December 15, 2004
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Scenery at Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas Photo/enhancement by Chris Duffy
I have no idea what kind of plant this is, but I thought it looked sort of Christmasy with the red and green. Those are not berries, but sort of fuzzy balls. They’re kind of pretty aren’t they!
The groceries are all purchased for both parties and believe it or not the table is already set for Friday evening’s party. That’s the neighborhood Christmas party, and we’ve been told to expect somewhere around 30 people. Everyone will be bringing some sort of Christmas dish – be it hors d’oeuvres, chip and dip, salad or dessert. We’re providing the meat, the punch and a jello salad. I think it will be a great way to meet some of our neighbors who we’ve not gotten to know yet. We’ve lived here over two years now but still only know about 9 or 10 couples that live around us. This will be good.
Then Saturday night is the one I’m more nervous about. It’s our annual Duffy Christmas party. Last year we had over 60 people and keeping up with replenishing the food trays, the drinks, answering the door bell and still trying to mingle and chit chat with everyone is not as easy as it sounds . . . especially when you consider that I’m not exactly “adept” at social chit chatting. It has gotten somewhat easier as the years go by though, because I now recognize most of Mike’s business acquaintences and can recall their names much easier than in the past. Wish me luck.
Comments (9)
:goodjob: You’ll do great –much better than I would do, that I am certain of. The seed pods above look a lot like casterbean pods, though the foliage is not the same at all. Isn’t it interesting the variety that nature employs to insure survival. If you know 9 couples who live around you, you know a lot more than I do in our new neighborhood. I suspect most people would consider that a big number. We have just become acquainted with a couple of families who live on our street. Try to relax and enjoy the parties. You probably have more experience entertaining than any of your guests will have had. I mean how many Mikes are there in the universe? :heartbeat:
You will do fine, as you always do. Love and Good Luck. :heartbeat: :heartbeat:Mom
I understand your anxiety completely. Just try not to fret about it too much. No one is expecting perfection
Beautiful picture!!! Good luck with your party! I’m sure it’ll be a blast! :goodjob:
good luck, wish I were there too, pity I live so far away. RITA
Good wishes on the parties. I’m betting there were seeds in those furry little balls.
Happy Holidays…and that is a festive plant for sure. YOu will do great with your entertaining
Nancy
Neat picture, good luck with your party!! I’m sure you’ll do just fine…remember to have fun!!
I’m sure the partys went well. How can someone who writes so well not be able to “chit-chat” with anyone?
We had two parties, too. One Friday,as well, for all my golfing buddies and their spouses and one for our church small group. Of course Charlene has been blessed by the Lord with the gift of hospitality. Everyone loves her parties, and more, they love her.