Before my mama died, 22 years ago, she sent me a card for our 8th anniversary. She wrote in the card for me to remember that we could celebrate the date any day, not just on the special day. This came about because Merrill and I were not together for our 8th Anniversary. He was active duty and Michael and I were in Maryland.
As many of you know, we had our 30 anniversary, but we did nothing as I was still totally out of it. So about two weeks ago I started seeing commercials about this place called Joe's Crab Shack. Not sure if you have ever heard of one....I never had. Well, in my pea brain, I figure out that it is in Reno and this is where I want the two of us to go for our anniversary dinner. I love sea food and this place looks like fun. So Merrill says well where is it. I said Reno and he has to make sure...why do men have to think they are so smart?
Well, he was right...they are all over, but the closest to us are Las Vegas :o( and Sacramento. Okay, three hours away, I am all for it, this is where we are going :O) Merrill had his own ideas. Yeppers, he was willing to take me to Sacramento to go to some place we have never heard of till I saw the commercials and just thought it would be fun. He would take Friday off and we could do it then. He only asked one thing....okay fair enough......Do you feel well enough to ride the Boss Hoss?
My oh my, is he actually kidding....three hours each way of no talking....no music, looking at his black leather back.....hot....sweaty....hair looking not good when you get there no matter what you do?????? Well, I guess since it took two of us to get married, this needed to be fun for both of us. So I said, I will cinch up the binder, take the meds and lets go for it. We did.
It was a fun ride....I at least got new ear buds for the Ipod. I did pretty good all the way there. Was getting sore on the way back, but all in all it was okay. I was so hot that he had to stop in Folsom as I thought I was going to pass out. We do not have the latest and greatest in leather wear :o) If we did mine would be comfort controlled to a cool 70 degrees at all times. The back seat would be more along the lines of a recliner with a much softer sitting area. A TV or laptop would be standard with all models. You would be able to drink something without stopping and nearly totally undressing to just get enough to tide you over for the next 60 to 80 miles.
Now about Joe's Crab Shack...how much fun can you have eating sea food. It was a great place and we enjoyed it totally. We met a super couple from San Francisco....long story, but in the end they left, we still ate slowly and enjoyed our time there. Shock of all shocks, they had paid for our meal as they were leaving. Again, long story, but what a special blessing.
Here are a few pictures...not too good as the sun was really in the wrong place...but I wanted proof ......
The River Walk Behind Me
Merrill and I with our Crab Bibs :o)
Me still sitting, but wanting a picture
Merrill and I with the bike
As many of you know, we had our 30 anniversary, but we did nothing as I was still totally out of it. So about two weeks ago I started seeing commercials about this place called Joe's Crab Shack. Not sure if you have ever heard of one....I never had. Well, in my pea brain, I figure out that it is in Reno and this is where I want the two of us to go for our anniversary dinner. I love sea food and this place looks like fun. So Merrill says well where is it. I said Reno and he has to make sure...why do men have to think they are so smart?
Well, he was right...they are all over, but the closest to us are Las Vegas :o( and Sacramento. Okay, three hours away, I am all for it, this is where we are going :O) Merrill had his own ideas. Yeppers, he was willing to take me to Sacramento to go to some place we have never heard of till I saw the commercials and just thought it would be fun. He would take Friday off and we could do it then. He only asked one thing....okay fair enough......Do you feel well enough to ride the Boss Hoss?
My oh my, is he actually kidding....three hours each way of no talking....no music, looking at his black leather back.....hot....sweaty....hair looking not good when you get there no matter what you do?????? Well, I guess since it took two of us to get married, this needed to be fun for both of us. So I said, I will cinch up the binder, take the meds and lets go for it. We did.
It was a fun ride....I at least got new ear buds for the Ipod. I did pretty good all the way there. Was getting sore on the way back, but all in all it was okay. I was so hot that he had to stop in Folsom as I thought I was going to pass out. We do not have the latest and greatest in leather wear :o) If we did mine would be comfort controlled to a cool 70 degrees at all times. The back seat would be more along the lines of a recliner with a much softer sitting area. A TV or laptop would be standard with all models. You would be able to drink something without stopping and nearly totally undressing to just get enough to tide you over for the next 60 to 80 miles.
Now about Joe's Crab Shack...how much fun can you have eating sea food. It was a great place and we enjoyed it totally. We met a super couple from San Francisco....long story, but in the end they left, we still ate slowly and enjoyed our time there. Shock of all shocks, they had paid for our meal as they were leaving. Again, long story, but what a special blessing.
Here are a few pictures...not too good as the sun was really in the wrong place...but I wanted proof ......
The River Walk Behind Me
Merrill and I with our Crab Bibs :o)
Me still sitting, but wanting a picture
Merrill and I with the bike
So there you have it....still crazy after all these years. I am so happy I found this man. Thank You Sonny....where ever you are.
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Glad to hear you guys enjoyed yourself and how sweet the other couple paid for your dinner ! I love random acts of kindness !