After
nearly a year of online dating, Madison finally got to meet her boyfriend, Anthony, as he and his father flew in from California for a five day visit. I cannot imagine what it must be like for
them in this situation. Obviously,
Madison wanted to spend every minute with Anthony that she could, but she also
wanted to feed him well and she had a specific menu - his parents don't get home from work until late and he feeds himself pretty much the same thing every day.
The
first day, Anthony just recovered from his red-eye flight and the first meal was
our usual crappie in lemon/butter/caper sauce.
The
second day, they went to the mall for the day and a local corn maze at night
with supper in between - it was Fire Roasted Chicken Cordon Bleu.
The
third day, they went to Pigeon Forge, primarily to visit WonderWorks and that night supper was Oysters Rockefeller and coconut shrimp.
The
next day, they went to Pigeon Forge again and for supper, it was BBQ ribs and
Buffalo wings using my normal process for both.
We had Cuban sandwiches before they left.
Photos
best if enlarged by clicking on them.
Have
a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.
Larry
10/27 – 11/01/13 event date
10/27 – 11/01/13 event date
How cool they got to meet and how nice that you were able to get to know his day. Looks like Madison knows how to plan a great menu.
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The first love of my life moved and we spent several years doing the long distance relationship thing. 363 miles from my door to hers, fortunately I was 16 and could drive. Leaving on that last day of visits was always extremely tough, I can empathize with how Madison must have felt. So glad that you all got to help her with this, I don't think I have ever seen her so happy in pictures.
ReplyDeleteI hope Madison has recovered from him going back to California. I can only imagine what I'd be feeling like at her age. However, Social Media would certainly keep her in touch better. All we had were telephones and lots of long distance charges. And with all that good food, I'm surprised Anthony went home.
ReplyDeleteLaurie here....We are so very happy that Madison & Anthony have finally met one another! What a wonderful surprise! Last we heard, it wasn't going to happen. They truly look like a couple that have been an item for quite awhile...& yes, they have know each other for a year but they totally look completely comfortable with each other & dare I say, in love? We know how much Madison has wanted Anthony to come & visit & now it's happened! Yippee!!! She totally took charge & planned a wonderful menu & she also looks like she was truly happy with how everything tuned out & Anthony looks pleased as well! Madison has her grandparents to thank for a lot of that! Great job all around!
ReplyDeleteAnthony is a handsome young man & seems to be well grounded. I'm sure he has his Dad to thank for that. We assume Madison will want to be going to California next! Sounds like a great vacation trip for you all in your RV!!!
Love,
Laurie
Looks like they had a wonderful time and I think the menu planning was a perfect selection!
ReplyDeleteAwwwhhh.. that is so great that they finally got to meet face to face... looks like they had a great time... and looks like Anthony got the royal food treatment too!!
ReplyDeleteGosh darn, that boy never went hungry... can't believe Madison is so grownup, and such a beautiful young woman too...
ReplyDeleteoh, got a chuckle from the 'Hind Lick Maneuver', thanks
Madison and Anthony make a wonderful couple. You guys did a great job feeding and entertaining him.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely fed them very well -- everything looked delicious. I'm glad they had a wonderful time together.
ReplyDeleteHow difficult to carry on such a long distance relationship. I'm so happy that they finally got to meet and you were such a wonderful host. You can certainly see how happy they are :)
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo, for Madison and Anthony! Good luck to them! And I'm sure he loved all the good food too!
ReplyDeleteWow...you sure know how to feed your guests. Madison and her new boyfriend look great together!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are the best grandparents - what a wonderful weekend - I bet it was fun to watch and equally fun to experience that wonderful menu!
ReplyDeleteI'm betting Anthony will want to return soon for more of that wonderful food! It looks like they had a wonderful weekend, and got on as well in real life as virtually. Plus, those Halloween costumes were terrific!
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