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DSJ · 17 March 2008, 06:10 AM

So after my Skype chat with JJ, Velitsko and Steve, my wife, son and I met up with her parents and brother for dinner. She wanted to go to the Rainforest Cafe, so my son would have some visual distractions, and the previous week we promised him we would go, but the line was 1:45 to get seated. So we had reservations for last night. My son has a cold, so he's not looking his best.

Afterwards, we retired to the in-laws for cake and presents!

It was a fun evening. Thanks for looking!

kcmo · 17 March 2008, 06:26 AM

Great pics David! Hope your wife had a wonderful bday!

frostie · 17 March 2008, 07:24 AM

Lovely pics DSJ nice to see you with your good family

Wish you the best of happiness, luck and health to your lovely family and wife

PS Where is bluesy or Exp II ?

mdx77 · 17 March 2008, 09:17 AM

Happy Belated Birthday to her! Awesome shots of your family!

jasonbellevue · 17 March 2008, 09:39 AM

It looks like everyone had a great time, belated Happy Birthday to your wife, you have a beautiful family.

daunwaun · 17 March 2008, 12:33 PM

great pics!!!

mailman · 17 March 2008, 07:15 PM

Great pics. Looks like a good time was had

roadcarver · 18 March 2008, 12:53 AM

Happy belated bday to your wife. Thanks for sharing the photos!

How old is your lil one?

DSJ · 18 March 2008, 01:16 AM

He's 3, Vernon. Thanks

The Dude · 18 March 2008, 02:47 AM

Really nice, Happy belated birthday to your wife!

JJ Irani · 18 March 2008, 02:50 AM

Very nice pics, David....thanks for sharing. Hope you were thinking of me when having all that delicious food!!

Dan Pierce · 18 March 2008, 05:07 AM

David,
Thanks for letting us tag along.

Happy Birthday to your wife.

dP

nsolga · 20 March 2008, 11:02 AM

What no wine for the Bday?

DSJ · 20 March 2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nsolga

What no wine for the Bday?

Nah, Panama Punch!
Bacardi 151, Myers`s Original Rum, Peach Schnapps and 99 bananas Liqueur, Accented with Creme de Cassis and orange and pineapple juices.

Jimbits76 · 21 March 2008, 05:51 AM

David

Fab pics. Your wife and family look great...I'm keeping the pic of you hidden from my missus tho...I can't cope with her swooning at your "movie-star" looks.

Seriously...we would be honoured if you could wish your wife a belated very happy birthday from Claire, William and Jim Lewis in bloody freezing England!!!!!!!

J

DSJ · 21 March 2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

David

Fab pics. Your wife and family look great...I'm keeping the pic of you hidden from my missus tho...I can't cope with her swooning at your "movie-star" looks.

Seriously...we would be honoured if you could wish your wife a belated very happy birthday from Claire, William and Jim Lewis in bloody freezing England!!!!!!!

J

Thank Jim, I'll pass on your warm wishes! But I doubt England is colder than Minnesota in March!

Jimbits76 · 21 March 2008, 06:03 AM

David you're probably right.

It just feels a lot colder...England can be a depressing place in late winter.

Cold, grey, wet and dark...that's just the summer months!

I think I'd better have another beer!!!!!!

J

DSJ · 21 March 2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

David you're probably right.

It just feels a lot colder...England can be a depressing place in late winter.

Cold, grey, wet and dark...that's just the summer months!

I think I'd better have another beer!!!!!!

J

Wine warms you up more than beer Jim!

See if you can track some of this down - it's one of my favorites:
http://www.murphygoodewinery.com/wines/ld_zin.html

Jimbits76 · 21 March 2008, 06:23 AM

Californian my good man?????

Getting a decent bottle of Cali wine in the UK would be like finding a SS Cos and a MG GV on a two for one deal.

It seems that all the best American wines are consumed by well, Americans.

