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Hadn't meant to be gone so long

but Dang, I've been busy

Swamped.

Mostly having a Wonderful time

Life is Good.

Busy with Friends... Old Friends, New Friends

Busy Gaming.

Not enough time

To do the things

I want to do...

So I do

What I can

And enjoy.

NOVEMBER 2007
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A small, but very pleasant gathering!

ATTENDEES
* Christine
* Denise D
* Rob
* Mac

GAMES PLAYED
* Zombie Fluxx
* Vegas Showdown
* Escape from Atlantis
* Ticket to Ride

As Usual, the company was Good and I believe everyone enjoyed themselves . We appreciated everyone who made it out, and we missed those who weren't able to join us. Looking forward to the North Houston Boardgamers DECEMBER Meetup.

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GAMESTERS NOVEMBER 2007 PARTY - Write-Up
* Saturday November 03, 2007
* 6:00pm – 1:00am+
* Hosted by Shannon & Scott
* Location: Pearland (S Houston)
* Theme "Thankful for Fast Food”; menu of Favorite Fast Foods!

The November 2007 Party was Hosted by Shannon & Scott in Pearland (SE Houston). This was the first party I’ve attended at Shannon’s new home, so I was looking forward to see how much she’s accomplished since we helped them move. Shannon’s new home is Lovely - that is One Girl who can decorate on a budget too! And Shannon is getting Brooke off to a gaming start – the lil one can spout off – GAME ON! Way Ta Go!

ATTENDEES
* Shannon & Scott (HOSTING – Scott was out of town on business
* Amber & Joe H
* Christy & Bill
* Denise D
* Erin
* Janna
* Joe C
* Kit & Michael
* Marlene
* Sarah (Friend of Shannon’s)
* Tammy & Adam
* Virginia & Bill (Shannon’s Mom & Dad)

It was good to see Virginia & Bill, Shannon’s Folks again –they are nice people. I wish Virginia had played some games with us though! Was nice to see Erin, Shannon’s sister, too, and I’m Sorry I didn’t get to play Elixir or Fluxx :-(

It was also nice to meet Tammy & Adam – Friends of Shannon & Scott’s who were guests, and now official members! Sam – pay attention – Adam is a train gamer! *LOL*

Again - I want to take a minute to Thank Anyone who picked up my (Ancient digital) camera and took pictures. It helps me out A Lot and I Love to see the variety of photos we end up with!!

GAMES PLAYED
* 10 Days in The USA
* 1313 Dead End Drive
* Blokus Trigon
* Blue Moon City
* Carcassonne
* Citadels
* Escape from Atlantis
* Jenga
* The Great Dalmuti
* Ruckus
* St. Petersburg
* Set
* Sleeping Queens

It had been a while since we played The Great Dalmuti, Denise’s Hat Version, so it Sure was fun to pull out the hat collection and get a few rounds of that in – I Know that Sam Really Missed Playing! *LOL* Got some pretty good photos there!

MEAL - "Thankful for Fast Food”; menu of Favorite Fast Foods!
* Fried chicken
* Mashed potatoes
* Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers
* Pepperoni Pizza
* Nachos – beef and fajita
* Flautas (from Pancho's with guacamole, queso and sour cream for dipping)
* Taquitos (from Taco Cabana with guacamole, queso and sour cream for dipping)
* Burritos
* Tacos (soft and crunchy)
* Buffalo chicken wings
* Fried corn nuggets
* Chipped beef dip and crackers
* Deviled eggs
* Ham circles and cheese with crackers
* Cinnamon twirls (from Taco Bell)
* Apples and cheese with caramel dip
* Pineapple chunks
* Peanuts
* Oreos
* Tea
* Water
* Assorted sodas

We stopped gaming about 1:00am, and helped to clean up - then stood around and talked for another 30minutes or so! Southern events are usually a long ride home for me - was So Glad that I had car-pooled with Kit & Michael! Wooooooo!!

