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It was in Trenton, FL at a place called The Old Boarding House or something, which is a cute little house, with a bunch of rooms, and a central room where the buffet is set out. I'd heard of it, but the people I rode with knew it and had eaten there before. The food is "Southern." I was there with four people from my Strays group. Other people had finished earlier because they only went 32 miles. One girl had started early and odne her first metric Century! She was very excited, and very tired. Everyone was quite worn out from the wind.

The pea salad was green peas and small bits of other stuff in a creamy sauce. There was something like it at one of the stops on the TOSRV ride last weekend. The spoon was a serving spoon, but I didn't get big scoops- so my spoonfuls were about two tablespoons each.

I just had a three hour nap. Can't find out any eagle news. Don't know what to make for dinner.

I have a creme brulee cookbook. You can make your own- it's easy!

The group leader is talking about our group going to Cocoa for a Century in the fall so we can go to a place and eat "rock shrimp" afterwards. I don't know what those are, either.

Ooh - rock shrimp are good! They have a fairly mild flavor and a wonderful texture. Eat up - you'll love them!

I hope you found something good to make for dinner. I'm still working on the enchiladas - waiting for the chicken to cool off.

We found a really good black bean and corn salsa in the grocery store. It's not too hot (I'm not too big on super spicy food) and has a nice full flavor. There are a couple of brands that are good. We bought the generic today and tastes exactly the same!

I'm back from the CA TE ride. I dropped my bike off at the LBS on the way back. Headed for a shower, think I'll scarf up some trader joes jojo's first.

All this talk of rock shrimp creme brulee is making me hungry. Jobob's choice of coffee shop was great, great ride, decent weather, wonderful company. Thanks TE.

Trader Joe's is great. Just had rice noodles with Trader Joe's Tuna in Red Panang Curry Sauce. I was very hungry after my Team Survivor ride and 2 hours shopping at the LBS.

Have you tried TJ's dried mango with chili powder? Those critters are good good good. I usually carry around dried fruit from TJ's for rides and work and gotta-eat-right-NOW snacks.

Oh, and TJ's "pound plus" 72% cacao chocolate bars!

I buy about 1/3-1/2 of my groceries at TJ's.

I like TJ's decaf chai latte mix. Yummy stuff! I stock up when I go visit my mom in MD. I'm heading there for Mom's Day in 2 weeks.

2 hours shopping at the LBS? If I did that I would not be able to afford food, especially TJ's.

But I like TJ's, pretty much can wander around there without a list and everything is good.

Three stops at the LBS today after one last night.

Yesterday afternoon, met maillotpois over at Peet's Coffee and had a wonderful chat with her before we went off to the LBS when I picked up my newly arrived compooter.

This morning's #1 trip, took bike with new computer because the magnet wouldn't work on the bladed spokes so I couldn't even tell if the computer was working. Given't my recent lack of kharma with computers I wasn't about to try McGivering the magnet until I knew whether the computer was working.

Trip #2, went back down with the forgotten wind trainer that puppysitter/racer boy needs to borrow.

Trip #3, went back for brake calipers to re-build the Trek Bubba will be selling now that the elegant Tuxedo Seven is home. Fortunately, remembered that Bubba was going to look for new road shoes today and managed to get this done before needing a 4th trip.

Don't even want to think about how much time was spent there today. It would probably be less if we weren't so heavily infected with the CRS Syndrome.

Jiminy Cricket!

I just picked up the mail on my way back from the grocery store. On top of everything else, I got called up for jury duty!!!!!

Maybe my doc can write me a note saying I'm too dingy to be on a jury.

Or my boss can write something about how they can't make it without me and won't pay me while I'm on jury duty so I'll end up on public assistance and be a drain on the taxpayers so please please don't make me do jury duty.

It never rains but it pours!

In happier news, I got a Terry catalog in the mail, too. And as soon as i got home I practiced clipping in and out. It works best if I don't think about it and just do it. Maybe I'll get to ride tomorrow.

I love jury duty but never get picked! My job pays me if I'm on jury duty, of course they deduct the .50 a day or whatever it is one gets. Wouldn't want me to make $0.50 more for doing my civic duty. But it's like a paid time off from the daily grind but....I never get picked.

Many are called but few are chosen.

As a government employee I don't get paid, but I collect my regular salary. Last time I was picked, I ended up on a three week murder trial :eek:

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Originally Posted by Trek420

I love jury duty but never get picked! My job pays me if I'm on jury duty, of course they deduct the .50 a day or whatever it is one gets. Wouldn't want me to make $0.50 more for doing my civic duty. But it's like a paid time off from the daily grind but....I never get picked.

Many are called but few are chosen.

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All the years I worked for a big corporation (who reimbursed for jury duty), I never got picked - I've been called 3 times since being self-employed - in each case a trial of more than a week would probably have put me out of business - but then they didn't actually end up assigning me. Oh well - not only do I feel it an important civic duty, but I think I'd find it very interesting... but why could they have asked me when it was less inconvenient??

I've never been called up. Quite relieved about that - no way I could sit still all day without going bonkers, no way I could listen all day full stop. I remember my mum getting called up when I was about 12. I was home sick for a couple of days, so she managed to talk her way out of it once she got there. I think that's the only time she hasn't hated me for bringing a cold home from school. ;)

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I've never been called up. Quite relieved about that - no way I could sit still all day without going bonkers, no way I could listen all day full stop.

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The presiding judge in the trial I was at called recesses about every hour and a half. He realized if we sat for any longer, we lose interest. Smart man..

change of subject - Today I am dying my hair chestnut brown.

I have not been called, but I am not hoping to,either. We have no family nearby, and finding a place for the kiddos would be hard. Of course, I could always bring them all with me to court... DH says that I would be excused just so the judge wouldn't have to put up with our two boys ( ages five and six)

Be careful with that hair color... I made the mistake of foiling my hair right before beginning training. The chlorine in the pool has just ruined it, and now I have to go get it touched up every three weeks or so.I would rather spend that on gear.Plus, a high- mainaintence coif is NOT my style. Crazy things I do to my hair..... it could be long list.

No worries - I've been changing hair color since I was in my twenties..."What is your natural color snap?" Beats the heck outta me!:D I've been using Naturtint - has no ammonia in it. A bit more expensive than the others, but worth it, as the others can really irritate my scalp.

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Originally Posted by JoyfullySo

Be careful with that hair color... I made the mistake of foiling my hair right before beginning training. The chlorine in the pool has just ruined it, and now I have to go get it touched up every three weeks or so.I would rather spend that on gear.Plus, a high- mainaintence coif is NOT my style. Crazy things I do to my hair..... it could be long list.

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