Yes, that's right, we were taken out to a celebration lunch four months after a project launched because they've finally figured out it was a success.

I wanted a glass of wine and someone else wanted the same so we just got a bottle.

Then I got two appetizers (one was just bread, the other a salad) ...

and a child's portion of pasta (thanks for the hot tip, booklectic ...

and, why not, the steak, the most expensive thing on the menu.

And, you know, I had no room for dessert ... but limoncello fit just fine.

Fortunately I have Not Much Happening this afternoon, though I think I could do with a nap.

I can't wait to go to Italy with my sister in October. It's going to be great!