The other night we went out with friends for food and drink. I was thrilled to get out for a while, but felt horrible. Constipated. Don't know what caused it, but I really did not feel well.

But I figured we could stop off at a micro-brew and I could, er, have some laxatives. Beer seems to do that to me. And, if that didn't work, I'd make a trip to Walgreen's.

At any rate, we went out to have some tapas. They have complimentary wine sampling there. Talk about fun. Only about 25% of the wines I sampled I would have actually liked a glass of, but that was the joy of it - you try it, and if you don't like it, eh.

So we did that, had the tapas (nice experience but nothing I'd likely seek out again, too pricey for what you got) and then headed to the Great Dane Pub. Oh. Yum. We got one of those samplers for fun, and then some pints. I also ordered a Bloody Mary because I was craving it. Nachos, Buffalo Wings... ohhlala. I'll take bar food and hefty beers over fancy shmancy any day.

And as far as beer being a laxative? Problem solved by morning. I wonder if I can get a refund on that, or a co-pay from the insurance? Heh.