Random Traffic Through Nick's Brain

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My brother-in-laws were over at our place today.
Daniel was also over at some point, and it was interesting observing him observing us all interact.

Apparently, one of the networks has some form online that you can fill out explaining why you and your friends should be the basis of a sit-com.
I think applying would be a bad idea.

A slow week. Less socializing than normal. Some visitors, some apartment re-org. Dina is sick. Jim and I get asked if we share an apartment, despite the fact that I mention my wife often. Our Tichu playing at lunch pays off: a new colleague expresses interest.

In some ways, That ’70s Show is a better model for our group of friends than Friends. We’d call it That ’00s ShowPronounced: That Naughties Show. Plus the theme song seems more easily filkable.

Dina visits Montreal. Some of the geeks start a new job. Nick goes on a tidying and cooking spree…

Sunday’s menu for Jim and Brian:

• Penne in a rich garlic red sauce with white wine substituted for onions.

Monday’s menu for Jim and Sean:

• A fine selection of Belgian, English, and Scottish beers and ciders
• French bread with broiled Edam
• Rigatoni in a rich garlic / white wine red sauce with fresh addition of red and green peppers, and hot Italian sausage
• Coconut vanilla rice pudding served with white port

Tuesday’s proposed menu for Jim and ???:

• Grilled steak cooked to order
• Side of sautéed mushroom and onions
• Potatoes a-la-NickIn other words, however I feel like preparing them cross the ingredients I have available.
• Alternate meat / vegetarian option available for the non-red meat eatersYes… unfortunately, I do know some non-red-meat-eaters and some veggies… I try not to hold it against them. in the audience.

Deflated mattress. Borrowed futon. Time to Move. Bets. Offers. Interesting group dynamics to come at work. Interesting group dynamics to come in interpersonal relationships.

A wife is away again. Geeks go apple picking. Pies and cobblers ensue. Pumpkins are bought and carved in various sarcastic forms. Steak is grilled. Trepidation, worry, boredom, and anger are the emotions du jour.

… the geeks will play board games. Home cooked lobster and steak supper on Friday, games. Games Saturday. Games Sunday. Games Monday.