The sweet smell of success!

The drunken chili made the grade... WHEW!

It was a good night. The whole basis for it being that Kelly organizes caroling on her street. That is some serious Christmas cheer. She also has a remote for the lights on her tree.. Again, serious Christmas-ness! So while everyone was out singing I stayed behind and put the food line together and lita fire. Well, I lit a duraflame log and then after both sides were ablaze I struggled to get the effing damper open so the smoke went where it was supposed to..

Oops.

Now it's coffee:30 with a slightly stouter blend than they usuually have around here as I needed a dark roast to kick my ass a bit. Needless to say, my coffee snobbery has me by the tits. There is no escaping it. It's a curse and a blessing. Probably always will be just that.

The other day I thought briefly about what it might be like in my golden years... Living in Paia Town on Maui.. Not being able to afford coffee and giving it up in exchange for my island life.

Cricket... Cricket...