Well, it’s Friday again! Time to start the holiday weekend with a nice frou-frou frozen drink (or maybe two, with the news that Justice O’Connor is stepping down):
A word of caution: Be sure to keep the limeade frozen so the beverage will be slushy!
5 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup sparkling water, chilled
3/4 cup white rum
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, undiluted
Mint sprigs (optional)
Lime slices (optional)
Arrange watermelon in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze 2 hours or until completely frozen.
Combine frozen watermelon, sparkling water, rum, mint, and limeade in a blender; process until smooth. Garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices, if desired. Serve immediately.
Yield: 8 servings
Inspired by some of the comments on MAJeff’s excellent diary on Dating and the Class Divide, I have a funny story and some related links for you all this week.
Earlier this week, my best friend emailed me the link to one of her guy friend’s website, with the message, “I dare you to do this!” (She had previously sent me the link to a movie clip from his “Shotgun Wedding Party” where he was dressed in a tuxedo t-shirt and mullet wig, which was pretty funny!)
Well, the link was to his “Win a Date With a Web Guy!” contest. Apparently, he’s trying to think of new ways to meet women (although he’s apparently not quite as desperate as this guy yet!) The ad for the contest said:
So if you think that a date with AL might be fun and wouldn’t raise your insurance premiums, why not try to “Win a Date with a Web Guy”. Out of the hundreds of entries each month (Ok, more like 3 entries) we select the most creative and set them up on a date with AL. So if you feel daring and don’t have a heart condition… give it a shot. Oh… and if you are wondering… you can try the Marriage Reality Check
Well, my friend knew (of course!) that I don’t often refuse a dare, as long it’s fun and not life-threatening!
So here is my contest submission, complete with graphics:
I am writin’ to y’all to express my interest in your “Win a date with a web guy” contest. I know the competition is stiff, what with 3 entries a month and all, but I think I have plenty to offer a fella like yourself.
About me: I have been described as attractive, in a “South Beach meets Deliverance” kind of way. I only have one tattoo, so I’m sorry if you’re disappointed, but I’m savin’ up fer another.
I have done many great things with my life, and one of my proudest moments was being the first one in my family to still have all my teeth (in my mouth, not in a jar on the mantel) beyond the age of 30. I saw on your website you have a fondness for diners. I was once a diner waitress, and I can cook real good too. Why just last summer, I helped make and consume the test batches of jello shots for my best friend’s weddin’!
My rekreashunal activities include kayakin’ in the bayou lookin’ fer gators to wrestle and tyin’ myself up like a pretzel at the local yo-ga class. I was a bit of a thrill seeker back before the young’uns was born, and I still like to dance my way through concerts and ride in the front seat of the roller coaster while I scream my head off (just for fun, mind you, I ain’t really scairt).
Just so you know what I’m lookin’ fer, here is a picture of my dream home…all I need now is a feller rich enough ta’ buy it fer me. My Maw has been savin’ all her best lawn ornaments fer me to decorate it with!
I’ll be wishin’ and hopin’ I win the contest…gosh, it reminds me of that TV show, Beauty and the Geek! Oh, to be that lucky!
Anyway, I’m lookin’ forward to hearin’ from you, and Gawd, I hope this is less than 1000 words, `cause I have trouble countin’ that high.
Sincerely yours,
Cabin Girl
I haven’t heard anything from him yet…
So, how about sharing any silly or tragic or funny or happy dating stories you have? Here’s your chance to get some mileage out of some of your AFOG (another fucking opportunity for growth, courtesy of MAJeff) moments!
