But, the really great part came when that evening's prizes were passed out. Ginny hadn't had time to shop before her trip, so she asked John to pick up some nice bottles of wine or gift cards to Starbuck's, etc. But, John decided a trip to Walgreen's would be much more fun ... especially stuff from the "As Seen on TV" aisle. The prizes winners received in their brown grocery bag-wrapping paper - such as whoopie cushions and an oversized remote control - were hysterical to our tipsy crowd (remember we had been served by John the bartender all night. Usually the husbands make themselves scarce when the girls arrive). Ginny has hosted at least once since, and per our request, John is now her appointed prize purchaser. The prizes are always a highlight of the evening: the ShamWow!, Tater Mitts, Aqua Globes! This year, the first prize was a bit racy (to say the least), so Lisa was a bit cautious when opening her "bag."
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Boyfriend Bunco
Every February, the girls in my Bunco group invite the guys to play. We call it "Boyfriend Bunco," but since I don't have one of those ... I just take Dennis! :)
It's hard to believe our Bunco group has been going since 2002! Julie, Jenn and I are three that have been around since the beginning ...
Sabrena couldn't make it that night, but I guess we're a pretty fun group, because her husband (Screven) came stag. I think Dennis was trying to become his date here!
Marc Smith, Beth and Chris Corum, and Lorie Smith ... taking a little "halftime" food and drink break. Marc had his "traveling to Chicago and need to keep warm" winter facial hair look going on!
Jenn, Lisa and Kristin were attempting to join our hostess (Ginny - second from left), for a picture, when John and Andy crashed the party. This is their rendition of the "sorority pose" ... in other words, the half-bend, hands-on-the-knees thing girls do when they're posting for a group photo.
Now, in order to understand the gifts for the evening, you need a bit of background. A couple years ago, Ginny was hosting a regular night of Bunco (not our February couples night), and she got delayed in South Florida. Her flight was going to be arriving late, so she called John and asked if he would pretty please get everything ready for the night. Having just watched Ginny prepare the house for a get-together they hosted the previous weekend, John knocked it out of the park: setting up tables, cutting azaleas from their yard for the tables, and prepping a full bar (!) for the Bunco gals. When a couple of Ginny's close friends arrived (at her request, to check on John's preparations before everyone came), they thought for sure John was hiding Ginny in a closet, because everything looked so good. Impressive!
But, the really great part came when that evening's prizes were passed out. Ginny hadn't had time to shop before her trip, so she asked John to pick up some nice bottles of wine or gift cards to Starbuck's, etc. But, John decided a trip to Walgreen's would be much more fun ... especially stuff from the "As Seen on TV" aisle. The prizes winners received in their brown grocery bag-wrapping paper - such as whoopie cushions and an oversized remote control - were hysterical to our tipsy crowd (remember we had been served by John the bartender all night. Usually the husbands make themselves scarce when the girls arrive). Ginny has hosted at least once since, and per our request, John is now her appointed prize purchaser. The prizes are always a highlight of the evening: the ShamWow!, Tater Mitts, Aqua Globes! This year, the first prize was a bit racy (to say the least), so Lisa was a bit cautious when opening her "bag."
I don't remember what she got, but it, and all of the other gifts were a bit more tame (thank goodness!). Deavin got CaddyShack and some gopher traps...
While Jenn won big with a blow-up swimming pool, outdoor patio lights and a box of Coor's Light (classy!)
We always have a good time at the Dailey's house. Thanks John and Ginny for hosting a great Boyfriend Bunco!
But, the really great part came when that evening's prizes were passed out. Ginny hadn't had time to shop before her trip, so she asked John to pick up some nice bottles of wine or gift cards to Starbuck's, etc. But, John decided a trip to Walgreen's would be much more fun ... especially stuff from the "As Seen on TV" aisle. The prizes winners received in their brown grocery bag-wrapping paper - such as whoopie cushions and an oversized remote control - were hysterical to our tipsy crowd (remember we had been served by John the bartender all night. Usually the husbands make themselves scarce when the girls arrive). Ginny has hosted at least once since, and per our request, John is now her appointed prize purchaser. The prizes are always a highlight of the evening: the ShamWow!, Tater Mitts, Aqua Globes! This year, the first prize was a bit racy (to say the least), so Lisa was a bit cautious when opening her "bag."
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