As I sit here typing words, I must make a full disclosure at
the beginning to tell you that I was NOT very diligent in my note-taking this
month. Must’ve been too much holiday cheer! There are a few things I didn't
write down, or just plain forgot…so…here’s my best recollection of the events
of the evening. Thank you for your understanding.
For the second year in a row, we celebrated the holidays @
Marge’s apartment. A lovely time was had by all. The apartment was very festive
with not just one, but two Christmas trees! We dined on ham, pineapple pudding,
mac & cheese, assorted snacks & apple pie. Everything was delicious. As
we were all talking about how full we were…Debi says, “I obviously hated all
the food!” and pointed to her clean plate! Once we were done chowing down, we
got down to business around 5:30. Patt was on a roll winning 3 in a row &
then Pokeno. I think it was Kate on a roll winning lots of centers…I could be
wrong, but someone definitely kept hitting it & I know for sure it wasn't
me! We did our first cover all @ 6:30 when Marge & Debi split the winnings.
We then took a break to exchange gifts (more on that in a minute). Peg was
having a rough week, so she decided to leave early & head home to rest. The
7 of us played on, starting up again at 7:40. We did another few rounds & a
final cover all that I won alone. We ended the party around 9(?) & headed
for home chock full of good eats & fun gifts! Speaking of gifts…see the
present round up below!
We were all very good girls this year because our Secret
Santas were very good to us (as usual!) Here’s who gave what to whom: Since
Marge was the hostess, she gave out her gift first. She gave Lori candles, long
johns & possibly an ornament. I think I remember hearing Lori say something
about that… Next up, Lori gave a gift to Peg. The top of the box was decorated
with a bunch of yellow roses (for friendship!) Inside the box was a little
stocking with a gift card for Bath & Body Works (oooohhh, smelly stuff!).
Under that stocking was a cat stocking (see photo over there on the side) with
a note “from the cats” telling Peg they’re “starving” & need more
food/treats. She can use the Pet Smart gift card for that! It was Peg’s turn to
give her gift to Patt. I wrote down “candy”, but I think there were some
delicious chocolate covered pretzels in there somewhere too…plus she got an
i-Tunes gift card. We all know Patt needs more music to keep her cruising
around the tri-state area! Patt’s gift went to Marge. She gave her a box of her
favorite cookies! Marge was very excited! Next to give a gift was Kate. She
gave Debi a “bag of cheer” chock full of tiny airplane bottles & some other
fun stuff. Debi had a gift to give to Phyllis. After Spanky was done licking
her gift…she opened it to find a tiny penguin snow globe, as well as a bigger
snow globe w/ snowmen inside. Phyllis picked a gift from the pile & gave it
to me! I plunged into my gift bag to discover a bag of my favorite “Jamaican Me
Crazy” coffee! I was SO excited to get this & inhale its coffee
deliciousness that I didn't even realize there was
anything else in the bag. There was also a really funny card & a beautiful
amethyst/diamond bracelet. Last but not least, I got to round out the gift
giving by handing my bag over to Kate! Inside the bag was a tin of cookies
(just for her – I also baked a “decoy” batch to throw off the hubby & kid),
a mini Yankee Candle, a new change purse for Pokeno (covered w/ Cosmos!)
complete w/ a roll of dimes inside, and a tube of cherry blossom lotion. Yes,
we certainly were a bunch of good girls! Thanks again to everyone for your
thoughtful gifts & being so generous to your sisters!
MYSTERY BOX
Marge wasn't just responsible for hosting this month’s
party; she was also responsible for providing the Mystery this month. The
winner this time was Kate (again)! Inside the inquisitive snowman box was a
scarf, mug, cocoa, snuggie, gloves, hat & a smelly wax tart. After Kate put
all of her items on, we realized she looked remarkably like a homeless person! Just
check out the photo over there… So, Kate will be responsible for bringing the
first Mystery of 2014 to…
HAPPY NEW POKENO YEAR
For our first Pokeno of 2014, we will be ringing in the new
year @ Debi’s house! This will be our “happy appy” party. Get your comfy
(jammies/sweats/etc.) on SATURDAY, 1/25 @ 5:00. So far, the menu is crab balls
(no actual crab testes will be harmed); a ham ring; dumplings; hoagie tray; veggies
& dip.
FINAL THOUGHT
I’m thrilled to have spent another year of fun-filled
Saturdays (& sometimes Sundays) w/ my “foxy sisters”! Here’s to a 2014
filled with even more laughs, good food & more dimes coming in than going
out! Until next time, may the foxiest bitch win!
