Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day! Its been a magnificent Fourth Of July. I am ending a day where I truly enjoyed myself. Though I didn't get the run or swim in that I was hoping for, today was extremely productive, which resulted in a well prepared BBQ potluck and ended in fun and smiles for all.
Things I learned, hosting my first BBQ potluck.
1) Don't buy so much meat! So, although I didn't know exactly who would show, I bought way too much meat. I had prepared a lil' over 10 pounds of korean bbq short ribs, 12 lemon-herb drumsticks, and in the fridge had 11 Farmer John Hot Links. I only threw about 5 poungs of the Korean BBQ short ribs, and the chicken on the grill. Folks also brought drumsticks and salmon. Susan took the salmon back, but I have 5 pounds of beef short ribs, a package of drumsticks and the Hot Links. BBQ Rounds 2, 3 and possibly 4 are in order to consume all this meat! I have verbal invites to those who came today to come back tomorrow, for the "day-after fourth of july bbq!"
2) If you ask folks to bring drinks, they'll bring drinks. I have so many drinks now, the fridge and ice chest are still full of juice and soda.
3) You can never have too much fruit, or can you? Apparently I still have a bunch of strawberries, never got to the cherries I bought... So BBQ Rounds 2 and 3 should have plenty of fruit to go around.
Entertaining stories and humor.
Apparently the guests all felt that I had some rather entertaining stories and they seemed to laugh quite a bit. Not sure if it was my stories, or Van and Mark (who interestingly met for the first time today, yet were hilarious in their comments) or both. Anyhow, good times had by all, and folks left with a smile.
and the fireworks...
We gathered ourselves and made our stroll down to Playa Del Rey, we didn't make it to the beach, but we found a lil' parking area with a good view of the fireworks show that Marina Del Rey was having. It was a all-around nice stroll and enjoyable show. I was amazed on how many folks were out and about in the neighborhood for the fireworks.
Things I learned, hosting my first BBQ potluck.
1) Don't buy so much meat! So, although I didn't know exactly who would show, I bought way too much meat. I had prepared a lil' over 10 pounds of korean bbq short ribs, 12 lemon-herb drumsticks, and in the fridge had 11 Farmer John Hot Links. I only threw about 5 poungs of the Korean BBQ short ribs, and the chicken on the grill. Folks also brought drumsticks and salmon. Susan took the salmon back, but I have 5 pounds of beef short ribs, a package of drumsticks and the Hot Links. BBQ Rounds 2, 3 and possibly 4 are in order to consume all this meat! I have verbal invites to those who came today to come back tomorrow, for the "day-after fourth of july bbq!"
2) If you ask folks to bring drinks, they'll bring drinks. I have so many drinks now, the fridge and ice chest are still full of juice and soda.
3) You can never have too much fruit, or can you? Apparently I still have a bunch of strawberries, never got to the cherries I bought... So BBQ Rounds 2 and 3 should have plenty of fruit to go around.
Entertaining stories and humor.
Apparently the guests all felt that I had some rather entertaining stories and they seemed to laugh quite a bit. Not sure if it was my stories, or Van and Mark (who interestingly met for the first time today, yet were hilarious in their comments) or both. Anyhow, good times had by all, and folks left with a smile.
and the fireworks...
We gathered ourselves and made our stroll down to Playa Del Rey, we didn't make it to the beach, but we found a lil' parking area with a good view of the fireworks show that Marina Del Rey was having. It was a all-around nice stroll and enjoyable show. I was amazed on how many folks were out and about in the neighborhood for the fireworks.
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