Charlie Shugart wrote:
I like the image, Santiago.
Assuming that you're seeing humor here, I applaud your unique application of the terms "zest" and "pep."
Charlie
Thanks, Charlie. The humor alludes to that gourmet side of yours (ketchup still forbidden), as well as to that liking fast cars
Dougo wrote:
Taking a breather on a long and arduous journey
Cheers Ray
Indeed, Ray.
I wouldn't mind sometimes turning into a snail to catch a few ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's, but in these parts snails end up way to often as one's appetizer ...
Alan Young wrote:
Well spotted and processed Santiago
Alan
Thanks, Alan.
I was mostly worried by the bark, which is fairly quickly out of focus because of the trunk's curvature. In retrospect I should have gone f/4 or f/16 instead of compromising (f/8).
santos wrote:
Thanks, Charlie. The humor alludes to that gourmet side of yours (ketchup still forbidden), as well as to that liking fast cars
santiago
Santiago-
In the US there's a so-called "Travel" program on TV featuring a scaredy-cat host (he screams like a girl and jumps 3-feet into the air whenever a car backfires in places like the Middle East ). Mr. Wimpy often features "delicacies" from primitive cultures- various insects, etc. So far he hasn't included snails on his show. But I expect he will.
A French acquaintance once served snails to me and my Dutch lady friend at an evening meal in her Paris apartment. She called it "escargot," but it didn't fool me. Green and slithery, just as a person might expect. Gourmet food? My snail-foot! Luckily, I always travel with a small bottle of ketchup with me .
Okay, Santiago- I'm kidding about the ketchup- but not the rest .
Charlie
Charlie Shugart wrote:
Santiago-
In the US there's a so-called "Travel" program on TV featuring a scaredy-cat host (he screams like a girl and jumps 3-feet into the air whenever a car backfires in places like the Middle East ). Mr. Wimpy often features "delicacies" from primitive cultures- various insects, etc. So far he hasn't included snails on his show. But I expect he will.
A French acquaintance once served snails to me and my Dutch lady friend at an evening meal in her Paris apartment. She called it "escargot," but it didn't fool me. Green and slithery, just as a person might expect. Gourmet food? My snail-foot! Luckily, I always travel with a small bottle of ketchup with me .
Okay, Santiago- I'm kidding about the ketchup- but not the rest .
Charlie...Show more →
There's nothing more bland than just plain escargot. That's why we cook them in garlic and herb butter, or in a shallot-red wine sauce. Now, that's some seriously zesty escargots
Charlie Shugart wrote:
Santiago-
In the US there's a so-called "Travel" program on TV featuring a scaredy-cat host (he screams like a girl and jumps 3-feet into the air whenever a car backfires in places like the Middle East ). Mr. Wimpy often features "delicacies" from primitive cultures- various insects, etc. So far he hasn't included snails on his show. But I expect he will.
A French acquaintance once served snails to me and my Dutch lady friend at an evening meal in her Paris apartment. She called it "escargot," but it didn't fool me. Green and slithery, just as a person might expect. Gourmet food? My snail-foot! Luckily, I always travel with a small bottle of ketchup with me .
Okay, Santiago- I'm kidding about the ketchup- but not the rest .
Charlie...Show more →
Gee Charlie, the last thing I would have pegged you for is a Philistine. Your French acquaintance was obviously a poor cook or you would have been converted!
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