Fred's News is a family! For the non-believers...what can we say to change one's mind? The outpouring of questions,concerns, get-well messages and prayers for Mr. Bill has been enormous and heartfelt. Even after having been gone for three years, friends call, email and even send cards the old-fashioned way..the Postal Service. Gracie-Baby sent a message..."Hope all is okay, you haven"t posted anything about the Big Guy?" Yes he is okay, slow moving, tires easily, but okay. Chemo, two days after surgery does have a tendency to pack a one, two wallop! After a morning and mid-day of running around with me, he is asleep on the couch. As we were coming home he asks, "what were you planning for dinner tonight?" Chicken and rice, chicken with salad, pasta...you name it, if you're hungry, I will make it for you!" His appetite not what it was...a definite case of "eyes are bigger than the belly!" Usually nothing stops Mr, Bill from eating. As we walked into the house, he looked exhausted and said..."need to take a nap before I eat, hope you don't mind!" Even if I did, it wouldn't of mattered, he was sound asleep before I had a chance to answer!
Recently we were talking about the food served at Fred's News. Mr. Bill always gave humongous portions. He felt EVERYONE had an appetite like him. Our local coffee shop/bar/restaurant serves smaller portions, much smaller! He mentioned to Shirley, the cook, one day, perhaps she should increase her portion size. "What the hell, some of these people can't even finish what I give them, they even complain if it is too spicy," she argues. Mr. Bill turns up his nose, muttering something to the effect..."If you gave it to them, they would love it and eat it!" Gotta remind him of that conversation...right now he barely eats what I eat..let alone three eggs, five pieces of bacon, home fries and toast. I would call this an "I told you so moment!" He remarked the other day.."Now is your chance to get back at me...hit me when I am down!" OMG, so dramatic, but I will remind the wimp of the conversation.
Although we are looking forward to the holiday, a chance to visit, eat and enjoy our family and friends, Mr. Bill made mention.."three more treatments, hope that is it. My buddy Ward will arrive on January 8th. Can't wait." This is probably the only time in recent memory, the Egg-Nazi wants time to fly by. I totally understand!
Cookies, fudge, holiday breads, Bev and Doug's holiday Egg-Nog with dark rum...um um good. All scrumptious "goodies" the Fred's News" family" presented to us during this season of giving! Little treats, pictures, and oh so many memories, making the holiday and the place so special! I recently found a picture of the Egg-Nazi with that God-blessed hot dog hat. He was sitting right next to the large Santa figure at the front door! With his white beard and chubby belly the only difference "the Hot-Dog Hat!!!"
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