The Family

I have a wonderful Brisket in the fridge that I will start cooking Friday night. If the last time is an indicator, it’ll be done around 9:00 – 10:00 in the morning. An hour or two to sit and rest gives us plenty of time to have a great lunch. Fortunatly the meat can sit for a while and be just fine. Or it’ll cook longer and we have dinner. Whatever.

That’s the main dish and we need sides. Here’s a quick list for proposed foods:

• Mac & Cheese (regular, not spiced up! Super kid friendly food here)
• Buttered Potatoes. (think Rudy’s style. Chopped potatoe with buttery goodness)
• Creamed Corn
• Potatoe Salad (ok, I usually avoid this but other folks like it)
• Cole Slaw

I’ll bring the bread.

OK, you guys said I was at liberty to do games again. bwahahahahhahahah

Ahem

So here’s the rules for the “Best Friends” game

• Think of a common two item phrase that has an “and” in it. Like “bed and breakfast” or “guns and roses” … except perhaps with items that are useful, a bit cheaper, and easier to come by. There’s no set price point, but I’m thinking under $10 and things that one could get at a grocery store.
• OK – go get your two things. Remember: Useful. Pairs. Fairly easy to get. (This is supposed to be fun, after all)
• Wrap them – but make sure you wrap them in different wrapping paper. This is important! They have to be wrapped separately, and the wrapping paper must be different. No labels (just, you know, remember which gifts are for the best friends game)(ok, maybe you can have a label that says “best friends game”)

And there’s another set of rules for the treasure hunt, but I’ll be in touch with all of you separately for that.

So … I have questions about this rock theme …

• Are we supposed to buy the rock, or is this supposed to be a found rock?
• Is the price limit on the gift inclusive of the cost of any decorative materials?
• Is this limited to a singular rock? If we wanted to give multiple rocks as part of some set, would they all have to be decorated?
• Are we prohibited from using our rock equipment? Or is it fair if we open up them up to anyone who’d like to spend an afternoon over here? (you’re all welcome to do so)