Sorry it took so long to get around to doing the blog this month. By the time this gets published, it’ll be a whole month after our February game! Unfortunately, these things don’t write themselves & I had to find time to sit down, decipher my notes & compile my thoughts. So, gather up a beverage and/or snack and get cozy. Maybe do a few blinking exercises to get your eyes ready to read all the news that’s fit to print cuz here we go…
Everyone got comfy & went to Spanky’s house to celebrate some Pokeno love. Lori wore nerdy Spongebob pants paired w/ her hat & shirt from the November Mystery Box; Peg wore a black smoking jacket; I started out wearing my kimono, but after noticing the sleeves were knocking chips all over the place, I changed back into my jersey! Everyone was there by 5:30-6:00, but we didn’t start playing until 7:00 after business needed to be done & we had MUCH debate on the March party. After all that, we wound up having to postpone the game until April anyway! More on that in a minute... We dined on a variety of comfort foods: an incredibly delicious macaroni & cheese, crab soup, fruit w/ stove-top chocolate fondue, assorted snacks & cherry brownie bars. We also had a TON (approximate weight) of various chocolates. This led to way too much cacao consumption, which led to 8 hopped up ladies at the table. It got quite noisy & crazy there for a little bit. Then everyone started to crash from their sugar rush & half of the table left. We called the first cover all at 9:30 & the 2nd about an hour later. The first cover all was an 8 way split! This is a new Pokeno record as it has NEVER happened in any of the previous Pokeno groups! Debi won the 2nd cover all by herself. After the first group of ladies left, Debi was first to call. We were sitting there relaxing when Debi wondered out loud, “So, who’s calling?” Turns out, it was supposed to be Debi!
As usual, Phyllis did her “Thief of Hearts” game with the conversation hearts. Only, there was a twist this year. You could steal whenever you won center. This way, it was guaranteed only one person was going to win so there wouldn’t be any sudden death issues like last year. One of the hearts said “Flaming Hot Pants”. Kate swore it said “Flaming Hot Penis”! Spanky was on a roll winning centers all night. But, since she was exempt (it was her game) at the end of the night, I thieved the most hearts & won a lovely mini flower arrangement!
MYSTERY BOXES
Peg-a-la was the Mystery giver this month. For the 2nd year in a row, Phyllis was the recipient. She was the first person to pick a card & she shrieked with delight. We debated whether the rest of us should even bother picking, but a tie is always a possibility. Well, nobody even came close to Phyllis’ ace! Not only did our hostess get the Mystery, but she got to call first too! Bonus! Peg had a poem/speech prepared which she read along with the box opening. So, Phyllis opened the first box, then there was another box, and another box, and another box, and another box, and another box, all work & no play makes Jack a dull boy, and another box, when Phyllis finally got to the center of the Tootsie Pop. Inside the last box was a heart with the word “love” on it. There was also a small box on the side (good gravy, not another box!!!) However, this one was the only one & it contained a roll of dimes! Spanky will be responsible for the next Mystery. I wonder if the hostess luck will continue. I guess we’ll have to wait a few more weeks to see…suspense!
WELCOME SPRING!
After some unforeseen scheduling conflicts, we will not be seeing each other during the month of March. We will gather together once more in April. Ease on down the turnpike to Patt’s house on SATURDAY, 4/14 @ 2:00. As of this printing we’re sticking w/ the “Irish” menu we planned for March. That would be ham, pineapple pudding, baby red potatoes, soda bread, macaroni salad, Irish potatoes & dessert. Please bring your favorite dish to be shared & enjoyed by one & all!
PUBLIC NOTICE!
Debi had the following consumer information to share with the group: At the January party, there was silver plastic ware set out for everyone to use. When Debi was cleaning up, she accidentally ran a few pieces of plastic through the dishwasher. Much to her shock & surprise, the silver was completely gone & the plastic was now clear! Now, if it comes off in the dishwasher, there’s a good chance the paint is coming off in your mouth/stomach as you’re using the utensils. Maybe we should steer clear of the silver plastics in the future. Thanks for the tip, Debi!
RANDOM FUNNIES
How Many? Early in the evening, Kate was watching her card diligently. That’s when she shouted out, “I got five!” For those of you who don’t speak Kate-ese, that meant she had a flush! After she properly called her flush she was allowed to take the pot.
Pass the Tissues & the Air Freshener! During Spanky’s call, she started sneezing. A sneeze or two turned into a full-blown sneezing attack. Seriously, at least a good 10 minutes here! She just couldn’t stop! She sneezed so hard she broke the tables! Then (even worse) she sneezed so hard she farted!!! Let’s hope she doesn’t make a habit of this, otherwise we might have to make a rule that she can’t call in the future…just kidding! That would be torture for all of us!
THIS IS THE END
Before I go, I’d like to share a final thought or two. I’ve noticed over the last few months (the exception being January), there’s been some kind of drama at every game. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have enough drama in my life & certainly don’t want any extra especially when I’m supposed to be having fun with my friends. I think everyone had a good time at the January party. It was relaxed, nobody freaked out & nobody got stupid. It was a good evening indeed! The whole point of going to all the trouble of planning/hosting a party is for everyone to get together & have a good time. All the other nonsense needs to stop…seriously. For a change, I’d like to go to a party & come home in a good mood. Some months, I'm completely (mentally) exhausted after. I'm sure some of you have felt the same. Everyone's so excited to get to the party in the days before, then we finally get together & by the end of the night, it gets messed up along the way. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for everyone to check the drama at the door & keep yourself in check during the evening for the good of the group. You may not know it at the time; but your mood and/or actions during the evening affect all of us. Not to mention the person who went to all the trouble to host the party that month! Don’t get me wrong, I know things can come up that might put you in a funk & maybe you need to get it off your chest with your friends. That’s fine; we’re here to help/listen/vent to. But, get it out & get on with it, please. I enjoy our group & I enjoy our games – most of the time. I'm gonna guess at least some of you agree. Pokeno should be a good time had by all (in moderation), not a miserable experience that makes any one of us wonder what we’re doing at the table. Going forward, can we try to make sure we all have fun, please? Until next time, may the foxiest bitch win!
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