Glorious Sunday

Today was a nice leisurely Sunday. Woke up at noon after having a horrid nightmare, which got me thinking about which one of my pets I'd choose in a crunch.

Went out for dinner with Original Wayne, since he's back in town from work. Had a great greek meal at Ziveli on Jasper Avenue. The decor leaves much to be desired, but the food was amazing, quick and the servers were attentive without being overbearing and annoying. One of my biggest pet peeves is the server that keeps asking, "How is it?" as you're obviously enjoying the bite you have in your mouth. Do they do that just so you can't complain?

Anyway.. $98, a 1/2 litre of greek wine, 3 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 desserts later, we were both ready to curl up on the table and have a power nap. He's been lacking a good variety of food up in High Level and I've been craving greek all weekend.

Corey and I went to the casino last to go meet a guy that his finance manager at the dealership is friend's with.

He bartends at the Palace inside West Ed, and we sat at the bar and had a drink while Corey frantically texted Natasha trying to figure out an icebreaker to say anything to this guy.

By the time we were finished one drink, I was determined to only spring for 2, so I called the guy over and introduced him while Corey turned varying shades of red and muttered "I-HATE-YOU-I-HATE-YOU-I-HATE-YOU" under his breath at me.

After they'd exchanged digits, Corey decided to drive down to the Southside to see his friend, Scott, and on the way I noticed we were passing Lachlan's place, so I asked him if we could stop in and see how he was.

Lachlan came down with strep/tonsillitis/scarlet fever earlier this week, and when I talked to him yesterday, he was gung ho to come over and partake in the bonfire I'd had planned, but by the time he made it back from Red Deer was too sick and worn down to want to go anywhere.

He managed to convince me to stay and keep him company while he waited for his friend Mike and his girlfriend, Michelle to come over, so we chatted for a brief while, and then had a few drinks with them before I got him to drive me home.

Got an invite to come down to Red Deer to party. Ought to seriously consider that. May be fun.

Also got more yardwork accomplished today, as yesterday I tackled the mountains of dog crap in the back. Front yard is rid of garbage (except DHW's shite, which is slated to be carried away next weekend sometime) and I'll likely tackle leaves on Tuesday, weather permitting.

I'm happy again.