The Lounge

[cklaurence]

I'd still go for a portion of what is grown. Fresh fruits and veggies are the best.

[Emeritus]

Luckily I have church friends who fancy themselves gardeners and in season I get more fresh produce than I can use. I always have to give some of it away.

[peddlefest]

CK did you replant after the canker? They came and took seven of my trees.

[cklaurence]

I didn't lose any trees, Ped. I was really lucky, because I had a great grapefruit tree; however, it passed away a couple of years later from causes unknown.

[Emeritus]

Is the lounge open yet, or am I too early?

[cklaurence]

It's open 24x7, Em. Of course, that doesn't mean anyone will be here, but it IS open!

[Emeritus]

Perhaps we could get people in early if we start serving breakfast. I'll take the eggs Benedict.

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[LadyHawk]

I was up at 5 am (Pacific Time) and in the gym by 5:15 working out...

[Emeritus]

I was up that early, but I just sat in the porch swing to drink coffee and listen to the birds.

[LadyHawk]

Well...my body is 42 years old Emeritus and I need it to last a while longer. So I have to take care of it.

[Emeritus]

LOL, my body is twenty years older. I work out, walk and swim and I'm in remarkable condition for a 62-year-old man with one foot. You should see me do the tango! Being retired I can set my exercise time when I please. There's a gym in the carriage house full of antique exercise equipment. Have you ever even seen an Indian club?

[cklaurence]

We've given away more exercise equipment (for lack of use) than I can remember...

[cklaurence]

BTW--the Eggs Bennedict look delicious!

[Emeritus]

Good morning, ck. I have modern exercise equipment that I use faithfully. I also use the old wall pulley weights, but not the other old equipment. I keep it all in good repair, though. Perhaps somebody will build a workout museum someday.

[peddlefest]

An order of eggs benedict please and a glass of ice tea!

[Emeritus]

Coming right up. The crepes are especially good this morning, too.

[cklaurence]

Yummy!

[Emeritus]

We are still serving.

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[cklaurence]

Double yum.

[Emeritus]

I've just come from lunch with a friend who teaches high school English. She says that testing spelling - or the lack of the same - is showing up in school. We both had noticed that newspapers no longer seemed to have proofreaders. We both had seen examples of the misuse of homonyms even in headers, which are written by editors. It's the sort of thing that couldn't get by in a company newsletter. Are we dumbing down?

[cklaurence]

You're late, Em. It's done been dumbed down already, yo?

That said, Grey Goose martini straight up, very, very dry. Extra olives, please.

[Emeritus]

Now you're talking!

[Emeritus]

It's time for me to clean up and get dressed. I have a date for dinner and dancing this evening. Until the next time.

[Emeritus]

I see that the night crew didn't have to clean up here.

[cklaurence]

I don't know why Swissies insist on using all the other rooms at night. You would think they would come to the lounge for their discussions, where they could have libation and some foodies whilst they talk.

[Emeritus]

That makes perfect sense to me. I went out last night. Friday nights are the best time to go out during the football season. Texans are insane about high school football, so on Friday nights you have all of the waiters and the dance floor to yourself.

[cklaurence]

Belly up to the bar ladies and gentlemen. Drinks are on me...

[Emeritus]

I have another Big Orange.

[peddlefest]

A double shot of Patrone please with some lime and salt--yummm.

[cklaurence]

The freebies always bring out the crowds. Drink up, boys, and keep 'em coming bartender!