Sometimes a mega hyped bottle of Cali vino makes it to the locality...such as a Screaming Eagle etc but you have to pay Petrus or Angelus premiums for it and I would rather go with the "Old World" for that kind of money.

Zinfandel is a bit hit and miss here but then we only get the Supermarket fodder such as Gallo etc.

On a personal note, my fave is Rioja...anything 94 -95 especially La Rioja Alta or Castillo Ygay. You ever see one of those, snap them up...great wine for great food! One day I may even pull the trigger on a bottle of my grail wine...Artardi El Pison...at $250 a bottle thats a little steep for me...although it does seem to be coming down lately.

As for the beer...good old english ale warms you up...not like those American beers you guys have. I'll have to post you a few at some point!!!!!

J

DSJ · 21 March 2008, 07:07 AM

Sorry it's so tough to get good CA wines. But there are some outstanding French and Spanish, as you mention. I too like Alta Riojas. An Italian Primitivo is somewhat similar to a California Zinfandel (same grape genetically, but different terroir and vinting).

JBat · 21 March 2008, 11:37 AM

Great shots. Looks like a fun time.

JBat · 21 March 2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

It seems that all the best American wines are consumed by well, Americans.

Can you blame us?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

As for the beer...good old english ale warms you up...not like those American beers you guys have. I'll have to post you a few at some point!!!!!

Maybe you haven't heard, but there was a beer renaissance here about 20 years ago! Over 1400 breweries in the U.S. now, a large portion of which specialize in high quality "craft beers." I haven't had a piss-water American beer in years. Ales, porters or full-bodied lagers for me too.

Jimbits76 · 21 March 2008, 07:25 PM

WTG John.

Don't get me wrong, on a hot sunny day spent on the decking, nothing beats an ice cold lager...unfortunatley those days are few and few between.

When it's cold and dark outside, a good, dark, draught beer in a pint glass in front of a roaring pub fire can be heaven. Add that to a local fisherman's pie or something traditional and homely and you have a perfect winter's Sunday afternoon coastal pub going adventure!!!!

J

JBat · 22 March 2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

WTG John.

Don't get me wrong, on a hot sunny day spent on the decking, nothing beats an ice cold lager...unfortunatley those days are few and few between.

When it's cold and dark outside, a good, dark, draught beer in a pint glass in front of a roaring pub fire can be heaven. Add that to a local fisherman's pie or something traditional and homely and you have a perfect winter's Sunday afternoon coastal pub going adventure!!!!

J

Guinness on tap + Imperial pint glass FTW!

I'm with ya!

Jimbits76 · 23 March 2008, 06:32 AM

John

I'd forgotten about Guinness.

Best place I'd ever had a Guinness was at the Storehouse in Dublin (figures!!!). They even pull each pint and form a shamrock on the head with a nozzle....awesome!

PS my wife drinks Guinness and Tia Maria...classy girl...rofl!!!!!!!
She'd drink me under the table any day!!!!!

J

DSJ · 23 March 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

John

PS my wife drinks Guinness and Tia Maria...classy girl...rofl!!!!!!!
She'd drink me under the table any day!!!!!

J

And that was when she was pregnant!

Jimbits76 · 24 March 2008, 07:24 AM

Here's to heavy drinking pregnant wives

17 March 2008, 06:10 AM	#1
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Wifey's birthday dinner So after my Skype chat with JJ, Velitsko and Steve, my wife, son and I met up with her parents and brother for dinner. She wanted to go to the Rainforest Cafe, so my son would have some visual distractions, and the previous week we promised him we would go, but the line was 1:45 to get seated. So we had reservations for last night. My son has a cold, so he's not looking his best. Afterwards, we retired to the in-laws for cake and presents! It was a fun evening. Thanks for looking! Attached Images __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

17 March 2008, 07:24 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Lovely pics DSJ nice to see you with your good family Wish you the best of happiness, luck and health to your lovely family and wife PS Where is bluesy or Exp II ? __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

17 March 2008, 09:17 AM	#4
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17 March 2008, 09:39 AM	#5
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	It looks like everyone had a great time, belated Happy Birthday to your wife, you have a beautiful family. __________________

17 March 2008, 12:33 PM	#6
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	great pics!!! __________________ DAUNWAUN

17 March 2008, 06:26 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great pics David! Hope your wife had a wonderful bday!

