We did it again!!!!!!

I don't know how we do it but I can safely say our 10th anniversary party yesterday afternoon was a great sucesses despite the cold wind. We have often been told we throw good parties and are asked what the secret is. There is no secret, it's all to do with the mix of friends, booze, food and music!!! That's all. Of course we only invite  people we want to be with. Why would we bother with people we don't like??

It was especially pleasing to see Alex (Ironrod), his husband Hank and their boy butch. Don Thompson and Henry, John and Tony (you know, the two who, for better reasons known only to themselves, moved to Yucca), Mike and John (that's the professor and bon vivant) with their friend Jim (Gagbear)', Dennis, AJ, Peter and Jim in his toga. Erich (husband Doug couldn't make it),  Paul C. had  invited his impossibly handsome dentist Mo and another friend who's name escapes me and other various odds and sods we know. Our guests staying with us all had a good time. Jim and Gino couldn't make it. Thanks for the wine, guys!!!! Next party? Who knows. Every day is a party at Chaps Inn!!

Oh! I nearly forgot the food: How's about Ina Gartens Chopped Liver Pate, shrimp in a creamy sauce on a bun, Stuarts Pulled Pork (delish as ever), English cheddar cheese, a baked brie, I made a summer pudding and Stuart made a couple of lemon meringue's. Not forgetting Ina's Savory Couer a la Creme on crackers served with Major Greys chutney! How posh is that??? (Page 48, Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?).