And they did. Ken and I were invited over for apéros at noon. It was nice. As we sipped and chatted, the crowds arrived. Car after car pulled into the parking area right across from our house. Lots of people, some we know, a lot we didn't, arrived over the next hour or so. We said our good-byes before lunch began (a sit-down lunch under the tents for a hundred people!). But we needn't have hurried. Lunch didn't get under way until about 14h00.
The party continued on into the night. It was loud, especially the techno-disco music that woke me around 23h00. But I went back to sleep thanks to the fans in our loft that mask a good amount of noise. Some partiers left during the evening, but not all. There are still about a dozen cars over there this morning. And it's quiet.
The party will likely continue today for those who stayed while they do some cleaning up. Thunderstorms are predicted for this afternoon and that will likely curb their enthusiasm. But they were quite lucky yesterday to have a perfect and dry day and night. At some point, probably not today, they will take away the tables and chairs and dismantle the tents.
Update: I was wrong. They're out there taking everything down this morning. Must be the threat of storms for this afternoon.
Look at all those cars! It's just like Woodstock.
ReplyDeleteWho cooked for that crowd? I wonder what wines they chose? I'm glad you are included in the parties so that we get to hear about them.
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Wow. How nice for the birthday guy/girl! And how nice that they are going away. // My recent comments have appeared for a while and then disappear some hours later. Know that your and Ken's blog start my morning every day, and that I think of you often. Thank you for sharing your life with us. -- Chrissoup
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