To taking Greyhound to Furfest. I'll leave EARLY Wednesday the 16th, about 5:55 AM and I'll get back home early Tuesday morning, about 1 AM. Woot! I'm looking forward. Its a no-stop trip, and on one of the NEW buses, with the internet and power hookups. So I'll be able to futz on the computer all the way there and back.

I'm gonna try (HA!) to control my spending- as the big commission I was considering is lacking an artist (I was planning on commissioning DarkNatasha, but she can't attend), I think I'll try to get just two commissions, with the rest of my spending being food.

Also- we're about 2 weeks off my annual Halloween party! I'm doing it more potluck, so all I have to deal with is the bird, mashed potatoes and the cranberry sauce. I'm farming the rest out to other people. If you were invited in past years, you're invited this year. :)

Went very well. A goodly number of people attended, and an insanely vast amount of food, both supplied my me and brought by others was available and consumed. The turkey was likely the best bird I've ever done- meltingly-tender meat for the win! There are leftovers of course, and most of the cleanup is done- I really like disposable tablecloths! I am now relaxing afterward, 5 of the six carved pumpkins still lit out front. I'll put up pics on my FA site shortly.

Once I'm clear-headed I'll start my NaNoWriMo story... But I dunno if it'll be before I sleep. I WILL do 3000 words today!

The party went well, and a good time was had by all as far as I could see. I was a bit concerned about the turkey initially, but it came out perfect. The ham was a lil underdone, but it was fully cooked to start with so no real big deal. One of firecatmn's pies as well as one of the pumpkin pies I bought (hers were homemade!) were devoured along with all the turkey, half the ham and 10# (!!) of mashed potatoes! It was a helluva scramble before the party, but I think it was worth it.

In other news, last night was another dose of pure joy cos we had construction going on at work, and the freight elevator failed. LOTS of running about, and I got growled at for procedure by one of the engineers. O well.

And now, I'm home. I had a doctor's appointment today, but I'm gonna cancel- I was so tired on the way home I could barely keep my eyes open and it DEFINITELY wasn't safe. So I'm not gonna go back on the road.

I'll set a new appointment for next week.

Well, as the asthma is still being a pain I've made an appointment to go into the allergist on Thursday to try and see what's up- more than likely its the same damn thing as usual, and I'll end up on a week of Prednisone to tell my immune system to 'Knock it the HELL off!'. In party news, I should get the rest of the cleaning done today (I hope), start the brine before I go to work, bake the cake, pre-prep the cheese-tray and snacks, carve the pumpkins (with help from ataramos, feezlekahn and joshuwain hopefully), get the beer and do whatever ELSE is left.

Tomorrow, I pick up the pumpkin pies and the cooking will prolly get into full swing at 2 or 3 o'clock- I have to check how long the damn bird will take! And then its partytime! I unfortunately will have to leave for work at 10:30, as I couldn't get the time off... But at least I'll be there for most of it. If people are still here when I have to go, I'll appoint a back-up host. ;)

I am SO glad today is trash day- we'll have room in the bin for the after-party trash this time!

Remember- 5 PM Wednesday! See you all there!

The Menu So Far

19# turkey
8# ham supplied by foeclan
8# mashed potatoes
Ciabatta bread
Cranberry sauce (Can-shaped!!)
Pumpkin Pie
Pies supplied by firecatmn
Chocolate frosted devil's food cake
Various chips and crackers with dips
Various cheeses
Relish tray (Celery, carrots and dill pickles)
Pasta supplied by joshuwain
Candied walnuts supplied by joshuwain
Pop (Dr. Pepper, Coke, Fresca black cherry, A&W root beer)
Juice (Apple and Cranberry)
CANDY!! (Supplied by me and mirrdae; Mirr got damn near enough to fill the cauldron on his own!)

If people wanna bring stuff to add, you can see we've a LOT so far- More pop wouldn't be bad, some diet pops and something like 7-Up or an orange pop would be good. :)

As it turns out I have a 19# bird, so the stew will be off the menu as it was just added as a filler anyway. The ham, provided by foeclan is 8#, and should make up any gap in the vittles-supply. :)

I forgot to mention that there will be a supply of pop, as well as apple juice/cider, plus beer. I still have a few foodish odds and ends to pick up, but that'll happen Monday. Today at some point I'll be cleaning, and I don't know if that will go easy or hard. :P See the comments on the previous posts for at least one other thing being provided. Thanks, joshuwain!

Oh, another credit: mirrdae supplied a shit-ton of candy for the cauldron for the munchkins who come by. :)