I have a quick question to see if I'm missing anything. Tim's 50th BD is this month, and because our house is so damn tiny, we are probably having the family party at his brother and SiL's house (though I have to confirm that, like, today, since his BD is the weekend before Thanksgiving).

Since it's Tim's BD, I still plan to order/bring all the food and drinks (just because BiL and SiL are letting us have the shindig at their house doesn't mean they should also have to provide the food).

So my question is this: in the list I'm about to post, am I forgetting anything?

BD cake (also other dessert because his family is HUGE and loves dessert); snacky food like chips/dip, cheese/crackers, a veggie tray; (lots of) beer/wine but also soda and bottled water and whatever the great-niecephews drink. And we'll just order a ton of pizzas (and salads in case anyone wants to boost their veggie intake).

Am I forgetting anything? Or (assuming adequate quantities for 20+ people) is that enough? Munchies, pizza, cake, alcohol. Is that good?

That sounds like a party to me!

Ugh, Dana. And meara.

I would really like to get back to some of the good habits I have been letting slide. Me of a couple months ago was way more on top of her shit, or so it seems to present me.

Oh, man, open enrollment. That's going to require thinking.

That sounds like a party to me!

Woo! (I just emailed my mom about it and said "You should come, because I can guarantee with Tim's family, something will be lit on fire. How can you pass that up?")

Good party planning there, Steph. And yes, fire pretty.

Dana, I roll my eyes at your boss.

Tep, do you know Spooky Daly Pride's Birthday Song [key lyric: today's my birthday and the cake is on fire]

Am I forgetting anything?

Fire extinguisher(s).

Appropriate and sufficient platage and utensils?

Timelies all!

Had my first physical therapy session today, then took the rest of the day off. I have a huge amount of sick leave saved up, so why not use it?

Good call, Sheryl, that is what it's for.