My wife had a doctor's appointment in Knoxville today, so we took off early this morning. I had left my truck at Jerry Duncan Ford last evening so the oil could be changed and a set of new shoes could be put on today while we were gone.
After the appointment, Judy and I did some shopping at a couple of different stores, but ended up doing most of the buying at Khol's. I always warn her that if I have to go shopping I'm going to buy something! So, true to my word, I bought a new pair of jeans and walking shorts...both in size 38 I may add! Yes, I'm bragging...it feels good to be able to wear decent size clothes again.
I also went into Blue Ridge Sports and bought a Timex sport watch...with a big digital face on it. I'm getting tired of not being about to read the time on my old expensive analog watch! This one I can even wear in the shower, if I want, or never even take it off again! Best part...it was only $19.95!
We went from there to the Pei Wei Asian Diner, a place I had never been. The first thing I notice is that there is no bar, but they do have beer and they simply display a single bottle of each type they have, and on the wall behind the cash register are single bottle displays of the wine you can order. Different from what I expected, but at least they have a decent bottle selection!
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| Judy didn't want to be disturbed! |
We ordered a single dinner, as we are in the habit of doing these days since we seem to fill up faster in our old age, and two pork rolls.
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(spicy) comes with chile seared soy sauce, scallions, garlic, snap peas, carrots, peanuts, and was plenty for the two of us.
(spicy) comes with chile seared soy sauce, scallions, garlic, snap peas, carrots, peanuts, and was plenty for the two of us.
Their hot sauce is wonderful too. It is already mixed, unlike P. F. Chang's, and is a delightful mix of hot and sweet, but really adds plenty of punch, so go easy until you taste it.
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| This is just half the order! |
The pork rolls were crunchy, yet tender, and made a good "pusher" for the chicken and brown rice we ordered.
I brought along two packages of Crystal Light Lemonade to turn our water into a delicious beverage for our meal. No, I didn't get a beer, and that too is becoming more and more common for me these days.
Had I gotten one though, it would have been a Kirin Ichiban!
We left, more than satisfied, and all I can say is...I'll be back! I love the cool dark ambiance of the place, which makes a quick food place seem more expensive than it really is. I also like serving myself my drinks, napkins, condiments, and while yet eating on "real" plates, with "real" knives and forks! 'Course you can eat with chopsticks if you like, but I can't get the food in my mouth fast enough like that! I'm a true westerner!
Finally, we get back to Harriman and I pick up my truck with her new shoes! I'm $1K poorer (including the oil change and alignment), but she sure looks nice in those Michelin's!
My only compliant is that they did not wash my truck after spending that kind of money! If my old buddy Carl had been there, he would have!
So, I went down the street and had it washed, asking them to pay particular attention to my new tires!
2 comments:
Ate at a Pei Wei in Waco once. Liked it. My buddy Glenn said it was an offshoot of PF Chang's. But it can't beat Dynasty.
Denise started using that Christal Light some time back and then quit. So i started drinkin' it. Latest thing is to spike the lemonade with a little OJ when I mix it. Good stuff.
I used to wear 38s when I was skinny, but that was a LONG time ago. Found some great shorts (lots of good pockets) at Eddy Bauer. Not bad for $20. I'll send you a link.
Give Judy a hug for me.
Never been to Pei Wei....will have to stop in and check it out.
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