Thursday, April 18, 2013

Doesn't matter why


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?



3 comments:

  1. Right back at 'ya!!!

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  2. Good for you! Cherish and nurture those friendships - they are more valuable than gold.

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  3. I 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.
    Your newest blogging sister, Connie :)

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