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.

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.

The early arrival suspects.

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

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

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

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!

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

Again?

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

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

The games just never stop...

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

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