peacock and grinder, sittin' in a tree

And now, a snippet of the conversation inside my head while I was eating an Italian Grinder from Royal Grinders last night. 

Peacock: "I am in love with this sandwich."

Immature taunting voice: "So why don't you marry it?"

Peacock: "Yes. I will. Italian Grinder will be my king and I shall be his queen."

Immature taunting voice: *pause* "I know you are, but what am I?"

Peacock: "That doesn't even make sense. Leave me alone with my sandwich."

uh. ma. gawd. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Royal Grinder might be the best sandwich I've ever had. Start with a yummy soft-on-the-inside, flaky-on-the-outside french bread roll, add a generous helping of pepperoni, salami, and other various meats, top with read onion and cheese, and bake until bubbly. *drools* It's like the best pizza you ever had, except in sandwich form. And without the messy sauce. 

Tried gelato for the first time, too. Business was a little slow, so the guy working let us have more than the usual 2-sample limit. Spicy Chocolate? A little POW! in the background. Raspberry? Classic. Rose? Dainty! And so healthy for you! 

Note To Sissy: Next time, I'm getting my own sandwich. I'm all about sharing and all, but don't you be comin' between me and my love. 

tastes (cough!) like chicken

This summer Sissy and I had a contest to see who could run around Green Lake the most times. We never bothered to define any stakes for the bet, but tensions were high as the tallies started adding up. I won't say who won (because I'm humble and don't like to brag), but I can proudly say that I learned a lot about my community during my twice-weekly(ish) jaunts. 

If you ever make it out to Green Lake, here are some people you can expect to meet:

1. Spanish Lessons. Possibly the most famous of all lake frequenter, this gentleman 

roams the south side of the lake offering language lessons while you walk. Never asked what his price is; maybe it's free. You'll recognize him by the large white plastic vest he wears that says SPANISH LESSONS in big red letters. And also because, in my opinion, he looks a bit like the Pringles man with white hair. 

2. Roller Skater Man. This guy rocks his way around the lake on old-school roller skates, listening to the music in his head (I never notice any headphones) and doing fancy footwork.

3. Bulldog in the Baby Stroller. Enough said there. But makes one wonder: does this dog have a disability?

4. Poor-Man's Circus Performers. Several people do some crazy stunts. Tightropes strung between trees. Stilt-runners. Really Tall or Strangely Propelled Bicycles. 

5. Girl Who Eats Live Insects. Otherwise knows as fancypeacock writer. (me!) I swear, I must have inhaled at least 5 gnats this summer. And each time, it would be halfway up my nose/down my windpipe before I could react. Oh well, down the hatch! (And to the ones up my nose: Where did you end up? Are you still there?)