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I'm lucky enough to have a true friend living across the cul-de-sac from my family. 40 years my senior, WW2 P-47 pilot, widowed, and an absolute champ of a man. His 4 sons all live within 10 minutes, but can rarely make it over to see him. He's a wonderful "extra" grandpa to my daughter, and I've been blessed with some amazing stories over a good Scotch sitting on his patio. It's just my bride, daughter, and me, so when you cook for 3, you're cooking for 4, and I take him dinner 3 or 4 nights a week.
Made Shrimp & Grits and a nice salad tonight. After dinner, I made him a plate and walked over. He was in his chair enjoying a Scotch. I asked him if he'd eaten yet. He said, " No, on nights you don't come over, I just have some ice cream." I told him I had a real treat for him tonight, put the plate on his TV tray next to his chair, and told him I'd get him a fork, napkin, and a glass of tea. While I was in the kitchen he asked " What is this?" I answered "Shrimp and grits" a couple times, but as he'll tell you, he can't hear himself break wind! I walked back in and sat down next to him, he took his fork and dug right in. It made my whole night when he said, "I still don't know what this is, but it beats the schitt out of ice cream!"
I'm a fortunate man. When guys like him are gone (my Dad has already passed), there won't be any more like them.
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and a tip of the hat to you, for your kindness and care. PS, I love shrimp and grits myself. 
Sam......
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Great post and service Sir! The Creator has a special place for folks like you.
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
Go Nats!!!!
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Much respect to you , Sir!
Well done.
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Well done indeed.
A special thanks to you for your service and kindness.
Sean
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Very nice that you take him meals.
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I'm lucky enough to have a true friend living across the cul-de-sac from my family. 40 years my senior, WW2 P-47 pilot, widowed, and an absolute champ of a man. His 4 sons all live within 10 minutes, but can rarely make it over to see him. He's a wonderful "extra" grandpa to my daughter, and I've been blessed with some amazing stories over a good Scotch sitting on his patio. It's just my bride, daughter, and me, so when you cook for 3, you're cooking for 4, and I take him dinner 3 or 4 nights a week.
Made Shrimp & Grits and a nice salad tonight. After dinner, I made him a plate and walked over. He was in his chair enjoying a Scotch. I asked him if he'd eaten yet. He said, " No, on nights you don't come over, I just have some ice cream." I told him I had a real treat for him tonight, put the plate on his TV tray next to his chair, and told him I'd get him a fork, napkin, and a glass of tea. While I was in the kitchen he asked " What is this?" I answered "Shrimp and grits" a couple times, but as he'll tell you, he can't hear himself break wind! I walked back in and sat down next to him, he took his fork and dug right in. It made my whole night when he said, "I still don't know what this is, but it beats the schitt out of ice cream!"
I'm a fortunate man. When guys like him are gone (my Dad has already passed), there won't be any more like them. Most considerate...God bless you...
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God Bless You for that. Reminded me of making salmon patties for my Dad when he'd be at my house. I made them the same way my Mom always made them for him... and I'd get the same response as he was woofing them down. "These are good. They don't even taste like fish".  I miss him a lot.
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Thanks for sharing. I too share your respect for men such as he. I love to just sit and try to absorb as much knowledge as I can grab in their presence..
Buy once, cry once.
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God Bless You for that. Reminded me of making salmon patties for my Dad when he'd be at my house. I made them the same way my Mom always made them for him... and I'd get the same response as he was woofing them down. "These are good. They don't even taste like fish". I miss him a lot. Local_dirt, Could you post the recipe for your salmon patties please? My attempts at them have NOT been very good.  Also, I could use a break from moose meat! John
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Thanks for sharing,you are exactly right when we lose all the men and women from that generation this country has lost a national treasure.
Mark
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Abraham Lincoln
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God Bless You for that. Reminded me of making salmon patties for my Dad when he'd be at my house. I made them the same way my Mom always made them for him... and I'd get the same response as he was woofing them down. "These are good. They don't even taste like fish". I miss him a lot. Local_dirt, Could you post the recipe for your salmon patties please? My attempts at them have NOT been very good. Also, I could use a break from moose meat! John Sorry jpb, didn't see your reply earlier. This is very close to what I do, but never leave out the green onion, plus this girl's blog has some nice pics. Enjoy! http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/tuna_patties/#ixzz3cgEfDRiE
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Local dirt,
Many thanks!
Lots of recipes on the net for salmon patties, but clearly not all are good.
The two recipes I tried were rather tasteless but I see the one you posted has Dijon mustard in it, so it is likely to be an improvement with more taste!
John
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John, you're welcome, sir.. And a lot of the internet recipes are not going to have any kind of heat either. Given my love of sambal, it makes its way into a lot of my cooking.
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