Monday
In the midst of the cyclone that is this house–the detritus of planning and packing for my Merchant Mariner’s long assignment–it’s as good a time as any to share a little gratitude, this time to everyone who submitted recipes for the “last meal”.
It was dark and extremely foggy when we made the thirty-five minute drive to the airport at 5:30 a.m. It takes a day and a half for my tugboat man to reach his ultimate destination, and he was worried that a delay could mess everything up, but he just called to let me know he arrived at the first leg of his journey with enough time to catch the next flight.
I should be cleaning but I’m sitting on the sofa watching Jewelry Television based out of Tennessee. It’s fun to watch the low budget sets and extremely nasal Southern accents of the hosts. I promise…just five more minutes and I’m gonna start on the mess. Do I really NEED 3.20 carats Round Mystic Topaz stud earrings? Do I? They’re $39.99. I think NOT. Really. It’s a little too soon to justify any retail therapy.
Sunday
We walked to the beach before the Superbowl–a six-mile round trip. This is what the sun looked like. WTF???
I snapped a pic of this nasty little rodent, perhaps a cousin of the ones who tormented me in the backyard.
When we got home from our walk, I prepared Guapola’s Stuffed Mushrooms and Benzeknees Spinach Salad along with Guacamole and Vegetarian Refried Beans with Flax Seed Chips from Trader Joe’s. He loved all the yummy food!
Many thanks to Running on Sober for her eggplant recipe and Marsella’s Book Ends potato salad recipe. I’m saving those for hub’s welcome home dinner.
OK, the dishes aren’t going to wash themselves, are they?
A little tugboat music…
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I noticed that sun too! Crazy!! *hugs* to you.
Sniff, sniff. Thank you, hugs back! Between that sun and the chemtrails that no one will provide satisfactory explanations for–all I can say is WTF!!!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 12:52 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Theodore Theme? Hon, you are punchy from hubby withdrawal!
We had a strange sunset last week.It looked like TWO sunsets.I should post the picture.
we love Theo! All tugs all the time, that’s our motto!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 1:50 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
It’s the little things.. walks and meals go helluva lot further than material things.. he’ll be home soon and you will be twirling around once more
the meal looks like it was delish!
It’s always the first couple of days/nights til I get in my own routine that I feel a little lonely! And yes, the food was great, better than the pics!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
It’d be better if I didn’t like him, right? Only kidding!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 2:07 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
haha.. I know like why couldn’t he be a selfish jerk..You are very lucky to have someone you love and like.. hang in there and he’ll be home soon..to get on your nerves again
Now THAT’s the way to cheer me up! Yup soon enough I’ll be telling him to find something to do in the garage and get out of my way!! I’m really laughing. Thank you!!!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 2:11 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Glad you enjoyed your dinner – thanks for giving me credit for the salad! Sorry your missing your tug boat captain, we’ll keep you company till he gets back.
Thanks, blogbuddy!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Anyway, you’re not alone, we’re all here.
Hugs to you! xo
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
How long will he be gone? I wish our company could help. For awhile sit around all you want and watch useless TV. It’s like comfort food for a bit.
So right you are, comfort food for sure. I’m like a blob sitting here, ran out of energy, need to recharge. Your company helps a LOT! He should be gone no more than 2 months. months. MONTHS!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
hang in there lady. Looks like you had a nice Sunday though. Was thinking of you today.
Sweet! Thank you!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 4:26 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
You are such a good woman/wife/friend to your husband. And those meals looked tres yummy. We’ll all keep you company until Mr. Tugboat man returns.
That’s awesome of you guys. Thank you!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 5:35 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
That sun is interesting..
Hang in there, I know it isn’t the same, but you have us
Loving that salad!
DIL is the one who got me blogging, I’m super glad cos I’ve met such wonderful friends like you and so many others! I am very grateful!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
We are grateful for you!!
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Oh boy. Sorry about the departures, but waht you must come to appreciate when you are together! You don’t take a second for granted, and in some ways that’s more superfantastic! It’s more like a great book, anyway. Sorry you have to be in it, but we do love reading it.
I think that’s why DIL encouraged me to start writing, not only to give me something to do besides shopping and cleaning, ha ha, but to share my story, so I’ll make sure she reads your comment and thank you! Hubs and I do try to not take for granted the time we have together, I agree.
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 6:34 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Looking forward tot he next anti-surf rant to hide the obvious love when he gets home!
Hey you! Who let you in on my secrets!! Ha ha, it’s OK if you’ve figured it out.
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 7:26 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
I am so glad that you have such a good marriage. I know you miss him but time has a way of flying and he will be home before you know it. Certainly was a strange sun. Food looks good. I also love Trader Joe’s.
I think the secret is that he’s my best friend, too. Thank you for your sweet comment. Traders IS the best!
I agree and think that it is the secret. Yes, Love Traders!
You are a hearty soul, that’s for sure. Thank you for sharing your life, and your food! It’s early morning here and I’m sitting here with my first cup of coffee, yearning to grab some of the plates you have in your photos! Yum. Great post.
I’m having my coffee too, picture me cleaning, that’s what I’ll be doing!
Dinner looked delish! I’m not a big mushroom fan, but man… Those looked great!
Sorry you had to say good-bye again… But oh how you’ll enjoy the hello again.
Gorgeous sun!
You are so right! I appreciate your visit! The sun looked so weird that day!
That video was precious, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Much appreciated!
On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 7:35 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
Just found your blog via Clanmother, love it!
Clan-momma is the best! Thank you for visiting casa de enchanted seashells!