallet, but wonderful otherwise), and both did without the wine: me for not mixing with my drugs and astro because we had an 8-hour drive to do the next day (from Tucson to Long Beach).

So, bartender, line 'em up -- we'd like

First course:

the 2007 Lioco "Indica" Carignan/Petite Sirah/Mourvedre/Granache that was to go with the sweet potato gnocchi, seared and served with cashew, goat cheese, thyme and truffle oil

and

2006 Villiera Sauvignon Blanc to go with the Quenelles of Dover sole and sea scallops, served over lemon creamed spinach with sweet lemon zest and fleur de sel

Second course:

2007 Viña Godeval Godello to go with the Sunnyside-up Bigeye tuna on a bed of fava beans, sunchokes and oven-cured tomatoes

and

2006 Ampelos "Gamma" Syrah to go with the Braised lamb cheeks with cacao nibs, blood orange and River Road Gardens [local] kale, served with twice-baked Camembert new potatoes

Third course:

wine free salad course -- saves you a couple of glasses...

Fourth course:

N.V. Bodegas Hidalgo "Alameda" Cream Sherry Palamino/Pedro Ximénez to go with the Coeur á la crème with raspberry coulis

and

2007 Chapoutier Banyul Grenache/Mourvedre to go with the Dark chocolate tart with candied orange and walnuts.

Got it?


16 Feb 10 - 09:50 PM (#2841574)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Severn

If you've got it, Becky, flaunt it!

All that would kill a diabetic like me, but I'd probably die a happy man!


17 Feb 10 - 08:53 AM (#2841850)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

How do we break it to her that MMArio never showed uop and all we have is JD on the rocks and Diet Pepsi with nacho chips?

What other bar? Is the Mudcat Clique over there keeping it all to themselves? Who is Nurse Ivy?
The plot thickens...which reminds me.The Jell-O pit dried out into a glutinous maroon mess. So eat it or flush it, guys.


17 Feb 10 - 11:42 AM (#2842004)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: GUEST,LTS on the sofa

I vote flush it... several people have been wallowing in there, and I know for sure that one of them wore naught but a leopard print bananahammock...    and it wasn't Severn....

Chocolates on the bar, grab 'em whilst they're fresh, they've got to go today because it's now Lent and I can't borrow another stomach to keep them in.

LTS


17 Feb 10 - 11:49 AM (#2842012)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: SINSULL

That must be where TIP disappeared too. Probably expects tips from the local inebriates. Boy is she in for a surprise.
Does Bert's card work there too? Or do they actullay pay for drinks?


17 Feb 10 - 11:50 AM (#2842015)
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Tavern pre-Valentine Bash
From: Desert Dancer

"JD on the rocks and Diet Pepsi with nacho chips" -- oh. Next year maybe??

We'll take a chocolate for the road... Love to all...!

~ B in LB & astro