Oh, yes, I voted

I also voted, on 01 May. That's an achievement too.

HIGNFY Party

Last night we had a "William Hague is hosting Have I Got News For You" party, to which Janice, G and Jen were invited. We ate a lovely roast chicken, and Jen and Gideon both liked the carrots-and-parsnips (mashed together with butter and black pepper, the way mother made 'em) and Jen experienced bread sauce. I like introducing people to bread sauce.

We also drank a bit, and played Munchkin, which was much more amusing when I decided arbitrarily that no turn could take more than 30 seconds; until then it was rather dull. I have found that game mostly-dull most times I've played it now; I think perhaps one needs to be hilariously drunk or a seasoned RPGer. I find Chez Geek far more fun.

Someone from the Town Hall called me about the reception, which is nice. I have a feeling the person now in control is going to remain in control. Apparently asking caterers to treat champagne as they do wine - as a beverage, rather than a symbol - is an odd request for a wedding. Ho hum.

I must arrange for us to visit / be visited by my mother in law and discuss the whole thing. There might be something important she would like that I'm planning to leave out.

Beer Festival

Four glasses of assorted wines is too many for me. I know that now.

Apart from that learning experience, we had a lovely time.

One good thing for every day of the month

Stolen from at least two people on my friends list.

1. May: I vote in every election that comes my way, even when I feel apathetic.
2. May: I practise moderately ethical consumerism.
3. May: I feed people if they stand still long enough.

5 good things that happened today, revived

I have been meaning to revive this for a while.

1. I woke refreshed.
2. My guests were pleased with their stay.
3. One of our cats hunted and killed a bird.
4. I went out and had a good time without having to dread work.
5. I discovered Silver Birch wine.