soiree at Kathy's!

Hooray for the holidays!

Honestly, I need to whip my house into shape so I can have gatherings!

It was so nice to go over to The Woods of Savannah for a festive holiday soiree, with no interruptions from wait staff or other diners.

I've been trying to get Kathy to go to plays with me, but I think she may be agoraphobic, as she always backs out at the last minute.

However, there was none of that reticence this time.

For this event on her turf, she sent out at least three reminders!

Very nice!

Here she is, talking with Elissa about the doll that she is holding.

 

Kathy's mom painted the features on that doll,  giving it to her in 1972 for her 16th birthday.

 

Her mom also painted the geraniums in the piece of art on the wall.

 

How very nice that Kathy has those keepsakes on display!

 

Marcia and Sandy were over on the other side of the living room.

 

The cat is Lucy, who has been Kathy's constant companion for many years.

 

Marcia has cats, too, so of course Lucy chose her for petting!

 

Lucy made sure to let everyone have several chances to show her some love. 

 

She did keep coming back to me, though.

I think it was the smell of sushi on my fingers that drew her attention!

We'd each brought a dish to share: sushi tray from me, fresh fruit and veggies from Elissa, home-made cookies by Marcia, and carrot-raisin salad from Sandy.

Our hostess supplied the veggie egg rolls and beverages.

All in all, a quite lovely smorgasbord for a holiday party!

Three hours we shared, time that flew by as we talked of movies and family, times when we were young, places we'd lived, and all manner of things.

Not shoes and ships and sealing wax, mind... but I doubt Lewis Carroll would take offense at the lack.

None of us are a walrus or a carpenter.

Hahahaha!