May 2010

This is gonna be a short one since I wasn’t even in attendance this month to take proper notes. I’m throwing this Rag together from some text messages & notes from Phyllis. It almost didn’t happen at all because Kate was having some plumbing issues. Namely her sewer main broke. They had to wait 2 weeks to get it fixed, and then as it was being fixed, they broke the water main too! It was all patched up & working as good as new. However, in order to re-route the pipes, they had to cut a hole in the foundation. It was supposed to be filled in around the sides, but before that happened, we had some rain which flooded the basement! A few days before the party, Kate called me & was going to cancel. But, in true Foxy fashion, she didn’t let a little thing like a flooded basement get in her way! OH NO! She got it all cleaned up & still managed to pull off the party. From the sound of things, it seemed like everyone had a good time.

Peg was also a no show - she had a graduation party to go to. Marge was supposed to play, but earlier in the day she was viciously attacked by her dining room table. The attack left her shin badly injured (see Exhibit A). It wound up being just the 5 “new” ladies this month. There’s usually at least 1 OG at the table. Wait…wait…hold on a second…I just did the math in my head. We’ve been playing together as this group now for 1 – 4 years now! I don’t think that means anyone’s “new” anymore! Patt won the 1st cover all by herself. Maybe it’s her good karma for making it to Pokeno 4 minutes early (see Exhibit B) for the first time ever! The 2nd cover all was split by Lori & Phyllis. At least I think those are the proper text messages. Lemontinis were flowing which led to some drunken texting…but it was nice to be kept in the loop all night. Thanks again for all your “support” ladies! I’m hopeful to be joining you at the table again real soon.

MYSTERY BOX

Lori was responsible for the May Mystery. It had a patriotic theme. There were some candles, a decorative basket, plates & napkins in there. Debi was the winner this time around!

ONE LUMP OR TWO?

As has become tradition now, Patt will be the hostess w/ the mostess in June. It will be our annual Tea Party. This time we will NOT be exchanging birthday gifts. We’ll be saving that for the Toga Party @ Phyllis’ in July. It’s optional to come in your fanciest “lady-like” attire. Wear whatever you want & be ready to drink some tea! Make your way to PA on SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH @ 1:00 PM.

BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUTS

We have not just 1, but 2 Foxy Ladies celebrating birthdays this month. Marge turned 60! Kate & her friends thought it was funny to decorate every inch of the house with signs to remind her that she’s officially over the hill. Marge missed out on sharing the birthday crown with Debi who isn’t quite that old just yet. Seriously, happy birthday ladies!!! Hope you enjoyed your day!

AMAZING CATS

They once were lost, but now they're found! Can I get a hallelujah??? Kate was pleased to announce that the Pokeno Cat banner that's been missing since December '09 has reappeared. It was hung by her (fake fireplace) chimney with care. I'm pretty sure the banner is staying in the bag from now on to ensure that it'll show up wherever we play. And, just in case, we have a back up banner too!

FRIENDLY REMINDER – TAKE TWO

We were supposed to have our birthday party in June, but since so many of us couldn’t make it to the May game to draw slips; we opted to have a Birthday Toga Party @ Phyllis’ in July instead. So, Pollyanna will now be drawn during the Tea Party. Try to think of 3 things you might like to have so you can fill out your Pollyanna slips in an orderly fashion…or at least try to…

That appears to be all that happened in May. Thanks again to my super sexy fill-in for helping out. Until next time, may the foxiest bitch win!