weekend
Haven't done a weekend post in a while. Been a good one.
Poker on Friday. The monthly gathering has turned into something that happens more quarterly which is a shame, but it was a big group this time, 8 to start with. Back at the home of poker. Didn't play badly, came in second on one round and took a couple bounties, so almost made my money back. Great to hang out, very relaxed.
Yesterday the wife had dinner reservations at a newly opened It restaurant in town. I wasn't going to go, didn't really interest me, but someone dropped out so figured I'd join. Had a lazy start from staying over from poker on the other side of the city from our place, so just went straight to the West End, stopping for coffee at our mate's shop first. Met the group at a Champagne place, had a couple lovely bottles, then walked across the the restaurant. As it turns out, it was very nice. Great pate mousse, and really enjoyed the duck pie. I quit enjoyed ordering wine for the table. An old favourite cocktail bar nearby followed, then I took my leave of the group, letting my wife trawl the dirty streets of soho. She crashed at our friend's and came home about 11 this morning, hungover and saying she had a great time.
Nesting today, a quick trip to the grocery store, a couple loads of laundry, going to make some phone calls and iron. That sort of thing. Best thing about having a big night on Friday then being forced to be out on Saturday is that it feels like an extra day to the weekend. I'll get all my chores done and be ready for the work week before the sun goes down, then I can relax with a cocktail and enjoy the close of the weekend. I've been promised a nice roast chicken and I've got a bottle of white in there just waiting.
Another busy week ahead in the office, so it is good to have made the most of the weekend. Not feeling unprepared or rushed to start the week, but at the same time having seen loads of friends and being out on the town to blow off some steam.
Poker on Friday. The monthly gathering has turned into something that happens more quarterly which is a shame, but it was a big group this time, 8 to start with. Back at the home of poker. Didn't play badly, came in second on one round and took a couple bounties, so almost made my money back. Great to hang out, very relaxed.
Yesterday the wife had dinner reservations at a newly opened It restaurant in town. I wasn't going to go, didn't really interest me, but someone dropped out so figured I'd join. Had a lazy start from staying over from poker on the other side of the city from our place, so just went straight to the West End, stopping for coffee at our mate's shop first. Met the group at a Champagne place, had a couple lovely bottles, then walked across the the restaurant. As it turns out, it was very nice. Great pate mousse, and really enjoyed the duck pie. I quit enjoyed ordering wine for the table. An old favourite cocktail bar nearby followed, then I took my leave of the group, letting my wife trawl the dirty streets of soho. She crashed at our friend's and came home about 11 this morning, hungover and saying she had a great time.
Nesting today, a quick trip to the grocery store, a couple loads of laundry, going to make some phone calls and iron. That sort of thing. Best thing about having a big night on Friday then being forced to be out on Saturday is that it feels like an extra day to the weekend. I'll get all my chores done and be ready for the work week before the sun goes down, then I can relax with a cocktail and enjoy the close of the weekend. I've been promised a nice roast chicken and I've got a bottle of white in there just waiting.
Another busy week ahead in the office, so it is good to have made the most of the weekend. Not feeling unprepared or rushed to start the week, but at the same time having seen loads of friends and being out on the town to blow off some steam.