Comments over Dinner

So, the other night, Organic Guy and I decided to go out to eat at a new place near our house. It's an Asian-fusion sorta place, and the food was really yummy. I hadn't had duck too often before, but if it's sliced and marinated and glazed with all kinds of Asian spice goodness, I'd have it daily if I could!

But that's not what I wanted to talk about. I want to tell you about how crazy my new hubby is.

It was a hot day...even for North Carolina. We'd spent the day searching for a new sofa, because our old one (it's a 17 year old metal frame futon) has developed a list. It's not quite 45 degrees yet, but it's close. I have visions of sitting down to watch a movie, and having the darned thing collapse. We were somewhat desperate for something we could get in no more than 10 days, and this was our first major purchase together. If you haven't tried buying furniture with someone, be sure you care deeply about them before you do. It should be one of those tests couples have to pass to get a marriage license. The license should have a list of things that must be done together before a couple can marry. Items that need to be included are:

1. Purchase furniture together (because if one of you wants leather, nail studded stuff, and the other wants soft, cuddly, and something you can lay down all the way on, it's going to be a challenge).

2. House train an animal together. No, this doesn't tell you anything about whether you can raise a kid together, but it might give you an idea...

3. Suffer a potentially catastrophic illness of a family member (Organic Guy and I went through that one...you really see more about a person's character during such a time than dating for years without ever having this happen).

4. Vacation together and have something go really really wrong. Again, character shines through (and ask me some time about when we were rear-ended leaving Bonnaroo, and the trailer with all our coolers and camping gear was nearly totaled...).

5-whatever...give me your suggestions!

So, needless to say, we were tired, hot, and ready to relax when we sat down to eat. The friendly young waitress comes to our table and asked what we want to drink, even before we opened the menus. I asked for water with a slice of lemon, not being sure what I really wanted yet. Organic Guy asked for water, too. Out came two waters, both with a lemon slice perched on the rim. I squeezed the lemon, and dropped it into the water. Organic Guy asked if I wanted his, too, as he doesn't like lemon in water.

"Sure!" I chirped. "I like my water a little tart!"

He handed over the lemon slice, and looked at me, and grinned. "That's cool," Organic Guy replied. "I like my tarts a little wet!"

God, I love this guy!

Bonnaroo Post 1

Okay, I'm calling this Post 1 because I'll probably post a lot of stuff like this over the next few days...or at least until I get some of my wedding photos, and can post those, too!

Anyhow, Bonnaroo, for those who don't know, is 4 days of music, generally about 150 bands, on 5 large and 3 small stages. This occurs generally the second or third weekend in June each year in south-central Tennessee. About 80,000 people are there, grooving to great music, soaking up the sun, living in tents, and trying to stay sane while using port-a-potties the whole time. Yes, this is where I spent my honeymoon. Since it WAS the honeymoon, we decided to splurge on the VIP tickets, which included food (so we wouldn't have to camp-cook), and clean, stocked, and, most importantly, air-conditioned port-a-potties. We weren't totally roughing it. But I did spend my honeymoon sleeping on an air mattress. I don't know if that says anything about my hippie credentials, but I had a great time!! Partly, because of things like this:


OH MY GOD so amazing!!! And if anyone who knows my good friend Matt, I called him during this show so he could have a listen for Father's Day. Because he's a good daddy, and I think Allison Krauss is on his allowed list. So, if you DO know Matt, let him know I posted this, so he can enjoy too.

For those who don't know, this is Allison Krauss, Bluegrass fiddler and singer extraordinaire, and Robert Plant. And if you don't know Robert Plant, there's really nothing I can do to explain him to you.

Please, enjoy...and hold on for more, including Les Claypool wearing a Elvis-ish get-up!

Still Bad

Yes, I'm still a bad blogger, and not updating enough (a month! ye gads!). But this time I have an excuse! Since my last update, I've gotten married (I'm now Wombat OrganicGuy!), and been on a honeymoon with 80,000 of my closest friends. Yes, we Bonnaroo'd for it. So, when we get pics downloaded (or received from friends, or whatever), then I'll be posting much more!