Halloween, Physical Therapy 10, and the Weekend

This post is all out of order, so please bear with it!

Friday's PT went pretty darn good. I seemed to do a little better on the bike. I just keep plugging away.

While we were in Disney, Renee and Jeff asked if we wanted to go to the Dine with the Devil event at the Appalachain Brewing Company on Friday night. While I'm not much of a beer drinker, we had a really good time. First, I don't think it sank into us until Friday that we needed to come up with costumes. So, Brent and I were both on the intranet trying to figure out what we could pull together with stuff at home. Although I was partial to going as static cling, Brent suggested I wear my chef's jacket and hat and he would wear an apron and his hat and be my sous chef. Well, that worked as well as anything else with a whole lot less trouble.

With each course one or two beer samples were paired with the food. They didn't just serve their brews either, there were other micro brews served. They described each beer in great detail and talked about why it was paired with the food. Very interesting and pretty darn good.

Thursday, the day before we were invited to trick or treat with Gwen. Well, let me rephrase that. It was my year to stay behind and pass out candy while Brent walked along with Gwen, Kera, and Chris. I don't mind. I really enjoy seeing all the kids dressed up. Gwen was beautiful as an angel. She was so excited about the whole thing and it's great to see her have so much fun. Kera made a yummy stir fry for dinner and a delicious "smores" cupcake. All very delicious.

Bent suggested we go to Middletown Saturday night to see Rocky Horror Picture Show. Yes, I was a RHPS virgin. But no more. I went out and looked to see what we needed for a prop bag and Brent said we didn't need one; we should just sit back and enjoy the craziness. Well, some woman was handing out prop bags to those who didn't have one. It only included rice, confetti, a rubber glove, and newspaper, but we had fun participating. I'm convinced that some people really have nothing in their lives except this crazy movie. They knew every participatory line and when to deliver it. Very fun night.

Sunday was a lazy day which included dinner at Mom and Dad's. My mom made pork and sauerkraut and I always think this is the time of year for that dish. Dad surprised the heck out of me. Each year Kera gets him a much loved Wine Loves Calendar. He found a recipes in the calendar for poached pears in a reisling sauce which was then reduced. The pears were topped with creme fraich and hazelnuts. My oh my. Fantastic! Huge kudos to my folks for a great dinner.