Thank you Jim, much appreciated! May not have any money left after the markets open this morning, but still thank you!
In terms of the French Laundry, i have actually been, although it is now close to 16 years ago. Was worth every penny back then. Think it was about $300 for two us back then, sure it is quite a bit more now.
Still the best dining experience i have ever had, and i have eaten in a LOT of restuarants...and spent more too !! . We were lucky and knew a friend Mr. Keller, so maybe we did have some extra attention....