......come dine with us........

Shortly after Helen's funeral I had a phone call from one of the coaches I worked with 10 years ago with the junior Hockey Club. I was Chairman and every Christmas I held a party for us all............we also in the Summer had a Jacob's Joint meal. For those who don't know this idea one couple makes starters, another makes main course, a third makes dessert and (possibly) a fourth makes cheese & biscuits and coffee............and the party moves from house to house........or a fifth couple provides the venue and the others bring the food along. After we gradually all retired from the coaching......as our own kids grew up.......the nights out slowly faded away.........but we kept in touch.

The phone call was to invite me to a new Jacob's Joint at Mandy and Pat's........I said I would go along..but I wasn't sure. However my coffee with the girlies from work convinced me I should go.

I knew there would be four couples............and me flying solo....but hey, nothing ventured......

The Daughter baked me this wonderful cake............I bought some alcohol to take........the S & H offered to drive me there, and pick me up later.....so off I went.

Yes there were one or two emotional questions........but there was also good food, booze, conversation laughs and love........I stayed until 11.00..........we all agreed to do it again...........maybe I'll host.

It's good to have friends............it's good to get out...........and it's good to begin to get back to "normal".

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