This is Captain Gene Larioux (pronounced Larry-hoo). He is married to my friend, Jill and we all traveled together on the Disney Cruise. It does get kind of awkward when we are all together since Gene and I dated years ago and there is still that lingering weirdness.
Larry and Jill don’t like it when we bring up our past, but I can’t help it! Every time I hear our song, “Brandy,” I just stare at him nostalgically, remembering all those fireside lunches at The Velvet Turtle. Memories like dancing in a dimly lit steakhouse on a sweltering afternoon are hard to forget (and easily triggered by the smell of Old Spice, Juicy Fruit and stale pipe tobacco).
Back then, Gene and I would have long talks about his dreams of becoming a television writer, with sitcom pitches like “Always The Best Friend, Never The Bride” about poor doggie spinsters–I can’t believe that one never went anywhere. His brand new idea “Fashion Emergency For Infants” where Justine Bateman and Andrew Ridgeley (the other guy from Wham!) raid the closets of fashion challenged babes, saying things like, “Onesies? They should be called Millionsies, you have so many” or “Nice bib, where’s your binkie, baby? Oh, here it is…” is bound to rouse interest at his next industry mixer.
Here he is giving Larry an award for being “Among the Tallest” on the cruise which is a very prestigious award. It is accompanied by a complimentary “Connie Francis”–Gene’s signature drink. Larry loved that drink. It’s made with Malibu Rum and Fresca, among other things, and is served in a hollowed-out Kiwi. It’s a small drink, and messy because the kiwi skin gets very soggy. It’s more like a shot really. A “Connie Francis” is served on a peeled-off label from a bottle of peppermint schnapps. Which I think is suppose to resemble a beach blanket, but just ends up sticking to the table, adding to the untidiness of the beverage.
Anyway…I really got off track here. I just wanted to share some pictures from our trip.
I know I comment too much on your stuff…
But this is one of the funniest entries to date.
Man I wanna party with you people. I can hear the laughter from here…
Funny stuff. Seriously. FUNNY
Suzanne, I was starting to wonder what it was like in your real world, outside the blog. Now I see you have other’s as weird and wonderful as you. Bravo! No idea where this comes from, but I am glad you are not alone in your little world.
Nat
What is this now? This isn’t real is it? I love it, but what the heck are you talking about?
Just reread it. I am going to order a Connie Francis and see if they know what I am talking about, sounds terrible. You are just kidding I know it.
this is absolutely outrageous…we agreed we would keep the intimate details of our personal lives out of this stupid blog! by the way, this was the last time we drag along one of your former boyfriends on our vacation. i’m not sure who was worse, Gene, of the guy last year who wore the mid-drift mesh shirt and eyeliner.
NO. NO. NO. You’re too young to know what the Velvet Turtle is, aren’t you? Very funny, but made up for our pleasure…thanks.
Doug
LOL! I just found your site through the oc Register. You are a hoot!
PLEASE tell me this had something to do with April Fools Day.
OMG NOOOOOO! This is just too funny. I agree with Nat, at least you have people that go along with this stuff with you. Accept your husband doesn’ seem soo happy about it all in his comment.
I found you through the OCREGISTER too. I can’t wait for the next—LOL! I think you should have an affair with The Captain and tell us ALL about it. We would not tell one person about it.
Marcy–no such thing in blog land as commenting too much–just an FYI. Thanks for the compliment, but when we all get together we really just talk about the weather and the housing market, pretty standard stuff.
Nat–they do understand me.
Andrea and Debbie, how dare you insult The Captain!
Terri and Jen- Thanks for stopping by.
Larry–we’ll talk when you get home…
glen is a dork