Cynically Optimistic

*ring ring* "Hi, we're grilling tonight, why don't you come over?" One big London Broil , 4 marinated pork ribs, and 2 filet mignon burgers were soon sizzling away on the grill, and the house was full of people. We decided Coronas were appropriate, since they were still on sale from Cinco de Mayo. Olé! Admittedly, I was nervous that I'd screw up a huge expensive piece of meat, but luck was on my side today and it grilled up beautifully. How could it not after I slathered it in butter, sprinkled lightly with kosher salt, and added a few splashes of Worchestershire Sauce. Oh, how I'm going to miss the grilling when I move to Manhattan.

Later, after many Coronas and several shots of Mango Rum (don't ask), the Trebuchet was brought into action once again. At first we tried using M&M's as projectiles, but they were too light, even the peanut kind. The Pirates of the Carribean flavor were what we were using - gem colored, and gold colored. Get enough folks with Ph.D.'s in a room and it's pretty dangerous, analyzing exactly how to improve the projectile so that Jérôme might try and catch it in his mouth. The solution? Cut a hole in a marshmallow and stuff with one peanut M&M - big enough to stay in the sling, and heavy enough to release properly. Alas, he kept closing his eyes as the projectile flew at his face, so poor Jérôme was unsuccessful at catching the prize. I definitely had a good time watching things bounce off his nose though. I have a few snippets of video, but it'd be cruel to post that....[maybe later...].