Monday, May 3, 2010

Kentucky Derby Party Recap

6 yards of mulch delivered on April 28

3 days to spread mulch by 1 adult and 2 "little helpers"

1 "vacation" day used

28 pounds of pork shoulder

12 hours to cook pork shoulder

1 tent raised

432 trips upstairs

526 trips to the basement

12 wooden yard sticks purchased, to the amusement of Home Depot

1 dress ordered from J Crew that did not arrive on time

2 Daily Racing Forms, none actually read

100 pounds of tortilla chips (50 pounds eaten)

0 prep races seen by the hosts (uncalled for)

18 miles run by Scott on the first Saturday in May

1 soccer goal made by Morgan!

5 1/2 hours between soccer game and party

6 1/2 hours of preparation to get done between soccer game and party

40 guests and 1 guitar

20 minutes before hosts said hello to their guests, because they just had to do "one more thing"

2 band aids applied

2 minutes of race

1 lucky bastard at Churchill Downs that won $900,000

1 prescription called in to pharmacy

4 containers of leftover pulled pork

1/2 quart of buffalo chick dip eaten on Sunday

2 half eaten cakes taken to work on Monday

39 guests and 1 guitar that were disappointed Chad didn't bring chocolate covered bacon

6 comments:

  1. but it was a great party

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  2. I love the way you write witty posts like this one.
    Looks like it was a wonderful party!
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments!
    Wishing you a great Tuesday
    Betty xx

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  3. To top it all off, my invitation got here just yesterday. I sure coulda helped with helping myself to the pulled pork—yum E.

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  4. I love the style of this post!! Sounds like everyone had lots of fun!!

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  5. Thanks!

    And Charlie if you come to Cleveland for the 1st Saturday in May, you are definitely welcome to partake.

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  6. This lucky person won $20 and had a great time at the party...great job you guys!!!!!!!!!!!

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