The Minutes

LIKE TAKING CANDY FROM A BABY

Sunday February 18, 2007



I remember it like it was yesterday, oh yeah, it was yesterday. Diane and I motored on down to the Happy Harper Homestead for a 20 year rematch of Trivial Pursuit not to mention a magnificent dinner. As we entered the Homestead the first thing one encountered was the amiable and entertaining company. After the obligatory hellos were said one’s eyes became transfixed on the coffee table which held a multitude of delicious delights. So much to eat that Lady Di didn’t have room for her Balls.

The was much discussion about the make of teams and The Others allowed us one member, so in our wisdom we chose Carrie. Let the minutes reflect the Winner’s had four members and The Others had seven. We were not
discouraged or worried, we just pressed onward and upward.

I would also like to reflect that Paulie seems to have board memorized. When she is rolling the dice, she jumps the thingy so fast around the board it would take superman’s x-ray vision to keep up. She just bangs that thingy like crazy and if she isn’t landing on the pie she is landing on ‘roll again’. And Cousin’t Rhonda begins every question with “Oh no, this is the easiest question I ever saw, how come you guys get all the easy ones.” Well after a set up like that, we are doomed.

I am still haunted about the Jane misses. Jane Mansfield and Jane Wyman. Spent the night thinking about those two dolls. I recall the question: What is the shortest verse in the Bible and our Keith answered, Jesus wept. Now I ask you this, he knew the answer right away but was trying to remember the verse and chapter number. What a guy! I almost wept.

The Others took so long in answering that Keith would ask Carrie and I the remaining questions on the card and we would have answered five to their one. God we are good. The Others also spent so much time second guessing themselves they often didn’t listen to each other. Poor Jeanne kept yelling The Green Berets, but they wouldn’t listen to her. Doug knew that Frank Sinatra made his come back in From Her to Eternity but his team talked him into Ocean’s Eleven. Of course these two are newbie’s on The Others team and haven’t mastered the art of yelling and stating the answer with conviction. You have been tough with this group.

The Likely’s were missed and we raised a glass to the Birthday Boy, David. We are all wondering where David stores his purchases from the Trailer Park. David is now an official Trailer Park Boy and we figure he will have to rent a U-hall to get home from Florida. We will also do lunch next week in honor of Carole entering into her Sixty First Year. Well Carole 60 is the new 40 and if you believe that, have I got some land to sell you.

Carole Anne and Janet D were also missed and of course we had to raise two more glasses to toast these great gals. Hopefully when we meet again for another rousing and hilarious game of Trivia the will both be in attendance.

Before the game was won by The Winner’s, Steve and Janet told us supper was ready. What a feast. It was scrumptious. We had pork with stuffing and roasted potatoes and parsnips and that was accompanied by stir fried veggies. YUM! The ambiance of the dinning room was soft and mellow as the candles flickered and conversation was stimulating. The wine flowed and then came the piece d’ resistance, bread pudding if you don’t mind. If the pudding wasn’t to your liking then you were offered cake, ice cream topped off with raspberries. Please I can’t stand it.

We rolled back out to the living room to finish the marathon game of Trivia. I hate to say I told you so, but what the hell, I told you so. The Winner’s took the game in no time flat. Rumblings could be heard, by The Others, always a little sour after losing. Lordy, you’d think they be used to it by now.

Time to pack it up and head for the great lights of Charlottetown. Of behalf of all The Gang, a huge thanks to Janet and Steve. A night of great food, company, and many laughs is just what the doctor ordered.

Until next time,
Scoop Storey.