We get right busy nibbling on leftovers for lunch planning the attack for the afternoon. She immediately sets about making cranberry sauce – one’s never quite sure how the consistency will be but lovely jewel like bowls are set aside to cool and on to the next task. Offering to make the onion soup for Wednesday night’s dinner, I say fantastic. She gives me a present – something she found in an antique shop – a perfect gravy boat very similar in style to the pedestal one with spoon from Ma. Susie has an eye for the perfect gift! While we’re at it she hands me another package laughing and hoping I’ll like it – six funky dark blue plates embossed with gold flowers – “far out” but somehow perfect with the Titian for B&B breakfast – another winner! We rejoice together!
Where are the tablecloths and napkins to iron? She whips out yet another little surprise – a sprinkling bottle. I wonder, where did you find this??? Her annual task will be so much easier now! I’m informed, however, that she will not iron the “lace insert “ tablecloth – far too much work and I agree. After an hour or so the chairs and tables are draped with white, ready to set our elegant table. She decides to squeeze in one more job before our quiet dinner – “the dip”, my favorite. There, done. After several hours of laughing and conversation we sit down with our drinks and plan for tomorrow when everyone arrives.
I can think of no one who can make getting ready for a party such fun than my beloved “sister”, Susie. What would I do without you? Here’s to many more!!!
With love,
Junie
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