So last weekend the fabulous neighbors knocked on the door and instructed us to report for the first cul-de-sac gathering of the season. Of course we obeyed. The fire pit was deployed, and everyone brought "a little something" to share. This was the most last-minute and impromptu of gatherings -- no one (not even Saskia -- Lake Ridge's own Martha Stewart) "made" anything, but we all brought a tasty store-bought something. The fabulous neighbor gave us all an approving high-five: "Good job, ladies -- way to keep it casual!"
And then the very next night, we met again at our church: Trivia Night! It was another fabulous reason to hang with our besties: some tasty food (this time we did pull out our "dish to share" cookbooks), a fundraiser for a worthy cause, and a fierce competitive adrenaline rush (fed by $2.00 beer and wine).
And I will just pause a moment to say that as a table we were pretty freaking smart: nitrogen as a cause of the bends; the crocus-to-saffron transition; memorization of Bible verses; a confident mastery of '90s sitcom and music trivia -- we rocked it, y'all. We came in second, and immediately had t-shirts made: "JUST WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR, TABLE NINE!"
But the point I want to make here is this: I don't care about the reason for the gathering. I just love these people! How lucky am I?
Right back at 'ya!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Cherish and nurture those friendships - they are more valuable than gold.
ReplyDeleteI love getting together with friends and family. That is what being rich is all about, if you are surrounded my warm kindhearted people, then you are rich. Your cul-de-sac party sounded wonderful. When neighbors are close and get to know one another, it builds safer neighborhoods. That is something we all need more of these days :) I am your newest follower, please accept my warm invigilation to visit and hopefully to follow me back.. I have met the nicest people in blog-land.
ReplyDeleteYour newest blogging sister, Connie :)