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| Happy 91st Birthday, Mom! |
Mom's Birthday
66 degrees/rain/calm winds
Pentoga Road
It's been a quiet day on Pentoga Road. Sargie and I both enjoyed hanging out with Mom, talking, gabbing, and of course, going to town for the daily Coke.
I began the day in the dentist's chair where Eric and Betsy installed a new crown on one of my back molars and filled a small cavity. As usual I walked out laughing and in a better mood than when I entered. Thanks folks.
Later in the morning we drove to town and picked up the Equinox from Mechanic Dave's. All that's required to deliver Mom back to Indiana is fuel in the tank.
The afternoon arrived and it was time to celebrate Mom's special day. What better way than going out for her birthday meal.
We wisely chose the Curious Pig in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
The Curious Pig specializes in smoked cuisine. Talk about good. Mom and Sargie enjoyed sandwiches that featured pulled pork, bacon, and macaroni and cheese, among other goodies.
I thoroughly enjoyed a full rack of smoked ribs along with cole slaw and macaroni and cheese.
The ribs were the best I've ever tasted. Mom and Sargie said their sandwiches were superb.
Jillian was our waitress. What a sweetheart.
Mom claims her lung capacity has greatly diminished over the past several years, but you couldn't have proven it Monday afternoon.
Scion and Pam opened the Curious Pig earlier this spring. Their restaurant, a former home on US 2 in Crystal Falls, is absolutely beautiful.
I'm not a culinary expert or critic, but for delicious and reasonable eating with a different twist, I give the Curious Pig two thumbs up. Sargie and I will be going back.
We took a short drive through Crystal Falls. One of the most impressive places is the entrance to the cemetery where American flags line the length along the highway.
Back on Pentoga Road, I picked a few strawberries and fed the goldfish. We'll get a few berries this year, not many, but wait until next year!
The skies grew dark and before long, the rain came down by the bucket's full.
The last I looked, we'd received half an inch. Showers are forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning. A good shower is welcome. I just hope a frog strangler isn't in our future.
Time came for Mom's birthday party. We had a good time watching her open gifts.
We ended the party by singing Happy Birthday to Mom and eating an ice cream birthday cake.
Again, Happy Birthday, Mom. We love you!
Sargie opens the Vision Center on Wednesday. With the weather predicted to be cool and rainy, I think I'll spend some of the day in the shop. Otherwise, Mom and I will do what we do best, hang out, talk, and laugh.
After all, a man's work is never done.
So are the tales from Pentoga Road...
The Curious Pig specializes in smoked cuisine. Talk about good. Mom and Sargie enjoyed sandwiches that featured pulled pork, bacon, and macaroni and cheese, among other goodies.
The ribs were the best I've ever tasted. Mom and Sargie said their sandwiches were superb.
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| What? Do I have something on my face? |
Following our meal, Jillian brought a plate with two cream puffs topped by a lit candle and led us in singing Happy Birthday to Mom.
Mom claims her lung capacity has greatly diminished over the past several years, but you couldn't have proven it Monday afternoon.
Scion and Pam opened the Curious Pig earlier this spring. Their restaurant, a former home on US 2 in Crystal Falls, is absolutely beautiful.
I'm not a culinary expert or critic, but for delicious and reasonable eating with a different twist, I give the Curious Pig two thumbs up. Sargie and I will be going back.
We took a short drive through Crystal Falls. One of the most impressive places is the entrance to the cemetery where American flags line the length along the highway.
Back on Pentoga Road, I picked a few strawberries and fed the goldfish. We'll get a few berries this year, not many, but wait until next year!
The skies grew dark and before long, the rain came down by the bucket's full.
The last I looked, we'd received half an inch. Showers are forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning. A good shower is welcome. I just hope a frog strangler isn't in our future.
Time came for Mom's birthday party. We had a good time watching her open gifts.
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| The puppy's belly goes up and down as he sleeps. |
We ended the party by singing Happy Birthday to Mom and eating an ice cream birthday cake.
Again, Happy Birthday, Mom. We love you!
Sargie opens the Vision Center on Wednesday. With the weather predicted to be cool and rainy, I think I'll spend some of the day in the shop. Otherwise, Mom and I will do what we do best, hang out, talk, and laugh.
After all, a man's work is never done.
So are the tales from Pentoga Road...
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