Sunday Dinner

Sunday, August 22nd 2010

After waking up with coffee and reading, I realized how tired I still was.  I went back to bed for a nap before Marty and Dad were coming for dinner.  Dayna texted me that she decided she did not want Uncle Marty to pick her up.  I'll have to go get her tomorrow, I don't have the time today and she doesn't want her Dad taking her home.

In the afternoon I sent Marty a text to let him know.  He was just getting up.  An hour and a half later, Dad called to tell me Marty still hadn't picked him up.  I called Marty, he was talking to Tara.  I hated to interrupt him.

It was about 6pm when they got here.  Dinner was just about done.  We had tilapia, rice, and California Blend veggies (Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrots).  I had a salad on the table already and ice cream in the freezer for dessert.  I bought Blue Bunny Coffee Break and Vanilla. 

Dad and Marty enjoyed dinner.  We chatted.  Dad talked about the differences in Bible versions.  We talked about Marty's new job starting the 30th (Yay!).  Marty mentioned he needed new clothes, Dad offered to help him.  We talked about my upcoming hearing and how all I know is there is a judge, two medical experts, and a vocational expert via videoconference.

Marty set up his laptop and showed Dad an aerial view of the area in Canada his property is in.  Dad said it looked like Marty got a good shot of the neighbors lot.  Marty said he'd play around this week and see if he can get Dad's land better.

Dad talked about Canada.  The town his land is in about one block long with no traffic light.  He talked about their health care system and what they say it costs per person annually...and how the USA's system costs double and provides less services.  We talked about other countries systems as well - France, Italy, Britain.  Marty commented on how Tara says things are in Scotland.

Dad went into a bit of a history lesson.  He spoke of how other countries were formed and explorers.  We discussed Columbus, Champlain, and Hudson.  It always amazes me how much he knows of history and how he can just recall it all off the top of his head with no advanced preparation.  He put on a lecture on Ancient Egypt and discussed the course with us.  It's one of his college tapes that he mail orders.  It was pretty good.

Marty put on a Jeff Dunham comedy routine.  Dad said he was a good ventriloquist, but it didn't really seem to be his cup of tea.  marty switched to The A-Team.  Marty checked out a few of my DVD's.

They left at 1am.  It was a good visit.  marty asked what I am making next week. :-)  I guess this is going to be a weekly thing!