But just around the corner...

How about a Rita Margarita...

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September 22nd 2005
I'm currently drinking a dirty gin martini with a blue cheese stuffed olive after a long day of sunbathing and dog walking. The 5 of us (mom, dad, 2 puppies, and me) are in such a state of limbo that we don't quite know what to do with ourselves. As I'm sure you are all aware, Hurricane Rita is slowly waiting to show her wrath to East Texas. Everything in the entire city is closed. Gas station ... read more

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