ommi, when you joined our board you didn't just get new customers, you also got a new family that will always be there to worry with you and listen when you need us.

having been there too many times, there is nothing worse than fear for a child (i'll tell you more about that when we meet). thankfully, your prayers were answered and he is well. we are all so very happy for you.

Omni, this is fantastic news, that your 6 year old is doing well, more than likely, better than you and your wife. Your prayers were answered and we will continue to pray for his speedy recovery.

Ommi ~ as sherry said, whether or not you want to be, you're now part of our family.

So sorry to hear that your son was sick, and had to have surgery, but thank G-d he's on the mend now, and he'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Whew ~ I was afraid you didn't want to show us your balls!!

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Gee, I've heard so much about Ommi's balls that I'll have to try them too in a couple of weeks. Ommi, do you have enough to go around?

Bobbie

ps - glad to hear your son is on the mend!

I'm so jealous, Bobbie! You're going to see Ommi's balls before I do, and then sherry goes, and with all the publicity, everyone's going!! By the time I get there next February, Ommi's going to be ball-less! Woe is poor little me!

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Not to worry Elaine, Ill save ya (2) before I leave Aruba, If I freeze em, bag em, then pack em should make a tasty treat before bedtime.. Just to get ya ready for your next go around....

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Larry and Darcy

Larry, honey ~ you're my hero!!!

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Ommi...so glad that your son is doing well. I worked in Pediatric surgery...and it's amazing how fast kids recover....sometimes faster than the parents!LOL.

We'll be there in April!!! I'll come and say hi...how's your balls, and my hubby will die of embarrassment!!

Ommi hasn't checked back in with us for a while. Here's hoping his son is doing okay... I'm a little concerned!!

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Me too. Was thinking of his son today. Hope eveythings o.k.

let's keep our fingers crossed that he is just busy with the holidays.

Let me start by thanking you all for your prayers and well wishes. I've read all your posts and it made me feel so great by ya'll's support.

I also wanted to thank you for adopting me into your family. I am privileged to be a member of this great family.

Regarding my son, he is doing better but is going through some painful recovery. That is the reason why I was absent during these few days or weeks. Furthermore, I had to take care of the restaurant for the National Anthem and Flag day which was yesterday.

Yesterday we had a creole buffet consisting of many local dishes such as Goat Stew, Shark Meat made in Keri Keri (Minced), Fried Barracuda in creole tomato and onion sauce, fish soup, okra soup, etc, etc, and yes you guessed it.....FISH BALLS!!! Everybody was anxious to take some but all were afraid that Elain would get made if anyone touches those tasty balls.

ommi, that is great news. as long as he is healing that's all that matters. it's also nice to know that the restaurant was busy. it's something we love to hear.

Thank you Susanna for the well wishes.

My balls are doing fine thank you.

Plenty to go around.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Thank you Sherry.

Thanks for the concern and well wishes for my son Elain.
And the balls are safe as well...the fish balls that is.

Thank you Liz for thinking of him and wishing him well. He's doing ok and is recovering. As Sherry said, the most important thing is that he is on his way to recovery.

Omni, so glad you have surfaced again to let us know that your son is on his way in his recovery. As you know, your Aruba Family here has been very concerned about him, we keep him in our prayers. that little guy for me.

Most importantly ~ the little guy's doing well. It's so difficult, as a parent, seeing your child going through emotional or physical pain! By virtue of the fact that you're part of our family now, he's an extension of you..

As to the menu yesterday, nobody, and I mean nobody better be touchin' those balls till I get there! I kind of feel a certain proprietorship!!

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Dear Sweet Elaine, are you threatening me? Remember I go in Dec., but what the h#%*, I guess I can wait until next Feb. to check out those "balls". I wouldn't want to beat you to them.

Gina ~ you can look, but don't touch!!

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Elaine girl, you are such a good friend. I think I will wait for you and we can do "ball check" together!!!! Oh, and Chris too!!! A three-some. Watch out Omni, Feb. is only, what, 10 1/2 months away.

Well, girls, I'll be thinking about you both as I sink my TEETH into those succulant (sp?) balls in about 2 weeks.

