On Friday, starting at 3 pm, we held the 2nd Annual Holiday Munchie Party at our home.
Everyone had a great time.
No one was counting, but we had over 40 guests, all of whom brought appetizers and/or desserts to share. We provided the ice, water, soft drinks, plates, utensils, and some warm appetizers.
The weather during the party was in the mid-50’s, which is actually quite pleasant in the desert. We kept the French doors to the back patio open so people could circulate, and I kept the thermostat in the house at 80 degrees. Most people went outside to begin with and migrated back into the house after a couple of hours.
We had lots of seating outside, perhaps enough to sit 30 people, with indoor seating for another dozen or so. Charlie had decorated the inside and outside of the house in a festive manner, and we gave green/red glow stick bracelets and necklaces to all of the guests for a fun touch.
There was a massive amount of food that magically disappeared over the several hour party until nary a scrap was left. Nobody went home hungry.
This party was a great social success, partly because Charlie and I had invited a number of newcomers to the existing neighborhood potluck group. Everyone got along great, and many new friendships were created.
Our neighborhood pal “Sandy” was a co-host with us. She provided ice, bottled water, a large piece of patio furniture that could hold cold drinks, and a 13′ inflatable Frosty the Snowman for decor.
We had such a good time that we’ve volunteered to hold the 3rd annual party next year.
