Storm invited me to the mushroom dinner put on by the Mycological Society of Toronto,
I was, up until the last moment not sure I would go -  stuff.. eating at a restaurant. 
I did go and and so happy I did, our friend Mark that we met last year at the mushroom meal  joined us  for the ride down to the city, we had many laughs - the meal was terrific - the service superb!
Our waiter Michael was wonderful... and I met another waiter and asked him his name in conversation - I like to know name when I am speaking with them...  He blurted it out and looked at me strange, we all started laughing and I said  " No, REALLY!?" laughing - he said 'really' & I said "prove it! " He pulled out his drivers licence and showed me and I laughed some more and got a big hug from 'Genghis Khan'.  
We watched Documentaries on Genghis Khan- I've blogged- so it was a really good giggle as you might imagine, this Genghis Khan a much nicer version I will say. 
I can't remember the last time I had such a good time! 
Storm was asked to help with the draw at the end of the evening- when we filled out the slip of paper I simply wrote 'Georgia' and drew a tiny mushroom beside my name - & folded the papers, tossed them in a bowl!   I said 'when I win they will only need my first name.' ( Positive thinking - right)  Storm went over into the other room- it's big place and  Mark and I talked on- next thing I know my name was called out - "Georgia! "  Yikes, I wondered what I had done...  lol  
I won! A gentleman (who got a hug) picked out my name and Storm told me later, all he could do was smile, he saw my name and couldn't even say it. It was a perfect way to end the evening.
I am not kidding when I tell you, sitting here now- I am drooling- thinking of the ravioli.  I wished they delivered.  They might, but it would probably cost me $200 for the taxi. :D

Now- It is Morel season and we hope to find some - ready for the frying pan!
Get out an explore nature! Teach your children how to me Mushroom hunters & they just might not hunt other creatures- when they learn the beauty of fungi and work their way up! 
Positive thinking - right?  I love my boy.
Now, I'm painting a bunch of mushroom works - just for FUNgi.

Believe <><  xox
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A few things on my mind...  
Our mushroom meal, Thursday my son took em to dinner with the Mycological society! They have a meal - the last was in May I believe, and it was terrific!
My son is now the director of the Forays! He really enjoyed them and was asked if he would consider helping and excepted ;) I am always proud of Storm but thrilled he is pursuing his interests & helping. 
This evening was o.k... lol   It was awesome because I had the evening with Storm & saw several I had not seen in a while, I met some new people and had had 'a meal'.
I say 'a meal' because in all honesty, the meal was o.k..  I use to run a restaurant and I can tell you, we had some talented chefs. Ken, Troy and Erin (a woman - and she was my favourite) and I know what went into having a packed house and thought that went into preparing a special menu...           the food was o.k.
My seat was jammed in a corner, no one else could get it or out I had to step over a chair ? 
It was a safety hazard to say the least.
 As soon as the meal was finished it was 'wham, bam, get the fuck out vibe'. I hardly had one  SIP of my coffee - it was taken and all the drinks were cleared off the tables. 
On top of that it hit me at 2:00a.m., abruptly.  ;(  Kowabung.. not fun. I spent between 2  & 7 in the bathroom.  Another friend told me she does not attend for the same reason - the variety of mushrooms seems to upset her stomach. I'm not sure if it was that or the oil that we dipped our bread into that tasted rancid.  I will not promote the restaurant - my mom told me it was too bad, she and my dad use to go there years ago and 'the Italian was amazing.' 

I woke this a.m., read and drew the following cartoon. I don't get it all the talks of the denying refugees...  what it does boil down to is  people. people needing help. people wanting what we already have.  Why wouldn't they want to go to the USA - the land of $ and dreams and STUFF and commercials about FOOD & stuff and the Karddashians - look how OTHERS live! IF I watched Television that is what I might think also. I don't.
I DO have some good friends in the states, ( we say that here: 'in the states...')
Good people who care about people. 
ONE love means just that.
Really, they are coming over on boats hungry, cold, abused and beat down. With the clothes on their back. IF we all donated one OUTfit - well that would be that problem solved right there. Someone made me think about his when they said what about our American Children - who ae hungry - why ask me - ASK your government.
Charity begins as home. - but that does not mean it should stop there.
Of course there will be bad people. THERE are already BAD people everywhere who could bomb what ever they want. 
What IF it was you? And the bible belt? Jesus loving humans out there - I am one of them.
Really?? How can you say you believe and turn he other cheek- in a bad way. Denial.
This, this is the true test. Not if you swear, even have an affair..  turning away people who need it and are suffering and dying.  
Norm said the Derringer of Q107 said "Americans said 'if you let in the immigrants we'll go up to Canada'... lol  How is this any different? 
Where did your parents come from?
 & their parents?  
 Just curious.

​Do you believe - then ask yourself  What would jesus do.   Simple.

Have Faith
xox
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Last night Storm treated us to a  amazing mushroom meal! He reserved online a few weeks ago and it was a good thing he did! It was a full house!  The Mycological  Society had its first Spring Meal' and what a feast it was! 
Storm and I became members earlier this year and it has been  an adventure every time, this would be the first 'social event' to sample some of the most interesting specimens on our plates.  We arrived early and  has some wine, it was the first time in days we have actually just sat and relaxed and were celebrating...  life. 
From start to finish every course was  delicious, each with a different mushroom. Add a table full (a room full) of wonderful people, all there with a passion for the same thing and the entire evening was a hit!  
We will  return to the restaurant in a heart beat! 

The next thing I know, I've an artist beside me - who also knows about Musky fishing! LOL Could we have had a better seating partner!?  It turns out Storm knows her brother - it is such a small world.  The couple across from me, retired and loving every second as she paints & he hunts for mushrooms! You would not believe some of the paintings! Cows, chickens and more. lol. The evening was perfect.  I am looking forward to the next meeting! I AM looking forward to the next meal! LOL - Storm said- It's his treat!  I love my son.

I was at a restaurant with my 22year old son - his treat for mothers day. 
How could it be anything else but perfect?  

Have Faith 
xox 
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Storm and I headed down to our 2nd Mycological society meeting  Monday and it was - as our friend Loni would say - Sporeriffic! 
We have decided to make a day of it and that is what we did! 

We went to a store - as Storm had to make a purchase for his next adventure!  Everyday being just that, then we went off for a burger and fries in this very fancy mall.  Suddenly, you drive in and the streets are brick, very expensive stores  & vehicle - the burger very affordable and very good- who knew it even existed - not far from that was the  location  of the meeting, it worked out perfect - we had a bit of a wait in the parking lot - it is never a problem, we are never short on conversation it seems.

Another really interesting meeting IMO, the gentleman "Bruno'  a farmer of mushrooms was very descriptive, informative and entertaining. ;) He talked about drilling holes into logs and then inoculating then & plugging them - in hopes they will produce Mushrooms. Little tricks of the trade, and interesting facts were also shared.  For example if you have slugs,  Bruno suggests you buy them a beer and don't stress over it. lol 
Really, Storm and I both again discussed the evening most of the way home. 
I came away inspired and looking forward to the potential of home grown portobello - next year in the garden. It takes a while, white a learning process.. lets face it the only one really learning is Storm, I am just inspired!  

Once again we enjoyed the evening and he day! I'm blessed to have a son who enjoys my company- lol, and I his. EVEN though I am still a mom and can still be very much  nag.
Like taking this photo and reminding him need to text & drive. lol
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