ALL HEARTS DAY!

Good Morning Foodies!

Since I am out of pocket today, thought I would share an old post about “HEARTS DAY!”

So, like I promised to share with you, a most wonderful cooking lesson that goes a long way. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DIALOGUE!!!

Me: “Hey, Pat, I think we should have lobster for our Valentine’s dinner.”
Pat: “Really, don’t you think that is too expensive! You know they tack on the process of trapping the lobsters, they have to ship them here. They probably fly first class to get here.”
Me: “Well, let’s see—how about cooking some of your ducks you killed!”
Pat (with big grin): “Now you are thinking! That is more reasonable!”
Me: “Really, this is how I figure the cost of that ONE DUCK!”
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1-Hunting License – $25
2-Hunting Outfit (Hat, Gloves, Thermal Underwear, Shirts, Jackets, Pants, Boots, Socks, Belts, Whistles, Duck Calls etc. You get my drift!! CABELA’S ON STEROIDS!)-$1250
3-Buy a Hunting Dog-???????-Justify by saying it is a family pet!
4-Get a 4 -Wheeler or Polaris -$2500 or more with all the stuff attached.
5-Preparing the Duck Blind–$5000
6-Leasing Property for the Duck Blind –$25,000
So, when you come home with one duck—-what does that duck cost!!! You do the math!!!
LOBSTER—PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last I saw of Pat, he had his face pressed up against the lobster tank, pointing to the ones he wanted.
****This also works in the furry animal department! Promise you it works!!

The basic definition of MARRIAGE and/or RELATIONSHIP, IS THIS: “A RELATIONSHIP WHERE ONE PERSON IS ALWAYS RIGHT AND THE OTHER ONE IS THE HUSBAND!” The sooner the man realizes that, the smoother things will be.
The one thing that confuses most men is this: “WHEN A WOMAN SAYS “WHAT?” IT’S NOT BECAUSE SHE DIDN’T HEAR YOU. SHE IS GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO CHANGE WHAT YOU SAID!” So, you guys out there, if you can master those two concepts you might be around for awhile! Practice, practice, practice. All that aside, the bottom line about a lasting marriage and/or relationship is NOT FINDING SOMEONE TO LIVE WITH; IT’S FINDING SOMEONE YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT! When you have been married this long, what type of gift do you give. God knows we have everything we need and more! So, to my WONDERFUL HUBBY, I give you these words of love, “THERE WERE DAYS WE LAUGHED A LITTLE LOUDER! THERE WERE DAYS WE CRIED A LITTLE SOFTER! THERE WERE DAYS WE LIVED A LITTLE STRONGER! THIS ALL HAPPENED BECAUSE WE STOOD TOGETHER!” We all know Life can throw big curves! I think it is very important to put aside the paperwork and mindless busy stuff, take a walk, feel the sunshine on your face, embrace the now and find happiness and when you find it—HOLD ON TO IT AND DON’T LET IT GO! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, HUBBY! YOU ARE THE BEST!

Stepping aside from VALENTINE’S DAY, tomorrow is a very special day for me! In 2012, on FEBRUARY 15TH I posted my first GEAUX ASK ALICE. Here we are 7 years later and I am still loving this little hobby of mine! Thanks to all you FOODIES out there who have supported me! Greatly appreciated!

The words, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND”, were always a big part of my life growing up. I also think it had a big part of why I always received “BUNNIES” for my birthday. I loved it all. Some name references were cute, some were funny, some were—well, you know—not so funny or cute. Anyway, the other day, I happen upon the book and read a passage from it. Bells and Whistles went off as I read it. I thought it was so appropriate with the upcoming anniversary of the GEAUXASKALICE site. This is what it said:

“WOULD YOU TELL ME, PLEASE, WHICH WAY I OUGHT TO GO FROM HERE?” SAID ALICE.
“THAT DEPENDS A GOOD DEAL ON WHERE YOU WANT TO GET TO!” SAID THE CAT.
“I DON’T MUCH CARE WHERE—“, SAID ALICE.
“THEN IT DOESN’T MATTER WHICH WAY YOU GO”, SAID THE CAT.
“—-SO LONG AS I GET SOMEWHERE”, ALICE ADDED AS AN EXPLANATION.
“OH, YOU’RE SURE TO DO THAT”, SAID THE CAT,
“IF YOU ONLY WALK LONG ENOUGH!”

I am thankful that at this point in my life, I can walk somewhere and hopefully walk long enough, to enjoy all of you FOODIES! Thanks for making me happy today!
Now, you go out there and be productive and happy! Always remember, “HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB!” Have a great weekend and be safe!

Kitchen will be closed Monday. It is Presidents Day…I am a President! My day off too!