Mayor Greg Ballard has praise for Jerry Sanders, his counterpart in San Diego.  Ballard and Sanders made a little wager on the Colts – Chargers play-off game.  Ballard promised to send Sanders shrimp cocktail from St. Elmo’s steakhouse, if the Colts lost.  Sanders promised what looks like fish tacos from a California restaurant chain and a six pack of beer from a California microbrewery. 

Since the Colts lost, Ballard made good on his promise.  But, Sanders impressed Ballard by sending the San Diego treats.  That was certainly not required by their deal.  Ballard said he’ll remember that when he makes other play-off wagers – that way he can be equally generous when the Colts win.

If the Colts meet the Chargers again, Ballard should send a little promotional material with the next shrimp cocktail.  After reading some web site commentary, people in San Diego couldn’t understand why Indiana would send “frozen shrimp”.    They could use a lesson in the culinary history of Indianapolis.