Uncle Teddy always appreciated a good meal and even moreso appreciated when others appreciated a good meal. Once when Marita and I went to visit him in Texas, he took us out for oysters. First, he ordered one plate which we split 3 ways. It was my first time to try fresh oysters, but I liked them. When I told Uncle Teddy that they were good, his wicked sense of humor came out. He ordered another plateful, just for me. Although I did like the oysters, I didn't really feel up to eating an entire plate of them by myself. However, protests were of no use.
"Geraldine, I bought you these oysters, because you said you liked them. You have to eat them. You can't waste food."
"O.K. Uncle Teddy, I'll try to finish them."
When I was done eating, I proudly told him, "Uncle Teddy I'm done."
His response? "Geraldine, you pig!! I can't believe you ate the whole plate by yourself!"
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this is the best story, because it is classic Uncle Teddy at his finest
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