Hello on Super Bowl Sunday

Dear Friends,

We (mostly Linda) did a lot of prep work on Saturday for today’s Super Bowl Party. We should be all set for the guests to arrive at our house this afternoon. We asked the guests to arrive starting at 4 PM.
This will be another day of food, fun, and merriment just like it was on Friday and Saturday night.

Linda was still working when I went off for an afternoon nap on Saturday. She had just about enough time to get dressed before we headed out to have dinner with another couple at Applebees. Both couples participated in the 2 for $20 offer. There was a slight problem, but not pertaining to the quality of the food which we ordered. The other couple got their dinner before ours. We waited, and waited, and the other couple ate and ate their dinner. Of course, we called over our server, talked to the manager, before we got the food delivered. The waiter, and the manager complained about computer problems when they chatted with us. They said that our order got lost in Cyber Space. Yeah Right! They offered no discount for this error.
We also had the problem of the restaurant bringing out the main meal before the appetizers were consumed. At almost every restaurant that we go to, except the ones where the meals cost a fortune, we have to remind them to let us finish the appetizers, or salads before they bring out the main meal. Good thing that we met for dinner early just in case you encounter a problem like we did.

After Applebees, we headed off to the Liam Geddes Concert at the Barrington Stage which was spectacular. The crowd wasn’t as large as they had hoped for, but the various musicians did award winning singing including the headliner, Liam Geddes. Liam is heading back to Ballina, Ireland on Monday because he is a participant in an Irish event just like the one that we have here in the United States called the “Voice.” Liam is another one of our friends and / or relatives who have great futures in whatever direction that they are heading in.

Tidbit- The couple that we went to Applebees with also sat next to us at the concert. The female won the 50/50 raffle. She bought her raffle tickets right before I purchased ours.

We left the concert, and headed off to another party at which there was more food, fun, and merriment. We once again arrived home near midnight, but the party was still going on as we exited our friend’s Man Cave.

We have another day of food, fun, and merriment scheduled for today. Linda and I are looking forwards to our day of rest on Monday. We found out that the Catholic Schools in Pittsfield and I think all of them in the County have closed their schools on the Monday after the Super Bowl. Could this be the start of a National trend to make Super Bowl Sunday, and Monday especially, a National Holiday?

The Nation and Global affairs – I think that we are getting ready for another Middle East conflict. Which country is your guess? Syria is looking kind of messy, and Iran is always a threat. Israel and the Palestinians aren’t the best of friends. Iran is ready to start something. We have some Navy ships in that part of the world just in case one of these countries needs our help. I sensed this when we visited our military son and his family in Southern Georgia in late October. There seemed to be a sense of urgency in what he and his fellow pilots were doing at their base. In my mind, they were sharpening their skills in preparation for another conflict somewhere on this earth. Oh Darn!
We definitely don’t need more of our men and women in the military wounded or killed to oust some tyrannical leader.

On a happier note, today is Super Bowl Sunday. Millions of people across the nation will be partying just like the Curley’s will be. Both of our sons are hosting parties. Our military son is hosting a party of around 30 people, but the weather in Valdosta will be 81 degrees. His party might be a pool party, and he / they might be doing more grilling than us in the Berkshires. One thing that Danielle and Michael do well is make the dough for pizza, and cook the thin crusted pizza on their gas grill. As the host, you let your guests put what ingredients they prefer on the Pizza, and my son will cook it for you. Like I said in previous emails, Linda and I taught our two boys well with respect to being able to cook and host a party of any size. All of the Curley parties today have at least 25 people coming to each party.
The parties that our sons are having will have more children at them.
We lost some of the usual suspects who normally attend our party, but we picked up a few more while partying over the past few days.

It is nice to have a party where the guests don’t have to slide down our driveway like they did last year. We had the fear that some of guests last year would fall on our icy down hill driveway (which I did salt to no avail). I was most worried about our disabled Vietnam Vet friend who walks with a cane.
I wish that more people would park in our driveway which could fit almost 8 cars. Our neighbors, the Cotes, also said that it was okay to park in their driveway because they will be attending our party too. They live in the house just before the Curley hacienda as you head south on Winesap.

The players and all the people in the nation can’t wait for the kick off and the game in general, and to see all of the Super Bowl commercials. We are all tired of all the hype which has taken place over the past two weeks.
Liam Geddes came out with a Wes Welker football shirt after intermission. He was booed by a couple of Giant fans, one of who will be at our party today. This friend and I have been going at one another at every event which we seem to both be at. I told my friend that if he is thinking that this Super Bowl will repeat of the Giants vs Patriots match up of 2007 that he is dreaming. The betters across the nation are putting their money on the Giants, but we Patriots fans keep telling them not to waste their money. Go Patriots!

Well, I am going to skim the Sunday newspapers, go off and visit dad and bring him his favorite newspaper, make a stop at a grocery store for a couple of items, and relax until our guests arrive. I might even weave in an early afternoon nap.

Linda and I hope that all of you have a great Super Bowl Sunday whether you have a quite or rowdy party.
A few years ago, I decided to skip having a party, and watch the Super Bowl alone. That decision was one of the worst decisions of my life. Super Bowl Sunday is a party day where you should surround yourself with a house full of people.

Have a great day!
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad