April Football

So it's April, which means...football?  Yesterday was a lovely one -- sans Wifey. She had decamped to Hallandale to spend the night at Edna's condo, with Linda, since they had tickets to see "The Waitress", a musical that does not allow men to attend.

Mirta came by early, and we went to LOL for breakfast -- joking with Lori, my long term waitress, and Risa, my pretty long term waitress, that Mirta was really Wifey.  We then came home, and were soon joined by D1, who was here for a food-ter-vention.

She and D2 decided they really do love their parents and want us around for awhile, so D1 has started a weekly Publix delivery to our house, with only healthy foods.  D2 joined us on FaceTime, and told us how to eat better, and since Wifey refuses to cook, they also ordered a new dinner service that will deliver daily dinners.  I agreed to their terms.

They also hired a trainer. I have not agreed to those terms, but WILL move more. It's warm and terrific to be valued so by the Ds -- they don't need us anymore, as children, but truly want us around.  I plan to comply.

Next over were Paul and Alex and Alex's two delightful kids. D1 and Mirta helped chase them around the house -- I poured a martini for Paul and I, as a pre game for the coming tailgate.

Everyone left, and I drove to Mike's, where he had the huge SUV ready to roll. Chris, Mike, and I headed to Joe Robbie Stadium, no longer its name but the one we old timers still use, and Mike set up a new battery rig that powered his Margaritaville blender, which soon rendered a nice frozen concoction.  He also barbecued, and we were joined by Chris's USC buddy, who has moved to S Fla for a startup job. Jordan is from Arizona, and plans to move back there in another few years.

Also attending were Alex and Hilit, our neighbors and UM Med faculty -- they sampled Mike's creation. I took a photo of us and sent to Barry, to give him some FOMO, as he stayed home to do taxes.

As we strolled in, we met Eric, Dana, and their boy Josh, who is an engineer at Pratt and Whitney and about to move in with his girlfriend to a new apartment.  We sat with them, and I got to catch up with Dana.

We went into the stadium, and two teams named Carol and Soffer played. They were named after the rich lady who have millions to build the new practice facility. Eric and I debated whether the new $80 million facility was really a good thing -- traditionally the Canes beat northern teams in our tropical heat, as the northern teams wilt late in the game. Now the Canes will train often indoors -- will we lose that advantage?

The game was silly, but it was great to see orange and green on the field.  We left after the 3rd quarter -- Soffer had a big lead, and it looked like football menopause for Carol...

We drove home to Mike's, and I saw Loni. I then drove Chris to his buddy's house in Gables by the Sea, and we shared intimate talk about our Canes addiction -- when they lose on Saturday, it really wrecks our mood for most of the week. But, we agreed, after the huge Notre Dame win, well, that sustained us for weeks.  You really have to either get being a true fan or not. We get it.

So the preview took place.In less than 5 months, the first real game takes place -- we play LSU in Dallas. Mike and Norman each bought tickets, as did Paul. Wifey actually wants to go -- she's never been to Dallas.  The Days of Awe will return. Yesterday was a nice tease for the days ahead...