I’m such a ditz sometimes, but at least I finally managed to be decisive and just pick a date to have a party. I think I managed to invite everyone (that I had email addresses for) that lives sorta in the area. I should just post invites here and send out a quick note to check my blog instead of spamming people. I think I’ll try that for my Christmas party. In fact here is the invite:
I’m hosting an early Halloween party to kick off the holiday season. I think I’ve been reading too many Better Homes & Gardens magazines because I’m feeling inspired. I will be providing my hot mulled apple cider/plum wine concoction, in addition to whatever mixed drinks people want me to make from my currently too large stash of hard alcohol. Bring your own beers, soda, etc. I’ll probably also go overboard making cookies & getting candy and there will be cupcakes in case anyone with a birthday makes it. 
There will also be chips, salsa & lasagna & garlic bread for those who want real food. Feel free to contribute any other food/snacks.
Beyond that there are no specific plans, I’ve found that a great group of people + food + alcohol makes for very fun times, no matter what we end up doing. Anyone with a long drive home, or just too much alcohol in their system is welcome to stay the night, you might even convince me to make fresh pancakes for breakfast. I have a queen size air mattress, a twin guest bed, a sofa and a love seat, glide rocker & papasan, if we fill that up you’ll just have to settle for floor space. Feel free to bring a guest or two. RSVP would be nice.
And Part II, where I remember that a time would be nice:
Ok, I think time is the only thing I forgot, so I’m stealing someone else’s idea and starting things up around 2pm. You can show up earlier… but only if youwant to be put to work.
