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Memorial Day Bar-B-Q

Nolan, my roommate, is great on the BBQ. I was privileged to go with him to the store to purchase a "Memorial Day Steak". $5, London Broil. Then he instructed me in the sacred art of marinade. "Feel" out the amounts of Terriaki sauce, Sprite, and a super-secret spice and soak in a ziplock bag. Finally, I watched him grill the meat to perfection. The secret is to not over cook it. Take it off the coals when it is still pink on the inside because it will still cook even after you take it off. And don't pierce it too much or the juices will be let loose.



The sun came out, after an afternoon of hail, just in time for our evening BBQ. Everyone was invited and about 20 people showed up. We ate and then went to FHE for a lesson and games and hot tubbing. The rest of the evening I spent playing the guitar with new friends.

I learned a lot of new songs...

The Ataris - Looking back on Today

Collective Soul - Needs

Foo Fighters - Up in Arms

Secondhand Seranade - Fall for You

Edwin McCain - I'll Be
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Listening to: Secondhand Serenade - Fall For You

Comments

  1. NoelleWed May 28, 06:15:00 AM MDT

    Yum, you're making me hungry!! I love that kind of steak. Was it really only $5?

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  2. HeatherWed May 28, 11:35:00 AM MDT

    Sounds great, I can't wait to hear you on the guitar again. Wish I could play better.

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  3. Stefanie ElyseWed May 28, 08:17:00 PM MDT

    Cool Bry! That realy did look like good meat. Keep up the guitar!!!

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