This extravagant or incredible story, this fish story, revolves around Anne’s birthday dinner last night. We went to Big Sky Cafe, which because the Rep is dark now, was not very crowded. We both ordered fish dishes. I had their crab and bacon stuffed rainbow trout, with fresh spinach, creamy herb risotto and sherry butter. While Anne ordered the grilled honey soy glazed salmon, with ginger scallion aioli, roasted fingerlings and green beans. We both ordered small portions, but when the dishes were served, mine was the large size. That was a lot of fish to eat, but I generously shared my dish with Anne and we finished it all.
Went to the doctor this week for a checkup. Unlike in the picture, I did not awake to see seven masked medical professionals looking down on me. I guess that I am OK. They had a new pneumonia vaccine, so I got that. I asked my doctor if he ever had to deal with anti-vaxxers. He groaned and said all of the time. I booked my next three appointments, six, twelve and eighteen months. So, I guess that I should plan on hanging around for a while.
In addition to my personal checkup, I also got one for the car. It too is running fine and I got out of the dealer in record time. A 2019, the RAV4 is beginning to get long in the tooth. I think that it is already too old to use as an Uber. I have been quite pleased with this Toyota, but I am already looking at what will be next. I’ve seen the new Toyota Corolla Hybrid Crossover and would be happy with one of those. Slightly smaller and cheaper than the RAV4, it is still huge when compared to the regular Corolla. What I am keeping my eyes open for though are the even newer all electric Toyotas. These are Chinese manufactured and boast a 400-mile range. That is further than the RAV4 can go on a tank of gas. The best part of them is that they are not Teslas. I think that they are still years away, at least in Saint Louis. So, I’ll have to nurse the RAV4 till then.
A study in sweeping lines and fluid Art Deco ornamentation, this unique Bugatti was constructed by Carrosserie Vanvooren of Paris. From 1911 until the start of World War II, the automobiles of Ettore Bugatti, an authoritative and artistic Italian who lived in France for most of his life, competed successfully in international racing. Bugatti’s cars were stylish, temperamental, exclusive, and fast. He experimented with aerodynamics and pioneered the use of lightweight metals like magnesium. This one-of-a-kind, supercharged Type S7C belonged to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran. When Pahlavi married Princess Fazia of Egypt, their nuptials were celebrated in Cairo. To flatter the future leader of a key oil-producing country, many nations sent lavish wedding presents, such as this luxurious car. Its windscreen can be lowered into the cowl for a sportier appearance.
