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A good menu for dinner bringing water to the mouth
posted by
adventurer02
on November 11, 2015 at 2:54 AM
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Re: It's a little pricey, but if you consider it the equivalent of dinner
and a movie, it comes out just about right!
posted by
2902
on February 4, 2012 at 12:36 AM
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I have been meaning to go, it always sounds fun....late for work gotta run.....
posted by
UtahJay
on February 3, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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Re: Hi Bob
Amanda6, I read your tribute AND your humorous pieces (punctuation funeral, sash weights, etc).You have the wonderful quirky sense of humor that characterizes survivors.
Yes I'm a New Yorker and no I've never even BEEN to England, but I'm deeply in love with the supple English language! I taught and read the literature for thirty-five years before trying my hand at poetry two years ago. Back when I was a young buck of 48 (if you're counting, that's 30 years ago), I tried my hand at acting in local theater groups(that gets you deeply deeply into interpreting language!). I did my last role in a stage version of M*A*S*H two years ago.
My son of 37 years lives on Righter Street in Philly and loves the city! A lawyer and father of two, like you he's smart and funny as hell!
Welcome to our poets' corner, and I look forward to reading more of your stuff once you get settled!
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 8:45 PM
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Re: Bob
My trouble with sashimi and such is that, even though I kind of like the raw fish, it all tastes the same - tuna, eel, or whatever. Maybe I have blunted tastebuds from all those years of smoking.
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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Bob
Great poem that perfectly catches the chef's rhythm! Haven't been in a while but makes me want to go again, although the show is usually better than the food! I prefer sashimi...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 3, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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Re:They ARE wonderful, and I guess they're all pretty similar.
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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This poem reminded me of the Japanese steak house in my town, I love watching them prepare the meal! And it is so reminiscent of your imagery! KUDOS! sam 
posted by
sam444
on February 3, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Ginny and I usually go for my birthday to a place on
It's royal, really!
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 5:00 PM
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Re: Re: Ginny and I usually go for my birthday to a place on
LOL - love it! best way to celebrate!
posted by
adnohr
on February 3, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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Hi Bob
I was highly captivated with all you wrote. I think I read you live in NY, but from what I can hear from you, it sounds quite British. Then I could be wrong. One who volunteers is the most unselfish person to meet. They are not complicated. PS If you have time go by my place and see the tribute I put up for all poets and bloggers. What a wonderful family I have here on Blogit.
posted by
Amanda6
on February 3, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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Re: Olives and asparagus??? I'm pretty sure you're still alive - I once
checked - but I somehow missed the photo. Surely it wasn't on your poetry blog. As for the chips, I'm confused. When you come on your visit, I want to lay in honking great supplies of whateveer you snack on while drinking beer. What I call chips you chaps call crisps, no?
Wait ... do you call french fries chips, is that it?
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 2:06 PM
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Re: Ginny and I usually go for my birthday to a place on
a scenic hillside near here called Mount Fuji. From the fountains and fish to the huge red gate and the view of the valley, it's total fantasy. And if they know it's your birthday, you don't stand a chance - they sing "Hoppy" Birthday and you get mugged by a monkey hand puppet.
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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Are there any Chips Bob I like chips, and olives and asparagus. What do you mean you do not know what I look like, I always post my photo on my birthday if I am still alive.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 3, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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One of my favorite outings - entertainment and great food! Those guys have talent!!There's a restaurant called Kobés in Montreal - excellent - and my Japanese DIL gets to converse in her own language for a couple of hours. You've made me hungry.
posted by
adnohr
on February 3, 2012 at 10:45 AM
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Re: Dinner and a show! Yum.
I never thought of putting it that way, Pat, but you're absolutely right!
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 5:48 AM
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Re:You're right, but I was desperate for something that would scan.
Besides, I didn' know any Japanese martial art types. Come to think of it, the chef was looking for an easy laugh anyway. It's a delightful way to eat, but I can't afford it very often.
posted by
2902
on February 3, 2012 at 5:46 AM
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Dinner and a show! Yum.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 3, 2012 at 5:08 AM
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hhhhhhh.....jackie is chinese.....but i love eating at a japanese restaurant.....
posted by
Annicita
on February 3, 2012 at 4:11 AM
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