We're going to have a dinner party

@JudyEv (382104)
Rockingham, Australia
April 4, 2020 5:00am CST
We’re fed up with the social isolation so we’re going to have a dinner party. It’s Vince’s birthday on Easter Saturday. He catches up to me and will be 73. I thought I was marrying a toyboy but something went wrong. So we thought we’d celebrate. It will give us something to look forward to. We’ll probably have some hors d’oeuves with champagne to start with. Entrée will be prawn cocktails, then chicken schnitzel with baked vegetables. We haven’t decided on dessert yet but maybe yummy bavarois. What do you think? Does it sound good? What a pity it will just be the two of us.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
4 Apr 20
This sounds excellent, I made chicken schnitzel yesterday for dinner, is something we love. I will toast to Vince on Saturday and we are going to make a virtual party with the two of you. I could copy your same menu.
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Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
4 Apr 20
And you might also connect via Skype or Zoom (as I suggested above) if you exchange contacts and can arrange a suitable time across time zones!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
What a lovely idea, Anna. And a very kind thought. We may not be able to eat at the same time as it seems we are six hours ahead of you. But we can toast each other as we are able.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
@owlwings Timing might be a problem as we are six hours ahead but it's a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14786)
• Ireland
4 Apr 20
@judyev Ah yes, that's an excellent menu. Bavarois can be a really good light dessert after a main meal. But what will you be drinking, other than the champagne?
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14786)
• Ireland
4 Apr 20
@JudyEv SSB seems to be popular in your part of the world.
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14786)
• Ireland
5 Apr 20
@MALUSE Semillon Sauvignon Blanc.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
A good Donnybrook (WA) SSB and Vince will probably have merlot. I might have a Baileys' to finish up with.
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Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
4 Apr 20
I like the idea of a dinner party. I went to the pub the other night with about 30 other people and we had a great time. Of course, we were all really sitting in the comfort of our own homes and logging on together with a very easy little app called Zoom which makes conferencing easy. You could do the same for your dinner party with phone, tablet or laptop on the table and a few friends doing the same thing. They'd have to do their own meal and provide their own drinks, of course, but you could see them and talk to them as you eat. They could even duplicate your menu!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
What a great time you would have had chatting with so many friends. Zoom is the buzz word at the moment. It seems it's being used for everything. Thanks for the great suggestion.
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Mpho Ashworth
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
4 Apr 20
Aww that does sound lovely For a minute there I was worried you were going to be partying up a storm with a bunch of other people Happy birthday to your Vince. I'm sure you'll make it special for him and that you'll both enjoy it :)
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Mpho Ashworth
@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv Hahaha it's a very clever title - so kudos to you :) But somehow, I knew there was more to it than met the eye because I don't imagine you're the type to do something that reckless LOL
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
Haha. I was hoping someone would be tut tutting thinking we were breaking all the guidelines. And thank you for the good wishes.
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Juliaacv
@Juliaacv (56257)
• Canada
4 Apr 20
Enjoy it, regardless of what you have or how you celebrate it, you will always remember what you did on his 73rd birthday.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
Thanks. I think for many of us, 2020 will be the year that .... We will always remember some part of it.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
Yeah, it is a pity to have no guests because a party is not exactly for the celebrant but more for the guests. I would love to attend but I'm sorry that I have other commitments for Easter, waheehee. Seriously, tomorrow is Palm Sunday but it will be just an ordinary day.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
I'm sorry you're not able to attend. Many things have changed at the moment.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
4 Apr 20
@JudyEv all church activities are banned for the moment so the Lenten religious rites are gone for this year.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
5 Apr 20
Our church priest are making a live mass. On Facebook so that. Devoted people can still watch and preach God
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153530)
• India
5 Apr 20
That last sentence in your post was the icing on the cake
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153530)
• India
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv It must have started that way until they read the last sentence
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
I was hoping people would be getting all uppity about our not doing the social distancing thing.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
@allknowing I hope so.
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Apr 20
You are making me hungry. I love schnitzel!
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Sharon
@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
6 Apr 20
@JudyEv My brother has made it from both pork and chicken. He had a friend who was German and he taught him how to make it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
I like anything with crumbs but Vince says crumbs usually hide poorer quality meat.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 20
@simone10 I love anything with crumbs on it.
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (24026)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
Sounds brilliant idea to me. A way to spoil lucky Vince. Are you going to be doing all the cooking or just helping him with the champagne!
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Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
4 Apr 20
@JudyEv He sounds just like me! Even for my own birthday, I have to do the cooking! (I will sometimes let the wife do a roast chicken, though). Trouble is, I'm often so exhausted by the effort that I have no appetite afterwards. Never mind, I enjoy seeing other people appreciate the food.
