Last year, we were scheduled to host the dinner party in late October. I had surgery in early October with a four night stay in the hospital. We quickly realized that we weren't going to be able to pull it off. We originally rescheduled to April, but then switched to early June when we booked the Eastern European trip in December.
Over the last ten years, it has become part of the traditional to dress in costume to match the dinner's theme. This year's theme paid homage to our African trip. I will post more pictures over the next couple of weeks.
This year's group included the Gainsleys, Wongs, Sanborns and Larkins. When we had dinner with the Sanborns in May, we invited them to spend the night. They rolled up just before 4 pm. Everyone else showed up around 5:30 pm.
Sharon made a great dinner, including Devils on Horseback, traditional South African Bobotie, Slow-Braised Oxtail and Chocolate Malva Pudding. I will post the menu in the next couple of days.
We had dessert on the back deck. Afterwards, we watched Dinner For One and then the SNL skits Dick in Box and Motherlover.
It was about 10:45 pm when we walked the Gainsleys to the front gate to catch an Uber.
We ended up visiting with Phil and Marlene until 1 am!?!
It was a very lovely evening.
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