I hear ya, Dave. I like to make really nice dinners, too. What I've done is take a page from Luvr's book -- -- change the main course from steak to fish, and have grilled veggies of some kind instead of potatoes. We've also been pretty good about doing it a little earlier in the evening.

Equipment:  Greg Black made John Blount Personal model mouthpiece, Callet Jazz 63xx trumpet --- played at a mediocre comeback level for 30 full minutes per month...
Favorite Maynard Tunes:  Gospel John, all the other ones