OK I don't get out of bed for just any party! However this week was an exception. The men's group from our church and a neighbor hosted a World Cup party. Being a church function I felt an obligation to ad lest "make an appearance". Yes I'm a foodie and a pool party enthusiast, but not a sport guy. Game time was 3:00 pm right in the middle of my pool time with Mama Hooters. The host of said party is a fine ol'e Englishmen and of course we were to be cheering for the Brit's.
The host warned any attendees found cheering for Italy would be grounds for taking a swim in your clothes. Now I myself could care less who won the game, I had no horse in the game. But I just couldn't show up and not make some kind of waves, its just not me. So 3:00 rolls around I tell Hooters I'm going over to the party, eat some whatever their serving, and be back in half an hour. I got my towel, I'm in my swim trunks I walk in to the back yard and yelled "BUONGIORNO". (crickets) Have you ever had one of those moments that went better in your head then in real life, this was one of those moments. The game was on and people were deep into it. nobody paid any attention to me. A couple of head nods and that was it. So I through down my towel and threw myself into the party!Now ......here's were it gets bizarre. I HAD A GREAT TIME! this was one of the best party's I've ever been to. I loved it! I stayed for hours. The food was great. The pool was great, even had a slide AND I WENT DOWN IT. I haven't slid a slide in years. Great pool house and some of the best patio furniture I've ever sat on. The pool and yard were south facing giving me a lot of sun. The pool water was very clean. Temp of
water was 82, I prefer 86 however the sun was hot so was enjoyable. Plenty of large overstuffed cushioned loungers and chairs, very comfortable. To top it off THE FOOD was fantastic all three of my favorite foods were served; meat, meat and more meat. Five different barbecue meats were served my favorite being the smoke spicy sausage. I eat it all! And to top it off I even watched the game, and ENJOYED IT. I'm not sure why? but I did. On a sad note the Brit's lost But a good time was had by all. until next time I'm signing off giving this party a five lizard tails up! May your life be filled with sweet suntanned cash filled days.
