Breakfast At The El Rancho

Above, the El Rancho lobby this morning. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This morning, I had to go into Gallup to do some grocery shopping.

Before doing my shopping, I stopped first for some breakfast at the Silver Screen Restaurant at the El Rancho Hotel & Motel. 

When I arrived at the El Rancho lobby, it was already adorned with Christmas decorations. I think they will add more as the month progresses. 

I had my favorite El Rancho breakfast dish: Monument Valley Enchiladas. 

Here it is:

Above, the Monument Valley Enchiladas had more green chile peppers than
 usual. It was actually better, not that they were ever bad. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today In Gallup

Finally, I got my order of Alien Amber Ale today. It took longer since the liquor department manager, Eric Romero, passed away last month. I ordered it on April 2. Apparently, the person now handling liquor department orders wasn't too familiar with the process (or something). Eric usually had it in within a week.

I wasn't too concerned about it as long as I have it by next month's three-chapter Clampout. Besides, I received my income tax refund the other day, so my wallet was fortified with extra cash.

I went to Gallup this evening for dinner at the El Rancho Hotel's Silver Screen Restaurant. Following that, I went to the market to pick up a few things, including the beer. 

Today In Gallup

Above, today's lunch at the El Rancho Hotel. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Today, after our coffee gathering at Denny's I headed into Gallup to pick up my meds. Russell Azbill also had to pick up his meds so he came along.

After getting my meds, we went to the Silver Screen Restaurant at the El Ranch Hotel. There, we were served by a very nice waitress named Alex. We both had the Rita Moreno plate consisting of enchiladas.

Above, Eric Romero. From his Facebook page.

Following that, we went to get Russell's meds and do some shopping at Albertson's. There, I received some sad news. I was going to order my usual case of Alien Amber Ale from Eric Romero, the liquor department manager. I asked one of the clerks if Eric was in, but was told that he passed away on March 17. He had several health issues, but he was a dedicated professional. He had a good knowledge on wines and we had some great talks on the subject. He will be missed. 

I went ahead and ordered a case of Alien Amber Ale (one must be ready for the upcoming clampout). 

Although we did a lot of running around, Russell and I both agreed that we had fun doing so.