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When will I ever learn?

It was less than a year ago, I wrote this post, warning myself about drinking plenty of water when indulging in alcohol, so you would think I would know better.

But NO, that was not to be the case, and I went on to repeat almost exactly what happened last year. The only difference being, I didn't go for a bike ride (my knee was still hurting slightly), and went to the gym instead.

At least the dinner party went well. There was plenty of good wine, and everyone said my lamb wellington was very good.

I wasn't totally pleased with it, because I wasn't able to obtain the cut of the lamb I wanted, and I thought it was slightly over cooked, but I'm still going to assume they were telling the truth, and weren't just being nice.

Besides this was my first time making wellington, and I learned quite a bit. Next time it will be even better.

I just hope the next time I remember to drink plenty of water!
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Becky said…
It's bloody hot here today. I hope the heat is making you happy since you posted you hated winter. This has nothing to do with you post, I just wanted to rant :-)
5:19 AM
Marc said…
Yes it's freakin' hot. 92°F to be exact. And while this isn't my preferred weather, it is a damn sight better than cold, so I'm not going to complain at all.

I might even go out and play a round of golf a little later.
6:51 AM
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