Okay, so that's a bit much.
Sat night was Keith's annual company dinner. We get all dolled up, head downtown, drink free for an hour, eat a nice meal, listen to a bunch of people yap, and gather with some good friends.
Last night was just as anticipated. The art of drink collecting was in full force. The group we run with are professional drunks. They attack their drinking like their life depended on it, a very serious endeavour.
There is an open bar for 1 hour before the dinner starts, unlimited open bar. So they start collecting two at a time, beer in each hand, placing one on the table as they drink the other. Then it's back in line again to continue the cycle. The goal is to have enough drinks to make it through dessert, and all the "entertainment" for the evening without buying any drinks. For most this would be about 3 drinks max, for this bunch it means at least a 12 pack, each.
It's quite the spectacle, and maybe next year we'll stay at the hotel so that I can partake. Yep another evening sober, whilst everyone around me is drunk. It's a hoot, seriously. I don't have the ill effects of the alcohol, but all the fun.
The dress was nice as well this year. Not too many ladies showing up looking like they were paid to be there. (Yes, this is a common occurrence of past years) Lots of cute dresses that I would totally rock, in about 60lbs from now.
Jen has some pictures and a good recollection of the night here. (Damn, I get shorter every year!)
I honestly look forward to this evening every year. A night out as adults, kids safe away at G-mas, decent food and good company.
1 comment:
You're right. It was fun. The professional drunks analogy was GREAT! What a crack up!
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