[Darlin']

Yum. Sounds wonderful.

Menu for the Official Dinner Honoring His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan

Maryland She Crab Soup Crackling Fishers Island Oysters Clos Pegase Chardonnay "Mitsuko Vineyard" 2004

Texas Kobe Beef with Cracked Black Pepper Shitake Mushroom Jus

Silver Corn Pilaf Sesame-coated Wild Asparagus Ridge Zinfandel "Lytton Springs" 2004

Jicama-Cucumber Chiffonade Lemon Vinaigrette

"Sweet Serenity" A Bonsai Garden Almond Parfait

Kumquat-stuffed Cherries Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2000

[Darlin']

I've been pleased that the Japanese PM has been our ally in the WOT, as well as a friend and supporter of the President. I didn't know about his devotion to all things "Elvis" until this trip. Apparently, he never misses an opportunity to break into song, an Elvis song that is. LOL So, the official gift from President and Mrs. Bush to him was a 50's style juke box loaded with 45's, 25 of which were Elvis. The remarks and exchange of toasts at last evening's dinner were humorous, heartfelt and endearing Link

Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) poses with his Elvis Presley sunglasses as President Bush laughs after they toured Presley's Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, June 30, 2006. (Jeff Mitchell/Reuters)