cagney's

With my stay on the ship winding down, I'm taking the opportunity to do some goodbye things. Tonight I took a picture with my band, for example. I'll post it when I get home. Another thing I have yet to do is visit the steakhouse on board. Although there are some free places to eat for the passengers, most of the theme restaurants have cover charges. Our steak house has a $20 cover. The nice thing about cover charge is that once you're in, you can order (almost) anything off the menu all for the same price. 3 appetizers, 2 sides, a second entree, 2 desserts, all for the same cover.

Here was my $20 meal tonight: Ahi tuna caprezzi, caesar salad (the best I've ever had, with a little tobasco), rib eye steak, mashed potatos, onion rings, and for dessert, cheesecake and apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. Oh, and some tea afterwards. Even at TGI Fridays, that's not a $20 meal.

The only thing that ruined it only slightly was that I had to leave dinner in order to play a solo set in the atrium. I decided to do a set of Broadway favorites. I was sad my grandma wasn't there because I played one of her favorite songs, The Best of Times is Now. I don't mind playing, but it was sad to leave a wonderful meal to work. Oh well.

Today is Wednesday. Thursday, Friday, Saturday...fly on Sunday!

Since this has been a food post, I should follow up on an earlier post. After wondering about losing weight, I have sadly gained weight while I've been on the ship. I have been pretty lazy about working out and I certainly eat my share. Also, there's a soft serve ice cream machine in the staff mess. What's a guy to do?