Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Forty Eight

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The title being the number of years The Missus Herself and Your Humble Scribe have been hitched as of Monday, 12 January.

The opening photo is where we went to lunch after church on Sunday. Looks out over the ferry landing from my town to the nearest island. Aidan's Pub has long been a favorite of ours. We used to go a lot more regularly but a change of ownership scared us away for a few years.

Some locals were saying the new owners had "ruined the place" and, out of character for me, I listened. Until a friend of mine told me that the place was as good as ever. Sure, the menu had changed ...

"Uh, the menu has changed?"

"Yes, but some of the old favorites are still there ..."

"Meatloaf Mountain, Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips?"

"Yes, yes, and yes."

So we went back and sure enough, the food was as good as ever, as was the atmosphere, and the service.

My only gripe is that their parking lot is tiny, a problem many New England establishments share, and my vehicle is large. But I'll get over it. (Especially as I have no worries of my car "disappearing" from there. Sigh ...)

For those who need to know, I had the Meatloaf Mountain. A big chunk of delicious meatloaf (wrapped in bacon), with mash, atop garlic bread, with Aidan's signature brown gravy. Delicioso!

I've written of Aidan's before, probably will again.

But for now, I'm off to enjoy the anniversary of marrying the most beautiful woman on the planet. And still being married to her!

Amazing what she'll put up with!

Ciao!



30 comments:

  1. Congratulations for making 48 successful years friend.

    And the reason (much the same as mine) is your comment:

    But for now, I'm off to enjoy the anniversary of marrying the most beautiful woman on the planet. And still being married to her!

    Amazing what she'll put up with!

    Ciao!

    Have an awesome day friend

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  2. Happy Anniversary! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGatBFHQg8c

    lIt sounds like the place could survive on just those 3 menu items. And now I want Meatloaf!

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    1. With me they could, others are pickier I suppose.

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  3. Meatloaf Mountain? Wrapped in BACON?! (drooling has commenced even at this hour!) Oh yeah, congratulations on the anniversary for you and The Missus Herself Sarge.

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  4. Happy Anniversary to you and The Missus, Sarge! Here’s to many more!
    juvat

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  5. Happy Anniversary sir, only 42 here.

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    1. "Only" 42 - in this day and age that's quite an accomplishment!

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  6. Congratulations, Sarge and The Missus!

    Restaurant recommendations are always hard for me, because so much of it can depend on who is cooking and who is serving you that day. We have received glowing recommendations for restaurants that we found to be okay - which has made me very reluctant to make any recommendations at all.

    It is always a challenge when a new concern buys an established restaurant. Glad it worked out well!

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    1. I'm an easy customer, if the food tastes good (and my wife and I have constant debates over what constitutes "good") and the server is friendly, I'll go back again and again.

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  7. Congratulations to the two of you!

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  8. I am another AF Sarge that is 4 years behind you. Good job!

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  9. Takes a total commitment from both to make a marriage last. Be proud.

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  10. Happy Anniversary, and congratulations to you both for much grace and hard work along the way.

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    1. It isn't all beer and skittles, but for the most part I would do it all again!

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  11. Happy Anniversary!! 48 years is an accomplishment to be very proud of!
    And good restaurant recommendations are always a good thing. Meatloaf with bacon is how Mom always made hers. Now I know what I will be making for dinner tomorrow night!

    Suz

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  12. Congratulations to both of you!
    You are nearing the age where all the spoilsport dietary advice can be ignored if you choose.
    JB

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