We had such an awesome time on Saturday. Boudicca, her three young Celts, and her sister Morrigan came over for a BBQ. There's always a bit of trepidation when you meet somebody for the first time and (for me at least) this is there regardless of how well I know somebody online. This evaporated as soon as Bou got out of her car and gave me a big "Hi" and a smile. If you've read her writing - she's just like that for real.

Of course now that I've been with her (not in the biblical sense - get your minds out of the gutter you dirty birds) one question does arise. What's up with the diet thing, Bou? Completely unnecessary - you're gorgeous.

The more perceptive of you will note that I brought that up here instead of in person. Like grampa used to say "Never talk to a woman about her figure. It's much safer to post it openly in a public place frequented by hundreds of people after ensuring that there are several hundred miles between you." Heh. Morrigan is fantastic too. It's a good thing we didn't have any unattached males in attendance or they'd have been strutting about like peacocks,and we've already got enough Peacocks at our house. Actually, now that I think back on it the lads may have been showing off a bit...

Boudicca's boys? Well, I'll just say that I see our future with three boys and it looks damn good. Rest and relaxation are for wimps.

Incidentally, if I ever give you directions to my house change "Midas" to "Mieneke" and "Bethesda Church Road" to "Whatever the actual name of that road is". I had forgotten to warn Bou that although I can find anything I have a genetic disorder that prevents me from accurately guiding anybody else to it - even when that thing is my house. Anywho...5 points to Bou for successfully navigating the minefield of my directions. ;-)

The barbecue itself was decent. Technically it was a cook-out and not a barbecue since the only pork products were the swine noses in the hot dogs but that's neither here nor there. A goodly portion of the offering ended up suitably prepared for Odin* but enough survived to get everybody fed. At least the Jimmy Burgers™ came out well. So long as the burgers have a strong finish the BBQ is a success.

I unwittingly set myself up for chicanery. Bou provided deserts - a big ol' bowl of cubed fruit, a cake with the most incredible chocolaty fudgy frosting you've ever experienced, and a big plate of brownies. I love brownies above all other baked goods. In fact, when Bou mentioned what she was planning on bringing I mentioned that she could skip the fruit and the cake and triple up on the brownies. When they arrived and Morrigan turned the tasty treats over to my care I joked that "I might just have to misplace the brownies". Further foreshadowing of criminal intent involved one of the boys asking me what I was carrying. My flippant "Special grown-up food that is poisonous to kids" completed my set-up. You see...when it was desert time? When we brought out the cake and served it up? I...forgot the brownies.

I swear on all that I hold holy that I honestly forgot the brownies. Despite me effectively stating that I was planning on keeping all of the brownies for myself not once but three times I did not actually intend to keep all of the brownies for myself. On the plus side I got to eat way more brownies than I would have if I'd remembered them during the BBQ. On the other plus side we've got a very nice microwavable plate that we can hold hostage to lure Morrigan back. What do you say, Mo? Two weeks Saturday?

Hell, this is all positives. Now I'm pissed that I admitted that this came about through forgetfulness instead of brilliant planning. Drat.

There was much more involved in the festivities including The BubbleMan and much puppy love. Boudicca's got the scoop on those.

All in all it was a great time and I can't wait for a repeat. :-D

* Think "burnt offerings". I claim I was distracted by shiny bubbles.

Posted by: Jim at 10:45 AM | Comments (13) | Add Comment
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1 Well,I forgot to make the corn,get the kids candy and all the chips,pretzels and stuff I bought.That Bubble Man totally distracted EVERYONE.I think this was the worst BBQ ever.LOL

Posted by: LW at July 18, 2005 11:41 AM (oqu5j)

2 The Bubbleman was GREAT!! We really did have a great time... and now... we're probably going to own a puppy. The boys have been begging for one and I can tell my husband is thinking about it. Sheesh. I don't know how you do it with 18 heartbeats in your house! As for the brownies... I forgot about them, but if you had brought them out, I would have fought you for them. I'm all about the chocolate! ;-)

Posted by: Bou at July 18, 2005 12:25 PM (5JHEt)

3 Bou IS some serious eye-candy, ain't she? :-)

Posted by: Harvey at July 18, 2005 05:15 PM (ubhj8)

4 Those burgers were great!!!! I'm a big fan of beef on a grill. As for another visit with lots of kids? give me some time, I have to recuperate . Love kids, but they are good birth control- remember? ;-)

Posted by: Morrigan at July 18, 2005 08:21 PM (zXB69)

5 Sounds like fun.

Posted by: vw bug at July 18, 2005 09:24 PM (i7MTM)

6 As for the weight thing... I have gained 15 lbs in the last 2 years. I just have some clothes I want to fit into. You and Harvey... Sheesh! But thank you.

Posted by: Bou at July 18, 2005 09:46 PM (5JHEt)

7 De nada.

Posted by: Jim at July 18, 2005 11:21 PM (oqu5j)

8 Mo: You're Irish. You should be ready in a fortnight. Tops!

Posted by: Jim at July 18, 2005 11:22 PM (oqu5j)

9 Dammit. You people stop talking brownies unless there are some delivered tomy house. Stat.

Posted by: Elizabeth at July 19, 2005 01:03 PM (8ldNh)

10 Came looking for the origin of "Beat with a stick" saying. Didn't find it where, but it was interesting reading your comment anyway. What I personally find more annoying, is the saying "it's the same difference". What insanity came up with that? Sounds like an oxymoron of a phrase. Something only a math wiz would dare say. But most people saying it aren't talking algebraic results. What they are applying it to, never make the slightest bit of sense. It outdates Yogi Barra, but it sounds like one of his. Don't even get me started on him, now. Perhaps you could write a bit of wisdom about this saying. Thank you. -Glenn

Posted by: Glenn Edward at July 19, 2005 02:03 PM (tKM4s)

11 What the hell was that about? I thought this topic was about the good time at Jim's house this weekend.

Posted by: diamond dave at July 19, 2005 04:55 PM (5qKGR)

12 Fella came into the site at an archive post with closed comments so he commented here. No biggie.

Posted by: Jim at July 19, 2005 05:32 PM (tyQ8y)

13 I'm glad you clarified that. I couldn't figure out what in the hell he was talking about...

Posted by: Bou at July 19, 2005 10:53 PM (5JHEt)

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