Somehow, when I was playing quarters at the Tick Tock at St. Lawrence or playing beer pong at Sigma Chi, I never really visualized myself caught up in a drinking game when I was in my 40s. Friday night proved me wrong.
As we gathered around the bar at the Cantina (for new readers, the Cantina is a bar in my friend Kim's garage) watching the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, a drinking game (an event WE could actually participate in) seemed appropriate.
As the parade of nations passed by, someone (I think it was Marcy):
came up with the idea of everyone trying to pronounce each flag-holder's name. If you couldn't pronounce it, you had to drink. Since I am, by necessity, a moderate drinker (with my depression and associated meds, drinking to excess is not a good idea) and since I am the resident language expert, I was the designated judge.
I am the judge and my decisions are final. Aren't my earrings cool? They are made from recycled Coke bottle tops.
The African nations helped Sharis make a huge dent in this wine bottle:
Monte is Fuquay Varina born and bred and those Slovakian countries just about did him in:
Stef and Marcy, the Irish girls, think they are SO cool with getting all those Irish names!
John laughs at Chereen's attempt at pronouncing the Congo's flag-bearer.
And Kim assures us that when her daughter makes the Olympic Gymnastic Team, no one will have a problem pronouncing her name...Montana Wrigley...so simple...a state and a gum!
Behind the drinking and hilarity was tremendous respect for the beautiful ceremonies, pride in our athletes and a little disdain for President Bush's apparent boredom or disdain for the festivities. He was like a 5th grader who can't sit still at the school assembly. Laura looked lovely and respectful throughout.
Did anyone notice that two of the three events he attended the following day were events where the least clothing was worn? Beach Volleyball and Swimming.
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Posted by: Nicholas | August 13, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Sounds like a fun evening- great photos-you captured the moment
Posted by: Shirley | August 13, 2008 at 09:59 PM
Sounds FAB!! I LOVE the pics. You look great!!!
Posted by: Haley-O | August 13, 2008 at 10:51 PM
I must confess that I watch replays at work in the morning...but the only drinking we are doing is coffee!!
Posted by: Leigh | August 14, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Looks like fun haha
Posted by: Free Online Games | March 14, 2010 at 07:36 PM
This sure is the fun way of remembering things Especially the name of your children.
Posted by: baby slings | July 19, 2010 at 12:08 AM