September 2010

You know summer is officially over when we have our party @ the Tiki Bar. We (Roger) grilled up kebobs that I helped assemble alongside “Iron Chef” Phyllis who’s showing me how she busts out her Wolverine claws (w/ skewers) to do 3 at a time! In addition to the kebobs, we had fruit/veggies, pasta salads, jalapeño poppers, and other various snacks. We wrapped up first round sometime after 9 when we had coffee & brownies. Marge, Lori (taking ½ of the cover all) & Peg left after that. Leftovers were Deb, Patt, Kate, Phyllis & I. We carried on till around 11 and called it a night. A super swell time was had by all!

MYSTERY BOX

September’s hostess w/ the mostess (Cosmo) was responsible for the Mystery Box. Everyone picked a card – including Patt. Last time, she said she was removing herself for the next 3 Boxes! The cards were shown. It was a tie between Phyllis & Peg! The duel was on (insert wild west scene w/ tumbleweed blowing through here)! They drew again & this time, Peg was the winner! Before Kate passed along her gift, she warned that part of the Mystery was en route from China. Of course it showed up 2 days later, but Peg will have to wait to get that part at the next party. Anyway, inside was all about relaxing. There was a spa light, box of Calgon & a “Frankie says relax” sign. With all the drama Peg’s been having lately, it couldn’t have gone to a more deserving sister! I’m sure she’ll have something extra spooky & mysterious for October.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR @ SPANKY’S

It’s hard to believe that summer is over. Even harder to believe than that is the fact that our annual Halloween bash will be held (at Phyllis’ of course) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH @ 6:00. Costumes are mandatory! Last year we had a “male” stripper, condiments, ghouls, cats, devils, witches & kegs (oh my)! I wonder what’s in store this year… Whatever it is, I’m sure it’ll be great! On the menu is Bloody Bat Wings (Chicken Parm), Spiked Eyeballs (Cherry Bombs) & some sort of prebaked desert, Mummy Dogs, Artery-Clogger (Cheesy Spinach Bacon dip), Salad Bar, and assorted candy.

RANDOM FUNNIES

Friggin’ Lighter!!! Turns out, I was the only person at the table with a lighter. For some reason, it wasn’t behaving & didn’t always make fire. I got so frustrated that I shook it violently & said “friggin’ lighter”! Click – it worked! Wow!!! Later on, Lori needed to use it. She clicked a few times, shook it around, nothing. I told her she should try the “friggin’ lighter” thing. She did & voila! Let there be light! We all had a good laugh. A little while after that, Marge needs it. I told her she had to say the magic words for it to work. She made a feeble attempt & nothing! I told her she had to do it w/ gumption! After I said it correctly, it lit for her too! So, remember, if you ever need to use my lighter, you will have to ask its permission first!

Don’t Steal My Money!!! After winning 4 corners, postage & Pokeno all in a row, Deb needed to lie down for a few minutes. I guess all the excitement got to her! So, she goes to lie down & we break for a moment. She then decided that she’ll just “pass” the next few rounds. Marge offered me up to watch Deb’s card. I was having a hard enough time w/ my own card – thank you very much! Some wiseass said we can just take your money… Well, Deb was coherent enough to hear that one & hollered out to not steal her dimes. We played on while she took a break – without taking any of her hard earned money. A few rounds later, she was back & kicking our asses again…

Warning!!! Over the years, you slowly get to know all the little dark corners of your Pokeno sister’s minds. Some corners are scarier than others. Much later in the evening, while the leftovers were playing, someone said, “We’ll see”! Oh no you didn’t!!! Phyllis freaked out about how much she hates when people say that. In particular, her mom used this phrase a bunch while Phyllis was growing up! So, please, for future reference, don’t use this phrase around Phyllis or she’ll get very upset!

Here’s one last tootle-loo to summer 2010! Here’s looking forward to trees changing color, getting presents & hopefully no more blizzards! Until next time, may the foxiest bitch win!