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Gary Marsh
@garymarsh6 (24026)
• United Kingdom
4 Apr 20
@owlwings As you are well aware most of the most prestigious chefs are of course men! We rest our case although I do not think the little trinket @JudyEv gets to nurse the bottle of Champers! The chef should get first quaff!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
ME??? COOK???? Wash your mouth out, Gary. I doubt he'd let me cook even if I wanted too. He has it all worked out - or just about anyway. I'll just be 'decorative'.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Apr 20
You two lovebirds are still so young! Given the circumstances, you have come up with a nice way to celebrate his birthday! I hope you both have a great time.
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Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Apr 20
@JudyEv Well then, make it a memorable one so that you can keep talking about it for many years to come!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
@moffittjc Maybe we'll stay up all night!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
Thanks. It will be fun and something to think about for a day or two.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112876)
• United States
5 Apr 20
Well, it is what it is these days. Make the most of it, and early happy birthday to Vince. Hope y'all have a good time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 20
@porwest It's a horrendous situation.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 20
Thanks. Yes, we need to make the most of it. I'm pretty happy I'm not homeless in India. And thanks for the good wishes.
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Jim Bauer
@porwest (112876)
• United States
6 Apr 20
@JudyEv Ugh. India is a disaster as a country. I really feel for those people.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
4 Apr 20
I'm sure you'll enjoy it even if it's just you. What is it bavarois?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
Bavarois is a bit like panna cotta or perhaps a mousse. It's basically egg and milk thickened with gelatine with whipped cream folded in.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
@Nevena83 It is a really nice dessert. I like light creamy desserts rather than heavy ones.
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Nevena Zivkovic
@Nevena83 (66063)
• Serbia
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv Sounds delicious.
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Lavanya
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
5 Apr 20
In this situation for celebration birthday parties not good but hope you follow all safety measures. On taking some safety precautions we can celebrate.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
Did you read to the very end? I was tricking everyone. It will just be the two of us. Yes, when all this is over, there will be a lot of parties I think.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 20
@Lavanya15 No problem. Hope your day/night is going well too.
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Lavanya
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv oh sorry. I think we celebrating with your friends, then it's OK. Enjoy your day mate. Sorry for miss understanding.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
5 Apr 20
I love parties. But don't let anyone in without being sanitize lol just kidding.enjoy your night What is bavarois by the way?. I don't know about that.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
It's a light, creamy dessert - possibly like panna cotta or perhaps a mousse.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
@JhovanPH Thanks and yes. We need to stay positive.
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Jhovan M. Dapiton
@JhovanPH (2672)
• Philippines
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv ohhh. Sounds yummy. Can I have one? Just kidding happy birthday. Be positive despite of any problems
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youless
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
5 Apr 20
Two is perfect and you are already Vince's best gift I hope Vince will have a nice birthday
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youless
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv Practice makes the perfect. You can bake a cake for him
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
@youless It will have to be a banana cake.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
Thanks for the lovely words. I'm not sure how I will buy him a birthday gift but hopefully I'll have the opportunity some time.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Apr 20
I think it’s terrific and the meal sounds delicious. We still have Friday date nights.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv We do, and they are almost as good as going out.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
I'm sure you both look forward to your date nights. It's a really good idea to do this.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Apr 20
That sounds delicious! Enjoy your private dinner party. Happy Birthday to Vince.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
11 Apr 20
@JudyEv Happy Happy Birthday to Vince. I haven't eaten breakfast yet, except for my banana.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Apr 20
@just4him Thanks for the good wishes.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 20
Thanks for the birthday wishes. We're looking forward to our 'party'.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
5 Apr 20
Sounds romantic! If you'd like, you could invite people via phone conference?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
We could indeed but I can't really imagine eating and having it all videoed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 20
@oahuwriter My brother-in-law and his wife will be joining in now and I think we will be on video after all.
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Krissttina Isobe
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
7 Apr 20
@JudyEv Ik, just a thought. It's so good to celebrate to keep spirits up.
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Alexandrina Lehmann
@saytama (561)
• Friedrichshafen, Germany
5 Apr 20
Any evening, even that you spend in a two-person can be made unforgettable! How about a slow dance? Who says you can't make the evening a little more romantic)
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
For sure. My thoughts exactly.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 20
@saytama Thank you.
Alexandrina Lehmann
@saytama (561)
• Friedrichshafen, Germany
5 Apr 20
@JudyEv I wish you a good evening and good health )
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Nikolija
@Nicolla (1456)
• Serbia
4 Apr 20
For desert some chocolate brownies:) sounds good :) with all these things :)
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
Good idea. Thanks for the suggestion.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
@Nicolla It's not till next Saturday. We'll be having bavarois for dessert.
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Nikolija
@Nicolla (1456)
• Serbia
5 Apr 20
Did you had fun ? How it was ?:))) and what you chosed for desert?:)
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