2nd Home This Year, Means 2nd Housewarming Party Of The Year

With everything going on in my life, I decided a change of scenery was in order.  I know I had just bought that last house, but dear lord, it was time to go.  That house has seen so much turmoil in the last month, that I felt as if I needed more breathing room.  So when I saw this little gem on the market, I had to snatch it up.  I think I will finally be able to breathe and maybe even get lost for a bit, literally.  

And with a new home, comes a new house warming party.  Sadly my good friends who were able to make it last time, are unable to do so now.  I know it was last minute, but you would think I would be important enough for them to drop their plans, and head on out to see me.  But  no worries, a guy like me has a wide circle of friends.  So it's not a big deal to share the wealth, and invite thirteen different close friends over for the weekend.

I'm hoping the bad weather we are experiencing ends by then, because I'm really wanting to use this huge lake abutting my new home.  I figure we can enjoy a lazy afternoon on the water, maybe even swim for a bit.  I'm also planning a huge fireworks display for the last night they are staying with me, I'm really looking forward to the reflection off the water.  If sure the weekend will be filled with lots of laughter, great food, and enjoyable conversations.  Of course I have a huge library should anyone need some alone time with a good book, and I've made sure the conservatory is ready for any impromptu music performances, that the games parlor is well stocked, and the bar is full and ready.

Since I know you guys are salivating to see who's coming over, I won't make you wait any longer.  I can already see you turning green with envy.

Mary Roberts Rinehart, American Mystery Novelist

Lee Stetson & Amanda King, American Spies

Errol Flynn, Australian Hollywood Legend

Patrizio Buanne, Italian-Austrian Singer

Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Jane Watson, English & American Sleuths

Annie Lennox, Scottish Singer

Steve Kornacki, American Journalist & Political Pundit 

President Bill Clinton & Secretary Hilary Clinton, Former President of the United States & Former Secretary of State of the United States

Agnes Moorehead, Hollywood Screen Legend

Edward Gorey, American Writer & Illustrator

House Warming Weekend (All In My Head Of Course)

So I just bought a new home, and I'm rather proud of it.  So I thought what better way to celebrate my purchase, than by throwing an old fashioned house party.  I'm going to invite 13 of my closest friends over for the weekend, and we are going to have so much fun.  They will arrive on Thursday and be out of my hair by Monday afternoon.  It wasn't even that hard to make up the guest list really, since I plan on throwing one of these parties, at least once a month, I don't need to worry about hurting anyone's feelings.

There will be board games in the parlor, some lovely tennis matches on the clay courts, and maybe even a fox hunt or two.  Of course we aren't going to hurt the fox, what kind of person do you think I am.  We will dine on succulent feasts and regale each other with tales of adventure and love, all while sitting by one of many roaring fireplaces.  Who knows, we may even make history somehow.

So I'm assuming you are wanting to see the first guest list right now.  I know the society papers are dying to know, so you must be all giddy with excitement.  I tried to make the list as well rounded and lively as I could.  I just hope the guests all get along, though it may be nice to see a fight break out.  Maybe even get to witness a good brawl or two.  Pretty sure that won't happen, but a boy could always dream.

I know that most of you will recognize many of my friends who will be spending the weekend in my home, I just hope the jealousy doesn't eat you up inside.  Depending on how this party goes, I may even invite a few of you along to the next ones.  But until then, look at this list, and drool.

Dame Agatha Christie, Mystery Novelist

Nick & Nora Charles, Sleuthing's Premier Couple

Mame Dennis Burnside, New York Socialite

President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama, President and First Lady of the United States

Diane Rehm, Journalist and NPR Radio Host

Vanyel Ashkevron, Herald Mage of Valdemar

Anderson Cooper, Journalist and CNN Anchor

Loreena Mckennitt, Canadian Musician

Robert Burns, Scottish Poet

Barbara Stanwyck, Hollywood Screen Legend

Mario Frangoulis, Greek Tenor