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The Great 2009 Cinco de Mayo Backgammon Tournament And Arroz Con Pollo Victory Meal 05/02/09


To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, I held a dinner party and backgammon tournament. I fixed a Mexican chicken casserole dish, Arroz con Pollo, had a case of Corona cerveza, and got a few boards going.

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The weather held up so good that we were all able to sit out on the deck for awhile before starting play, though it was a little chilly.

Unfortunately, Marissa and Gary and Courtney had to pass at the last minute as did Colin, so they missed a good time.

Movie of the night was provided by Steve, Quantum of Solace which is the latest Bond movie. We had watched Casino Royale a few weeks ago, so this was a nice continuation.


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A little Mexican flair for the front door.

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The early arrival suspects.

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Again? Rick and Tim had battled it out Thursday night, and here they were back at it.

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I don't think this was 'team effort' but rather some up-close kibitizing.

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The games raging in the background, good food cooking, and a bottle of Corona. How much better could it get?

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Jim and Chris arrive with a cake to add to the two pies and ice cream that Linda had brought over. We're going to eat well tonight!

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If the photographer could steady his hand rather than balancing camera, beer, and stirring spoon these pictures would come out much better...

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Again?

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Just finishing up one of the last games around 8:00. Come on guys - it's time to eat!

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Linda and Chris decide it's better to harass the others from the kitchen than to be harassed over the board.

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The games just never stop...

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Well... sometimes they do. When there's food involved.

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The House brothers staking their turf out for the movie of the night.

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