It was the real New Year's Eve and so the mixer
was prepared and in operation
for the cupcakes
some of which had already emerged
and others were waiting to emerge
as further prep was ongoing
for the nuts
which led to the obvious discussion about the egg crates and whether they would make a valid collection
but this was a mere distraction from the cupcakes
and pecans
as Lily arrived and the women in aprons continued on their path
with Ben supervising
as the cheese plate was arranged
and cupcakes were completed
even as the table was set
and the first food was placed on the sideboard
including cupcakes
and nuts
of various sorts
and grapes were prepared
with a break for dipping sauce
and not shredded enough shredded cheese
as the cheese platter was rearranged
and a secondary platter organized
as the gyrations continued.
Alex and Joyce arrived
and Alex showed off his 2012 glasses
as we did a time check
and bread was prepared
as the appetizers to go came
and peppers were cooked (though they were forgotten until the next day's bruschetta).
A camera check misfocussed on the liquor
and salsa
but clarity slowly returned
as egg salad was spread on bread
by Lily and Sarah
and bark was broken in differing colors
before the caviar was added to the egg salad mixture and served.
Meanwhile there was an effort in the kitchen to juice the grapefruits for the specialty drink
as Claire and Raimund arrived
followed by Peter Kramer
Maggie and Joe
who brought wonderful cucumbers
and this allowed the kitchen crowd to congregate
and celebrate (perhaps worship is the right word here) the cucumbers
before they were worked into an offering
and placed alongside the other offerings
some of which seemed to disappear quickly
as the older generations at in the living room and munched away
and the younger generation posed for their holiday photo
which amused the older generation no doubt.
Soon the stroke of 12 was upon us and all gathered in the family room
to be joined by the group who were pouring the champagne
as the crew at Times Square was where we expected them
which didn't seem to relieve Ben
but the seconds ticked away
and we were down to 139
then 123
and then 54
43
32
14
5
and before we knew it, it was 2012.
was prepared and in operation
for the cupcakes
some of which had already emerged
and others were waiting to emerge
as further prep was ongoing
for the nuts
which led to the obvious discussion about the egg crates and whether they would make a valid collection
but this was a mere distraction from the cupcakes
and pecans
as Lily arrived and the women in aprons continued on their path
with Ben supervising
as the cheese plate was arranged
and cupcakes were completed
even as the table was set
and the first food was placed on the sideboard
including cupcakes
and nuts
of various sorts
and grapes were prepared
with a break for dipping sauce
and not shredded enough shredded cheese
as the cheese platter was rearranged
and a secondary platter organized
as the gyrations continued.