As always, A Lot of Fun was had by all, was Very Good to see everyone, and we missed those who weren’t able to join us! Lookin forward to our DECEMBER 2007 Party, hosted by Carol & Mike in Missouri City (SW Houston) – theme will – of course – be Breakfast For Dinner, with Family-Friendly PJs as attire requested!

GAME ON!!

OCTOBER 2007 Write-Up
OCTOBER 2007 Write-Up Posting and Threads

GAMESTERS OCTOBER 2007 PARTY - Write-Up
* Saturday October 20, 2007
* 6:00pm – 1:00am+
* Hosted by Crystal & Sam
* Location: Spring (N Houston)
* Theme "Halloween”; menu of scary foods!

The October 2007 Party was Hosted by Crystal & Sam in Spring (N Houston). Though this wasn’t a costume party, costumes were encouraged, and almost everyone made it! Crystal does go “all out” for the décor - the Halloween decorations were cute and fun to see! I especially liked the “Mr. Potato Head” Pumpkin at the front door – Ooooooooooo Spooky!! *LOL*

ATTENDEES
* Crystal & Sam (HOSTING) – Jessie (Toy Story) & Greaser
* Denise D – Halloween Spirit
* Joe C – Himself
* Kit & Michael and Rianne (12mos) – Titania & Oberon (Queen & King of Fairies - A Midsummer Night’s Dream) and a little flower fairy
* Amber and Brandi – Nudist On Strike and Drama Queen
* Virginia & Dean – Indian Maiden (then Psychedelic Hippy Wiz) & Troubadour
* Christy & Bill – Hoodie & Himself
* John G – American Freedom

While there were certainly efforts made for the costumes, I think everyone would agree that the best had to have been Kit & Michael, who were Titania & Oberon, the Queen & King of Fairies from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. I believe that the cutest was a tie of Toy Story’s Jessie (Crystal) and Drama Queen (Brandi) – Very Appropriate for a 13yr girl! *LOL*

Again - I want to take a minute to Thank Anyone who picked up my (Ancient digital) camera and took pictures. It helps me out A Lot and I Love to see the variety of photos we end up with!!

GAMES PLAYED
* 1313 Dead End Drive
* The A-Maze-ing Labyrinth, Anniversary Edition
* Blokus Trigon
* Chairs
* Fluxx
* Ghost Party
* Goa
* St. Petersburg
* Ticket to Ride

MEAL - "Halloween”; menu of scary foods!
* Intestinal Stew (Spaghetti with meat sauce and sausage)
* Monster Claws (cheesed crescents w/almond “nail”)
* Ghoulish Greens w/Vampire removers (aka: tossed salad w/fresh garlic). + Balsamic Vinegar dressing
* A human brain (molded shrimp dip) garnished with eyeballs (radishes and green olives)
* Rotten Eggs (Deviled eggs with sausage)
* Pumpkin Dip and Goose Bump Dip (pistachio and tapioca pudding mix) with Brittle Bones (graham cracker sticks) for dipping
* Spider cake
* Disemboweled Bats (chocolate-covered cake balls)
* Halloween Cookies
* Cinnamon Coffee cake
* Assorted chocolates
* Jelly Belly Beans
* Mulled Spider Cider
* Assorted sodas and water

As usual, we stayed up late gaming! I left a little after 2:30am and Kit & Michael were still having a conversation with Crystal & Sam. Glad it was a short drive home for me!

As always, A Lot of Fun was had by all, was Very Good to see everyone, and we missed those who weren’t able to join us! THANKS to Crystal & Sam for a Great time!

Lookin forward to our NOVEMBER 2007 Party, hosted by Shannon & Scott in Clear Lake (S Houston) – theme will be "Thankful for Fast Foods!"

GAME ON!!

SEPTEMBER 2007 Write-Up
SEPTEMBER 2007 Write-Up Posting and Threads