Bobbie

Elaine, did you read that? Bobbi is going to beat us to the balls!!! Hope she gives us a report when she "tests" them. You know, lets us know what to look forward to?

I certainly will!! Hmmm, I can hardly wait.

Bobbi, I would love to be there when you ask Omni if you can see his "balls", so I could see the expression on your husband's face!! Are you going to be able to keep a straight face?

bobbi needs to have someone snap a pic of 'the look'.

are any of us jealous that bobbi gets the right to first inspection?

I'll probably have to let DH in on the joke. He may already know as he reads over my shoulder half the time.
Sh, sh. Be quiet everyone. I don't want Robin to get any ideas as she is in Aruba now. I want to be the first to taste Ommi's balls, fish balls that is.

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now listen here,
this just won't fly
i must be the first
those balls to try.

i started this
those balls are mine
i need to check
if they are fine.

now if i ever
finish the test
i will tell you
which are the best.

(sorry it's the best i can do this early in the day)

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Gauntlet be da-mn-ed, Elaine don’t you see,
The balls were created especially for me!
Molded and shaped, a beautiful thing,
‘those balls are for me’, you know I will sing.
How presumptuous you are, to think you can take,
Those beautiful things that ommi did make
For me the leader the queen and ruler of all
They were made just for me and surely not small.
So be off you pretender to this woman’s throne,
Those balls are mine and them I shall own.

(now can i go and run my errands like a dutiful wife?)

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I'll taste those balls first
Too bad for you

I'm not much of a poet, sorry.

it's ok, neither am i. elaine is the champ but scroll down, you and i posted at the same time.

No, you guys are both great! No way I could I even think about topping either one of your poetic skills.

As I said before, Ive been gone for a week searching for the fish that would even come close to having balls as big as Cook's. Nowhere in this 4 state area have I found and caught such a fish. Missouri is a "show me state" So in my search for the Trophy Balls has come to a close. Im tired, broke, depressed, lost weight, been warned for fishing out of season. Aruba will be a blessing, I need to relax......

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a preacher a teacher, i'm neither of those.
but i am your queen right down to my toes.
a student may fear you but i'm not one of them.
i am your ruler right down to my hem.

as to those ball that were made just for me,
i know for a fact what shape they must be.
i challenged dear ommi to make them my way.
that's that so say i and forever will say.

but since you are lonesome and for yourself have none,
i kindly share them my friend since my husband has one,
or two if you count them and he keeps them for me
for he's not like spitzer and gives faithfully.

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I have never laughed so hard in one day as I have today. Can't wait to read Omni's post after he reads your wonderful poetry.

Gina ~ I think sherry and are are liking it ourselves!! Not sure what Ommi's going to think though! The queen and I will probably be banned from his restaurant so you'll have to go yourself in February 'cause I won't be allowed in!! lol

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i have to admit, it has given me a lot of laughs when they have been most needed. elaine and i have played dueling poems before and i think her talent wins hands down.

if the balls and other things at cooks are as wonderful as ommi's sense of humor, it will become my favorite restaurant along with ommi becoming a good friend i will look forward to spending time with.

sherry ~ there are no winners or losers here, but thank you. You're da-mn-ed good, girl!

Having done this for a living, I find it fun, and most especially, a stress reliever.

As for Ommi's sense of humor, we sure are testing him!! lol

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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
My balls are only for you.

Whether you are the Queen or the Beast,
You are sure to have a Feast.

In my eyes you are all Queens,
For that you will get my balls sized Supreme.

Poetic I may not be,
But satisfaction at Cooks Restaurant are for Thee.

My (fish)balls are hot,
So hurry because they are coming up.

Laughter you all brought to me,
Your poems can not be beat.

omg! there is no way i can top that. thank you ommi for making me laugh.

Ommi ~ you are theeeeeeeeeee man!! lol

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Omni you are THE best ever !!!! What a come back to the Queen and the Teacher. Loved your poem. Sure made me laugh.

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Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Ms. Elaine don't forget
The queen goes before you
She gets to see, smell and taste it's true,
And if you stay in her good graces
She might save one or two.
Omni's the best
We know this is true
What will he say when meets you two?