Aylesbury, England - Page 23

Sundae · 09-28-2011, 10:19 AM

And then this afternoon, just for another contrast.

Fungus. I would never pick and cook wild mushrooms myself.
I'd love to go on a mushroom hunt with a real expert though.

Sundae · 09-28-2011, 10:26 AM

Two more Tues & Weds shots.
See how the aliens leave their laser death ray in full view in the second photo!

Sundae · 09-28-2011, 10:37 AM

And now just some of the walk during the sunshine.
St James the Greater as posted before.

Sundae · 09-28-2011, 10:40 AM

"My" graveyard

Sundae · 09-28-2011, 10:43 AM

Nature's Bounty

skysidhe · 09-28-2011, 11:09 AM

This thread gives me a smile.

TheMercenary · 09-30-2011, 04:49 AM

Yea!!! Thanks Sundae! I love your pics!

Sundae · 12-24-2011, 03:13 AM

I was very surprised on Thursday afternoon when Mum said they were going to take me for lunch on Friday. She said (more than once) that we could go wherever I wanted, it was my choice.

Well I assumed this pretty much meant Wetherspoons, as it had to be town centre and we would be on a budget. In fact, even if not on a budget it would have to be a pub as we all have overlapping food tastes and need a wide selection of dishes.

Given my lack of answer (aside from a genuine thanks) Mum decided for us. We went to the new Italian restaurant in Kingsbury. More expensive than I would have considered, because it's an independent, and is owned and managed and run by the same people, so not a chain.

We had a great time!
Mum said it was the last of Grandad's money, and he would have wanted them to treat me.
No arguments from me

I bought us a bottle of Prosecco to kickstart the party.

Sundae · 12-24-2011, 03:19 AM

Dads didn't fancy a starter, but when Mum & I saw sardines on the menu we decided to share.
Then, so Dad didn't feel left out we ordered Garlic and Cheese Pizza bread.

Both were yummy, and we even persuaded Dad to have a piece of sardine.
In fact I wonder if this was a standard portion or whether they cooked three because we were a table of three...?

Have since learned the name of the restaurant and should therefore include it - La Salute, Kingsbury, Aylesbury. Excellent Italian restaurant.

Sundae · 12-24-2011, 03:24 AM

Dad had ravioli (I think). He seemed to enjoy it anyway - he was the only person able to finish his dish, and his appetite has shrunk so much over the last few years that it's a real compliment. He is waiting for black pepper in the photo, hence his slight look of wary trepidation.

Mum had Penne Salmona, which I remember having vodka in it!

Following my experience in Sapporo Teppanyaki, I asked about doggy bags early on. Once I knew we could take away the remains I just settled on enjoying what I wanted there and then.

Sundae · 12-24-2011, 03:31 AM

And I had Pizza Americano, which was huge and lovely.
It's real Italian style pizza, so the toppings are limited. Not a complaint, but ideally I'd have liked onions as well. And probably pineapple. I am such a philistine.

It was great as it was though, and I'm glad I didn't mess with it.

So here we are, en famille.
We had a lovely meal - the staff were attentive and kind. The final picture was obviously taken by our waitress.
We had Limoncello afterwards, and she poured with a liberal hand. I also ordered another Limoncello (when we were settling the bill and Mum was in the toilet) and it came gratis. What a lovely gesture when we were first time customers!

I would like to go back. Now I'm off to have pizza for breakfast. Nom nom nom.

Sundae · 12-24-2011, 03:35 AM

Just as I was uploading the last photos, Mum called up the stairs.
"Can I bin that pasta and pizza now? Only it's stinking my fridge out."
Sigh.

I responded cheerily, to say that I would be down to eat it shortly (I always wait for them to eat first on a non-school day). I also added jovially that it couldn't be worse than the BBQ chicken they had last week, which left me reeling at 06.45 when I opened the fridge. Garlic and anise and all the rest.

She really just wants it gone because I didn't have it for tea last night and she worries she won't be able to start loading the fridge with Christmas food. I'm going to decant the pasta into a different container as my SIL, E will love it - they're coming round tonight. The pizza might be mine alone to tackle though.

TheMercenary · 12-24-2011, 08:48 AM

You look more happy as a family in those pics than you have described in previous posts. Well done. Looks like everyone was in a cheery mood and it was drama free. Nice pics and thanks for sharing.

zippyt · 12-24-2011, 09:01 AM

Looks like a Nice time !!
Tell Dadz to eat up !!!!!

York · 12-24-2011, 09:21 AM

Everything and everyone looks great!
hhhmmm Pizza.....

