Our low-key Charlie Brown Christmas turned into quite the party! Our relaxed celebrations around a campfire attracted more members of the family, friends and neighbours.
The gazebo was packed, people wandered in and out the house, we had a huge pot of Seafood Chowder on the go all day long, and people turned up with armfuls of food.
But very little booze!
My sister-in law surprised me with a basketful of " British goodies" - a DVD of "Last of the Summer Wine", a British newspaper, jars of marmalade......and tea.
Let's have a "spot of tea" she said in a terrible fake British accent....
So that's exactly what we all did. I had pots of tea and coffee, and hot chocolate all day long.
And everyone seemed really happy.
Zero Booze. Optimum Happiness. And a little touch of home.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas too!
WB xx
Awesome. Who knew? All those years I thought the booze made the party.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how wrong that was!
Sounds like a wonderful time. It's so good to her about these fun-without-booze events! xo
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds like a really nice day! Did you post a pic of finished gazebo? I'd love to see it. I'll bet it was a huge hit. Now you'd better stop improving the property or you'll have to start using a web service to book camping. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat did sound perfect!
ReplyDeleteWe had a very small, quiet Christmas with mom and fil.
xo
Wendy