Plan "C" is well known to many, perhaps by another name. After mounting frustrations with power outages, server disconnects, bureaurcratic indifference and my inability to overcome all of the above, I decided with some reluctance to go to Plan "C" for the first time here in Costa Rica. It was a serious decision and if taken to extremes can........
Plan "C" called for gin (Tanqueray, already on hand for emergencies), olives (Spanish), vermouth (at 1:5) and ice to chill. The first problem was a proper glass. After a strict search, the best I could provide was a tumbler--it would have to do in this crisis! But what of the toothpick for the olives (a minimum of two). I tore this place apart! I was so close but without a toothpick I would be forced to fish in a tumbler, for God´s shake, for the olives with my fingers or "bottoms up!" To my mind, Plan "C" is a civilized solution. Without the toothpick it would be reduced to uncouth (usually not new to me). I found some stick matches and carefully sharpened two while removing the sulfur end. Success!! Though they were short and each had only the capacity of one olive, I was home! My Martini was a success.. Plan "C" was immediately implemented.
Plan "C" is the perfect solution. It solves everything and it solves nothing!
1 comment:
More than likely it was worth the effort and wait. I hope you didnt ruin your next day though with a hang over.
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