Early in the morning I went to wash the truck. Down here it doesn't really get dirty, although we did have a rainy day last week that splashed a bit on the truck. It was mainly just dusty so I took it to the spray wash. The water here is a real problem for spots on the vehicle if you let it air dry, so I had to spray on the rinse agent and then wipe it all down, especially any chrome or glass. I also went in to check my lottery tickets. I buy the Mega millions and the Power Ball, both of which have jackpots in the millions. I think one is over 80 and the other over 300, so if I ever win be prepared for the biggest party you have seen on short notice.
Marg spent some time on the event for tonight and then when I got home, she took the truck shopping. Her and Patti went to buy stuff for snacks and decorations for the clubhouse. The entertainment committee hired a couple ladies who DJ and entertain for the Luau. We had a bite of lunch at home and then went out for some stuff we needed at Hobby Lobby. Marg bought a grass skirt, some lei's, drink straws with umbrellas, etc. I got a cool straw hat and lei. On the way home we stopped at Fry's where we got a 6 pack of Hawaiian lager and a 4 pack of pina colada's.
I dropped Marg at the hall as they were decorating by the time we got back. Then I drove to our place to unload the stuff. When I opened the back door [the drinks were on the floor back there], the colada's fell out on the driveway. One bottle shattered, one just leaked and two rolled around but were OK, tough bottles. Anyway I had a mess to clean up before I could go help with decorating. We got the hall looking pretty Hawaiian, thanks to the help. Gary even cut some fronds off one of the palm trees and we made a decoration by sticking them in a pot of gravel. The gals had the food all put out on trays and such then in the fridge until show time. I even helped there chopping up the watermelon.
Back to our place to have supper, but the time was short so I went to the golden arches for a couple of chicken burgers. They are called buttermilk but the chicken is fried with a coating, pretty good anyway. Right after eating, Marg had to go back to the hall to meet the entertainers, but it was shower time for me. The dance didn't start until 7 so lots of time.
There was a decent crowd, although there was room for more. The charge was $6 which for some of these people is a non-starter. I'm not saying they are cheap, but they usually try to spend both sides of the dollar. There were enough to have a good time while paying for the costs of the event. The colada's that were left were a hit and Marg consumed both, so she was in party mode. The Hawaiian lager was also very good, so I was as well. Got lots of compliments on my straw hat, so it was well worth the $3 I paid for it. LOL
Now for a wee dram and a toast to the Bard, the poet of Scotland, Robbie Burns. Alba go Brah! Slainte.
Love the photos ! Looks like a great night.... well done remembering to raise a glass to the Bard as well x
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