Exhausted -- but what a weekend!

[dagibbs]

It's only 7pm, I shouldn't be this tired, but it has been a weekend!

Friday was a pumpkin-carving party chez metawidget and rottenfruit. Didn't know anyone but the hosts, and hope I didn't freak anyone out too much with a comment that revealed I was poly (explaining how I came to start climbing, which involved the boyfriend of my then-girlfriend). Home, then internet, and bed by 2am or so.

Saturday morning, up and some shopping done. Gaming at 1pm -- though it was a bit thin until about 4pm with jagash and me. We played a pair of games of Mr Jack, and a game of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the Scoobies won). Then foms and ragnhildr showed up, followed after not-too-long by clinkerfiasco. We played a All Wound Up -- a game with wind-up monsters. Finally, then a game of Fuggi Fuggi (Fearsome Floors). Finally after a bit of food, and a couple more people showed up, we got a game of Betrayal at the House on the Hill in, in which the haunt failed. That was a lot of Hallowe'en themed games!

The evening party was awesome, starting a bit early, and running until almost 5am. There was a great amount of wonderful stuff consumed, included some very good cheeses, a lot of Rye Triscuits (I think 3 boxes worth), much good chocolate, several good Ports, some good Scotch, and a couple of other interesting drinks including a Muscat and a plum wine. (Thank you to everyone who contributed to the party, whether by bringing something to the party, or by harvesting empty glasses to the kitchen.) There was also good conversation, cuddling, flirting, singing, and even some dancing.

This morning, I was up at 9am, and out to Barrhaven to have breakfast with Tasha and Allan, then out to Calabogie where I spent the afternoon rock climbing. Didn't climb anything that really pushed things, except the new route we were trying out (it didn't go, but we think it might, with cleaning). Still, tiring on limited sleep.

Now, I'm a tired David. I've still got some party cleanup to do, too.

And, tomorrow, off to Michigan for the rest of the week. (Business trip.)

Comments

[http://users.livejournal.com/niall_/]

Not plum wine, but a close cousin - Umeshu! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umeshu) Oh, that was yummy.

Everything was yummy, in fact. I'd hazard a guess everyone was yummy.

...but it wasn't that kind of party.

Thank you for much laughs and a great time. For once I seemed to have managed to contribute my share. I like when that happens. :)

I got home and had to stay up another hour, to calm down and to drink 3/4 of a pot of fruit punch to dilute the alcohol in my blood and to soothe my poor throat, raw from singing.

I need more parties like that.

[frenchzie.livejournal.com]

I totally agree: that party was a real good one and I need more parties like that!

Actually, it was my first party here since I moved to Ottawa and I am so grateful to you, dear dagibbs: many thanks again!
:D

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome. 2 years without a party or dancing -- that's too long!

As I said to _niall, my next party will be December 27th. I hope you can make it.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome.

My next party will be my birthday party -- December 27th. :)

[frenchzie.livejournal.com]

I've marked the date!

However, I just have to see... I've already announced that I was to be back home for the whole Holiday Season, which also includes my own bithday as well, as I was born in-between Christmas and New Year just like you! ;)

Well... I hope I can still make it! :)

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I know, you mentioned you might not make it due to family-holidaying.

There will be further parties.

[http://users.livejournal.com/niall_/]

Can't make that one, it's part of the extended family christmas things.

[oni-neko.livejournal.com]

It was an awesome party! I'm glad I came.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I am very glad you came, too. I would guess from this posting that you got home alright.

[oni-neko.livejournal.com]

*smiles* That was a good guess. Yes, it was a fairly uneventful trip home.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Sorry I couldn't be around in the morning to let you out -- I hope that wasn't too strange. But, as you can see, I had a pretty fully booked day.

[oni-neko.livejournal.com]

These things happen. Yes, you did. sounds like you had fun with it which generally makes busy worth it.

[progeer.livejournal.com]

crud that reminds me, I need to reschedule with you. My classes got moved from thursday to wednesday. I could possibly do either tuesday or thursday for our hangout.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Tuesday is booked -- but Thursday is still free. Thursday instead?

[progeer.livejournal.com]

yeah I think thursday should work pretty well. I feel bad about the last minute change. Though look forward to the hanging out :)

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I understand how these things happen -- and at least you're not doing it on Wednesday. ;)

How is the arm doing?

[progeer.livejournal.com]

The arm is still sore, but its fortunately healing pretty well considering I dropped an hardwood dresser on it larger than I am tall lol.

Might even be up for an hour or two of climbing depending, though probably won't want to overdo it :).

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Thursday is a few more days away. We'll see.

Any thoughts on where you'd like to do dinner? I'd guess somewhere in A2 area? I'll likely be free in Novi in the 5:15-5:30 range, then have to drive down your way.