17 March 2008, 07:15 PM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,551	Great pics. Looks like a good time was had __________________ JJ

18 March 2008, 12:53 AM	#8
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Happy belated bday to your wife. Thanks for sharing the photos! How old is your lil one? __________________ I'm just a cook...

18 March 2008, 01:16 AM	#9
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	He's 3, Vernon. Thanks __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

18 March 2008, 02:47 AM	#10
The Dude Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In my own world Posts: 595	Really nice, Happy belated birthday to your wife!

18 March 2008, 02:50 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Very nice pics, David....thanks for sharing. Hope you were thinking of me when having all that delicious food!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

18 March 2008, 05:07 AM	#12
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,322	David, Thanks for letting us tag along. Happy Birthday to your wife. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 March 2008, 11:02 AM	#13
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	What no wine for the Bday? __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

21 March 2008, 05:51 AM	#15
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	David Fab pics. Your wife and family look great...I'm keeping the pic of you hidden from my missus tho...I can't cope with her swooning at your "movie-star" looks. Seriously...we would be honoured if you could wish your wife a belated very happy birthday from Claire, William and Jim Lewis in bloody freezing England!!!!!!! J

21 March 2008, 06:03 AM	#17
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	David you're probably right. It just feels a lot colder...England can be a depressing place in late winter. Cold, grey, wet and dark...that's just the summer months! I think I'd better have another beer!!!!!! J

21 March 2008, 06:23 AM	#19
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Californian my good man????? Getting a decent bottle of Cali wine in the UK would be like finding a SS Cos and a MG GV on a two for one deal. It seems that all the best American wines are consumed by well, Americans. Sometimes a mega hyped bottle of Cali vino makes it to the locality...such as a Screaming Eagle etc but you have to pay Petrus or Angelus premiums for it and I would rather go with the "Old World" for that kind of money. Zinfandel is a bit hit and miss here but then we only get the Supermarket fodder such as Gallo etc. On a personal note, my fave is Rioja...anything 94 -95 especially La Rioja Alta or Castillo Ygay. You ever see one of those, snap them up...great wine for great food! One day I may even pull the trigger on a bottle of my grail wine...Artardi El Pison...at $250 a bottle thats a little steep for me...although it does seem to be coming down lately. As for the beer...good old english ale warms you up...not like those American beers you guys have. I'll have to post you a few at some point!!!!! J

21 March 2008, 07:07 AM	#20
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Sorry it's so tough to get good CA wines. But there are some outstanding French and Spanish, as you mention. I too like Alta Riojas. An Italian Primitivo is somewhat similar to a California Zinfandel (same grape genetically, but different terroir and vinting). __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

21 March 2008, 11:37 AM	#21
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Great shots. Looks like a fun time.

21 March 2008, 07:25 PM	#23
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	WTG John. Don't get me wrong, on a hot sunny day spent on the decking, nothing beats an ice cold lager...unfortunatley those days are few and few between. When it's cold and dark outside, a good, dark, draught beer in a pint glass in front of a roaring pub fire can be heaven. Add that to a local fisherman's pie or something traditional and homely and you have a perfect winter's Sunday afternoon coastal pub going adventure!!!! J

23 March 2008, 06:32 AM	#25
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	John I'd forgotten about Guinness. Best place I'd ever had a Guinness was at the Storehouse in Dublin (figures!!!). They even pull each pint and form a shamrock on the head with a nozzle....awesome! PS my wife drinks Guinness and Tia Maria...classy girl...rofl!!!!!!! She'd drink me under the table any day!!!!! J

24 March 2008, 07:24 AM	#27
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Here's to heavy drinking pregnant wives

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