Last evening my Friday morning BNI business breakfast meeting was re-scheduled for a Thursday evening dinner meeting. The organizers chose an Italian restaurant – one I know (knew) well.
Got there at 6’ish for time to talk – decided that a Cabernet was appropriate. Circulated – talked – and did all that was expected.
The owner recognized me and complimented me on my weight loss. He wondered – where had I been – ha!
As the meeting started the wait staff put out trays of Italian Bread, Garlic Bread and Garlic knots – damnation – I love that stuff. Some how I managed to keep my hands out of those trays – really – really hard to do – but I managed. It may have had to do with stopping at home and having something to take the edge off my hunger.
Dinner was buffet style. I did not have the Lasagna nor the noodles. Salad – check. The chicken and veal both had a bit of “breading” not heavy – just a bit. Still – did not smother them in sauce.
Desert was tough – the Waiters were more like Pushers – a Chocolate Mouse Cake and a Cheese Cake. I had a maybe a 2 inch squared piece of cheese cake.
Then – as luck would have it – I won the door prize – a $20 gift certificate card to Dunkin Donuts. I was ready to give it away – damn. Then MichMT and dwidep – from the 52DC suggested I just buy coffee.
After lunch – had to eat before – I went to the local store and bought two boxes of K-Cups. 28 k-cups for $19.99 – $.71 a cup – $.30 more than I usually spend. Ah well – free money. I have One Penny still on the Card – and that is where they make their money.
I survived the ordeal – and since my Friday morning meeting no longer existed – I went to the gym – It was empty. Asked around – Fridays are usually slow – but this was more so – school was closed today. Had a great work out.
baseballmom024b
Mar 14, 2014 @ 17:59:07
You have some dedication to your life style! Great job…the bread is never as good as it looks anyway!
TNT Man
Mar 14, 2014 @ 18:22:49
Oh — yes it is – at least in this case. lol