A few weeks ago we all agreed to have a Christmas pot luck meal for the folks on our street plus a few folks from our extended street family. Since we always eat too much around the holidays, it was decided the menu would be a lighter affair with soups, sandwiches, salads, and, of course, desserts without calories! We drew straws to decide who would host the pot luck, and...well...Kitty and I won, or lost, the draw depending upon your respective view point.
Now, you might think that getting ready for a pot luck feeding 30 people is a lot of work. Well, it really wasn't much trouble thanks to all of our helpful neighbors. Organizing the menu, setting up tables, chairs, and table decorations went smoothly with several folks lending a hand. And, the clean up afterwards was a snap. Heck, we just might make this an annual tradition at this Simmons house. Oh...excuse me while I pick Kitty up off the floor!
Here's the hungry folks in Ancient Oaks enjoying some friendly conversations before the feast!
Carol & Jenny
Carol
The "incomparable" Henry
Jenny
Joan & Kathleen
Joan, John, and Pat
This is Pat showing Reba her tonsils! That's Joan on the right in disbelief!
Penny & Debbie. Debbie is either laughing or sleeping, not sure which!
Ron & James.
Every picture I have of James looks like he has no hair. Must be something wrong with my camera!
Ted and Karen
This is "Two Step Ted". AKA "Eagle Eye"
Jerry, Pat, Randy
The waiting line for food
The Feast!
Here's the group after eating. Everyone looks a few pounds heavier. Must be something wrong with my camera again!
These ancient folks in Ancient Oaks are all great people. It's such a treat to enjoy our friends on Christmas since many of us are not able to be with our families today. With great friends like these folks, it's really like being with family. We're the 65th Avenue family!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
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