Dinner

[Body] Alright, let’s talk about them stoneware dinner plates, you know, the ones you eat off of every day. I’ve seen a whole bunch of ’em in my time, and I’ll tell ya what’s what. First off, what are these things anyway? Well, they’re plates, yeah, but not just any plates. They’re made of this stoneware stuff, which is supposed to be real strong. I’ve had some plates that chipped the first time you looked at ’em sideways, but these stoneware ones, they hold up pretty good. They say they’re…

Alright, let’s talk about this steak and lobster dinner, you know, the fancy stuff. I ain’t no fancy cook, but I know what tastes good, ya hear? First off, you gotta get yourself some good steak. Not that tough, chewy stuff. I’m talkin’ about somethin’ tender, somethin’ that melts in your mouth like butter. They call it filet mignon sometimes, or somethin’ like that. Sounds fancy, but it’s just good meat, that’s all. Now, for the lobster. Oh boy, lobster. I remember the first time I had it. Big ol’…

Alright, let’s talk about them dinner plates, you know, the ones we use every day for eatin’. Folks call ’em “standard dinner plates,” sounds fancy, but it just means the regular ones, not them itty-bitty salad plates or them huge serving platters. Now, from what I hear, these plates, they’re usually ’bout 10 to 12 inches wide. That’s, like, from one side to the other, straight across. I ain’t never measured ’em myself, mind you. Just eyeball it, you know? But them folks who make these things, they say 10…

[Body] Alright, so you wanna know about them St. Augustine dinner cruises, huh? Let me tell ya, it’s somethin’ else. I ain’t no fancy writer or nothin’, but I’ll tell ya what I know, the way I know how. First off, what’s a dinner cruise anyway? Well, it’s like this: you get on a boat, right? A big ol’ boat, sometimes fancy, sometimes not so fancy. And they feed ya! Yeah, they give ya dinner while you’re sailin’ around lookin’ at stuff. Water, mostly. And maybe some houses or trees…

Alright, listen up, y’all. Gotta write one of them thank you thingies, you know, for when someone feeds ya. Yeah, a thank you note for dinner. Don’t know why folks make such a big fuss about it, but hey, manners and all that, right? So, someone done cooked you a meal, huh? That’s mighty nice of ‘em. First thing ya gotta do is say thank you, right then and there. Don’t just stuff your face and waddle off like a hog at a trough. Look ‘em in the eye and…

[Body] Well, let me tell you about these here rustic dinner sets, you know, the kind that make your food look all fancy-like, even if it’s just beans and taters. First off, what even is a “rustic dinner set”? I ain’t no fancy city folk, but from what I gather, it’s somethin’ that looks kinda old-timey and simple. You know, like somethin’ your grandma mighta used, but maybe a bit nicer. Not all shiny and perfect, but kinda rough around the edges, in a good way. Now, I’ve seen all…

Alright, let’s gab about these “rehersal dinner dresses,” you know, the ones you wear before the big day. I ain’t no fancy pants, but I know a thing or two about lookin’ presentable. Now, what in the world is a rehersal dinner anyway? Well, it’s like a practice run for the weddin’ supper. You eat, you chat, and everybody gets to know each other a bit better before the main event. And you gotta look nice, but not too nice, ya know? Don’t wanna upstage the bride, that’s for sure….

Well, let me tell ya, I reckon when you’re throwin’ a big ol’ shindig like a wedding rehearsal dinner, ya gotta make sure folks know where they’re goin’ and what they’re in for. One way to do that is with a good ol’ sign. Not just any sign, mind you, but a “Rehearsal Dinner” sign that’ll catch folks’ eyes and point ‘em in the right direction, so they don’t end up in the wrong spot. It ain’t no fancy thing, but it sure can make a big difference. Now, there’s…

So, yer gettin’ married, huh? Well, I reckon that’s a big ol’ deal, and ‘fore the big day, ya got the rehearsal dinner to think about. Now, I know y’all wanna look good, but not too fancy, see? It’s like a little warm-up, but still special enough to make folks look twice. Let me tell ya, I been around the block a few times, and I got some ideas for ya on what to wear to that dinner thing. Ain’t no need to be stressin’ over it, just keep it…

Alright, so you’re plannin’ a wedding, huh? Big doings, big doings. And then there’s this rehearsal dinner thing. Sounds fancy, but what’s it really all about? And more importantly, how much is it gonna set ya back? Well, lemme tell ya, this here rehearsal dinner, it’s like a warm-up for the real show, the weddin’ day. It’s a chance for the families to get together, you know, the groom’s folks and the bride’s folks, and for everyone to meet and mingle before the big day. It’s supposed to be a…