The Happy Bookers decided to hold our Holiday Party this year at a La Crosse wine bar, Wine Guyz, at their Holiday Wine/ Champagne Chocolate soiree. Our ticket also entitled us to a raffle for a chance to win bottles of wine/ champagne or even a basket of goodies.
Besides the wine tasting and sampling a $62 bottle of champagne, Col Roger, my favorite tasting of the day BTW, there were a lot of chocolate goodies including a wonderful lava cake.
Violeta who had invited me to join the book group had already moved to Oregon so Jo Ellen, our new member was being welcomed to the group. I didn't say, "replaced," Violeta. Per Violeta's expectations, we did carry on the spirited book exchange game of books we haven't read as a group. Connie even brought an extra book to play in case one of us forgot...
Did you hear me clearing my throat? I must have too much on my mind because I had forgotten so I still was able to play due to Connie's thought-fulness. And wouldn't you know her kindness was reciprocated almost immediately!
As the background music provided by Under Paris Skies and our laughter and spirit grew, (the wine didn't hurt) our anticipation grew for the raffle drawings and lo and behold - Connie, won a nice bottle of wine. Super exciting. Of course, I cheered for every winner as if I knew them. It's always more fun that way. The next drawing wouldn't be for at least another hour a couple of us would have to leave. Nancy handed me her ticket commenting that she tends to be very lucky.
I opted to stay a bit longer and see if Nancy's ticket turned out to be lucky. Well, who would have 'thunk' when the next set of numbers were drawn, it wasn't Nancy's number that got called but yours truly and I won a Spanish Cava, no less. It sure was nice of Nancy to pass on her luck.
Besides the wine tasting and sampling a $62 bottle of champagne, Col Roger, my favorite tasting of the day BTW, there were a lot of chocolate goodies including a wonderful lava cake.
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| JoEllen and Sally |
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| Connie & Nancy |
As the background music provided by Under Paris Skies and our laughter and spirit grew, (the wine didn't hurt) our anticipation grew for the raffle drawings and lo and behold - Connie, won a nice bottle of wine. Super exciting. Of course, I cheered for every winner as if I knew them. It's always more fun that way. The next drawing wouldn't be for at least another hour a couple of us would have to leave. Nancy handed me her ticket commenting that she tends to be very lucky.
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| Mary, Susie and Monica |
I opted to stay a bit longer and see if Nancy's ticket turned out to be lucky. Well, who would have 'thunk' when the next set of numbers were drawn, it wasn't Nancy's number that got called but yours truly and I won a Spanish Cava, no less. It sure was nice of Nancy to pass on her luck.
I am so lucky and thankful to have such a great book group. I'd like to make a toast to the Happy Bookers for many more great times together whether we are discussing books/whatever and a special welcome to Jo Ellen our newest member.
Wishes to all for a happy and healthy Holiday Season!
Well of course you'd win the Spanish cava - how appropriate.
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