I joined the cool table pack for a remote dining experience at a DFAC with authentic metal flatware and hard plastic plates for the weekly treat known as Mongolian BBQ. I am a novice at the art, creating for myself a Sodium Surprise, featuring my old Iraq stand-by chicken. Waiting in line for the SERKA/KBR guys to cook up these Mongolian concoctions, Connecticut Z and I were talking about things Connecticut. Like Carvel Ice Cream. Still unresolved from earlier today: the grape vines featured in the state's flag, what country/countries are they from? The vines stand for the first settlements of English people who began to move from Massachusetts in the 1630's. These settlements were thought of as grapevines that had been transplanted, according to 50 states.com Qui Transtulit Sustinet. We all road back in the back of a pick up truck. It was great fun.
Mike worked at Carvel's in high school. It sounds like your Mongolian night was fun. I may have found the vines.
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http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/ct_flag.htm
Perhaps the most prominent feature of the Arms of the State are the three grape vines positioned in the center of the shield. Historically, these grape vines were passed down from a seal brought from England by Colonel George Fenwick in 1639. Colonel Fenwick's seal served as the seal of the Saybrook Colony and was passed on for the use of the Connecticut Colony around 1644. It is thought by some that the number of supported grape vines represents three colonies, New Haven, Saybrook and Connecticut (Hartford), which merged as "Connecticut" by 1665. Grapes are symbolic of good luck, felicity and peace--evidence of God's kindness and the goodness of providence. Vines represent strong and lasting friendships. Of course, grape vines are often associated with wine makers.
Sounds like an excellant meal, was it Mongolian Pig?
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