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June 08, 2004
Finally one of the "chosen"...
Last night, a few of us (my wife and my inlaws) went out for my birthday dinner. My birthday isn’t until Wednesday, but this seemed like as good a night as any. We went to Café Verona (that link is provided, because I just know everyone would like to know when the last time the restaurant had its health inspection) in Independence. We had a very nice time and the food was great.
There’s actually a pretty funny story behind my going to Caf? Verona. You see, it seems like every time someone “special” comes into town, my mother-in-law takes them to Caf? Verona. Well, I have lived here for about four years now, and I have never gotten to go. Sometime ago, after realizing that my mother-in-law was doing this, I developed a bit of an esteem problem… I mean, what was wrong with me that I never got invited to Caf? Verona? (Even Julianna got to go once — just for lunch!)
So, it sort of became a running joke in our family. Everyone but me got to go. Well, that’s just fine!
Now it’s my birthday (albeit the fourth one that I’ve had in this state). And what better way to celebrate than to finally be taken to Caf? Verona?
Initially, though, we made plans to have a birthday lunch there on this Sunday past. But — and this is just so funny — I got a call from my mother-in-law on Saturday night and she told me to pick another restaurant… Huh?! It turns out that Caf? Verona is closed on Sundays!
No! It can’t be!
I was sure that my leg was being pulled (my mother-in-law can have a propensity to do that sort of thing). When I heard this news, I immediately handed the phone to Julianna. My emotions were being played with and I just couldn’t take it. Sure enough, though, the truth was being told. What was I to do? So, instead of opting for a different restaurant — I wouldn’t miss out on my one and only opportunity to finally go where I was destined not to go — I asked if we could have dinner on Monday.
And dinner was wonderful.
Now, my inlaws are a bit down. By taking me to Caf? Verona, they have just lost a very effective “teasing” tactic. I guess I’m not too sad about it myself. In any case, I’m sure they’ll think of something else. (They’re good at that!)
I was also fortunate enough to receive the amazing gift there on the left from my wife and family (click it to see a larger version). The Swiss Army watch (like Caf? Verona) was actually another thing that I never thought I’d have in my life.
Leave it to my loving family to come through twice in one night!
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