Sunday, March 17, 2024
Skipped oatmeal this morning because Patrick woke me around 8 and Gerry was picking us up at 9:30. I showered, ate half a banana, and we departed for Kerry and Mom Ryan's. In attendance: Mom Ryan, Kerry, Patrick, Gerry, Michele, Barbara, and me. Kristyn had intended to attend but could not due to a change in her flight plans. She had to take an earlier flight than expected if she were to catch her connecting flight later in the day. We brought the remaining half of yesterday's cake. Mom blew out candles, and we ate the rest. Afterwards we all went to lunch at New Big Lantern (415-863-8100, 3170 16th Street): onion pancake, pan-fried pork bun, bacon shrimp roll, foil-wrapped chicken (which turned out to be quite spicy), steamed bbq pork bun, crab cheese puff, zongzi, vegetarian potstickers, general's chicken less hot, chicken fried rice, jasmine tea, beer, iced tea, water. All food and drink was delicious. Judy was our efficient server. We had unexpectedly ordered too much food. Patrick's fortune: Someone can read your mind. My fortune: Right now you need to be patient. Afterwards Gerry gave Patrick and me a ride home. Patrick took a short Saints and Sinners panel preparation telephone call. Rested. We packed for a trip. Dinner at home with Patrick: leftover muffalettas, leftover red beans and rice, water. Continued packing. We watched various YouTube videos then The Simpsons s32:e17 on Disney+. Met in Zoom with Lani and Dex to discuss family issues.