Comments | earlofgrey: For these thy gifts.

earlofgrey

For these thy gifts.

Mar 26, 2008 20:14

In creating the world, evolution, that god multi-limbed beyond reckoning, saw fit to create the oyster, to take a sharp, bastard little rock, and to fill it with food. Yesterday an older gentleman asked me to shuck a few for him, and, in his infinite wisdom and kindness, he tipped me fairly extravagantly for the service. In his honour, I'd like to ( Read more... )

oysters, fish

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fasterpussycat March 27 2008, 01:17:04 UTC

I have a terrible and mighty crush on you, as you well know.

That has nothing to do with this post. Though I have never tasted oysters!

earlofgrey March 27 2008, 01:40:27 UTC

Wonderful silver-tongued creature.

They may not be for everyone, but I think they're worth trying, should you get the chance. I didn't love them instantly, but I now regard them almost as highly as tea. I love foods with a bit of ritual to them.

fasterpussycat March 27 2008, 01:46:10 UTC

I was offered them once when I was in Nova Scotia. I was eating salmon. My companion tried the oysters and said "... a bit sandy."

Run away with me? I'm spry on my feet and resourceful.

earlofgrey March 27 2008, 03:11:41 UTC

Ha! I believe we use fancy machines involving lots of running water before ours get to my end to help manage that problem.

Let's go!

westlinwind March 27 2008, 01:22:02 UTC

"I love you like salt." *smiles* That was always one of my favorite fairy tales.

This post made my mouth water, and I dun even like oysters.

earlofgrey March 27 2008, 01:40:10 UTC

Oh, me too. Having been pierced a fair number of times, my relationship with water and salt is rather affectionate. The phrase feels deeply true.

swirl_girlx March 27 2008, 04:30:28 UTC

you're all talk and no supper. I demand a feast!

earlofgrey March 27 2008, 12:59:39 UTC

*laughs* What, you mean other than the one I'd just cooked you? We should go to the Sansom Street Oyster House; the season at my store is, by most standards, over.

toshichan March 27 2008, 05:49:21 UTC

Your world is the most brilliant place I've ever played voyeur to.

earlofgrey March 27 2008, 16:48:22 UTC

And you're wonderful, and gentle, and kind. Good luck with your scary new job. I hope something far more perfect for you comes along instantly.

the_laugh March 27 2008, 16:30:00 UTC

Hiii,
my friend Amy is looking for a roommate if you know of anyone.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/sha/618386071.html

(I thought you two would get along.)

earlofgrey March 27 2008, 16:45:25 UTC

She sounds lovely! If I hear of anyone looking for a place I'll send them her way.