Good quote, I'll try to remember that one. Mark is hilarious for sure. Have fun puting that smoke together.

Keep Smiling
Tim Stoj

Amy and Joanne your invitation is very seductive, and I don't think I could keep up with you two before my cancer dx. I believe exhaustion will get your hubbys before any disease does.I'll compromise with you and still take Minniea to the hoop game and will meet you guys on Amy's deck for drinks after. Tim, I'm so glad your doing so well,I used to sit with my Dad and watch all the old shows and I miss those days.

Steve, how big is the smoker? I'd like to propose, ribs, a fresh pork shoulder, brisket and the obligatory turkey. My deck is big enough for a bunch of people. Mark- you are going to have to do or say something really clever to get back in my good graces "A woman scorned"-well you know the rest. Amy

It's a 34"X16"X14" upright, dual fuel. I think it can handle your order. If not I can always pack the barrel smoker in the back of the truck!! I never got into that assembly project today. My son had a Dr. appointment this morning so Janet and I went to that with him, then he and I hung out the rest of the day.

He talked me into testing new waters today. He wanted to go to CiCi's Pizza for lunch. Out to eat??? "Not sure, haven't done that in months. What if I get the choking or a sneezing spell?" "Well, OK, I'm game." I figured that I could eat some pasta, but he pushed me some and guess what; I had PIZZA!!!!! Not just a litlle bit, but a lot, almost 4 slices!! (Jo Anne you called it, search out the buffets!!) It worked, I ate, I even swallowed a few bites without watering it down! Then we Christmas shopped and goofed off together the rest of the day. It was so much fun. The minute I sat down tonight, BAM, out like a light. So tomorrow it's going to be another nice day and the Smoke Hollow No.9 is getting unpacked.

Happy Trails,

Steve

Good on you, glad you had a great day.

Steve, I'm the simple type a Hot Dog would be great for me. The only bad part is I can't open my mouth
wide enough to bite the roll. (Amy can be difficult but I have to say somrthing clever to get back in her good graces) Science Vs. Emotion

Amy forgot that I fall under the side of Emotion so it may take some time for me to say something clever.

Yeah, plus the bun would be like trying to swallow a large wad of cotton even if we got it past the mouth. LOL

However, the hot dog sounds very tasty!!! I guess we could do like the professional contestants you see on TV. Dunk the buns in cups of water first. HA HA

Steve

actually you can cut up hot dogs into little pieces or take the top off the bun to eat it. They're moist so it works. I think that's how Jack started, he loves hot dogs and was determined to work around the trismus. Now he can eat them with no problem. Street carts with hot dogs is a big NYC thing. Of course dunking in the cup of water works too but it's very Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest. Steve, pizza and quality time with your son? Not too shabby.

Regards JoAnne

Hey JoAnne;
Guess what I fixed the kids for dinner tonight? You got it-Hot Dogs (Coneys) & fries!!!

Q2: Guess what Steve had for dinner? ding/ding!! Cut up hot dogs!!! Yummy. (no nerve to even attempt the buns) You are absolutely on it. They were very moist and fairly easy to maneuver, plus a huge amount of calories even without the bun.

Mark, I thank you for the mention of hot dogs!

PS: Yes, Thursday was really great. I woke up expecting a mediocre type of day. (My Mother passed away on December 14, 14 years ago) Spending the day with Darrell was a huge plus.
A lot of the pizza at CiCi's Buffet is very thin with a soft crust, and the ones I selected had little to no tomato products so it really helped with swallowing and not breaking out my mouth too much. If you do find something that you like, or works well, they have no problem making pizzas by request. They are located in about half of the U.S.

I must say that the "quality time" outweighed the pizza by a mile! Thank God for the enjoyment of Family (and friends)!!

Steve