Jamie & John in London

A journal of our experiences as Americans living in London

Sunday, August 05, 2007

The Tomato of 2007

In 1983, against which team did Ron Jaworski throw an 83-yard touchdown to Mike Quick on the first play of the game?

a) Baltimore Colts
b) Dallas Cowboys
c) Chicago Bears
d) St. Louis Cardinals


I do hereby declare that I have a green thumb. That or we have grown plants that are idiot proof. As evidence, I submit my first ever ripe tomato.



This is a proud day, especially as I have studied tomato growing at my father's knee. It's true. He would show me the tomato plants he hoped would later yield a big fat tomato that he could slice up, salt, and eat raw as a snack (I've seen this happen). More often than not the plants would decide not to fruit, causing disappointment at the snacking hour.

But on this proud day, the 5th of August 2007, here in London I have picked my first home grown tomato. Jamie and I then ceremoniously sliced, salted, and ate the tomato. I will be the first to admit that it was a light snack. But it was our snack, ethically grown and harvested.

Speaking of the EcoBandWagon train, we purchased an Eco-Pack of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies. Dish washer detergent & rinse aid, dish soap, washing machine tablets and powder, "bleach", spray cleaner, scratch free cleaner, and floor cleaner. I'll let you know how that goes.

Let's see - other happenings:

Flo & her parents visited for several days - it was a lovely visit.

Jamie and I joined the rest of the English speaking world and finally saw The Simpsons movie last night. Next on our list is the Transformers, which better be cool. I am personally holding out for the G.I. Joe live action feature film - you know somebody is working on that and a Rainbow Brite movie to tip this 80's nostalgia thing on its head. We also finished up Lost Season 2.

Summer has finally arrived - at least for the weekend. We met up with Steve Saturday and sat in the park and did nothing for a good solid 8 hours. I'm actually wearing shorts!

Also, a very special welcome to Henry Giles!

Trivia Answer:
b) The Cowboys. The Eagles lost that game 37-7.

4 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did they have anything like the present division setup in 1983? If so, you'd have odds on your side to go with the Cowboys. 2/16? odds as opposed to 1/16 max.

7:53 PM  
Blogger Kate Giovinco Photography said...

Way to go John!

You might have your fathers green thumb after all. He has some good peppers this year! The tomatoes are still hiding!

8:08 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hello.. I am so proud of U John U do have a green thumb! And you look like a very proud Gardner.

Oh ..... Go Cowboys :)
Had to add.. Love Ya Much
Mum Coops-Perry :)

2:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

GO TOMATOE! I love a light snack.

3:19 PM  

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