More fun all the time

Yesterday we went wine-tasting with my bud from India who hasn't ever really consumed alcohol of any kind. Winding through Oregon wine country, she exhibited a natural preference for dessert wines.

Last night we took her out to Yur's, a favorite haunt now going on many years. They didn't have silver strike bowling any more, but they did have "Buck Hunter", so we got my friend to fire a video gun, drink a lemon drop, play video poker, and listen to some American rock music for awhile. We did not convince her to try the mini corn-dogs, deliciously golden deep fried, due to the pork content. All was photographed for evidence later on.

On the way home we listened to "Loveline" for awhile, introducing her to the kind of sex education that 12-14 year olds get in this country.

Today it was shop shop for the ingredients for our Indian feast tomorrow - it's definitely gonna be good. I ventured off on my own this evening and took my mom out to Park Kitchen for her birthday - I had some fantastic duck and some funky chocolates for dessert. One was like a blue cheese chocolate, which was awesome even though it sounded super-weird. I've never been to this place before though, and I loved it. They had some open-air seating in the front and it was a perfect day to take in the breeze. Food was great, waiter was cute; all the necessary components for an excellent meal out.