This past week was a whirlwind of activity. Plenty of activity at home doing the usual
and some small leather projects. We ate
out much more than usual for us. Once
or twice is the norm. Last week and
into the first part of this week we tripled that amount or more. We met with various folks/family
members on those occassions. Some were moving away and
others were here to visit conduct business.
It's very convenient to meet over a meal at a
restaurant. No one has to scramble to
cook or clean the house for guests.
Plus you don't have to spend as much time with someone if you don't want
to. On the other side, your
conversation is limited due to noise (for me and my bad hearing) and seating,
(you can't talk easily with those at the other end of the table.) It has it's trade-offs.
In the long run it hurts developing better
relationships. I think this is limited
by the short time we spend in a restaurant.
You can't really delve into issues there and see what makes the other
person tick or if there have been significant changes in their lives that
affect the way they look at the world.
My parents and their generation did much more in the way of
entertaining friends and family long ago.
Rarely did we ever meet up with others to eat and visit. It was always at one or the others
home. As a whole I think our society
has suffered due to this, but it's just my opinion.
We always enjoy having others over, but we do it so rarely
now. Even family. Everyone is just too busy and we live far
enough out that it takes an effort to get here and us there. We talk about making it a thing to invite
others over at least once a month, but it never happens. We are definitely in a rut where that is
concerned.
I like being hospitable to
friends and family and like to show off my cooking at times. Mostly BBQ.
But as expensive as beef has gotten we rarely ever buy what's necessary
for a good BBQ. Have you priced a 15#
brisket lately? I can't remember the
last time I bought one or even shopped for one. 40-50$ I have a hard time wrapping my head around that. Yes it lasts a while, but that isn't in
my thoughts when I buy one.
I read a while back that beef prices would be coming
down. I assume due to the lower fuel
costs and more rain. It ain't happened
yet. The cattle growers here sold then
all of a couple years ago due top the 3 year drought. I assume they haven't replenished their herds enough to affect
the markets.
OK, I'm rambling...
Happy Trails
1 comment:
You're right, prices are still high, as the herds are still small, due to the sell off!
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