Six
Romeos attended including Joe Pignatiello, Steve Winter, Ed DeShuytner, Joe
Lapiana, Jim Terlizzi, and Mark Ryan.
You can
see photos at the Picasa web site ......
Although
the resturant is in the mall some of the guys had hard time getting to the
entrance. Most arrived shortly after noon.
The
waiter Humberto set the table with tortilla chips and made a guacamole dip at
the table in a stone bowl. The dip was delicious as we all devoured it.
We all
ordered drinks which included margaritas and Mexican beer. As we sipped our
drinks we pondered the menu quizzically and tried to pick different
entrees written in the Mexican language. Fortunately Joe L. found a card at the
entrance that helped explain some the terms on the menu. We finally asked the
waiter what he might recommend.
By
coincidence it was Mexico's national Independence Day and there was a special
on the menu to celebrate the event. It included three enchiladas filled
respectively with chicken, vegetables and beef with each colored red, white and
green depicting the Mexican flag. See the links below .....
Not to be
confused with Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican American Battle on the 5th of May.
The meal
came quickly and was served in super hot dishes. It was a great choice and
super delicious.
To wrap
up the meal we ordered a flan custard to share with cappuccino.
The
conversation was lively as always and bounced around the table as we ate and
drank. We talked about sports, politics and headlines in the news.
Jim said
his sister is living in an assisted living facility and pays $9000 month
until her estate cash runs out. They don't take Medicare. Isn't it fun getting
old.
Joe P.
took trip last month to Seattle and British Columbia.. He visited Whistler in
BC which is a world renown ski resort in winter and a bike Mecca in summer. He
said the bikers were real dare Devils racing the mountain trails and down hill
courses.
Joe P.
also bought a new car. His old 2001 Lexus had 150,000 miles. He bought another
Lexus with the same color so no one will notice the difference . I also had
high miles in my 2004 Chevy Tahoe with 110,000 miles. But since it's still
running good, I decided to keep it and bought 4 new tires for $800. We will
see.
Joe L. is
having an open house at his art studio on October 3rd. All are welcome. You can
visit hundreds of studios and buy original art work including paintings,
jewelry, ceramics, and glass. There will also be a beer garden. See info below
on Facebook .......
Mark
talked about a book he has read recently and highly recommends. "Madame President"
by Nicole Wallace. A women president with all female cabinet endures personal
tragedy as well as five simultaneous terrorist attacks on US soil.
We then
talked about meeting next month and picked an Italian place in Burlington. Jim
will send an email.
Comments always welcome. Markryan82@comcast.net
