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Who knew all this would happen afterwards! Remains of a tall tree which fell a few years ago (my guess). Dupont State Forest NC

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Thai Basil lunch

 

The same comfortable eating area, with new owners in the last year. 


My summer rolls, with more cilantro than I was expecting,  and less basil. But I did enjoy them with the delightful peanut sauce. 

We each chose Pad Thai, mine here with shrimp. It was delicious and gave me two meals...but why would people cook shrimp with the tail on, which has to be removed before one can eat it? I never quite understand this!

A very nice menu presentation. One has to remember that all the meals on one page are only priced according to whatever the protein is added.


We had a choice of a salad and spring roll or crab Rangoon with our lunches.


My friend and I went home with left overs for another meal. But I'm not drawn to return. During Covid I would stop by when they were open to get a take-away with tofu and broccoli in a peanut sauce. I couldn't find anything like that. Pad Thai was the only thing with peanut sauce that I saw.

Hope you enjoyed seeing our lunch.

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A couple of days ago I learned that my oldest son, Marty, has a new-to-us disease, where lots of tests have confirmed his condition. He wants to keep details private at this time, but I am quite concerned about him. He just turned 61 in the spring, and works daily outside in Florida.

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Today's quote:

Rather than relying on a thin, idealized hope that we will all one day just get along, we can approach conflict resolution as an art form that we are privileged to develop and hone.

Diane Musho Hamilton

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An old photo:


Myself and Marty Heym enjoying pre-sunset on St. Petersburg FL beach, 2019.  I'm happy to say I'm about 40 pounds lighter now, while Marty has a bit more grey in his hair.



22 comments:

  1. What a shame your Thai meal did not make the mark of must return too - it did take me back to our days living in Thailand though - lovely photos. Sending you healing hugs for your son, and have a lovely week ahead.
    Wren x

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    1. I will keep looking forward to more Thai meals. Sometimes fixing things in my own kitchen approximate the flavors I remember and love. Thank you for healing wishes...I happen to think all positive efforts are realities of our universe.

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  2. ...I've never had Thai food.

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    1. If you like vegetable dishes with interesting sauces, they are a great opportunity!

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  3. I have never had Thai food , I would enjoy the shrimp and noodles.
    Sending prayers and well wishes for your Son Marty!
    Happy Sunday! Take care, have a wonderful week!

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    1. Yes, the noodles were delicious. Thanks for the good wishes for Marty.

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  4. I hope whatever ails your son is treatable. Good for you losing 40 lbs. I'd like to do that.

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    1. My weight loss wasn't so much intentional as part of improving my lifestyle over 5 years. I also hope Marty's disease will have some treatment which will give him relief from it.

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  5. I am so very sorry about your son's illness. Hope it gets sorted and that there is a solution.

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    1. Thank you Suzi...me too. I think he's getting another doc visit in a few weeks. I'm waiting to hear about that.

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  6. P.S. If we spent as much money pursuing peace as we do war the world would be a much better place.

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  7. Thai food is wonderful, if it is prepared well.
    Take good care, it's tough when a loved one is ill.

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    1. I haven't had an Thai food that I'd say wasn't prepared well. My own preference for the peanut sauce means I haven't had that many other dishes. I know you understand about a loved one being ill, but Marty is pretty independent, so I don't know what I can do to help.

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  8. The food seems interesting, but I probably wouldn’t return. Sorry about your kid’s condition.

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    1. Peanut sauce on various noodles, or rice, and with veggies are my favorite Thai foods. My concern about my "kid" is that will continue to try to live as if the disease doesn't exist.

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  9. Sorry about Marty, and I hope he does well. Thai food used to be very cheap and good around here. Then suddenly it became fashionable and the prices shot up, so I moved on.

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    1. Oh yes, Thai food has certainly increased in price. That's why I always try to get two meals out of whatever I choose. Thanks for your good wishes for Marty.

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  10. I love Thai food, on of my favourites. Hope Marty does well with whatever ails him.

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  11. Good thoughts for your son. I hope things go well for him.
    I do not understand why people make a dish with the tails on shrimp and then I have to try to remove them to eat it. And get my hands and gosh knows what covered in the sauce. I hate that.

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  12. Looks delicious. I love Thai food.

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  13. I must admit, I dont care for Thai food, but your lunch does look very tempting. A nice presentation!
    So sorry to hear about Marty. Please keep us posted, Barb. Sending hugs. It's hard for a mom when things affect her children.

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