First, the discouraging news.....the rats are alive and well and scurrying back and forth outside our windows. But wait....there may be reason to rethink our opinion of the disgusting litte vermin. Headlines yesterday hinted that they were not the villains of the Black Plague in Europe hundreds of years ago, as originally thought. The humble little gerbil might be at the heart of the scourge.
I didn't read the article, but thought I would pass that little tidbit on to you. However, I will stand by my original thoughts about our rat neighbors....they are a scourge on mankind!!!!!
I baked strawberry cupcakes and large chocolate chip cookies for refreshments at the center for this evening's get-together with the 17-year olds of the stake. This is a yearly occurence, when we invite all of the prospective YSAs to come and see what the program is all about.
We were expecting perhaps a dozen YSAs to come and play host, and 3 teens as guests. We were shocked to realize at one point that we had closer to 40 total. We set up tables everywhere and put out every game the center owns. The noise level got very high from time to time, but with laughter and chatting...alll of it good. And since there were 2 other parties going on in our building at the same time, we are pretty sure that no one was paying any attention to all the good clean fun we were having.
Several more people were introduced to the game of SET. I think it is a hit.
We tried to close up around 10, since we have to be up early in the morning to leave for Sweden. We must be there at noon when the training conference will begin. I can sleep in the car, but unfortunately for SK....he can't! We will leave here at 8 a.m. and arrive about the time it is set to begin. We are looking forward to it.
Everyone was having such a good time that no one really felt ready to leave....and I felt bad to even ask but they were all lovely about it. It was still 11 p.m. by the time everything was cleaned up...with the help of some of the lovely YSAs.
SK is sound asleep. I have a load of clothes in the washing machine, and I need to go pack and get to bed myself.
When you hear from me again, we will be in Gothenberg Sweden.
Rats? Again? Still? If you smell them - it is for sure NOT a good thing. What a great turn--out. I am guessing that refreshments were ample. Long day for you - but you will make it tomorrow. Drive safely & enjoy. L&P PS Beautiful weather here - but they expect a cold & rainy day on Sunday - and part of Sat.
ReplyDeleteActually I have a confession...I can't really smell any rats, but it made such a great title. But they are strictly outdoor rats. There has never been any evidence of them inside, plus the maintenance people take great steps to see that they never come in!....which is fine with me. All is well. L&P
DeleteUgh!! I can't believe you have rats. I guess we can be glad they aren't inside. :)
ReplyDeleteThe cookies and strawberry cupcakes sound delicious. Sounds like a fun evening! They better be practicing Set before May!!! :)
Both turned out great....but with the great turnout, there just wasn't enough. I think that several will give you a good challenge in Set when you come. Maybe even need! Just kidding.
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