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Smith’s Restaurant

April 5, 2009

We went to Smith’s last night.  If you’ve never been there, it’s on Route 13 north of Greenwood.  Heading north, it’s on the left.  The interior reminders me of a finished basement from fifty years ago and all the neighbors come over. 

Where should I start?  First of all, they serve real iced tea.  The rolls are good and endless, but they didn’t have the sweet potatoes biscuits this time.  The stuffed scallops and blackened catfish were superb and the fried chicken livers were very good.  He said the sauteed ones he got before were better, but these were very good, too.  We’ve been here several times and we’ve always gotten good food and good service.  Even the vegetables are good.   I’m told the spinach is exceptional.  I can’t eat spinach and kale.  We have never gotten dessert, but they look delicious.

Our friends won’t be around next week, but we will probably go somewhere.  We are hoping to go to Suicide Bridge in two weeks.

It’s Been a Few Days

April 4, 2009

And I’m tired.  Just being over there is tiring.  I feel a tension that never goes away.  I love my children and I love being with them.  I had a great time.  But I am so happy to be home.

Kevin had a great time

Kevin had a great time

Up past his bedtime

Up past his bedtime

Tomorrow, it’s off to Smith’s.

New Nightshirts

April 1, 2009

 It  was really windy so this is as good as it gets.  The grumpy old man is my husband.  He wanted to help so I thought I should include him in the picture.

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While I was there,  I walked over to the edge and took pictures of the geese.

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And, here’s my handbag.

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Delmar Pizza

March 28, 2009

We haven’t been here for several weeks.  Lord knows we’ve tried.  This is the place where all of Delmar eats.  The last two times we came, there was no place to park, at least twenty people were waiting and every table and booth was occupied.   It wasn’t bad last night.  When the hostess saw us, she said, “Booth. Right?”  The waitress greeted us with a “Haven’t seen you all for a while.  Is it still four iced teas?”  We asked about the specials.  She can’t remember and dashes off, but she’s back in less than a minute with the specials and our iced tea.  We ordered a cheese steak sub, the flounder special and two seafood Neptune specials.  The seafood consisted of shrimp, scallops, crab-meat and salmon.  The sauce was rich and creamy.  It was unbelievably delicious.  My husband was jealous.  He wished he had gotten it also.  He kept stealing pieces.  The sub and the flounder were very good, also, but the seafood Neptune really won the the prize.  Did I mention that there was so much that we probably have enough left over for both of us? 

I can’t say anything bad about this place.  No one has ever had a bad meal here.  They have a large and varied menu.  And it’s all good!!

Two Down, Two to Go

March 28, 2009

I managed to complete two of my night shirts.  Maybe I will be able to get them all finished by Monday.   Then I can prepare the new fabric.  The brown print is polyester for a long sleeve blouse.  The rest of the fabric I’m not certain what I will do with them.  That’s not right.  The green with watermelon slices will be place-mats.  I forgot to buy ribbon to decorate them.  I’m such an idiot. 

We had to take Doug’s car in to be fixed.  He’s been fooling with it for weeks and he finally gave in.  I hope it’s finished by Monday because I’m leaving on Tuesday.  Win has an interview on Wednesday and he wants me to help him prepare.  Thursday I’m getting my favorite birthday present.  Yeah!  Hopefully, I’ll be back on Friday.

Big Baby

Big Baby

Old Mill in Delmar

March 22, 2009

We went to The Old Mill last night, a popular place for all-you-can-eat crabs.  Until mid April, the second entree  is half price.  Even so,  we paid more than we would have elsewhere.  We all ordered dinners.  Doug doesn’t like to pick crabs (he’s from Oklahoma so what does he know) and I prefer to go to Jenn and John’s.  We were informed that they do not have free refills on drinks and that a pitcher would be better.  The pitcher were so small tat we had to buy two.  Two of us ordered crab cakes.  They had plenty of big chunks of crab-meat, but they were small and bland.  I wanted some Worcestershire, but the waitress had disappeared and I was almost finished by the time we found her.   If Ihad made them, they would have tasted much better.   The stuffed chicken and stuffed shrimp were also bland.  The salad, Cole slaw, french fries and baked potato were all good.  They didn’t even have dinner rolls.   Will we be going back?  I doubt it. 

What?  No leftovers?

What? No leftovers?

What Are They Doing?

March 17, 2009

If they waited a couple of hours, they would have only needed rubber boots.  They found what looked like a sawed off shotgun.  I guess I’ll find out Wednesday when the paper comes. 

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I decided to make a pair of quickie socks.  I probably would have finished them this afternoon, but my organizational skills went out the window this morning.  I didn’t sleep well last night.  My stomach was upset.  I had dinner at Olive Garden with some girlfriends after kniting group yesterday.  The food was mediocre.  I should have just gotten soup.  Will I ever learn?

Seaford Pizza Hut

March 14, 2009

We didn’t go out to dinner last night.  My girlfriend had been sick all week and didn’t feel up to it.  Hopefully, next Friday we will going to Old Mill in Delmar.

Earlier this week, we went over to Pizza Hut after doing some shopping.  We ordered a large Supreme stuffed crust and substituted the green peppers for anchovies.  The service was adequate.  There used to be an older woman who was very good, but I haven’t seen her the last few times we were there.  Considering the fact that all the staff seemed young enough to be my grandchildren, the pizza was surprisingly good.   We go about once a month.

My Little Wooden Box

March 13, 2009

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The post person brought me a package today.  I was coming back from my walk.  If I hadn’t called out to her, I would have had to wait another day.   My friend, Christine, carved and painted it herself.  I really like it.  She has a lot of patience.  I probably would have taken a hammer to it and it would be in a hundred pieces.  I don’t know what I am going to put in it yet, but I’m certain I’ll find a use for it.  Being a sewer and a knitter, I can always use another container for all my doodads.  Something with a lid is even better since I have a little cat who likes to pull things apart.

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When I took the lid, this wonderful aroma hit me.  There was tea inside, so I made a cup.  It’s very good.   Today has been one of those raw, cold days.  Getting this gift really perked up my spirits.

Thanks so much, Christine.

Wrong Jimmy’s

March 9, 2009

I’m sorry.  I neglected to mention which Jimmy’s.  I was talking about the one in Salisbury, not Bridgeville.  We went to the one in Bridgeville a while back and had a good meal.  We took home a couple of pieces of banana walnut cake and found it to be better than what was offered at the place in Salisbury.  I’ve been thinking.  I do that occasionally.  Since we normally go out to dinner on Friday with friends, I might try to get into the habit of critiquing the restaurant on Saturday.  What do you think?