My most fantastic lunch.

Today I had the most fantastic lunch. Well, the lunch was only the smallest part of it. Really the food was well - British. A salad with some kind of vinaigrette dressing and a few tomatoes. A seafood pie with cod and shrimp and mashed potatoes on top. I do so love British food. It is spectacularly bad.

But the lunch was perfect. I was watching England defeat TNT in an English pub. Only two things could have improved on the occasion. (1) If I had been in England and (2) If the crowd had spontaneously broken into song (I would have suggested "God Save the Queen" or "One Nil to Arsenal"). As it was there was much cheering and merriment, and everyone in the pub seemed to recognize the difference between a poor cross and a good set piece. Beckham is still fantastic with a dead ball.

It's a wonderful time of year for a diversion.

Too Busy to think.

The billing cycle just ended, so hopefully I will be back to posting again soon. But till then here is a meme from a friend.

10 Favorites

Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Time: 11:11
Favorite Food: Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Favorite Drink: (1) Chocolate Milk (2) Root Beer (2) Apple Cider
Favorite Ice Cream: Wavy Gravy
Favorite Place: The Woods
Favorite Sport: Futbol
[Ed: I don't really have a favorite actor or actress, these are just guesses.]
Favorite Actor: John Cusak
Favorite Actress: Kate Winslet
[Ed: My favorite movie is Star Wars. My favorite director is Akira Kurosawa]

9 Currents

Current Feeling: eager
Current Drink: water
Current Time: 3:54 p.m.
Current Show on TV: Not near one.
Current Mobile used: Some Motorola
Current Windows Open: Current version. No real windows open.
Current Underwear: Boxers.
Current Clothes: Blue button down shirt, jeans.
Current Thought: Waiting to see Garland pitch tonight.

8 Firsts
First Nickname: JT
First Kiss: A girl from Canada, seriously. Along with several girls in the Niagra Falls area...
First Crush: A girl on the Pom Pom squad, ouch that smarts.
First Best Friend: Jeff "Baker" a francais.
First Vehicle I Owned: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT - and still champion. Better than dad's Vette.
First Job: Eagle Food Stores.
First Date: Voix, I think.
First Pet: Billy the cat.

7 Lasts
Last Drink: water.
Last Kiss: this afternoon with my wife. stopped by her office to kill time.
Last Meal: Snacks for breakfast, Jamba juice for lunch. Free dinner tonight.
Last Web Site Visited: Voix.
Last Movie Watched: X-Men 2
Last Phone Call: Insurance Adjuster.
Last TV Watched: Local Morning News.

6 Have You Ever...
Have You Ever Broken the Law: Mostly minor traffic violations.
Have You Ever Been Drunk: Yes, a long time ago.
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: No.
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire: No.
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: No.
Have You Ever Broken Anyone's Heart: Maybe yes, probably No.

5 ThingsThings You Can Hear Right Now:
Hum of air conditioning, people talking in the hallway, clicking of keys, footsteps, silence.

Things On Your Bed:
Fitted sheet, flat sheet, duvet with cover, four pillows, probably a stuffed animal and some clothes.

Things You Ate Today:
Jamba Juice, breakfast pastry, water.

Things You Do When You Are Bored:
Surf internet, watch TV.

Things You Do For Comfort:
Sleep, build legos, eat.

4 Places You Have Been Today:
Home, Office, Courthouse, wife's office.

3 Things On Your Desk Right Now:
Hiroshige Calendar, FLWright Coasters, piles of work.

2 Choices
Salt or Pepper: Pepper
Hot or Cold: Cold

1 Place You Want To Visit
England, again.