Last night I had my first "official" guest in the new backyard. Now, Bri and Rob stopped by on Friday, day 0, to check out the progress and even brought pie! (Aside to Rob - you may have to re-settle up on your bet with Brian. Although I fully intended to eat all of the pie, I only ate 2 slices. They were big slices. But still. Not all of it) But, it was dark when they arrived and they really were just coming by for moral support.
Last night, Sarah the Texas Rose came over for beers (her) and sh***y margaritas (me, until I polished off the last of the "passion fruit" margaritas from JB's Margaritavill line - I do NOT recommend the passion fruit flavor. It's terrible.) and just general conversations about life and what not. It was good to catch up with her, and for her to see the place (she's never been over because she's always out of town when I have a get-together) and of course, to meet Manus.
And this is the view we enjoyed from my patio:
After Sarah left, I called my dad to discuss a bunch of emotional, stressful family things and somehow, my being liquored up actually helped us have a very genuine and open conversation in which we shared all kinds of feelings we never talk about. I even made a comment at one point that he described as "very profound". Whoa. I'm not planning to make a habit of getting soused before I talk to Joe D, but I am saying that it definitely helped me let down some of my boundaries. Some, not all. I still made a bunch of jokes every time things got too heavy, because that is my way. Some things never change.
looking good!
ReplyDeleteman, that is ONE ATTRACTIVE BACK YARD! I can't wait to visit it!! wow!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteglad things are Glorious.
BTW- LOVE that you are a Homicide fan. I already thought you were awesome, but that gives me even more respect for you as a person. I also think it's funny that you had a crush on Frank, because generally (while I love him) I find him extremely frightening. I always had a crush on Bayliss, and to a lesser extent, Lewis.
ReplyDeleteI love it- I can't wait to see it in person!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me over for beers and a much needed escape from the bs known as my life. I can't remember the last time tears came to my eyes from laughing so much. I guess I should thank your nut sac neighbors for that. See you at v-ball next week. I am sooo excited to put my white sausages into some shorts! And by that I mean legs! I only have one penis, silly.
ReplyDeleteWow, your yard looks GREAT.
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