09-28-2011, 10:19 AM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	And then this afternoon, just for another contrast. Fungus. I would never pick and cook wild mushrooms myself. I'd love to go on a mushroom hunt with a real expert though. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-28-2011, 10:26 AM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Two more Tues & Weds shots. See how the aliens leave their laser death ray in full view in the second photo! Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-28-2011, 10:37 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	And now just some of the walk during the sunshine. St James the Greater as posted before. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-28-2011, 10:40 AM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	"My" graveyard Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-28-2011, 10:43 AM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Nature's Bounty Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-28-2011, 11:09 AM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	This thread gives me a smile.

09-30-2011, 04:49 AM	#7
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Yea!!! Thanks Sundae! I love your pics! __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

12-24-2011, 03:13 AM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I was very surprised on Thursday afternoon when Mum said they were going to take me for lunch on Friday. She said (more than once) that we could go wherever I wanted, it was my choice. Well I assumed this pretty much meant Wetherspoons, as it had to be town centre and we would be on a budget. In fact, even if not on a budget it would have to be a pub as we all have overlapping food tastes and need a wide selection of dishes. Given my lack of answer (aside from a genuine thanks) Mum decided for us. We went to the new Italian restaurant in Kingsbury. More expensive than I would have considered, because it's an independent, and is owned and managed and run by the same people, so not a chain. We had a great time! Mum said it was the last of Grandad's money, and he would have wanted them to treat me. No arguments from me I bought us a bottle of Prosecco to kickstart the party. Attached Images Last edited by Sundae; 12-24-2011 at 03:37 AM.

12-24-2011, 03:19 AM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Dads didn't fancy a starter, but when Mum & I saw sardines on the menu we decided to share. Then, so Dad didn't feel left out we ordered Garlic and Cheese Pizza bread. Both were yummy, and we even persuaded Dad to have a piece of sardine. In fact I wonder if this was a standard portion or whether they cooked three because we were a table of three...? Have since learned the name of the restaurant and should therefore include it - La Salute, Kingsbury, Aylesbury. Excellent Italian restaurant. Attached Images

12-24-2011, 03:24 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Dad had ravioli (I think). He seemed to enjoy it anyway - he was the only person able to finish his dish, and his appetite has shrunk so much over the last few years that it's a real compliment. He is waiting for black pepper in the photo, hence his slight look of wary trepidation. Mum had Penne Salmona, which I remember having vodka in it! Following my experience in Sapporo Teppanyaki, I asked about doggy bags early on. Once I knew we could take away the remains I just settled on enjoying what I wanted there and then. Attached Images Last edited by Sundae; 12-24-2011 at 03:38 AM.

12-24-2011, 03:31 AM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	And I had Pizza Americano, which was huge and lovely. It's real Italian style pizza, so the toppings are limited. Not a complaint, but ideally I'd have liked onions as well. And probably pineapple. I am such a philistine. It was great as it was though, and I'm glad I didn't mess with it. So here we are, en famille. We had a lovely meal - the staff were attentive and kind. The final picture was obviously taken by our waitress. We had Limoncello afterwards, and she poured with a liberal hand. I also ordered another Limoncello (when we were settling the bill and Mum was in the toilet) and it came gratis. What a lovely gesture when we were first time customers! I would like to go back. Now I'm off to have pizza for breakfast. Nom nom nom. Attached Images

12-24-2011, 03:35 AM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Just as I was uploading the last photos, Mum called up the stairs. "Can I bin that pasta and pizza now? Only it's stinking my fridge out." Sigh. I responded cheerily, to say that I would be down to eat it shortly (I always wait for them to eat first on a non-school day). I also added jovially that it couldn't be worse than the BBQ chicken they had last week, which left me reeling at 06.45 when I opened the fridge. Garlic and anise and all the rest. She really just wants it gone because I didn't have it for tea last night and she worries she won't be able to start loading the fridge with Christmas food. I'm going to decant the pasta into a different container as my SIL, E will love it - they're coming round tonight. The pizza might be mine alone to tackle though.

12-24-2011, 08:48 AM	#13
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	You look more happy as a family in those pics than you have described in previous posts. Well done. Looks like everyone was in a cheery mood and it was drama free. Nice pics and thanks for sharing. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

12-24-2011, 09:01 AM	#14
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Looks like a Nice time !! Tell Dadz to eat up !!!!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

12-24-2011, 09:21 AM	#15
York Operations Operative Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tienen , Belgium Posts: 537	Everything and everyone looks great! hhhmmm Pizza..... __________________ Proud Daddy

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