The Day (and Night) Before New Year's Eve

Roland had tweaked a recipe found in this book: The reason being is because we did not have all the required ingredients, but it was good. A little dry. The next day I decided I would go to the store and purchase some queso to add to it as Roland made enough for 12 people and we didn’t have that many eating. I was just going to go to Ray’s or Dollar General and come right back. But Roland asked could I pick up this and that and oh, how about some shrimp . . .? I wasn’t planning on going to Roseburg. Dollar General doesn’t have shrimp and I doubt Rip Off Rays would have it either. And if they did . . . really? Was I willing to max my debit card for the assortment of items? Jenna had just barely cleared the t...