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(Message started by: Redd on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:35pm)

Title: The passing of the ...
Post by Redd on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:35pm

...tongs? [smiley=huh.gif]

Yes my friends...last night, I christened my (very soon to be) 17 year old son to fine art of grilling. I placed, into his hands the tongs and a platter of pork chops to be grilled for our evening meal. In my 15 year old daughters care was the making of the side dishes of corn, rice and warming a loaf of bread in foil on the same said grill.

Now a teenager and open flames may be a parent's worst nightmare. Just the ever increasing cost of groceries could have a parent on a tight budget chewing their fingernails to bloody stumps over the potential waste and destruction of so much expencive meat.

However, just as I suspected, Dylan did a perfect job of grilling the chops, and Meg's side dishes were equally perfect.

It's a joy watching these two take on more and more tasks and seeing them succeed at them. It was a small thing, really, but each step towards adulthood is a step to be proud of.

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by LeLimey on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:37pm

Its hard to give up the tongs though isn't it Pegg?
Its lovely to see you so proud of your kids though and I love getting the chance to share their lives even vicariously like this - well done Meg and Dyl - I hope I get to eat dinner cooked by you one day!

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by Racer1_NC on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:39pm

on 09/01/07 at 13:35:36, Redd wrote:

Now a teenager and open flames may be a parent's worst nightmare. Just the ever increasing cost of groceries could have a parent on a tight budget chewing their fingernails to bloody stumps over the potential waste and destruction of so much expencive meat.

That's why ya start them on burgers....... ;;D

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:42pm

Redd, this is the voice of experience speaking ... Enjoy your victory (and the chops!) while it lasts. I predict within a month the novelty of the task will ware off and he'll run at the very sight of raw meat awaiting the warming touch of the grill ;;D

Of course, there is always a first time.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by Redd on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:43pm

Thanks Helen. You and Paul ever get to WI you certainly are welcome at our table anyday! Dyl will be 17 in 4 more days.
Where do the years go?

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by Redd on Sep 1^st, 2007, 1:45pm

on 09/01/07 at 13:42:53, DennisM1045 wrote:

There is actually a course at the high school for professional cooking. He wants to take it, and then apprentice at one of the local supper clubs. He actually enjoys cooking.

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 1^st, 2007, 2:05pm

Then I stand corrected! I'd give him free access to the kitchen too. Hell, you may never have to cook again 8) Sounds like you've got a kid with direction at 17. That is a very rare thing. Congratulations.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by sandie99 on Sep 1^st, 2007, 2:15pm

Pegg, that's wonderful! :)
Congrats to Meg and Dylan! :)

And it's great that you're doing what my mom did - allow to try. I've been cooking and baking since I was a toddler. I didn't do much good at the first few years, but the enthusiasm and excitement I felt ever since is still inspiring me to cook and bake. :)

Sanna

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by Redd on Sep 1^st, 2007, 2:17pm

Direction? Too many of them some days I think. His true passion is writing, and he has one manuscript almost finished that he hopes to get published. He also has a number of other stories in the works that he hopes to publish as well.

Who knows what they will end up becoming. It sure is interesting to watch as they make their ways though.

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by Charlie on Sep 1^st, 2007, 9:20pm

http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/grillsmile1.gif

Making me hungry.

Charlie

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by JenniferD on Sep 2^nd, 2007, 9:07am

awesome! I know how wonderful it feels when your kids make a meal like that.

When did they get so big, you ask? When you blinked.

You have much to be proud of Pegg :)

Title: Re: The passing of the ...
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Sep 2^nd, 2007, 11:23pm

You should be proud, Pegg!! Raising kids ain't no easy task.

I love pork chops. Got any more?

;)