@NoBoDe - I have only once been served one of those Martinis because a gentleman bought one for me - didn't know what to do with the olive.
Since then had hubby who grew olive tree, pickled olives forever - when he died I had 10 large (3 l at least) glass jars full of olives, which just stood there in the cellar - I didn't have the inkling to eat them nor throw them out - eventually after 5 years or so, I tossed them. I still think olives are an acquired taste, but I do like to use the oil.
and great to see you posting - was awaiting call yesterday, but had to real-live gentleman callers yesterday arvo, after Philosophy and it was great fun to hear their stories and one gave us a song which was heartbreaking: something about a beloved dying and the lover sitting on the grave for 1 year and a day . . . . old-English - 700 hundred year-old song.
The Unquiet Grave: the singer: Joan Baez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ommtzfpPKA
