Re: Second Weekend in May Time Wasting Thread

Brady wrote:

> Foxy wrote:
> 
>> On May 11, 11:36 pm, Helen Read <h...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I spent today with my parents. We had a full day of
>>> eating. I took them to a buffet brunch for Mother's Day,
>>> where we all ate massive quantities of food. My Dad had
>>> two desserts, and I somehow ended up with three. We even
>>> talked my Mom into having dessert -- it would have been so
>>> wrong for her not to. After brunch, we went for a walk
>>> along the Burlington waterfront, which was lovely with all
>>> the trees leafing out and everything blossoming. Then we
>>> spent some time at my parents' house (I helped them with
>>> some computer stuff), and took the dog for a walk in their
>>> neighborhood. By the time we got back it was time for more
>>> food, so went to a local burger joint for supper. Needless
>>> to say, my Dad and I had milkshakes with our burgers (I
>>> mean, how could we not). And then my Dad wanted a sundae
>>> from the outdoor creemee stand! My Mom (who did not have a
>>> milkshake) insisted she didn't want a creemee, until she
>>> got up to the front of the line with my Dad and was told
>>> hers was free since it's Mother's Day. Of course at that
>>> point she had no choice but to have one. (I actually
>>> skipped the creemee, for fear that my stomach would 
>>> explode.)
>>> 
>>> I think it's bread and water tomorrow.
>> 
>> I would forego the bread.  Seriously Helen, do you have a
>> hollow leg? Where do you put it all?  I wish I could eat
>> like that!
> 
> ****rlee, you're talking about someone who thinks desserts can
> be meals in themselves.

Brady, Brady, Brady. They *can*! I have done exhaustive research
into this matter and it is my expert opinion that many desserts
can, in fact, serve quite well as entire meals.

I've got science on my side, Brady!
Greg