Today we went over to Dennis and Diane's house for dinner. I had asked Diane a couple days ago what she wanted me to bring and she kept insisting I didn't have to bring anything. Well, today she called and asked me if I was still up for making *real* mashed potatoes. It was one of the things I had said I would make since I know Dennis prefers *real* over boxed or baked. Diane keeps insisting the boxed are *real*, just dehydrated.
It was last minute but I sent the Beast to the store for some potatoes since mine had grown too many eyes to suit me. When he got home, I immediately peeled and cut them up and put them on. Yes, she called at the last minute but I really didn't care. She seldom allows anyone to help out by bringing anything. Dennis had been smoking a turkey all day long and brought over the meat from the turkey neck for Baron, which he gobbled up as soon as it was put in his dish. No wonder he loves Dennis...LOL.
As soon as I mashed the potatoes, I put them in a good, glass dish in case it needed to be warmed up later in the microwave, put aluminum foil over the top and wrapped it in a dish towel. Then we headed over at the designated time. I just made it...phew!
I think Diane was a bit surprised at how hot the potatoes were but the surprise faded off her face as she returned to the table out on the patio where the other guests were sitting with Dennis. Diane had put her veggies into the oven (broccoli and baby carrots with onions) and the turkey was finishing up in the smoker. We all were provided with a drink (Diane had asked me earlier what I wanted since she knew the Beast always made a face when I picked our wine or a mixed drink). This way she could just make one for me and he wouldn't be sure what I had...LOL.
There was a homemade cheeseball that Diane had made (really good) along with a variety of crackers and we chatted and got to know each other. I really liked Bonnie, I will call her, because she's a hugger like our family. Her hubby, Tony, was more reserved and just shook hands. We ate in the dining area, off the kitchen and the wine that Tony had brought along was offered up. The Beast just took a sniff of it when Tony pressed him since it was from Portugal and was the most interesting color. A kind of golden/orange color. It was a dry wine but with a very fruity taste to it, not at all unpleasant as some dry wines are. He was very proud of offering it since it was one he had discovered when he was in the Navy and stationed there for a bit. He kept saying it was from 1968 and I guess that was a good year.
After we all were full and we gals had cleared everything up, I realized that I had forgotten to take my pills and had to excuse myself to go home. I told the Beast to stay but he had been up since 6am and was fading fast. I needed to go take my pills or I would have had one heck of a stomach ache later. After taking my pills, I sat in my recliner to watch some TV as the Beast got ready for an early bedtime and I fell asleep (of course!). I woke up about two hours later to use the bathroom and then got into my pj's and went to bed myself. However, sleep eludes me so that is why I am up now.
One funny thing that came up in conversation with Dennis was he asked the Beast if he had bought a rooster. We both laughed because we knew why. He has been hearing Freddy crow in the morning. Dennis said he wasn't sure just where the crowing was coming from since it wasn't really loud but noticeable. Now that he knows, I am sure we will be hearing complaints from him. Diane thought having chickens wasn't allowed here but I told her that they were, only pigs and goats weren't allowed. But this land is zoned agricultural farm and is why our neighbors at the far side of the area has sheep. Of course, they have a huge area that they own so it's not unexpected since that makes them more cash than any crops would. I found out that Diane knew all along that chickens were not excluded but she wanted to see how the Beast reacted. She was hoping for a panicked look.
Well, my eyes are feeling heavy and I am yawning so I am going to try sleep again. Wish me well on that. Love you all. Hope you are having a great weekend. ***Hugs***
PS: For those of you wondering, my brother apparently died of a myocardial infarction. I just hope it was fast and painless.
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