Kalni, I like your puzzle piece analogy, but I'm afraid I'm a corner! Or at least an edge.
g & kat - I'm not trying to get a reaction. I just want her to know that our relationship meant a lot in my life and I appreciate it for what it was. I don't think I'll find someone who I connect with in as many ways as we did. That said, I also have moved on and don't see her as someone to build a life with. I guess I want a chance to clear the air of some misconceptions and also let her know that I can't act like a friend anymore, even though I want to.
Kerry, I love string beans. Squid? Do you have fresh squid up there or was it from the grocery? I don't do any planning, usually just root around in the fridge. I usually pick up some sort of fish at the weekend farmer's market and I get a variety of veggies in my veggie box.
Well, next week is going to be interesting. I'm going to go to Burning Man for the first time. Not sure what to expect, but I think it's going to be a fun way to get out of the house and GAL.
That's why I'm thinking it won't do any good to write a closure letter. She's too immature.
This is what made me think you were trying to elicit a response of some sort. If I misinterpreted, my bad. I'll make it up to you by allowing you to make me dinner some time!
I looked up "Burning Man" but didn't get a good feel for what it is -- what got you interested in it?
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The squid is frozen breaded rings that I got from the Korean superstore behind my house. They have a fish market there and I dont know what most of the fish are. They have live flounder like fish called a "Fluke" which they sell for $75 a piece!
How much are the fees for the Burning Man nowadays?
I took a drive on the Black Rock Desert when I was on our trip. It is huge! I came upon a guy taking a nap under his airplane on the playa. He woke up and waved at us as we drove by. It probably wont feel as huge with the massive crowd of Burning Man.
There are some nice hot springs around there, but they close access to them during Burning Man. I bet you can still drive to Soldier Meadows hot spring as it is a good distance from where Burning Man takes place. The BLM has a trailer in Gerlach with some maps and information.
Are you going to be running around the desert at night naked? Take lots of condoms.
Made my first caprese tonight - excellent! Had it alongside Halibut covered in fresh pesto, roasted asparagus & peppers drizzled in brown butter, and pumpkin risotto cakes. MMmmmm! Now I'm enjoying a 10 year Tawny port and listening to Madeleine Peyroux. Such a shame to indulge in these simple pleasures and have no one to share them with. Oh well, I enjoy them!
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Hey lodo I made the samething last Weekend. Fresh Pesto and caprese salad. Doesn't get much better than that! We should trade recipes.
g - Burning Man is a big crazy art happening out in the desert. I was invited to go and figured I should go at least once.
kerry - $75 is way too much money for a fish, IMO! Although I've been getting halibut every now and then and it's $22/lb.
Tickets start at $200+ and get more expensive as the cheaper ones sell out.
I know where the hot springs are - it helps to have lots of maps! I don't know if I'll run around naked but I'll definitely have ... liberating clothing. Condoms? That would mean someone might find me attractive - hard to imagine right now. Or they'd be really really drunk.
Part of the event is giving things to the community. I don't know what I'm giving yet.
Bethie - sounds like your caprese is a lot more complicated than mine. I just sliced up heritage tomatoes, laid slices of fresh mozzarella & basil leaves in between, and drizzled olive oil over the top, along with a little salt and pepper.
That is caprese salad. Try drizzling a little balsamic over the tomatoes along with the olive oil. What are heritage tomatoes? I use Roma's because they are so meaty with less liquid. I got one of the best caprese salads that I ever had in SF.
$22 for halibut? Wow that's insane. I never pay more than $10 per pound.
So do you cook in the nude or just run around the desert that way?
That Korean store also has small Abalone for $6 a piece! I think some people think things taste better if you pay a fortune. $22 for halibut seems a bit steep. I think even in the Korean store it is around $12. It is one of the best tasting fishes in the sea though.
I hear that it is best to have a bicycle to get around at Burning Man because it is quite a large temporary city. Everything is layed out like clock and you need to find an area with the people you can relate with best.
Here is the link of interest regarding nudge nudge wink wink at Burning Man:
Bethie - sounds like your caprese is a lot more complicated than mine. I just sliced up heritage tomatoes, laid slices of fresh mozzarella & basil leaves in between, and drizzled olive oil over the top, along with a little salt and pepper.
Oh is that what caprese is?? Love that! order it at Claim Jumper all the time and they have it at the deli at the store. Yea Bethies an overahiever and show off, so there ya go Sound great the way both of you fix it up! yummm
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Heritage or heirloom tomatoes are described here. I get them in the veggie box I get each week.
I buy my halibut from the local fishermen, so it's probably more expensive than something that's done commercially.
At burning man I'm already going to be camping with some friends in a theme camp but I appreciate you looking out for me Kerry. Are you trying to get me kicked out of the Sex-Starved and Separated Forum?
I'm taking my camera (and lots of cleaning materials!) so will post pix on fb.
Have received 2 emails from W - haven't answered either one. I've decided to write a brief letter just so I don't come across as rude. I'm just going to tell her I enjoyed our time together but I need to sever the relationship completely in order to finish moving on.
I wish someone could come up with a blue or cyan colored tomato.
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I'm just going to tell her I enjoyed our time together but I need to sever the relationship completely in order to finish moving on.
I get the feeling she is not going to take that letter well. Does she have access to your FB? The pictures of you at BM with the scantily clad female friends might be too much.
