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9. They planned games that weren't lame. The music and food were incredible.

Mon Jul 3, 2017, 10:02 PM

Jul 2017

And after we saw the New Year in, the hosts passed around miniature hot air balloons to the guests. We wrote a New Year's wish on a card attached to the balloons, lit the candle, watched the balloons inflate, and then sent them sailing out over Commencement Bay.

There were a lot of guests. And a lot of balloons.

Seeing them all take flight and sail away was magical.

Everyone needed it. All of the guests were staunch liberal Democrats. We wished for a do-over...

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Monday Night Vodka-Buzz. Ask me anything... [View all] Aristus Jul 2017 OP

Any 4th of July plans? AJT Jul 2017 #1

Going to a big holiday bash at the home of some friends. Aristus Jul 2017 #3

What was it about the party that made it the best? Tanuki Jul 2017 #6

They planned games that weren't lame. The music and food were incredible. Aristus Jul 2017 #9

beautiful!! samnsara Jul 2017 #13

You've gone from wine to vodka. GentryDixon Jul 2017 #2

We are. My friends and family have asked me to get some help for my drinking. Aristus Jul 2017 #5

I hear you... GentryDixon Jul 2017 #8

Drink only on days that end in a 'Y' SCantiGOP Jul 2017 #36

Happy Vodka Buzz, my dear Aristus! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2017 #4

I just polished off a bottle of Russian Standard. Aristus Jul 2017 #7

Is the magic 8-ball full of shit? CrispyQ Jul 2017 #10

Nope. It's full of shit. Aristus Jul 2017 #11

Why don't you ask the magic 8 ball? AJT Jul 2017 #12

LOL. CrispyQ Jul 2017 #24

Why do cats hate vacuum cleaners? underpants Jul 2017 #14

Because they're loud and chase the cats all over the carpet... Aristus Jul 2017 #19

Could you bloody warm it up around here??? nolabear Jul 2017 #15

Is your vodka made from potatoes? WhiteTara Jul 2017 #16

No. Aristus Jul 2017 #20

Like coffee? Wawannabe Jul 2017 #17

Sounds good! Aristus Jul 2017 #21

What brand of Vodka do you drink? HipChick Jul 2017 #18

Anything I think will be good. Aristus Jul 2017 #22

Oh lordy Wawannabe Jul 2017 #23

That's another reason why I quit drinking it. Aristus Jul 2017 #25

Riiiggghhht! Wawannabe Jul 2017 #26

No hangover; no problem. Aristus Jul 2017 #27

Usually that way for me too Wawannabe Jul 2017 #28

Depending on how carefully one... 3catwoman3 Jul 2017 #29

HA! Aristus Jul 2017 #30

Why, thank you! 3catwoman3 Jul 2017 #33

How was Tuesday morning?? benld74 Jul 2017 #31

Headache-free... Aristus Jul 2017 #32

I have to live through this nightmare sober! zanana1 Jul 2017 #34

Do you have no substitute mind-altering substance? Aristus Jul 2017 #35