January 2011

Happy New Year!!! Once again, we celebrated @ the Tiki Bar. 2011 started off with much drama & a few sisters short. The stupid weather people called for “snow showers” & arrangements were made to accommodate that. However, the stupid weather people lied & it was just cold instead. Patt was running late (imagine). Peg showed up & I asked where Lori was. Unfortunately, she was at the hospital w/ her ailing father. She was missed, but we all agreed that she was doing the right thing! Then Debi showed up & informed us that Marge wouldn’t be coming for whatever reason. So, with just the 6 of us, we played on… Debi hit 3 pots in a row! A few rounds later, Peg did the exact same thing! Peg won the 1st cover all & Phyllis won the 2nd one. We wrapped up at some point (don’t remember when) and went home. Bellies full & good time had by all! Way to start off the New Year!

We dined on many an appetizer. We had crab nachos, sausage & cheese balls, broccoli/ham/swiss ring, pot stickers, shrimp Rangoon-type things, fancy brie & olives, summer sausage/cheese/crackers, nuts & fruit dip. Patt was supposed to bring fruit & Debi was gonna bring the dip, but at the last minute, Patt pulled out her inner Martha Stewart & whipped up a lovely meat/veggie/cheese in a pastry ring! Wow! Cosmo provided cocktails & chocolate liqueur candies. Even in Lori’s absence, she sent 2 bottles of champagne along w/ Peg so we could have a nice pre-game toast.

As mentioned previously, there was much drama @ the table. I’m sad to report that Lori’s father did in fact pass away over Pokeno weekend. I’m also sad to report that not only did she lose her dad, but her cat died last week too! That’s like some bad country song… Another feline fatality was Debi’s cat. Then Kate piped in about how her step-mom’s cat met the big yarn ball in the sky last week too! What the hell is going on around here? Spanky was having her own issues! First, her heater crapped out, and then she wound up w/ a whole laundry list of feminine-related issues. Let’s hope that’s all the drama for 2011. We got it all out in the first month? Whaddya think?

MYSTERY BOX

The very first Mystery of the New Year was provided by Juggs. She apologized in advance for her “haphazard” Box. But, given the crazy week she had, we all understood! Peg was the big winner! There was a bird theme to it. Debi said this was very fitting in memory of her late bird-watching cat. There was a bird nest on top of the box. Apparently, bird’s nests are “good luck”! Maybe that’s what led to her winning the 1st cover all… Inside the box there was a cardinal table pad; notepad; bird feeder & suet. There was also lotion; Chap Stick; a candle & hot cocoa to use while bird watching!

SUPER COMFY LOVE

Our Valentine party will be held at Phyllis’ on SATURDAY 2/12 @ 5:00. She’s having a “super comfy” theme. Come in your comfy clothes & bring your favorite comfort food to share.

SHOUT OUTS

Here’s a big ol’ happy birthday shout out to Patt who turned…um…something at the beginning of the month. What’s the worst thing about birthdays? People who insist on singing (badly) to you & feel the need to mock the aging process by actually asking you how old you are… What’s the best thing about birthdays? A trip to the beach & winning @ Pokeno!

RANDOM FUNNIES

This month, it’s more like – “Crap Cosmo Said”! First up, she won flush, but took 4 corners instead! I can see where that could be confusing since they both start w/ an F… Phyllis called her a “retard”. Peg immediately started telling Spanky she wasn’t being very nice. Then there was debate over what to call the “Pokeno challenged”. At the end of the debate, Kate settled on “Ree Ree”!

Later in the evening, she shouted “Boo-yah!” after winning Flush & Pokeno at the same time. Her new name should be “Talkalottasmack”!

Cheers to my Pokeno Sisters & a bright, shiny new year! May our dimes be plentiful, our cocktail glasses & tummies always full, and our spirits high! Until next time, may the foxiest bitch win!