Met Viv at Calloway's for dinner last night. Had broiled flounder, "mixed vegetables" (I always think they just throw together the leftovers from lunch), and a baked potato. Skipped the rolls and butter, of course, but did enjoy a cup of corn chowder and a light beer.
It would have been a very pleasant evening catching up with each other's doings, except for the deafening noise of a child or children on the other side of the room, throwing tantrums and screaming almost throughout the entire time we were there. Kid(s) should have been taken out, but parents haughtily stared back at the amazed and annoyed diners who got up to look at them (including Viv and me).
Aside from that, we enjoyed our outing and will get together again. Went home to have popcorn and wine, of course, and will now pick Susan up for our walk.