Oh alright, Im being dramatic but had a bad case of Strep throat and a double ear infection. Blahh.... Knocked me on my ass for almost 5 days but am feeling better this weekend.




Im in a foul mood anyway even though the weather is gorgeous and I dont think we will have many more days like this- sunny and 60 degrees with lovely red and orange leaves blowing about.

Dad was taken to the hospital at 3am this morning with a serious respiratory infection, likely left over from the MRSA virus hes been battling. It seems like every time he takes a step forward, it kicks him two steps back.

Then there was crappy news at work that means me and/or about half my team will be laid off in the next two weeks with the last day employed being Nov 20th. Hows that for Happy Thanksgiving?



Thank GOD we elected Barack Obama!! His "stimulus" "SAVED OR CREATED" millions of new jobs. Wait.... what???


A bright spot-Blanc Burgers and Bottles...
Went there on Friday night with my hubby and had a fantastic burger! Upscale loud little place not far from here with fresh ground burgers and a huge beer and wine list. D had the Kobe burger with truffle sauce and I had the "classic"... why mess with perfection? House made pickles that were great even though D thought they were a little too sweet and house made ketchup and mustard!
They hand cut their fries (both regular and sweet potato) as well as their fabulous onion rings that are crisply covered in local Boulevard ale batter and served in these cute little mini shopping carts.





I had Guenoc Chardonnay and D had "Mexican Coke" which is Coke (the original recipe) bottle in Mexico using cane sugar instead of the refined stuff we get here. We finished the delightful evening with a great milkshake made with fresh local milk and vanilla bean. WOW!