I forgot to tell you about a "first" for me on Day 353.

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I almost threw up in my mouth when I saw Octopussy floating around with her friends in that pot.  I can't remember exactly what I said to my cousin, Rhonda, at the buffet line, but it was probably some snarky remark followed by mock dry heaving.

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Rhonda promptly served herself a piece.  I continued with the theatrics.

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When we arrived back at the table,

future post:  the chill dogs of tuscany