No red carpet, no walk of fame, no annoying paparazzi, and no outfits that cost more than a house– despite all that we had a good time.
The Southron was tastefully dressed in matching green sweatpants and T-shirt, and the couture of the rest of the merrymakers ranged widely.
The food included the usual Uruguayan basics of beef and sausages, to which was added chickens, gazpacho (to die for), a stuffed cabbage dish (ditto), salads, a wide selection of extremely potent potables, and desserts they were sinful to even look at.
Some 30 people attended, including the nearly mythical English couple, Richard and Julie Coburn–who manage to come all the way in from their “gated community/concentration camp” east of the airport. The prize for the greatest number of people to arrive in a single taxi goes to the Campbell’s, who managed two adults and five munchkins in one tiny little taxi. The prize for having come farthest for the event went to the Copperhead’s parents who flew in from Chicago. We were also pleased to welcome back Shirley from Indiana, who is now permanently in our midst. In addition, Madeleine, the former Yucatán-based hotelier, made her first public appearance, accompanied by her friend Dan–which neatly segues to the Dean of our group Dan Goggin, the retired archivist from Washington. Glenn Roberts, whose wife is still in Columbia bravely appeared at this meat-fest, despite still being on all vegetable diet–I’m not sure what he ate and I did notice a gnawed spot on the pepper tree. I have not managed to mention everyone and I hope no one whose name is not memorialized here will take offense: maybe we should appoint a historian to write a factual counterpoint to my work as a hysterian?
The Stull family had each end run in order to get Susan’s son Ricardo to the airport in time for his flight back to Miami and school.
The biggest surprise of the night came when The Southron presented local realtors Walter and Pilar Quartino with the UruguayLiving.com 2006 Realtor of the Year Award. They were selected because of the exemplary service they rendered to several of the members of our community, not the least of whom was the Copperhead.
Lastly, I should note that yeoman’s labor was done by Santiago “a.k.a. Jimbo”, his lovely wife Paola, and Hernán, and without whom the party would have been less fun for all.
The next party hosted by The Southron, Copperhead, Jimbo and Pee-wee will undoubtedly be on or about St. Patrick’s Day, even though none of us are Irish.
The photos below were provided by Deb and Charlie—if any of them appear out of focus, it is because you are still hung over…
Hi-The photos are way out of focus-I cannot see any.
>>They are now. Thanks for telling me!
Left by suomiamerican on January 8th, 2007
Wonderful hospitality, Southron — thank you! And I think it was the general consensus that your new house is awesome!
Left by Shirley on January 8th, 2007
ANNUAL FERIA OF URUGUAY ARTISANS, FOOD, & MUSIC
The feria begins Friday, January 12 and ends on the 28th; location is in Parque Trouville, located at Calle 21 de Setiembre and the Ramble (on the water side). Temporary booths are erected for some 60 artisans to show and sell their grafts (jewelry, stain glass, gifts, boxes, designer mate items, and other creative works). Additionally food is sold and a stage is erected for live performances, mostly music. The feria is nightly from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. It’s very lively and a perfect place to enjoy the Rio de la Plata and buy gifts for friends back home and to decorate your home here. Many of the artesanos are from the two large mercados de los artesanos in Centro.
dangog
Left by dangog on January 8th, 2007
Ok, I won’t be offended that I didn’t get a personal mention. =)
But I did want to point out that the Southron’s one year anniversary of living here is coming up BEFORE St. Patty’s Day. Maybe another reason to throw a party?
Left by GauchaGuapa on January 10th, 2007