I’M JUST CURIOUS: Meet me for lunch

by Debbie Walker

It was a wonderful idea to go to lunch with Ms. Gloria, and for a bigger treat her husband Russ came, too. The two of them are very entertaining. I worked with them both, well…. Maybe more years ago than I am willing to admit, but there was never a dull moment.

I arrived first and actually enjoyed my wait in the little tea shop. The name of the place is “SWEETIES”. The building begins to give off her age, you will be caught up in the outside and plants. There is also a rocker, at least the day I was there.

Inside, the tables were all full, except for me by myself. I was a bit embarrassed sitting there at a table for six as groups came in and left! I was there for a while and I decided to order a cup of soup, the best potato soup I have ever had in my life. I was more than glad to see Gloria and Russ come through that day.

Once they got in, picked out their orders (including that potato soup), and then turned their attention to me and what was I up to (they know I learned a lot of what I know from them).

Debbie Walker at lunch

I explained I needed some pictures of me, for my column. Just then Gloria laughed because she knew where my head was going. She began looking around the room for the right hats. Russ, having been left at the table alone, he started making the rounds with his many, many jokes and stories. He could have done this for a week and not repeated himself. So he was happy.

It may be possible to introduce you to some of Gloria’s photograph skills. It all depends on what Eric and Roland have to say about the subject.

Let’s see if we get some of the picture’s printed and you turn in a name for each one. It might just be fun!

Okay, so now I will share some tidbits that I found last night:

I found some information in one of my Farmer’s Almanac about fishing and folklore. *Never tell anyone how many fish you have caught. *When owls hoot during the day it’s a good day for catfishing.

What would you do if you went fishing or camping and you forgot to bring anything to protect yourself from those darn biting bugs, what would your answer be? Salt! Mix a ¼ tsp. of salt with two drops of water, rub the paste over bites.

Ice Cubes: I love rice but only that first meal, the rest is usually just too dry. Guess what. Add an ice cube to the plate or bowl and loosely cover with a lid before heating on high for 2 -3 minutes: Fluffy.

I’m just curious what names you came up with for the hat pictures. I have to tell you that was so much fun. Wish there were easy, inexpensive ways to come up with some of the older style, maybe there is, sounds like another lunch with Ms. Gloria.

Can’t wait to hear your comments, questions, etc. Have a great week. Contact me at DebbieWalker@townline.org.