talk about a thing or two

Let’s see… anniversary dinner or an additional rant?  Guess we’ll start out with a rant, and finish on a high note..

Heard a thing or two

An alert reader correctly pointed out that I left out the Farmer’s Ins. Co., ad campaign of “We know a thing or two….etc,”.   although a bit much sometimes, they are kind of imaginative and seem to have corralled Rickey Fowler to help…plus they seem to have a lot of funds to spend, like dumping concrete on a red sports car, somehow getting Turkey Vultures to land on a guy’s car, etc.  Might put them just behind Geico and ahead of “Flo”.  And there’s still the USAA exclusive club for the service side, and I won’t go there

Another (untouched) genre is the annoying season ending car commercials; led by the Toyota-thon with that cloying, grinning female.  Won’t go there either

56 and counting

We celebrated our anniversary Saturday night with some friends at Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse on St George Island.  Arriving at our table, this was waiting for us.

(Veuve Clicquot)

Along with a lovely (unpictured) Charcuterie Board of a variety of cheeses and meats from Chef Russel.  We grazed the board and toasted with the bubbly.  Despite my admonition of “no gifts” nobody listened and brought us some much appreciated things anyway

Clockwise from left, a jar of (home-made) hot Berry Cherry Pepper Jelly which will be used to make the southern delicacy “Red Jez”; some choice chocolates from Heritage Chocolates in Leonardtown (plus a Starbucks gift card which will be worn out soon); and a charming little “Flag Teddy” from the House of Representatives shop

We finally ordered some food, I had grilled swordfish over a lovely “local” succotash (corn, squash, peppers, etc.).  MFO had fish and chips.  None of which are pictured, a sign the feeder was totally enjoying the occasion, sparked by the bubbly and a “Moody Manhattan” nicely executed by Sophia behind the bar.   A lovely evening and will stick with us for a long time. 

While there are other local venues that serve up good food, there is (IMHO) no place that provides the complete experience as does the Kelley’s establishments.  They know how it’s done.  They’re a real asset to our community, and not just to the dining scene. 

And, although you’ll never see a MJ on their tables

you can still

DFD

(which is routinely ignored at the Ale House – the time’s they are a-changin’)

Quick addendum to rants:  watching the US open tennis, just saw another "upset) with the number 13 seed take out the number one seed (Osaka), making it yet easier for Serena (yes, not a fan) to march to the championship.  The highest seed left in her bracket is 5th; the rest being in the teens.  Might as well just give her the trophy now.

And was kind of sad to see “Djoko” have to “retire” from his match because of the shoulder.