we are going to a new restaurant called the sizzling monkey.
they have a firey stone that you cook your own meal on. so that should be fun.
happy valentines day to you and yours.
bizi

DIY cooking has always been an idea that is one step too far for me. When we owned our Pub/Restaurant we didn't expect patrons to serve themselves, let alone make their own meals. When I was able to go out it was to have a break from the kitchen, so I suppose I am biased against the idea all round - I even abhor Salad Bars.

I know the type of cooking you mean, though, bizi. My local Supermarket sometimes sells these granite slabs which heat by electric elements and you cook on the flat surface. I have always wanted one, but the limited use it would get doesn't justify the counter space.

All that being said, enjoy your evening and the experience. I am just grumpy and set in my ways

Dave.

Dinner was great!
Had char broiled oysters rockafeller a spinach sauce that was so delicious.
a couple of bloody marys with bacon!
corn and crab bisque soup which was more like a chowder so thick! and wonderful.
Then pecan crusted flounder with a crab cream sauce that was heavenly.
Had a side of grilled brussel sprouts which were quite good.
Jeff had the same except he did not have the soup and had cheesy mashed potatoes too.
We loved our meal.
We had a very attentive server. This new restaurant had only a few inside tables seated so there was not a problem being served and finish before downton abbey. In fact we even made it home much earlier so jeff could watch most of last weeks episode that he missed because of the super bowl.
I have to say that was the most money we have paid in a long time!!
And it was worth it!

bizi

we did not get the cook it yourself steak, it was only 4oz and that is not enough of a steak for either one of us.
Dave you used to own/run a restaurant, what kind of food did you serve?tell me more about it if you don't mind. If it would hurt to go into it please don't.
((((HUGS)))))

I didn't think they served 4oz steaks in America, bizi. All the food programmes I watch show 16 or 32oz, extreme lumps of beautifully marbled meat Even on our diets, my daughter and I are only restricting ourselves to 6oz portions of meat or poultry.

The Pub/Restaurant was fun, but problematical in so many ways. I hadn't spoken to my Father for 8 years when he came up with the idea of buying in together to heal rifts. I quit a very lucrative, successful career, ended a long-term relationship and sold everything including my house to make a go of it in a new area.

The Business was great, personal relationships were terrible after the first month, my Dad and I just didn't get on - too much damage and unresolved issues. I even ended up in a Mental Hospital it became so bad.

We sold Real Ale from small Breweries all round the Country alongside Staple Yorkshire Ales. In the Restaurant everything was fresh and as locally produced as possible. We had traditional fare, from trout, salmon and scampi to steaks and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Everything was done with flair and style, my Mother may have had many faults, but her cooking was second to none.

Unfortunately, my Dad contracted Cancer, took Private treatment for which his Insurance fell short and we had to sell fast at a massive loss. I basically lost everything I had worked years for. The only things I took from the enterprise was a new, stable area to live in and a relationship which gave me my family. I would not trade these for anything.

Dave.

Wow Dave that is quite a story. Thank you for sharing.
I am glad that you have a family to love.
Have a great day!
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Well I have gained 5 more pounds...sigh
when will I get serious again?
bizi

Am glad that I am going to see a substance abuse tdoc on tuesday.
I really need someone to help me.
Last week I saw my pdoc and asked her to increase my geodon because I felt like I was becoming hypomanic. She agreed. So I am taking 40mg in am and 80mg in the evening. But I need to take them with food for proper absorption.
Need to get some milk to drink before bed or maybe take my geodon with dinner.
We have been going out to eat more often and both have been drinking much more these days. I really think it is my bipolar contributing to this behavior. It is quite common for us to be dual diagnosis.
Yesterday, I got a lovely hand written letter from my old tdoc, I had only seen her for 3-4 times, I was seeing her monthly. She is in her 80's and I really liked her. She only charged $40 an hour because The baptist church does not charge her office rental so she passes on the discount to her clients. I wrote her a nice note, had called her to cancel an appointment and explain about my needing to see a substance abuse tdoc instead.
In my note, I wrote that I had realized that with her this was the first time that I had closure with a therapist. In the past I would just simply cancel an appointment and never follow up with a good bye or explanation for leaving. It felt good for closure.

She also sent me a copy of the news papers article about me and my business that she had saved, going thru her old files she found it and sent it to me with her note. That was 2001 and I was so much heavier then...it just shows me where I am headed if I am not careful about my eating...that is getting out of hand. My computer use is getting out of hand.
I AM GETTING OUT OF HAND!
What is wrong with me??????

It is supposed to be a gorgeous day, should get outside and do something. Jeff is back in bed hung over from last night and with an upset stomach/head ache.
I could not sleep last night, finally did then up at 10;30am.
I am still in my jammies and look a fright.
sigh
Maybe we need some marriage counseling...we are living above our means and this needs to stop.
sigh
bizi

you are on the right path; asking questions, noticing behaviours. Your partner might feel threatened by your desire to cut back which in turn will force him to. It may be why he is engaging in these activities with you? The enjoy it now while you can because it's not going to last thought process.

Hey Bizi,

How did your appointment go? I've been thinking about you. Hope you're doing OK.

C

sorry carol that I did not get back to you.
My psych doctor would not prescribe naltrexone for me.
I did see a therapist one time who is certified a substance abuse therapist.
he was nice enough.
I was taking kudzu which i thought was for decreasing cravings but my pdoc told me otherwise,
It is for hang overs.
lol

It is official
I have gained 20 pounds in 4 months.
sigh
bizi